Middletown school board split over 10% tax hike as school closures loom

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — As the Middletown school board prepares to vote on a proposed 10.09% tax levy increase for the 2025–26 school year, at least two board members say they will oppose…

Akron man wins $1 million on scratch-off

Akron, OH — An Ohio Lottery player from Akron is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million top prize on the VIP Millions scratch-off ticket, officials announced Monday. The winner,…

Beeler Elementary raises $38K in Read-a-Thon; officer slimed in celebration

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Beeler Elementary School students raised over $38,000 during a Read-a-Thon fundraiser, with $30,000 earmarked for new gym and playground equipment, according to Evesham Township Police. To celebrate the…

Home invader shot dead in Schenectady as victim charged with illegal gun possession

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man was fatally shot during an armed home invasion in Schenectady last Thursday, with police now charging the resident for illegal possession of the weapon used in…

Pennsylvania Lottery hands out $197K prize to lucky online player

Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia player won a major online prize of $197,508.36 playing the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Interstellar Blast Invasion, lottery officials announced Monday. The winning ticket came from the EZ eInstant…

Fiery crash kills young driver, ignites forest fire in Manchester Township

Manchester, NJ — A 22-year-old Manchester man was killed and another driver injured in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that sparked a massive fire in a wooded area off Pasadena Road,…

ICE busts serial border crosser with arson, assault convictions

Houston, TX — A repeat immigration violator with a violent criminal history was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Houston on April 25 following his release from a…

Teen suspect charged in Wall Township home invasion and car theft attempt

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a January home invasion and attempted car theft in Wall Township, police announced Tuesday. Authorities say three masked suspects…

Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat resident in a scam orchestrated by fraudsters…

Ciattarelli slams New Jersey Governor’s equity based energy pricing scheme

TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans will soon be paying for electricty based on their economic wealth, and not necessarily how much power they actually pull from the electric grid, according to a…

Crash snarls traffic on NJ Turnpike as morning commute sees major delays statewide

TRENTON, NJ — Tuesday morning commuters across New Jersey faced major disruptions, with several crashes and heavy congestion reported on key highways, according to traffic updates as of 8:40 a.m. A crash…

Weather Alert: Hot, windy, and dry week ahead for New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures today, but strong winds and dry conditions are raising alarms about an elevated wildfire risk across the state. According…

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly winds.

Wildfire risk elevated across New Jersey as dry, gusty conditions raise warnings

TRENTON, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly winds. According…

Public Notice: Jackson Township – Changes to Township Code

ORDINANCE NO. 2025 –11AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN,STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 3OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, ENTITLED“ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT”BE…

Shoplifting, warrants, and DWI: Busy week for Wall Township police with seven arrests

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township police made multiple arrests between April 21 and April 29, ranging from shoplifting and driving while intoxicated to warrant apprehensions, according to the department’s activity report.…

Bronx man charged after fatal pedestrian crash on Upper West Side

NEW YORK, NY — A Bronx man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that killed a 69-year-old woman on the Upper West Side earlier this month, police said. Juan…

Convicted murderer arrested by ICE after prison release in New York

BUFFALO, NY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a convicted murderer from Mexico earlier this month following his release from a New York state prison, authorities announced Monday. Noel Hernandez…

Man in wheelchair fatally struck by school bus in North Philly

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a school bus in Philadelphia’s 25th District late Monday afternoon, according to preliminary information released by authorities. Police said the…

Spring break chaos: 53 arrested, nearly 200 charges filed at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A spring break weekend meant to welcome visitors turned chaotic as Virginia Beach Police arrested 53 individuals and filed nearly 200 criminal charges during a 48-hour span, officials…

Brooklyn man gets 50 years in prison for Franklin Township murder tied to marijuana robbery

SOMERVILLE, NJ — A Brooklyn man convicted in the murder of a Franklin Township resident during a robbery involving marijuana was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in New Jersey State Prison, prosecutors…

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