Billion ticket delivers half-million jackpot in North Canton

NORTH CANTON, OH — A North Canton lottery player has claimed a $500,000 prize after purchasing a winning ticket from the Ohio Lottery’s high-stakes Billion scratch-off game. The ticket was bought at…

South Jersey man scammed elderly woman out of $185,000, scammed COVID-19 relief program out of $1.4 million

NEWARK, N.J. – A Washington Township man pleaded guilty Thursday to a scheme that defrauded the IRS of over $1.4 million in COVID-19 tax credits and to stealing more than $180,000 from…

Columbus woman bags half-million lottery jackpot

COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus resident has claimed the $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X scratch-off game, marking a major payday from a $10 ticket. The winning…

Winning ticket hearts Clyde with $75K payout

CLYDE, OH — Two Clyde residents are celebrating after winning and splitting the $75,000 top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s Queen of Hearts scratch-off game. The winning $5 ticket was sold at…

Gallipolis woman slaps down $100K on lottery ticket

GALLIPOLIS, OH — A Gallipolis resident named Heather has won a $100,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Three Stooges Pie Payout scratch-off game. She purchased the $5 winning ticket at JC’s…

The projects have never looked so good: New Jersey afforable housing complex announces lottery

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The projects in New Jersey have never looked so good. New taxpayer subsidized affordable housing units are coming to the market in Parspippany. Eighteen newly constructed affordable rental apartments…

Assemblywoman blasts Democrats for ‘political theater’ over SNAP resolution backing federal benefits without work requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly resolution affirming support for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ignited partisan tensions Thursday, with one Republican lawmaker accusing Democrats of using hunger as…

No school vouchers: Gottheimer opposes New Jersey private school student tuition reimbursement

“I’m totally against vouchers” – Josh Gottheimer LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly opposed a proposed $20 billion federal school voucher program backed by House Republicans, stating he supports public schools…

New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Halted by U.S. Senate

Trenton, NJ – Like his failed offshore wind programs, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car sales ban appears to be dead in the water. In a 51-44 vote on Thursday,…

Bergen slams New Jersey energy aid bill as ‘admission of failure’ by Democrats

TRENTON, N.J. — A moment of common sense was drowned out by panic by Democrats ahead of the 2025 election season in the New Jersey Statehouse today. Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Morris) sharply…

Toms River beach badges now on sale, in-season rates start next week

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township beach badges for the 2025 season have been on sale since April 1, offering residents and visitors access to Ortley Beach on the ocean and…

Atwater player hits jackpot, opts for half-million cash prize

ATWATER, OH — An Atwater resident has claimed a top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off game, choosing the cash option of $500,000 instead of annual payments, officials announced Wednesday.…

Ocean County extends lease on downtown library pop-up kitchen feeding the homeless

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Library has announced it will continue to host the JBH Soul Kitchen inside the Toms River branch of the Ocean County library, which has been…

Canton gas station dishes out $150K winning lottery ticket

CANTON, OH — A Canton resident has claimed the $150,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $150,000 Blast scratch-off ticket, officials announced Wednesday. The winner, identified as Deborah, purchased the $5 ticket…

Former Point Pleasant Beach Mayor, a frontrunner for Ocean County GOP chair recognized at national level

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, a rising figure in New Jersey Republican politics and a leading contender to succeed George Gilmore as Ocean County GOP Chairman in 2026, has been…

Two charged in raids on Wacky Tobaccy smoke shops in Monmouth County

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two men were arrested Thursday following coordinated raids on Wacky Tobaccy retail stores in Wall Township and Asbury Park, where authorities say large quantities of illegal substances, cash,…

Could New Jersey’s Energy Answer be Found in Nuclear Fusion? Lawmakers

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee on Thursday advanced legislation aimed at accelerating the development of fusion energy across the state through a new incentive-based tax credit program. The Senate…

Josh Gottheimer totally against school vouchers, vows to fight GOP bill on Capitol Hill

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey voiced firm opposition this week to a proposed federal school voucher program that would direct public funds toward private school tuition, as House…

Cory Booker’s Vote for Convicted Trump Family Member Sparks Outrage and Hypocrisy Claims

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has found himself at the center of a political firestorm after casting the sole Democratic vote to confirm Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner and father-in-law to Ivanka…

Lottery win delivers royal payday for Ohio pair

CLYDE, OH — Two Clyde residents are celebrating a major win after claiming the $75,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Queen of Hearts scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at…

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