Mexican National Held in Ocean County Jail on DWI, Hit-and-Run Charges
Toms River, NJ – A Mexican national is being held at the Ocean County Jail after authorities charged him with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident,…
Maryland man takes two days to believe $50K lottery win
Maryland electrician stuns himself with $50K scratch-off win after double-checking for two days GREENBELT, MD – A Greenbelt electrician needed a second opinion—and a full two days—before accepting that the Gold Bar…
Grocery store visit ends with six-figure surprise in Connecticut
$100K CASH5 ticket sold at Connecticut Stop & Shop sparks local lottery buzz MANCHESTER, CT – A routine grocery run turned into a six-figure payday when a winning CASH5 ticket worth $100,000…
Masked gunman robs Wilmington 7-Eleven in overnight stickup
7-Eleven targeted in overnight Wilmington robbery Wilmington, DE – Just before dawn broke Tuesday morning, a lone gunman stormed into a Wilmington 7-Eleven and made off with cash and cigarettes after a…
Jackson mayor hires township planning board attorney to represent her business in real estate commission lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn has retained prominent local attorney and current Jackson Planning Board attorney Robert Shea to represent her real estate company in a pending Ocean…
This Doesn’t Look Good: 10,000 Square Foot Home Raises Rental Red Flags on Clearstream Project
Jackson zoning officials questioned a proposal for a 10,000-square-foot home with 5 basement bedrooms on Clearstream Road over concerns about shared use and the area’s limited infrastructure JACKSON, N.J. – A proposal…
Ocean County Seeks to Double Open Space Tax in 2026 With Ballot Referendum
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners began the new year with a historic swearing-in and an ambitious proposal from its new director aimed at curbing overdevelopment through expanded…
Man attacked with baseball bat during morning dispute in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. – Police are searching for a man who struck another man several times in the face with a baseball bat during a violent altercation on East Tremont Avenue last week.…
Teenager shot and killed inside Temple University Chipotle
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Philadelphia police are searching for three teenage suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy inside a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University on Monday evening.…
Jon Bon Jovi’s downtown Toms River soup kitchen to close down
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up, a community dining initiative founded by musician Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea, will close its doors at the Ocean County Library…
Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor’s Decision to Veto Council’s Ordinance on Police Testing
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick has promised to veto a Toms River Township Council measure that would have extended an expired police promotion list, siding with Police Chief Guy Maire…
Mystic gas station turns into winning lottery stop
Mystic Mobil sells $84682 winning CASH5 ticket in Connecticut Lottery Mystic, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player won $84,682 in the January 9 CASH5 drawing after purchasing the lucky ticket at Mystic…
Tragedy strikes former New Jersey State Police superindent days after retirement
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is mourning the loss of Linda Callahan, the wife of recently retired New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Pat Callahan, whose death prompted an emotional statement from…
Nassau County court gives 25 years in child abuse conviction
Bronx man sentenced to 25 years for long-term sexual abuse of child in Nassau County Mineola, NY — A Bronx man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing…
The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official newspapers of the township. Based out of…
Loaded guns seized as police break up massive car rallies
Maryland task force breaks up illegal car rallies across four counties Pikesville, MD — A coordinated enforcement operation late Saturday night shut down multiple illegal car rallies across central Maryland, leading to…
New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, where…
Powerball ticket worth $2M claimed just before deadline
$2 million Powerball prize claimed by Ohio trust months after drawing Akron, OH — Nearly five months after the winning numbers were drawn, the $2 million Powerball prize from the August 27,…
Bomb squad called after probation search in Georgetown home
Georgetown woman arrested after probation search uncovers explosive device and drugs Georgetown, DE — A probation compliance check in Sussex County escalated into a major criminal investigation after authorities uncovered an active…
Food Lion customer wins $1M in annual Virginia Lottery raffle
Madison couple claims $1 million Virginia Lottery New Year’s Raffle prize Madison, VA — A Virginia couple kicked off the new year with a life-changing surprise after learning they were holding one…
Woman finds forgotten ticket worth $100K in Virginia
Dinwiddie woman uncovers forgotten $100000 Virginia Lottery ticket Dinwiddie, VA — A Virginia woman’s decision to scratch off some forgotten lottery tickets weeks after buying them led to a $100,000 surprise. Stephanie…
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