Lakewood area men involved in $1.8 million federal loan scam

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three Toms River men admitted participating in a multimillion dollar mortgage fraud scheme and one of the individuals also admitted fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million of federal…

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Ocean County approves 2026 contracts totaling millions for health, legal, and infrastructure services

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive series of contracts for 2026, funding dozens of professional, health, and public service programs as part of its…

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Yankee Candle to close stores in New Jersey and cut 900 jobs as part of company-wide restructuring

JACKSON, NJ – Yankee Candle’s parent company, Newell Brands, announced Monday it will shut down 20 of its retail stores and lay off more than 900 employees in North America as part…

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Howell officers claim championship titles at annual Jingle Brawls charity boxing event

HOWELL, NJ – Two Howell Township police officers took home championship belts after squaring off in the “Jingle Brawls: Police vs Fire 2” charity boxing event this weekend. Officers Joe Sulewski and…

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Atlantic County prosecutor disputes Phil Murphy clemency granted to convicted armed robber

MAYS LANDING, NJ – Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds publicly voiced concern Sunday over the recent clemency granted to Derrick Johnson, a convicted armed robber who was released earlier this month…

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Female driver arrested after hitting officer and fleeing Live Stop in North Philly

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 20-year-old woman is in custody after striking a police officer with her car and fleeing during a traffic stop Friday afternoon. The incident happened around 2:10 p.m. as…

Driver five times over limit admits to crash that shattered pedestrian

Lancaster man admits to drunk‑driving crash that left pedestrian with severe injuries LANCASTER, PA – A Lancaster city man has pleaded guilty to a series of charges stemming from a violent DUI…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

Hammer attacker on the loose after DC building assault

Hammer-wielding attacker sought after assault inside Northwest DC building WASHINGTON, DC – A quiet Sunday evening turned violent in Northwest when a man inside a Newton Street building was assaulted by a…

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Harlem Globetrotters scratch-off could land fans on the bench

New Harlem Globetrotters scratch-off from Maryland Lottery offers $10K prizes and courtside experience BALTIMORE, MD – A new Maryland Lottery scratch-off launched Friday is offering more than just cash—it’s giving fans the…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Ocean County honors five longtime employees as they retire after decades of service

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners this week recognized five veteran county employees whose combined public service spans more than 170 years, marking the end of careers that…

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New Jersey Thursday Morning Rush Hour Commuter Traffic Report

NEWARK, NJ – Thursday’s morning commute across New Jersey brought a mix of crashes, lane closures, and long delays at Hudson River crossings, according to state traffic officials. By 8:30 a.m., multiple…

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Moped bandits target younger women, zsnatch jewelry across Queens and Brooklyn in citywide theft spree

NEW YORK, NY – A string of swift necklace snatchings carried out by thieves on black mopeds has swept through several New York City neighborhoods over the past six weeks, targeting unsuspecting…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Laurel man wins $50K from scratch-off he nearly didn’t buy

Commanders fan scores $50K on Ravens scratch-off while on break in Laurel LAUREL, MD — A Washington Commanders fan just turned a Ravens-themed scratch-off ticket into a $50,000 payday, winning big despite…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Big win in a small town as Valley Forge store sells $200K ticket

$200K winning Cash 5 ticket sold in Chester County at Valley Forge Freedom SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $200,000 after matching all five numbers…

Lottery Results·Pennsylvania News

New Jersey Thinks These Three Towns Should Have Their Own Hallmark Christmas Movie

Trenton, N.J. – A new survey suggests many New Jersey residents think their hometowns are ready for the spotlight — the Hallmark kind. In a poll of 3,021 adults by travel company…

New Jersey News

Ocean County philanthropist, once charged for fleeing police and a DUI, named to Mikie Sherrill task force

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jeremy Grunin, a Toms River businessman and president of the Grunin Foundation, has been named to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force, less than a decade after…

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Judge denies New Jersey school district’s bid to toss teacher’s age discrimination suit

CAMDEN, N.J. – A longtime physical education teacher’s lawsuit accusing the Washington Township Public Schools of age discrimination will move forward after a federal judge refused to dismiss the case. U.S. District…

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A dangerous new drug cocktail has hit the streets of New Jersey and it’s stronger than fentanyl

TRENTON, NJ – A new wave of synthetic opioids is alarming doctors and public health officials across the country as emergency rooms report patients collapsing within seconds of use and requiring multiple…

Camden County News·Cape May County News·Five Towns NJ News·Health and Wellness

Ocean County commuter alert as December roadwork ramps up across multiple towns

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Drivers across Ocean County should expect widespread lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns this week as county and utility crews carry out an extensive series of paving,…

Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Delaware felon fired at home while hunting for wrong person

Harrington man arrested after repeated shots-fired incidents in residential area HARRINGTON, DE — A 43-year-old man was arrested following a series of shots-fired incidents in a Harrington neighborhood over the weekend, where…

Delaware News·Police Blotter

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