Three Buncombe County criminals headed to prison after major cases wrap up
Three separate cases end with prison sentences after shootings burglary spree and I 40 vehicle break ins ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Three criminal cases that stretched from a jailhouse shooting to a multi-day…
Shelter seeks rescue to pull big-hearted Mastiff to foster care
Rescue urgently needed for Denali, a 2-year-old Mastiff awaiting safe foster placement OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A plea for help has been issued by Friends of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility…
Attempted robbery on 4th Street SW caught on camera
MPD searching for suspects in attempted robbery near 4th Street SW Washington, DC — The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects caught on camera after an…
Ambulance crash in Winter Haven leaves paramedic and patient in critical condition
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Two people are in critical condition after an ambulance carrying a patient to the hospital was struck by a pickup truck Monday night in a violent two-vehicle collision…
Man gunned down in early morning Baltimore shooting
28-year-old man fatally shot in Northeast Baltimore just after midnight Baltimore, MD — A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning on Rosalie Avenue in Northeast Baltimore, as homicide detectives search…
NJ man sips coffee in crowd while holding $90M winning lottery ticket
Bird slams window as Union City man unknowingly holds $90M Mega Millions ticket UNION CITY, NJ – A bizarre late-night bird strike turned into an unlikely prelude to one of New Jersey’s…
Designer heist bust: Delran man charged in $25K Marlton consignment burglary
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A Delran man has been arrested in connection with a late-night break-in at a Marlton consignment store where high-end merchandise was stolen, police said. Evesham Township officers responded…
Jackson Council Meeting on December 16th to Start at 5:30 pm
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON COUNTY OF OCEAN NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING TIME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Executive (Closed) Session meeting of the Jackson Township Council originally scheduled for December 16, 2025…
Powerball win in Newburgh lands big bucks for lucky player
$50K Powerball ticket sold at Smokes 4 Less in Newburgh for December 6 drawing Newburgh, NY — A Powerball player in Orange County is holding a third-prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 after matching…
33-year-old injured in Baltimore shooting
Man shot in leg on East North Avenue as Eastern District detectives investigate Baltimore, MD — A man was hospitalized Sunday morning after being shot in the leg on East North Avenue,…
Florida man charged with aggravated child abuse after 3-month-old suffers critical injuries
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 24-year-old man from Eagle Lake has been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony, after investigators say he violently shook a 3-month-old baby, leaving…
Man shot and killed along roadway in West Philadelphia, police say
PHILADELPHIA, P.A. – A man was fatally shot late Monday morning on a road in West Philadelphia, prompting a homicide investigation, authorities said. Police from the 19th District responded to reports of…
N.J. Democrat proposes free state healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Garnet R. Hall (D–Essex, Union) has introduced legislation that would make New Jersey one of the first states in the country to offer full, state-funded healthcare coverage to…
New Jersey’s Annual Punk Rock Flea Market comes to Jackson with ‘Wreck the Halls’ holiday shopping fest
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market (NJPRFM) is bringing its loud, weird, and wildly creative holiday spirit back to Ocean County this month with its annual “Wreck…
Toms River mayor Rodrick says returning nativity scene at town hall keeps Christ in Christmas
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Despite growing efforts in parts of New Jersey to scale back religious themes in public holiday displays, Mayor Dan Rodrick says Toms River will continue to celebrate Christmas…
Jackson Township hosts sensory-friendly screening of Avatar: Fire and Ash for residents with disabilities
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Jackson Township officials announced an upcoming sensory-friendly movie event aimed at providing an inclusive entertainment experience for residents with disabilities and their families. The Jackson Township Commission for…
As Graduation Test Scores Drop, New Jersey Wants to End Testing Instead of Improving Scores and Fixing the Problem
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill to eliminate New Jersey’s high school graduation proficiency exam advanced in the Assembly Education Committee, igniting a debate over standards, equity, and workforce readiness. Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’…
New York City teacher arrested in the Bronx on forcible touching and sexual abuse charges
BRONX, N.Y. – A New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Monday afternoon in the Bronx on charges of forcible touching and sexual abuse, police said. The arrest took place…
Van Drew blasts New Jersey gas tax hike as ‘a punch in the gut’ to families
TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew sharply criticized New Jersey’s incoming gas tax hike, calling it an unnecessary financial blow to working families already struggling with rising costs. Beginning January 1,…
Public Notice: Jackson Township RFP for Professional Services
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON OCEAN COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE SOLICITATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY…
Woman charged after stabbing man in West Philadelphia home
PHILADELPHIA, P.A. – A woman was taken into custody early Monday after allegedly stabbing a man inside a West Philadelphia residence, leaving him critically injured. The incident occurred around 12:06 a.m. on…
