Toms River Council Passes Rule That Could Put Mayor in Jail for Exercising Free Speech During Council Meetings

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The new Toms River Council majority got to work early in their retribution against Mayor Dan Rodrick and passed a rule that could see opposition council members in…

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Teenage suspect arrested in Christmas Day shooting death of girl, 13

Teenage suspect arrested in Christmas Day shooting death of girl, 13 Pine Hills, FL A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Emony Nicole Jackson on Christmas…

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Lakewood State Senator Gets $89,000 Free Healthcare for Serving One Day Per Month on Utilities Board

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is facing renewed criticism after budget documents revealed that its commissioners receive some of the most generous compensation packages among local utility boards…

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Elizabethtown couple accused of beating six children with bats and household objects

Elizabethtown couple accused of beating children with bats and kidnapping them to evade court order Elizabethtown, PA – A local couple accused of repeatedly beating their six children with baseball bats and…

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Queens mother charged with murder after death of 15-month-old son inside Queens home

QUEENS, NY – A 28-year-old woman has been arrested after her 15-month-old son was found dead inside a Jamaica residence Monday afternoon, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 1:37…

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Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Vandergrift woman sentenced for endangering five children found living in deplorable home conditions

GREENSBURG, Pa. – A Vandergrift woman has been sentenced to jail, probation, and home monitoring after pleading guilty to charges of endangering the welfare of five children who were discovered living in…

Head of the Recall Mayor Rodrick petition, Phillip Brilliant receives free taxpayer funded healthcare benefits for attending a one hour MUA meeting each month. That comes to about $1,450 per hour. All photos by Phil Brilliant / Facebook.

Toms River MUA votes to keep free healthcare for one-hour-a-month commissioners

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Commissioners of the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority voted last week to continue receiving full taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits, despite working an average of just one hour per month.…

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Duquesne man charged after child hospitalized for cocaine exposure

Duquesne, PA – A 32-year-old Duquesne man is facing multiple charges after a juvenile was hospitalized for ingesting narcotics that tested positive for a cocaine metabolite, according to the Allegheny County Police…

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DA shuts down New Kensington Elks Lodge after string of violent incidents and fights

NEW KENSINGTON, PA – The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office has filed an emergency injunction to temporarily shut down the Elks Lodge 294 on 3rd Avenue following a series of violent incidents…

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Man who smeared himself with feces and attacked Lancaster officers sentenced to up to 12 years in prison

Disgusting jail cell rampage ends with 12-year prison sentence LANCASTER, PA – A homeless man who smeared urine and feces inside a police holding cell and violently assaulted multiple Lancaster officers —…

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Toms River mayor calls for an end to free healthcare for political appointees who work just one hour each month

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…

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Headlines rattle the calm of Stafford with multiple DUI arrests

Headlines rattle the calm of Stafford with multiple DUI arrests Stafford, VA Deputies made multiple DUI arrests over the weekend following several incidents. An intoxicated driver was reported at a local store…

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Former Ligonier police chief accused of drug ties and cover-up

Hootman charged in drug case linked to local dealer after grand jury presentment GREENSBURG, PA – A former police chief in Westmoreland County and another Ligonier man are facing serious criminal charges…

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Loaded gun and drug stash found in Cranford traffic stop

Cranford police bust 4 in traffic stop with drugs and loaded gun near Garden State Parkway Cranford, NJ — A routine traffic stop near the Garden State Parkway turned into a felony…

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Shooter who opened fire on cops sentenced to decades in prison

East Huntingdon man sentenced up to 44 years for firing at state troopers and neighbor’s home Greensburg, PA — A 63-year-old man from East Huntingdon Township will spend up to 44 years…

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Exposing Ocean County’s patronage pits: Utilities giving away free taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for political insiders

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A growing debate over political patronage and taxpayer-funded benefits is unfolding in Ocean County as newly released budget figures and public records reveal that part-time commissioners at several…

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Blue Ribbon Jackson Middle School Forced to Close by S-2 Funding Sees $10 Million Price Slash in Second Sale Attempt

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has reopened bidding for the sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, dramatically lowering the minimum bid after months without a single offer. District officials announced…

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If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood

Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…

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A sad day for Toms River Taxpayers as Council Votes Against Eliminating Sewer Bills, Free Healthcare for Political Allies

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…

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Latrobe man charged after woman found stabbed to death in apartment

Latrobe man charged with homicide in fatal stabbing of 59-year-old woman inside apartment Latrobe, PA – A 54-year-old man is facing homicide charges in the fatal stabbing of a woman whose body…

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