Scratch-off half-million shocker sends Cincinnati grandma to Disney

CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Mother’s Day celebration turned unforgettable for one Cincinnati woman after she won the $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X scratch-off game. The winner,…

$2 million lottery ticket sold in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland resident has claimed the $2 million top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $20 300 Million Diamond Dazzler scratch-off, officials announced Friday. The winner selected the annuity option,…

Cincinnati woman cashes big with $1 million VIP scratch-off

CINCINNATI, Ohio — A trip to the White Oaks Marathon on Cheviot Road turned into a million-dollar moment for one Ohio Lottery player who claimed a $1-million annuity top prize from the…

Grocery run leads to seven figure lottery fortune in Hamilton

HAMILTON, Ohio — A routine stop at Kroger Co #909 turned into a life-changing moment for one shopper who landed a $1-million annuity top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s $20 Monopoly Bonus…

New Jersey lawmaker pleads to Dem legislature to restore Phil Murphy’s latest devastating school funding cut

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Democratic leadership in the New Jersey Senate to advance legislation and a budget resolution that would restore $45…

Jackson Township Ordinances Approved on First Reading

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township council has approved the following four ordinances on first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW…

Half-million dollar jackpot won in Northumberland County

NORTHUMBERLAND, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player from Northumberland County scored a massive online prize of $535,851.39 while playing the Bucks Triple Play game, officials announced Thursday. The winning play came through…

$1.3 million lottery jackpot won in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player struck it big on Wednesday with a $1,333,887 win from a Fast Play “Diamonds and Gold” ticket purchased in Philadelphia. The progressive top-prize ticket was…

Murphy’s New Jersey Budget Full of Waste and Excessive Spending, GOP Says

TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican members of the New Jersey Budget Committee are urging significant changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget, criticizing what they describe as excessive spending, looming tax…

Pennsylvania attorney took $300K from estate of dead woman, family says

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. – A Murrysville man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly misappropriating over $300,000 from a local woman’s estate while serving as her attorney and executor, the Westmoreland County Detective…

Spadea Once Again Turns Up Criticism of Trump After Failing to Get President’s Endorsement in June Primary

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is escalating his public criticism of President Donald Trump following Trump’s decision not to endorse him, sharing a series of social media…

$20 Ohio scratch-off turns into million-dollar payday

VANDALIA, Ohio — A New Carlisle resident is celebrating a major lottery win after claiming the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $2,000,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off ticket, officials announced Wednesday. The winner,…

Wealthy GOP Megadonor Scores $20.5M Land Deal in Manchester, Raising Ethical Questions

Manchester, NJ – In a deal sparking ethical scrutiny, Republican megadonor and Lakewood attorney Larry Bathgate sold 89.57 acres of Pinelands property on Ridgeway Road to the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust…

Maryland congressman travels to El Salvador for failed attempt to meet imprisoned MS-13 gang member

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) traveled to El Salvador over Memorial Day weekend in an effort to conduct what he described as a “welfare check” on a Maryland constituent,…

Sherrill warns clean energy will cost you and arm and a leg, drive up bills as NJ voters demand relief

Trenton, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now running for governor, is telling New Jersey residents to brace for higher energy costs as the state pushes toward clean power — but she says…

GOP senators blame one-party rule for collapse of NJ public employee benefits program

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican leaders are criticizing New Jersey’s Democratic leadership, claiming the collapse of the local public employee health benefits program is the latest consequence of one-party control in Trenton.…

Ocean County’s Republican Commissioners Unite Against Trump’s D.O.G.E. Cuts at Monthly Meeting

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Commissioner Board has taken a unified stand against President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which proposes deep cuts to Medicaid funding. This…

Minerva ticket turns into massive scratch-off payday

MINERVA, OH — A Minerva resident is celebrating a $20,000 lottery win after playing the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Woodlawn Food Market, located at…

Former $100K winner strikes again in Ohio Lottery

FAIRLAWN, OH — A lucky Fairlawn player named Phil is celebrating a $20,000 win after playing the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off game. The winning $50 ticket was purchased at Acme Fresh…

Tiffin winner grabs $20K scratch-off score on $50 ticket

TIFFIN, OH — A Tiffin resident has claimed a $20,000 prize after playing the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off, a $50 game offering high-tier rewards. The winning ticket was purchased at Ohio…

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