Owner of Utah Trucking Companies Pleads Guilty to Role in FedEx Trucking Bribery Scheme Worth $24 Million

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Hubert Ivan Ugarte, 52, of Draper, Utah, pleaded guilty for his role in two separate fraud schemes last week in federal court. Ugarte first pleaded guilty to…

Roti Mediterranean reopened 20 restaurants with new look on “crave better” menu

Rōti, the fast-casual Mediterranean concept offering bowls, salads and pitas, reopens its doors with new menu items, fresh flavors and a brand new look, inviting customers to explore and discover crave-worthy food.…

Mud Hen Brewing announces Wildwood racing weekend

WILWOOD, NJ – What do you get when you combine world-class running with DelMoSports and world-class craft beer with MudHen Brewing Co.? It’s the MudHen Brewing Co. Race Series Presented by Inspira…

Life back to normal in Texas as Rangers play to sold-out crowd

ARLINGTON, TX – The Texas Rangers have made history by playing the first major U.S. sporting event before a completely packed stadium. As life returns to normal in Texas, the country now…

OC Health Department Taking Appointments for Drive Through Vaccine Clinic

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Health Department today announced it has available appointments to their drive through COVID-19 vaccination clinic. “OCHD vaccination clinic appointment page currently open – still a…

OC Health Department Advancing Racial Equality, Promoting Climate Justice during National Public Health Week

TOMS RIVER, NJ – This week is National Public Health Week and the Ocean County Health Department is celebrating by bringing awareness to seven important topics for the community to discover. COVID-19…

Firehouse Subs is hiring nationwide

Firehouse Subs is hosting its first-ever national recruitment event April 6 through April 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. local time each day. Firehouse Subs’ family of local restaurant owners is looking to fill more than…

New Jersey charges 18 for PPE price gouging

NEWARK, N.J. – Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig today announced an update on the Office’s enforcement efforts to combat COVID-19 related fraud, including schemes targeting the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic…

Jollibee opening new fried chicken restaurant in Maryland

International fast-food brand, Jollibee, will open its first location in Maryland at the Westfield Wheaton mall on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Jollibee invites fans, foodies and first timers in the Greater D.C. area to experience comfort…

77-year-old woman critically injured in Hit and Run

HOWELL, NJ – A Howell woman has been charged with hit and run after she struck and critically injured a 77-year-old borough resident on Freneau Avenue in Matawan in early March. The woman…

New Jersey may allow charities to host virtual online fundraisers during pandemic

TRENTON, N.J. – Charitable organizations, including veterans groups, volunteer fire and rescue squads, churches and other non-profits, would be allowed to host remote bingos and raffles under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman…

Man granted “compassion release” from prison heading back for multiple violations

CONCORD – Andrew Dufresne, 49, previously of Gardner, Massachusetts pleaded guilty in federal court to several violations of his term of special supervised release on Wednesday, Acting United…

Fact Check: It’s actually harder to get into a Major League Baseball game than it is to vote in Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – Major League Baseball has criticized the state of Georgia for its new voter laws, but did you know the rules to get inside a Major League Baseball game are…

Free burger in Tampa? World of Beer hosting freebies for vaccinated on April 7th

Tampa, FL – It’s no secret that this pandemic and pretty much all-things-2020 left us broken, battered and just plain black and blue. But now with a potential end in sight, World of Beer…

Thousands attend Lakewood Shomrim event in violation of executive orders limiting outdoor gatherings

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Thousands of people attended an event hosted by the Lakewood Shomrim (LCSW). The event was held at the amphitheater in Lake Carasaljo Park. Adults and children were packed tightly…

Inside Joe Biden’s brand new 90,000 square foot immigrant processing center

EAGLE PASS, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the opening of a soft-sided facility in Eagle Pass, Texas. The facility’s primary purpose is to safely and expeditiously process individuals in…

Waves of Donations from New Jersey Businesses Propel FeedNJ Campaign

HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Approaching the one year anniversary of it’s FeedNJ program that purchases restaurant-prepared meals and serves them free of charge at local soup kitchens, FeedNJ has received several generous donations…

Update: 82-year-old woman killed in Jackson Township blaze

JACKSON, NJ – A fire broke out in a Jackson Township home Thursday night killing an elderly resident and forcing another occupant to jump out of a second floor window to escape…

CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel freely without quarantining or testing

The CDC has released two new key changes to their health guidance regarding fully vaccinated individuals. The guidance was updated on April 2nd. Here’s what the new CDC guidance suggests Fully vaccinated…

Gunman wanted for botched Bronx bodega armed robbery

NEW YORK, NY – A gunman entered a bodega at 1126 Westchester Avenue and attempted to rob the clerk behind the counter. The gunman pointed a gun and began to fire underneath…

COVID- Page 322