Weird and Strange News

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters criticized the results of the latest PJM Interconnection capacity auction on Thursday, claiming the grid operator’s pricing structure is contributing …

QUEENS, N.Y. — A man made off with just $37 after passing a demand note to a teller during a bank robbery Thursday afternoon in Sunnyside, police said. The incident …

CORTLAND, N.Y. — A Fulton woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her mother after an eight-day trial in Cortland County and has been sentenced to 25 …

SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly admitting to killing his wife and leaving her body to decompose on their property for over a …

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A 20-year-old New Rochelle man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a violent sexual assault, along with acts of physical abuse and animal …

Never mind the bans on plastic straws and plastic bags in New Jersey, but things are getting ridiculous when Amazon won’t even ship toys to New Jersey for fear of …

WAYNE, N.J. — A New Jersey delivery driver had a close call in Wayne last week when a bolt of lightning struck just feet away as he approached a customer’s …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In the quiet community of Brick Township, a unique dwelling known as the ‘Midget House’ has caught the attention of locals and tourists alike for years. …

WAYNE TOWNSHIP, OHIO — A Clermont County man has been indicted following a July 11 road rage episode that escalated into a home invasion and assault, according to the Clermont …

Toms River’s strange past: ghosts, buried treasure, and a burning town TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With its deep roots and storied past, Toms River stands as one of New Jersey’s …

JASPER COUNTY, Miss. – A Mississippi man with a lengthy criminal record is facing a manslaughter charge after authorities say he killed his 17-year-old nephew and left the teen’s body …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Memphis woman is facing criminal charges after police discovered her daughter’s decomposed body inside a hotel room where the two had been staying, authorities said. Kimberly …

PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania naturist group held its annual “Balls Out Bowling” event Saturday, bringing back the clothing-optional gathering to a Pittsburgh-area bowling alley. The Pittsburgh Area Naturalists hosted the …

CARO, Mich. – A Tuscola County man’s backup lottery ticket turned out to be a half-million-dollar winner after his first choice was sold out at a Caro gas station. The …

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – State environmental officials are investigating reports of a large feline roaming within city limits after a Rochester homeowner’s security camera recorded what appears to be a mountain …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may be small in size, but it’s packed with bizarre trivia, historical firsts, and claims to fame that set it apart from the rest of …

FAIRVIEW, N.J. — A viral video that showed a New Jersey woman driving through a crowd of protesters in Fairview has led to criminal charges. In the video, you can …

Sherrill surprised by elephant request at boardwalk stand, jokes go viral online SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill was met with an unexpected moment on the Jersey …

Picture this: It’s Monday night. You’ve got your snack of choice in one hand, your remote in the other, and you’re ready to flex your trivia muscles with a little …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Manchester Township Police, along with multiple law enforcement partners, have launched a coordinated enforcement effort to curb trespassing and unauthorized activity at the 7,000-acre Heritage Minerals property …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic stop, officials announced Wednesday. Joseph …

JACKSON, N.J. — A growing number of massive, newly constructed warehouses across New Jersey are sitting vacant, drawing criticism from residents who say the state is trading open space for …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 40-year-old Lakewood yeshiva student and father of seven was released from the Ocean County Jail on Monday under New Jersey’s bail reform system, four days after …

BENSALEM, Pa. — Officials in Bensalem Township are ramping up enforcement to prevent illegal dumping from Philadelphia as the city continues to deal with a sanitation workers’ strike. With trash …

DENVILLE, N.J. — Temporary signs marked with cryptic abbreviations like “MB” are drawing attention across multiple towns in New Jersey, with many residents asking what they mean. According to film …