$250K Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in York County
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold in York County has hit the jackpot, matching all five numbers in the Sunday, August 18 drawing to win…
Rodrick Skips Birthday Bash for Buckelew, Norcross Insurance Firm’s Political Power Broker
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Political insiders in New Jersey celebrated the 95th birthday party of Toms River power broker Joseph Buckelew, who was attended by his business partner George Norcross. Buckalew, a longtime former…
Monmouth County Squatter Charged for Claiming False Ownership of Homes
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 39-year-old man from Neptune Township is facing numerous criminal charges for allegedly falsely claiming ownership of two vacant homes where he was found residing in recent months, according…
Brick Pizzeria Gets the Drop on Dave Portnoy in Near Game-Ending Review
Pizza review time! If you know anything about Dave Portnoy, aka the pizza kingpin of the internet, you know he’s got some strong opinions about pizza. And he’s not afraid to drop…
New Jersey Home Squatter Facing Charges in Monmouth County
FREEHOLD, NJ—Markies L. Wells, also known as Messiah Law-Elbey, faces numerous criminal charges after falsely claiming ownership of two vacant properties. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago detailed that Wells, 39, from…
Child Endangerment Probe Leads to Arrests and Seizures in Whitesboro
CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — On August 8, 2024, a collaborative effort involving the Middle Township Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, and New…
Camden Man Receives 11-Year Sentence for Fatal Hit-and-Run
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka have announced the sentencing of Giovanni Gaines-Little, a 24-year-old Camden resident, for his role in a…
Two Men Charged for DWI in Wall
Wall Township, NJ — Wall Township Police made two arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on Saturday, August 3, following separate traffic incidents. Patrolman Wayne Jackson arrested Riley A. Coll, 19, of…
New Jersey Education Cuts Leads to Forced Closure of Elementary School
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township School District is facing the harsh reality of having to sell Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School, a vital educational institution in an underserved community, due to significant…
Two Rahway Men Arrested During Traffic Stop in Wall
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department reported two arrests following separate motor vehicle incidents on Monday, July 22, 2024, on Route 138 and Allenwood Road. Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested…
Phil Murphy Forcing District to Shut Down and Sell Elementary School
JACKSON, NJ, July 28, 2024 — The Jackson Township School District is being forced to sell a beloved community elementary school in an underserved and economically disadvantaged neighborhood due to significant state…
State Threatens Toms River School Officials After 9% Tax Increase Falls $12 Million Short
The Administration of Governor Phil Murphy Threatens to Remove Superindendent if Boad Does Not Raise Taxes Even Higher, or Sell Buildings TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District has…
New Jersey State Trooper Guilty of Aggravated Assault on Handcuffed Woman
TRENTON, NJ—A distressing case of police misconduct has culminated in the guilty plea of New Jersey State Police Trooper Nicolas J. Hogan, 28, from Gibbstown, New Jersey. The incident, which involved the…
New Jersey Mayor Orders Flags at Half Mast For Murdered Pennsylvania Firefighter
Middletown Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Fire Chief Corey Comperatore Middletown, NJ – Middletown Mayor Tony Perry has ordered flags across the township to be lowered in honor of Buffalo Township Fire…
Water Restrictions Imposed on Monmouth and Ocean Counties
ASBURY PAK, N.J. – Due to an emergency repair and increased demand from a heat wave, New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory water conservation restriction for Monmouth and Ocean Counties…
Stop and Shop to Shut Down 18 Stores in New York and New Jersey by November
Stop & Shop to Close 32 Underperforming Stores by Year-End NEW YORK, NY – Stop & Shop announced plans to close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year, with nearly…
New Jersey Mayor Says Phil Murphy Will Receive Bill After $3.75 Million Biden Fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN, NJ- Last weekend, President Joe Biden attended a campaign fundraiser at the home of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, which reportedly raised $3.7 million. However, the event has sparked controversy due…
Route 47 North Closed Due to Motor Vehicle Crash
Middle Township, NJ — The Middle Township Police Department has announced that Route 47 North between Goshen Road and CR 657 is closed in both directions following a motor vehicle crash that…
Major Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted Across New Jersey
FREEHOLD, NJ — A comprehensive eight-month narcotics investigation spearheaded by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office culminated in the arrest of 17 individuals and the seizure of drugs worth hundreds of thousands of…
Whale Found Deceased off New Jersey Coast
DELAWARE BAY, NJ – A deceased humpback whale was discovered floating in the Delaware Bay off New Jersey on Tuesday. The presence of the whale was promptly reported, although the National Oceanic…
