Ocean County commuter alert as December roadwork ramps up across multiple towns

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Drivers across Ocean County should expect widespread lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns this week as county and utility crews carry out an extensive series of paving,…

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Exposing Ocean County’s patronage pits: Utilities giving away free taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for political insiders

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A growing debate over political patronage and taxpayer-funded benefits is unfolding in Ocean County as newly released budget figures and public records reveal that part-time commissioners at several…

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Queens driver gets life term for deadly Mother’s Day crash

Driver in Mother’s Day fatal crash sentenced to 28½ years to life in Queens QUEENS, NY — A Queens man convicted in a deadly 2022 hit‑and‑run that killed a South Jamaica woman…

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Teens nabbed after stolen car chase through Baltimore streets

BALTIMORE, MD – A stolen car report on North Payson Street turned into a full-scale pursuit Monday that ended with the arrest of four juveniles in East Baltimore. Police say the incident…

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Purse stolen from car leads to fraudulent charges in Stafford

Holiday theft reported as wallet stolen from vehicle in Stafford County STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A wallet was stolen from a parked vehicle on Melanie Hollow Lane in Stafford County on Monday,…

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Glitter bandit taunts Allentown cops with cryptic note

Mysterious glitter note sparks holiday whodunit at Allentown Police Department ALLENTOWN, PA — A strange note left outside the Allentown Police Department overnight has kicked off a lighthearted but curious holiday mystery,…

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Blue Ribbon Jackson Middle School Forced to Close by S-2 Funding Sees $10 Million Price Slash in Second Sale Attempt

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has reopened bidding for the sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, dramatically lowering the minimum bid after months without a single offer. District officials announced…

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Watch: New Jersey Cop Guilty for Breaking Into Ex-Boyfriend’s Home, Threatens to Burn Down House

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An off-duty Toms River police officer who smashed her way into her ex-boyfriend’s home has been permanently barred from law enforcement after entering a guilty plea. Rebecca Sayegh,…

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If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood

Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…

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Thunder in the Pines to Go Silent in 2026 and New Egypt Speedway Announces Closure

New Egypt Speedway to stay closed for 2026 as owner seeks buyer NEW EGYPT, NJ – The roar of engines at New Egypt Speedway will fall silent next year, as the track’s…

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Woman robbed at gunpoint inside Linthicum hotel room

Linthicum hotel room robbery sparks police investigation Linthicum, MD – A woman reported being robbed at gunpoint inside a hotel room late Sunday, prompting a Northern District investigation into the incident involving…

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Parents of 2-year-old found in shallow grave plead guilty

Parents plead guilty in death of 2-year-old found buried in Stamford park Stamford, CT – Nearly three years after 2-year-old Liam Rivera was found buried in a shallow grave at Cummings Park,…

Connecticut News·Police Blotter

Elderly man struck fatally by car in Baltimore neighborhood

77-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle on Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD – A 77-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle Friday evening in Northwest Baltimore, prompting a…

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Holiday cheer to shine at Glen Burnie Town Center tree lighting

GLEN BURNIE, Md. – The holiday season will kick off in Anne Arundel County with the annual Glen Burnie Town Center Tree Lighting this Wednesday evening, drawing families and neighbors together for…

Community News·Maryland News

Cold-stunned sea turtle rescued from bay in Beach Haven

BEACH HAVEN, NJ – A green sea turtle found floating motionless near Queen City Marina was rescued Saturday afternoon after being spotted in the chilly bay waters, according to the Marine Mammal…

Ocean County News·Pets and Animals

State fire marshal investigating blaze at vacant Henderson home

HENDERSON, MD – Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that broke out Friday afternoon inside a vacant two-story home on Taylor Road in Caroline County. The blaze was reported…

Maryland News

Council Pulls Plug on Troubled Seaside Condo Project with Ties to Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – After years of delays, warnings, and unmet deadlines, Seaside Heights officials have scrapped a long-promised redevelopment deal for a 10-story mixed-use tower once touted as the centerpiece of…

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New Jersey zoning official resigns after viral rant about how many children low low-income families have

OLD BRIDGE, NJ – A township board member abruptly stepped down from all her public posts after a heated Facebook exchange about affordable housing sparked outrage across the community. Doreen Chevalier resigned…

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Trump vows to halt migration from Third World countries in fiery Thanksgiving post

PALM BEACH, FL – President Donald Trump marked Thanksgiving with a lengthy online message vowing to suspend immigration from“Third World countries” while sharply criticizing former President Joe Biden’s handling of migration and…

Government News·Local Politics·Political Crime and Corruption·Politics

Couple sentenced for toddler’s death found in shallow grave

Couple sentenced for toddler’s death found in shallow grave Stamford, CT A mother and father were sentenced to over a decade in prison for the death of their two-year-old son. Iris Rivera-Santos…

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