Wall Township ends its police-run EMS from Monmouth County expansion; Ocean County Could Be Next

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A major shift in emergency medical services is underway along the Jersey Shore, as Wall Township officially disbands its long-standing, police-run EMS division at midnight on December 31,…

Time for Accountability: Governor-Elect Sherrill Must End the Government Public Healthcare Fraud System On Day One

As every person who lives in New Jersey is facing historic record healthcare premium increases in 2026, it’s time for New Jersey to end the practice of free publicly funded healthcare for…

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…

Thief breaks into Virginia mosque and flees with cash box

Burglary suspect sought after break-in at Stafford Islamic Center Stafford, VA – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who broke into the Islamic Center…

Tim Walz knew about daycare fraud, did nothing state watchdog group says

ST. PAUL, MN – Nearly a year after raising alarms about potential misuse of state child care funding, Minnesota legislators are revisiting questions about oversight of daycare facilities that continue to receive…

$2 Powerball ticket turns into big win for Anne Arundel player

Hanover man wins $50K Powerball prize on single holiday ticket Baltimore, MD – A quick stop at a Royal Farms in Elkridge turned into a $50,000 win for an Anne Arundel County…

Cherry Hill firefighter hangs up helmet after saving lives on and off duty

Cherry Hill firefighter retires after 25 years of heroic service and daring rescues Cherry Hill, NJ – Firefighter Jeffrey E. Marsden, a 25-year veteran of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, will officially…

New Jersey School Cell Phone Ban Bill Hits Governor Murphy’s Desk

Trenton, NJ – A bill that would allow New Jersey’s public schools to ban or heavily restrict student cell phone use passed both houses of the Legislature unanimously this week, positioning it…

Minnesota Fraud Under Investigation As Nick Shirley Shines Spotlight, FBI Confirms

Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota has faced persistent fraud in its child care and social services programs since at least 2019, when state auditors first warned that weak oversight was allowing public money…

Suspect pulls gun on officer during Walmart shoplifting incident

Suspect pulls gun on officer during Walmart shoplifting incident Canton, OH A shoplifting incident at a Walmart escalated dramatically when a suspect attempted to shoot a police officer. The attempted shooting occurred…

Pennsylvania online game dishes out six-figure holiday prize

Allegheny County online player wins $114K in PA Lottery’s Pop Pop Party game Middletown, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Allegheny County kicked off the holiday week with a six-figure win,…

Holiday Powerball drawing brings $2 million to NY

Two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in Lindenhurst and Sidney Albany, NY – Two Powerball players in New York are each $1 million richer after matching five numbers in the December 22…

Powerball bonanza spreads $700K across New Jersey

Twelve New Jersey players win big in Christmas Eve Powerball drawing Trenton, NJ – A dozen Powerball players across New Jersey hit big on Christmas Eve, each claiming either $50,000 or $100,000…

BMW thief busted after wild Route 22 chase and crash

Westfield home break-in suspect caught after high-speed chase and crash Westfield, NJ – An 18-year-old Newark man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a crash and…

Speeding car slams into MPD officer on I-695

D.C. officer hospitalized after being struck by speeding car while aiding motorist on I-695 Washington, DC – A late-night act of service nearly turned fatal for a Metropolitan Police Department officer who…

Toms River Council Members Seek to Block Mayor Rodrick’s Fight Against Downtown Tower Project

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three members of the Toms River Township Council allied with former Mayor Mo Hill have been routinely voting against paying legal bills tied to a lawsuits filed by…

Big Time Jets fan uninvited from $100K field goal challenge because she’s a soccer coach

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – If you thought the New York Jets’ season couldn’t get any lower, it has. The struggling 3-12 team’s season has been over for weeks. Now, fans are upset…

Debris spill, watermain break and multiple construction zones slow traffic across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Drivers across New Jersey faced several traffic disruptions Friday morning, including emergency closures caused by debris, downed wires, and a watermain break, as well as long-term construction on key…

Mother charged with murder of 14-year-old daughter with autism

Mother charged with murder of 14-year-old daughter with autism Detroit, MI A mother has been charged with murder after her 14-year-old daughter, Kylee Clark, died in July. Vangie Renee Averhart, 37, is…

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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