Jersey Shore Mourns Loss of Former Police Officer After Bout With Cancer

BRICK, NJ – Retired Sergeant David Mazza, known affectionately as Dave or Maz, has passed away on July 27th, 2024, following a valiant struggle with cancer. Born and raised in Deal, NJ,…

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Three Thirteen-Year-Olds Flee New Jersey Cops in Stolen Car

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department announced the arrest of three 13-year-old males following the recovery of a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred late on July 28 when Officers…

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Massachusetts to Erase “Mother” and “Father” from Official Birth Records

Springfield, MA – If a bill moving quickly through the Massachusetts legislator gets signed into law, you can say goodbye to terms like mother, father, man, and woman from official birth records…

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Texas Man Charged for Armed Violent Home Invasion in New Jersey

NORWOOD, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of Jisun Park, a 40-year-old man from Carrollton, Texas. Park faces multiple charges, including armed robbery, armed burglary, aggravated assault,…

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A Disgraceful Spectacle: Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Mockery of Christianity

TRENTON, NJ (OP-ED) – The Olympics have long been a celebration of global unity, athletic excellence, and cultural exchange. They provide a rare opportunity for nations to come together in the spirit…

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Man Coached Young Anorexic Girls to Drink Toilet Water and More

LITTLE ROCK—Justin Lee Palmer, who “coached” young girls who were anorexic and encouraged them to self-harm and film themselves in sexual situations, will spend 30 years in federal prison for the…

Fiscal Manager Charged with Wire Fraud in Scranton

SCRANTON – Angela Saar, 51, from Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, has been charged with wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The charges, detailed in…

Toms River Embraces Its New Status as Family Entertainment Destination

TOMS RIVER, NJ (OP-ED) – A wave of excitement is sweeping through Toms River as the town transforms into a burgeoning entertainment and outdoor dining hub, leaving behind its decades-old reputation as…

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Annual Clam Festival Returns to Highlands

HIGHLANDS, N.J. — The 29th Annual Clam Festival, hosted by the Highlands Business Partnership, will take place from August 1 to 3 at Huddy Park, located at Bay and Waterwitch Avenues. This…

Gloucester County Fair Showcases Old-Time Country Charm

MULLICA HILL, N.J. — The Gloucester County 4-H Fair will take place from July 25 to 28 at the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds, located at 275 Bridgeton Pike (Route 77). This annual…

Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Balloon Festival Opens July 27

HARMONY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Warren County Farmers’ Fair, featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival, will take place from July 27 to August 3. Held at 1350 Strykers Road, the event offers…

Monmouth County Fair Returns to Freehold

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Fair will be held from July 24 to 28 at the East Freehold Fairgrounds, located at 1500 Kozloski Road. The event promises a range of shows…

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Mother of Two Shot Dead by Child’s Grandmother in Manhattan

Manhattan, NY — A woman was fatally shot by the grandmother of her child in a shocking murder-suicide on Friday morning on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The incident unfolded just before…

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Jackson Spraypark Reopens After Repairs

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township is pleased to announced that the spray park at the Jackson Justice Complex has been reopened. The township invites families with children up to age 12 to…

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New Jersey to Repurpose Empty Youth Correctional Facilities

TRENTON, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the formation of the Youth Justice Working Group to explore repurposing options for the New Jersey Training School and the Female Secure Care…

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Three Pedestrians Injured in Utica Crash

UTICA, N.Y. — Three pedestrians, including two children, were injured in a motor vehicle accident on Route 12 Northbound at the Oswego Street intersection late Wednesday night. Utica Police responded to the…

North Carolina Mother Gambled While Her Two Daughters Died, Left in Hot Car

RALEIGH, N.C. — Launice Shanique Battle has been sentenced to 94 to 125 months in prison for the deaths of her two young daughters, who died after being left in a hot…

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Non-Binary School Teacher Under Fire for Wishing Trump Dead

PITTSBURG, CA — She was a recent human rights award winner. Now she is wishing death upon the former President of the United States. Vanessa Yava, a nonbinary teacher at Rancho Medanos…