Ocean County man wins $1 million with losing lottery ticket
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Most New Jersey lottery players don’t know this, but you can submit your losing lottery tickets to enter into a drawing for a million-dollar prize. That’s what Ed…
Polling at zero, former Governor Christie to decide on Presidential run within 60 days
In a recent Fox News poll, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie polled at 0% among potential candidates in the 2024 presidential election, but that’s not slowing him down. Christie told Fox…
Rowan University grads could soon get vanity license plates with school logo
Glassboro, NJ If you’re an alumnus of Rowan University, you could get a personalize Rowan University vanity license plate in New Jersey. A bill in the Statehouse will allow the New Jersey…
Second Legislative District Announces Pleasantville Mobile Office
Senator Vince Polistina, along with Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift, have partnered with Pleasantville City Councilwoman Carla Thomas to bring services directly, once again, to the constituents.…
Wildwood mayor admits to preparing false tax retruns
CAMDEN, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Peter J. Byron, the 67-year-old mayor of Wildwood, New Jersey, today admitted to aiding and assisting in preparing and presenting false and…
East Brunswick police investigating unprovoked shooting at apartment complex
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – On Tuesday, at approximately 4:59 p.m., the East Brunswick Police Department was notified of a possible shooting in the area of Taylor Avenue, near Taylor Garden Apartments. The…
Corrado Names Donald S. DeDio Jr. as Chief of Staff
Sen. Kristin M. Corrado announced the appointment of Donald S. DeDio Jr. as the new chief of staff in her 40th Legislative District Office.…
Nigerian Man Charged in Fraud Scheme Targeting NJ Audiobook Service
NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Wednesday that Anyanwu Benjamin Chizitere, 30, of Enugu, Nigeria, has been charged for his role in a fraud scheme targeting a New…
Two Bridgeton Men Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of 9-Year-Old Jennifer Trejo
BRIDGETON, NJ – On Wednesday, Michael Elliot, 30, and Zahmere McKoy, 23, both of Bridgeton, NJ, were sentenced before the Honorable William Ziegler to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison for…
Two Bridgeton Men Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of 9-Year-Old Girl
BRIDGETON, NJ – On Wednesday, Michael Elliot, 30, and Zahmere McKoy, 23, both of Bridgeton, NJ, were sentenced before the Honorable William Ziegler to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison for…
Eight Men Charged for Roles in Union County Drug Trafficking Organization
NEWARK, N.J. – Eight men were charged on Tuesday for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in and around Union County, New Jersey. The accused face one count of conspiracy…
Bayfront residents want police to crack down on bay watchers, close public access to waterfront
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents along Bayshore Drive in Toms River spoke out at Wednesday’s Toms River Township council meeting. The problem, residents say, is visitors who come to the area to…
Town historian slams Mo Hill’s plan to build 10-story twin towers in Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s not the first time a mayor in Toms River, previously known as Dover Township wanted to turn the quaint downtown village along the waterfront into a city.…
Ocean County man pleads guilty to distributing pictures of children online
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Lakehurst man is heading to federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges that he downloaded indecent photos of children online. According to U.S. Attorney Philip R.…
Fire reported between Brick High School and Parkway Wednesday morning
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire broke out in a wooded area between Brick Township High School and the Garden State Parkway early Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the area at around…
Private school campus approved on East Veterans Highway in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township planning board has approved a three-school campus proposed by Lakewood Cheder and Bais Faiga School. The schools, which have 50 years of history in nearby…
Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale and Dolphin Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects
Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Antwan McClellan, and Asm. Erik Simonsen are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of dolphin deaths on a beach in Sea Isle City.…
Eight Dolphins Died In One Day Off NJ Coast, Adding To Recent List Of Marine Life Tragedies
Nino Cambria on March 21, 2023 Eight dolphins were killed along the coast of Sea Isle City, New Jersey, Tuesday, the latest marine mammal strandings potentially linked to offshore wind projects, according…
Committee Approves Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
California Could Use ‘Backdoor’ To Kickstart The End Of Diesel Trucks In The US, Experts Say
California Could Use ‘Backdoor’ To Kickstart The End Of Diesel Trucks In The US, Experts Say John Hugh DeMastri on March 20, 2023 A set of proposed rules by the California state…