Jackson Police Department Says Farewell to Two Veteran Officers

Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department gathered in full force to celebrate the careers and retirement of Sergeant Michael Grochowski and Lieutenant Fred Meabe, two longtime officers whose decades…

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Four charged in violent Lodi home invasion after months-long investigation

Lodi, NJ – Four individuals, including a juvenile, have been charged in connection with an armed home invasion that took place inside a Lodi apartment in October following a joint investigation by…

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Hatzolah feud deepens as Lakewood grants free fuel to select agencies, excludes rival EMS group

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – The ongoing rivalry between Lakewood’s long-established emergency service organizations and the newer Hatzulas Nefashos group has intensified after the township approved a yearlong municipal fuel subsidy — excluding the…

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Former Toms River Administrator at Center of Anti-Gay Discrimination Lawsuit Loses Primary Home in New Year’s Eve Fire

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – The Seaside Park home of former Toms River Business Administrator Lou Amoruso was destroyed in a three-alarm fire on New Year’s Eve, authorities confirmed. The late-night blaze on…

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Vicious Lakewood EMS rivalry turns ugly as response vehicle egged after racist calls target new company

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A rising local emergency medical service, Hatzulas Nefashos, is facing escalating harassment amid a growing turf war over who controls first-response operations in the Lakewood and Jackson area. The…

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Toms River Council rejects mayor’s call to cut ties with insurance firm under state investigation

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River council members aligned with former Mayor Mo Hill have voted to block Mayor Dan Rodrick’s attempt to save hundreds of thousands of dollars and cut ties…

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Major crash shuts down all southbound lanes on I-295 in Southeast DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A multi-vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill late Wednesday after DC Fire and EMS reported that all southbound lanes of Interstate 295 were closed at Chesapeake Street SE.…

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Dangerous wanted suspect in stolen vehicle chase crashes; captured by police

BENSALEM, PA – A man accused of leading police on a daylong string of crashes and pursuits across multiple jurisdictions was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after colliding with another vehicle in…

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Wall Township ends its police-run EMS from Monmouth County expansion; Ocean County Could Be Next

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A major shift in emergency medical services is underway along the Jersey Shore, as Wall Township officially disbands its long-standing, police-run EMS division at midnight on December 31,…

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Firefighters Called to Fire at Seaside’s Ocean View Boardwalk Complex

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Fire crews from multiple Ocean County departments responded moments ago to a working structure fire along the Seaside Heights boardwalk near the Ocean View 2 complex. According to…

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Mayor Rodrick: Another Disappointing Day for Toms River Taxpayers

Toms River, NJ — Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick today expressed deep disappointment over the Township Council’s failure to act on a critical opportunity that could have saved Toms River taxpayers between $900,000 and $1.5…

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New Jersey’s Tolls Are Never Going Away, They’re Only Going to Keep Going Up

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will face yet another toll hike in 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year of increases under an “indexed” tolling system adopted by the New Jersey Turnpike…

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Suspect arrested in fatal Hiawatha Road triple shooting after early morning SWAT raid

BOSTON, MA – A Dorchester man has been arrested in connection with a deadly triple shooting on Hiawatha Road in Mattapan following an early morning operation by Boston Police. Officers with the…

Massachusetts News

Man wins $77K in scratch-off hidden in holiday liquor bottle

Maryland man wins $77,777 in White Elephant gift exchange at holiday party Avenue, MD – A St. Mary’s County man received an unforgettable holiday surprise when a scratch-off ticket hidden in a…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

$50K Powerball ticket sold at Long Island gas station

$50K Powerball ticket sold at Hempstead gas station in latest drawing Hempstead, NY – A Powerball player in Hempstead just landed a $50,000 payday after purchasing a third-prize-winning ticket for the Saturday,…

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Ocean City Police mourn loss of retired K-9 Rocco after years of loyal service

OCEAN CITY, MD – The Ocean City Police Department is mourning the passing of retired K-9 Rocco, a decorated police dog who served the department and community with distinction alongside his handler,…

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New Jersey unleashes five new lottery games with big jackpots

New Jersey Lottery unveils new games with top prizes up to $500K starting January Trenton, NJ – Gamblers across New Jersey will have fresh chances to strike it rich starting in January…

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Cherry Hill firefighter hangs up helmet after saving lives on and off duty

Cherry Hill firefighter retires after 25 years of heroic service and daring rescues Cherry Hill, NJ – Firefighter Jeffrey E. Marsden, a 25-year veteran of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, will officially…

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Utica declares snow emergency as city prepares for winter storm

UTICA, NY – Mayor Michael P. Galime has declared a snow emergency for the City of Utica beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday due to an anticipated snowstorm expected to impact the region…

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Illegal Alien Runs Red Light, Crashes Into Federal Agents

Slidell, LA – A driver identified as a Honduran national was taken into custody Tuesday after allegedly running a red light and colliding with a federal vehicle in Slidell, authorities confirmed. The…

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