Jackson mayoral candidate criticizes $300K salary, vehicle perk for new business administrator

Elliott Shemtov targets pay package and dual role under Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s administration Jackson, N.J. — A $300,000 salary and taxpayer-funded vehicle for Jackson’s new business administrator drew sharp criticism Tuesday from…

Small town ticket delivers big $4 million shock in Jersey lottery

Jersey lottery player scores $4 million windfall off ticket sold at local dairy Trenton, NJ — A Bergen County lottery player turned a routine ticket purchase into a $4 million payout after…

Brick Township backs ‘Polluters Pay’ bill targeting fossil fuel industry for ‘climate costs’

Resolution supports $50 billion state fund aimed at shifting cleanup costs from taxpayers to energy firms Brick Township, NJ — Brick Township officials have formally backed a proposed New Jersey law that…

Jackson Mayor Slammed Over 32% Spending Increase, Missing Budget and Revolving Door of Financial Officers, Business Administrators

Jackson Council approves $15.8M emergency funding amid criticism over budget delays, spending surge. Measure keeps township operations running as officials face scrutiny over rising costs and stalled 2026 budget Jackson, N.J. —…

Freight train derails in North Bergen, spills flammable chemical near Route 3

Officials say hazmat crews contained leak of ethyl acetate and no injuries were reported North Bergen, NJ — A freight train derailment in North Bergen spilled a flammable chemical and forced road…

Drug bust in Brookline uncovers crack and cash stash

Drug raid in Brookline nets crack cocaine and over $15K in cash BROOKLINE, MA – A coordinated drug investigation across multiple law enforcement units led to the seizure of crack cocaine and…

Foot chase ends with arrest and major seizure in Maryland

Driver flees traffic stop as police seize drugs and ghost gun in Millersville MILLERSVILLE, MD – A late-night traffic stop in Anne Arundel County turned into a foot chase and weapons arrest…

Fatal crashes drop across New Jersey in 2025, but rise in Jackson Township prompts enforcement push

State reports double-digit decline in deaths, while local spike drives targeted police response Jackson Township, NJ — Fatal crashes declined significantly across New Jersey in 2025, but a rise in deadly and…

Garden State hit with wave of big money lottery wins

Lottery surge sweeps New Jersey with $1M wins and six figure payouts TRENTON, NJ – A wave of lottery wins swept across New Jersey over several days, with multiple six-figure prizes and…

Driver charged after fleeing traffic stop on Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township

Police say suspect sped away from stop before later arrest and remand to county jail Gloucester Township, NJ — A driver who fled a late-night traffic stop in the Blackwood section of…

Little dog needs break as rescue searches for foster

Shelter pup Greg waits in New Jersey as rescue seeks foster home JACKSON, NJ – A small dog named Greg is sitting in a New Jersey shelter waiting for a foster home,…

House fire in Jackson Township quickly contained after crews respond to Brookwood development

Firefighters from multiple stations extinguished a backyard fire and prevented it from spreading, officials said JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A residential fire behind a home in Jackson Township was quickly contained after…

New Jersey renames MetLife Stadium for World Cup in New Jersey as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ sparks backlash

Temporary rebrand tied to FIFA rules is drawing criticism online from New Jersey residents EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Online backlash is building in New Jersey after MetLife Stadium was renamed “New York…

Dozens cited as Trenton cracks down on reckless ATV crews

ATV and dirt bike crackdown nets arrests and dozens of citations in Trenton sweep Trenton, NJ — A coordinated enforcement sweep targeting illegal ATV and dirt bike activity across city streets led…

Stafford County deputies warn of gift card scams after multiple fraud reports target residents

Authorities say scammers posed as Apple, banks, and sweepstakes officials to trick victims into sending money. Stafford County, VA — Multiple residents lost money in separate fraud schemes involving gift cards and…

Maryland lottery explodes with $34 million in prizes in one week

Maryland lottery surge sees $2M winner lead wave of big payouts statewide Baltimore, MD — A single scratch-off ticket worth $2 million led a surge of lottery wins across Maryland, capping a…

Cowboy hat burglar busted after botched Dollar General break in

Cowboy hat suspect caught after failed Dollar General break in sparks early morning arrest Bear, DE — A man in a cowboy hat and long coat forced his way into a Dollar…

New traffic lights in Lakewood to reduce crashes, increase safety

Multiple signal projects and upgrades planned as officials target high-traffic corridors TOMS RIVER, N.J. — New traffic signals and safety upgrades are coming to several busy intersections across Ocean County, as commissioners…

Asbury Park Landmark Hangout Now Luxury Condos as the Inkwell Lofts Seek to Tie Project to History and Nostalgia

A new condo development rises where the storied Inkwell Coffee House once stood, with a café nod to its past. Long Branch, NJ — A nearly six-decade-old Jersey Shore gathering place has…

Judge dismisses Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s real estate commission lawsuit against agent, brokerage

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A lawsuit filed by Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn over disputed real estate referral commissions was dismissed with prejudice in Ocean County, ending a contract case she brought against…

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