Massive lottery win for Fredericksburg woman

Fredericksburg woman wins $254K jackpot playing Virginia Lottery online game Fredericksburg, VA — A Fredericksburg woman struck it big while playing the Virginia Lottery’s Bison Stampede game online, hitting a jackpot worth…

Senate approves bill giving New Jersey residents first shot at fishing permits

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation that would give state residents a head start when applying for mobile sport fishing vehicle permits, responding to mounting complaints over a…

Watchung awarded Somerset County’s first-ever trails grant for new ADA-accessible path

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners has awarded its first-ever Trails Grant to the Borough of Watchung to support the creation of a new ADA-accessible trail at Camp…

Virginia player hits $254K jackpot at home

Fredericksburg woman hits $254K jackpot playing Virginia Lottery game at home Fredericksburg, VA – A Fredericksburg woman scored a massive $254,833 jackpot while playing the Virginia Lottery’s Bison Stampede game alone, turning…

Thinking of Great Wolf Lodge This Christmas Break? Think Again! Prices Are Through the Roof

I’ll admit, it’s been a few years since the family has gone to Great Wolf Lodge, but when looking to book a few nights this Christmas break, I was shocked to see…

Sadeghi: Ocean County’s Jakes Branch Nature Center a hidden gem

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Longtime resident and Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi is encouraging Ocean County families to visit Jakes Branch County Park after attending a Veterans Appreciation Day event hosted there…

Jackson Council Reminds Residents of Hours to Connect Directly with Elected Officials

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council would like to remind the public of its hours for the ongoing “Meet the Council” sessions and “Council Hours,” which provide residents with additional opportunities to engage directly…

Ocean County honors five longtime employees as they retire after decades of service

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners this week recognized five veteran county employees whose combined public service spans more than 170 years, marking the end of careers that…

Traffic closures planned for Dec. 13 Calvert County Holiday Parade in Prince Frederick

PRINCE FREDERICK, MD – Calvert County officials are advising residents and visitors to expect road closures and traffic delays on Saturday, December 13, as the annual Calvert County Holiday Parade makes its…

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Hackensack cops find no crime after Target TikTok scare

TikTok claim sparks investigation but cops say no crime HACKENSACK, NJ — A viral TikTok video alleging a suspicious encounter at the Hackensack Target prompted a police investigation this week, but officials…

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,…

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…

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…

Trump declares Biden-era autopen documents void, cancels all prior executive actions

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump announced that all documents and executive actions signed by President Joe Biden using an autopen are “hereby terminated” and “of no further force or effect,” in…

Ocean County celebrates America Recycles Day with top state award for clean communities

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County marked America Recycles Day by honoring the team that keeps its communities clean year-round — and by celebrating a major statewide recognition for its recycling and…

Deadly discovery behind Baltimore building after blaze

Body found after fire extinguished behind West Lanvale Street building sparks suspicious death investigation Baltimore, MD – A man was found dead Monday night after firefighters responding to a blaze behind a…

New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…

New Jersey’s Island Beach fishing buggy permit fiasco leaves locals competing with out-of-state buyers for passes

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A long-standing New Jersey tradition of lining up in person each January for Island Beach State Park beach buggy fishing permits has collapsed into chaos after the state…

New Jersey’s Official Social Media Page Gushed Over Transgender Week While Mostly Ignoring Veterans Day

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s administration is facing scrutiny after New Jersey’s official social media accounts promoted Transgender Awareness Week with multiple posts, while offering only a brief acknowledgment of Veterans…

Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Stop Paying Federal Taxes, Pushes for Federal Tax Strike

TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising exchange during an appearance on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed the possibility of a…

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