New Jersey Democrats Want to Order School Districts on When They Can and Can’t Have Spring Break Recess

New Jersey spring break bill would guide school calendar decisions statewide Trenton, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require the state’s top education official to recommend when…

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Online sale meetup in Claymont ends in armed robbery as suspects flee scene

Claymont armed robbery at shopping center prompts police search for two suspects Claymont, DE– A planned online sale turned into an armed robbery Monday night in a busy Claymont shopping center parking…

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From dream to jackpot Ohio man scores big on Cash Explosion

Ohio man wins $16K on Cash Explosion after years of waiting for shot Newark, OH — A long-awaited moment turned into a winning appearance for a Newark man who finally made it…

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Simple store stop leads to five figure payday in Ohio

Ohio man left stunned after $20 scratch-off turns into $15K payday Diamond, OH — A routine scratch-off purchase turned into a five-figure surprise for a Portage County man who realized he had…

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Quick stop at 7 Eleven turns into million dollar win in Quincy

Quincy woman scores $1 million lottery win from scratch ticket Quincy, MA — A routine stop at a neighborhood convenience store turned into a six-figure payout after a Quincy resident claimed a…

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Quick stop in Newburgh just turns into winning lottery ticket

That quick stop in Newburgh just turned into a winning ticket in evening draw NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A routine visit to a local shop has turned into a winning moment for one…

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Newark shelter accused of parvo exposure after dog’s release, 5 puppies dead

Owner claims warning was never given as deadly virus spreads through household. Newark, NJ – A Newark animal shelter is facing allegations it failed to warn a pet owner about a parvovirus…

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DHS Says Media Pushing Fake News Regarding Security at Marine Corps Recruit Depot as an ICE immigration operation

Officials say no immigration arrests planned during Marine Corps graduation events Parris Island, SC – Federal officials are disputing claims circulating online that immigration agents will arrest family members attending Marine Corps…

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US expands visa screening to include social media history checks for more foreign applicants

State Department requires public social media profiles for student, exchange visas NEWARK, NJ – Are you planning on coming to the United States through an airport like Newark on a visa? New…

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Sherrill Taps India Born Leaders to Head NJ Transit and Department of Transportation

Sherrill taps Priya Jain for NJ DOT, expands leadership under Kolluri Governor-elect names transportation commissioner nominee, outlines unified transit strategy Trenton, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced a major leadership move for…

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Lakewood Road closure in Wall Township to impact traffic until evening

Wall Township closes Lakewood Road between Route 34 and Route 35 for roadwork Wall Township, NJ – Drivers in Monmouth County are being advised to plan alternate routes as a section of…

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Small win turns into massive jackpot for Bel Air retiree

One lucky pick turns into massive jackpot win for Bel Air retiree BEL AIR, Md. — A small lottery purchase quickly snowballed into a life-changing moment after a Bel Air retiree turned…

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Social media meetup leads to fights and multiple arrests in Baltimore

Downtown chaos erupts as teen gathering spirals into fights and arrests across Baltimore BALTIMORE, Md. — What started as a planned teen meetup quickly spiraled into chaos across downtown Baltimore, with fights…

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Bel Air retiree wins $828,616 lottery jackpot after $5 purchase turns into windfall

Bel Air man claims $828K FAST PLAY jackpot from ticket bought at Royal Farms Bel Air, MD – A Harford County retiree turned a small lottery purchase into a life-changing payout after…

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Newark man arrested in string of online sale robberies using fake cash, weapons

Newark police arrest suspect tied to multiple marketplace robbery incidents Newark, DE – A Newark man is facing a long list of felony charges after police say he orchestrated a series of…

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Mikie Sherrill Broke Her “No Sale Tax Increase” Promise to New Jersey After Just 66 Days in Office

Debate intensifies after claims governor is backing tax increases despite campaign pledge. Trenton, NJ – A new political fight is unfolding in New Jersey as Republicans accuse Gov. Mikie Sherrill of breaking…

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Mikie Sherrill Scales Back 2.5% Hotel Tax After it Threatened Tourism at the Jersey Shore

Pushback from residents and vacation planners prompts retreat on controversial lodging tax tied to global event. Trenton, NJ – A proposed hotel tax tied to the upcoming World Cup is facing backlash…

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Jackson First Aid Squad sued by U.S. Bank over $88K in unpaid equipment financing

A newly filed lawsuit alleges missed payments and default on leased and financed equipment tied to the township volunteer squad. Toms River, NJ – The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is facing…

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It Was Just a Fantasy: Jackson Twenty-One’s Promised Downtown Dream is Nothing More than Acres of High Density Apartments

It was an impossible dream that is now dead. Another broken promise by Jackson Township’s elected officials that nobody wants to talk about JACKSON, NJ – Back in 2013, Broadway legend Mitch…

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Ocean County Braces for 4.5% Tax Levy Increase in 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Energy bills, gas prices, food prices and insurance premiums aren’t the only new increased expenses for Ocean County residents in 2026. As local Republican leaders rail against the…

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