Delays hit George Washington Bridge and key New Jersey routes Thursday morning

NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey faced multiple delays and construction slowdowns Thursday morning, with traffic building at major crossings and along key corridors including the George Washington Bridge, Garden State…

Ocean Township to hold 14th annual Independence Day celebration on June 28

WARETOWN, N.J. — The Township of Ocean will host its 14th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Corliss Park – Lake & Recreation Area Pavilion, located…

Union County player hits $5M top prize on lottery ticket

TRENTON, NJ — Three New Jersey Lottery players claimed scratch-off prizes of at least $1 million last week, including one Union County resident who won the top prize in the state’s highest-paying…

South River police and students join annual Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey

SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — Officers from the South River Police Department, joined by local school students, participated Friday in the 42nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds and awareness for…

Ansonia gas stop delivers half-million dollar lottery win

ANSONIA, CT — A lucky customer at Ssdj Minimart LLC in Ansonia won a $547,414 jackpot on a $30 High Roller Progressive Fast Play ticket, Connecticut Lottery officials confirmed Wednesday. The winning…

Jazz, BBQ, and scratch-offs collide in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD — As summer approaches, the Maryland Lottery is hitting the road with a lineup of events across the state that includes live jazz, foot races, hometown fairs, and Major League…

$100K ticket bought at supermarket leaves winner stunned

EAST HARTFORD, CT — A winning Cash5 ticket worth $100,000 was sold at the Stop & Shop supermarket on Main Street in East Hartford, lottery officials confirmed Wednesday. The lucky ticket was…

Paterson road crews begin milling and concrete work in 1st and 4th Wards

PATERSON, NJ — Street improvement efforts are underway in Paterson as city crews began milling and concrete work in the 1st and 4th Wards this week, according to Mayor Andre Sayegh. The…

New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature aims to incentivize municipalities to amend their master plans and zoning ordinances to allow for higher-density residential development through a range…

Yonkers man dubbed ‘printer bandit’ arrested for bakery theft

YONKERS, N.Y. — A man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested for allegedly stealing a printer from La Piñata Bakery on New Main Street earlier this week, Yonkers police announced…

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

McKeesport man, 82, charged in child luring case in North Huntingdon Township

NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An 82-year-old McKeesport man has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to lure a teenage boy into his vehicle and making sexual advances, according to North…

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Man hit in head with bat during barbershop brawl in Hackettstown

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — A man from Wharton Borough is facing assault and weapons charges after allegedly striking another individual in the head with a metal baseball bat during an altercation outside a…

Greensburg store sells $1 million scratch-off ticket

GREENSBURG, Pa. — A scratch-off ticket sold at a local shop in Westmoreland County has made one player a millionaire, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Tuesday. The winning $1,000,000 Winnings ticket, part of…

Scratch-off millionaire crowned in Westmoreland County

GREENSBURG, PA — A $1 million-winning scratch-off ticket was sold in Westmoreland County, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Tuesday, marking the latest big win in the state’s popular instant game lineup. The winning…

Toms River celebrates Memorial Day in remembrance of fallen veterans

Toms River honors fallen service members with Memorial Day parade and wreath ceremony TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents gathered in downtown Toms River on Monday morning to observe Memorial Day with a…

Billion ticket delivers half-million jackpot in North Canton

NORTH CANTON, OH — A North Canton lottery player has claimed a $500,000 prize after purchasing a winning ticket from the Ohio Lottery’s high-stakes Billion scratch-off game. The ticket was bought at…

Two more Rite Aid stores to close in New Jersey amid company’s ongoing restructuring

NEPTUNE, N.J. – Two additional Rite Aid locations in New Jersey are set to close as the national pharmacy chain continues shuttering underperforming stores as part of its bankruptcy-driven reorganization. The affected…

Columbus woman bags half-million lottery jackpot

COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus resident has claimed the $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X scratch-off game, marking a major payday from a $10 ticket. The winning…

Evesham officer recognized for response after woman mugged at gunpoint

EVESHAM, NJ – Evesham, New Jersey Police Officer Carley Pizzigoni was recognized as Officer of the Month for April after a traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals in connection…

Toms River Memorial Day Parade Set to Kick Off Early Monday Morning

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, the township of Toms River and American Legion Post 129 are inviting the entire community to come out and attend this year’s Memorial…

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