Two $100K Scratch-Off wins lead massive week for Maryland Lottery players

Two lucky Scratch-Off players each landed $100K top prizes as more than $28.5 million in Maryland Lottery winnings were paid out across the state in a single week. BALTIMORE, Md. — Two…

Businesses Fleeing New Jersey for Other States At Record Levels

TRENTON, N.J. – A report from the independent nonprofit research organization Focus NJ concludes that New Jersey has lost thousands of jobs, hundreds of millions of dollars in payroll, and millions in…

New E-Bike Law Puts Burdens on Low-Cost, Green Method of Transportation for Many in New Jersey

New Jersey’s new e-bike regulations take effect this week, fundamentally changing how electric bicycles are regulated across the state. Supporters say the law is intended to improve safety following a rise in…

Jackson Resident Who Criticized Government Spending Visited by Code Enforcement Officer Days Later

Jackson Township, NJ – A dispute over public comment at a Jackson Township Council meeting has escalated into allegations of government retaliation after resident Adam Haidi said a township code enforcement officer…

Virginia woman locks away $500K winning lottery ticket after stunning discovery

A routine stop at a convenience store turned into a $500,000 surprise, prompting one Virginia woman to lock away her winning ticket until she could claim the prize. RICHMOND, Va. — A…

Speeding driver killed after car overturns and slams into tree in Delaware crash

A high-speed crash sent a car through a fence, into a parked vehicle and ultimately into a tree, leaving a 25-year-old driver dead Friday morning, Delaware State Police said. SEAFORD, Del. —…

Toms River Council Hires Mo Hill’s ‘Pay to Play’ Political Campaign Lawyer to Fight Embattled MUA Commissioner’s Lawsuit

Toms River, NJ – The political divide at Toms River Town Hall deepened this week after the Township Council voted to hire the law firm Archer & Greiner to represent the governing…

Son’s birthday surprise reveals mom won $50,030 in Maryland Lottery

A Maryland woman thought she was opening a birthday card until her son revealed she had actually won $50,030 in the lottery. BALTIMORE, Md. — An Anne Arundel County woman’s birthday celebration…

Controversial Flock License Plate Scanners Are Collecting Driver Data at Two Jackson Intersections

JACKSON, N.J. — Drivers entering and leaving the Royal Grove neighborhood in Jackson Township are having their license plates recorded by a pair of automated license plate reader cameras mounted on private…

New Red-Light Camera to Go Live at Busy Anne Arundel County Intersection

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Police Department will activate a new automated red-light traffic enforcement camera next week at one of the county’s busiest intersections as part of its…

Jackson Township Calls on Police to Enforce Five-Minute Speaking Limit at Town Meetings

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn will deploy police officers at the town hall during public meetings after a resident went two minutes over his allotted…

Jackson School Sale Not Finalized as Questions Still Surround $40 Million McAuliffe Deal

JACKSON, N.J. — What appeared to be a completed transaction to sell the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School has instead emerged as an unfinished deal facing unanswered questions over zoning, municipal approvals,…

Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is touting what she says are more than $1 billion in savings for New Jersey utility customers during her first six months in office, pointing to…

Six figure lottery jackpot hits Manchester convenience store

A lucky FAST PLAY ticket sold at a Manchester convenience store turned into a six-figure jackpot for one Connecticut Lottery player. MANCHESTER, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player is celebrating a $108,760…

N.J. Gov. Sherrill Blames Trump for America’s Embarrassing Loss in World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed President Donald Trump for recent setbacks involving American sports teams during remarks Thursday at MetLife Stadium, saying the president “has been a…

Maryland Lottery hands out nearly $30 million in one week

Maryland players strike it rich with million dollar and six figure prizes BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore resident claimed a $1 million Scratch-Off prize during a week that saw the Maryland Lottery…

Another roof collapses after wild New Jersey storms in Monmouth County

A second roof collapse has struck the Jersey Shore in less than 48 hours WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A second roof collapse in just days has been reported along the Jersey Shore…

Population Growth Spurs More Deadly Crashes in Jackson as Police Continue Summer Crackdown

Police cite 1,629 crashes and 11 fatalities as new enforcement campaign draws criticism over fairness and effectiveness. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A sharp rise in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities across Jackson…

Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units

Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…

Jillian Messina, Head of Ocean County’s $2 Million Per Year Public Affairs Dept. Announces Resignation

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Public Affairs Director Jillian Messina is reportedly preparing to leave her position with the county, resigning in September of this year, according to a memo sent…

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