Virginia woman locks away $500K winning lottery ticket after stunning discovery

A routine stop at a convenience store turned into a $500,000 surprise, prompting one Virginia woman to lock away her winning ticket until she could claim the prize. RICHMOND, Va. — A…

Son’s birthday surprise reveals mom won $50,030 in Maryland Lottery

A Maryland woman thought she was opening a birthday card until her son revealed she had actually won $50,030 in the lottery. BALTIMORE, Md. — An Anne Arundel County woman’s birthday celebration…

Controversial Flock License Plate Scanners Are Collecting Driver Data at Two Jackson Intersections

JACKSON, N.J. — Drivers entering and leaving the Royal Grove neighborhood in Jackson Township are having their license plates recorded by a pair of automated license plate reader cameras mounted on private…

New Red-Light Camera to Go Live at Busy Anne Arundel County Intersection

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Police Department will activate a new automated red-light traffic enforcement camera next week at one of the county’s busiest intersections as part of its…

Jackson Township Calls on Police to Enforce Five-Minute Speaking Limit at Town Meetings

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn will deploy police officers at the town hall during public meetings after a resident went two minutes over his allotted…

Another roof collapses after wild New Jersey storms in Monmouth County

A second roof collapse has struck the Jersey Shore in less than 48 hours WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A second roof collapse in just days has been reported along the Jersey Shore…

Population Growth Spurs More Deadly Crashes in Jackson as Police Continue Summer Crackdown

Police cite 1,629 crashes and 11 fatalities as new enforcement campaign draws criticism over fairness and effectiveness. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A sharp rise in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities across Jackson…

Lakewood Mother Charged After Four Young Children Left in Hot Vehicle at Howell Walmart

Howell Township, NJ – A Lakewood woman has been charged after police said she left four young children unattended inside a vehicle while shopping at the Walmart on Route 9 in Howell…

Imminent Threat Alert Issued for New Jersey: Life-Threatening Danger in Lakewood, Toms River, Ocean County

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Ocean County and southeastern Monmouth County, urging residents to avoid travel as heavy thunderstorms continue to produce…

Sewer Problems Delay Major Synagogue Project on Whitesville Road in Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board voted to grant a one-year extension to Khal Nachlas Avos, Inc. for a previously approved house of worship planned along Whitesville Road near…

Truck Driver Who Killed Pennsylvania Trooper Was Haitian National Who Illegally Entered U.S.

Cass Township, PA — A Haitian national charged in the death of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira was in the United States illegally at the time of the crash, according to the…

$1 million a year for life lottery ticket sold at Pennsylvania Walmart

A top-prize Scratch-Off sold in Elk County gives one player the choice between $1 million a year for life or a $14.5 million cash option. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player…

Candy Seller Held at Gunpoint During Wilmington Shopping Center Robbery, Police Say

A person selling candy in a Wilmington shopping center parking lot was forced to hand over property after an armed suspect displayed a handgun, according to Delaware State Police. WILMINGTON, Del. —…

CSX Freight Train Derails in Bensalem, 13 Railcars Overturn Near Neshaminy Falls Station

Officials lifted a shelter-in-place order after hazardous materials teams confirmed that no leaking chemicals were found following a freight train derailment in Bensalem on Tuesday afternoon. Bensalem, PA – A CSX freight…

Long Island lottery ticket wins top prize

A winning ticket worth more than $26,000 was sold at a Shirley gas station in the June 28 TAKE 5 Evening drawing. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $26,635.50…

$1 million a year for life winning lottery ticket sold at Pennsylvania Walmart

A top-prize Scratch-Off sold in Elk County gives one player the choice between lifetime payments or a $14.5 million cash option. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player purchased a top-prize Scratch-Off…

Five $100K lottery wins ignite massive winning week across New Jersey

Twelve winning tickets worth at least $10,000 were sold across the Garden State in just seven days. TRENTON, N.J. — Five $100,000 lottery prizes highlighted a week of big wins across New…

NJ Morning Traffic Alert: Crash Shuts Down Route 47 as Commuters Face Tunnel, Parkway Delays

A crash investigation has closed Route 47 in Cumberland County Monday morning while heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge and several major North…

Charles County Construction Worker Wins $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize After Wawa Stop

A Charles County construction worker turned a routine stop at a La Plata Wawa into a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 jackpot after matching all five winning numbers. A Charles County construction worker…

Bakersfield shooting death leads to murder charges after alleged threat

BAKERSFIELD, CA – A late-night shooting along Edison Highway has led to a first-degree murder charge after investigators say a man returned to confront and kill another man he believed was involved…

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