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…

New Haven deli sells big winning scratch-off

$25K Cash Royale win hits in New Haven from neighborhood deli ticket New Haven, CT — A local player struck it big this week with a $25,000 win on a Cash Royale…

Connecticut corner store dishes out huge lottery win

Stamford PLAY4 ticket hits for $125K at Norwalk’s Belltown Superette Norwalk, CT — A lucky Connecticut Lottery player turned a routine stop into a six-figure payday after winning $125,000 on a PLAY4…

Big Powerball win at Shell station in Reisterstown

Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Reisterstown as jackpot climbs to $775 million REISTERSTOWN, MD — One lucky Powerball player is $50,000 richer today after matching four white balls and the red…

NJ dad scores $1 million at Jets game in halftime lottery shocker

Passaic County man wins $1 million at Jets game in NJ Lottery second-chance drawing TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey father putting his son through college walked away with $1 million on…

Wawa ticket wins $400K as scratch-off blitz hits Ocean County

Powerball shopper hits $1 million as wave of lottery wins sweep New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — A quiet stop at a Rio Grande grocery store turned into a million-dollar moment for one…

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…

NYPD report claims record-low shootings and historic drops in subway and retail crime

NEW YORK, NY – New York City recorded the fewest shooting incidents and shooting victims in its history through the first 11 months of the year, according to new NYPD data released…

Gas station in Upper Darby sells $1 million scratch-off winner

$1 million-winning scratch-off ticket sold in Delaware County Upper Darby, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player is now a millionaire after purchasing a winning $1 Million Moneybag Crossword Scratch-Off ticket at a…

Scratch-off in Barnegat nails $400K jackpot

Ocean County player hits $400K top prize in Crossword Bonanza scratch-off Barnegat, NJ – A Crossword Bonanza scratch-off ticket sold at a Wawa in Barnegat made an Ocean County player $400,000 richer…

Mikie Sherrill explains why New Jersey’s affordable housing future is not in cities like Trenton

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill is defending her approach to housing development, saying new high-density projects make more sense in suburban areas with existing infrastructure than in Trenton’s struggling…

Lucky ticket from Brooklyn grocery nets man millions

Brooklyn man wins big on $10K a Week For Life lottery ticket Brooklyn, NY – A Kings County man just secured a lifetime payout after scratching off a $10,000 A Week For…

Wisconsin woman sentenced to life for boyfriend’s fatal stabbing

Wisconsin woman sentenced to life for boyfriend's fatal stabbing Appleton, WI A 40-year-old woman was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend. Samantha Jean Krebs…

Man sentenced for shooting stepson while showing off guns

Man sentenced for shooting stepson while showing off guns Walworth, WI A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting his eight-year-old stepson, Michael Meagher, while demonstrating firearms. The…

Couple found dead in University Boulevard apartment building in apparent murder‑suicide

Woman stabbed man falls to his death in University Boulevard case Gaithersburg, MD – A domestic incident at a high‑rise apartment building on University Boulevard West ended with two 28‑year‑olds dead Wednesday…

Sheetz sells $3 million-winning ticket in Western Pennsylvania

$3 million Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket sold at Sheetz in Allegheny County Robinson Township, PA – One lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player is now a multimillionaire after purchasing a $3 million-winning scratch-off ticket…

Brooklyn man turns scratch-off into $4.3 million payday

Brooklyn man hits $10,000 a week for life lottery jackpot with ticket from corner store Brooklyn, NY – A Brooklyn man just turned pocket change into a multimillion-dollar payout after winning one…

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…

Wall Township police report eight arrests in weeklong enforcement effort

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police made multiple arrests during the week of November 17 through November 23, including several for driving while intoxicated and others on outstanding warrants. The department’s…

Georgia drops Fani Willis election case against Trump and co-defendants

ATLANTA, GA – The high-profile election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants has been officially dropped by the State of Georgia. District Attorney Pro Tempore Peter J. Skandalakis…

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