Things New Jersey Gen Xers did in the 80s that are unheard of and unacceptable today
As kids growing up in the 80s in New Jersey, we did it a bit differently than kids do it today. Now, first, this isn’t a ‘get off my lawn’ post, but…
FirstEnergy reaches $275 million settlement in Ohio utility cases
AKRON, Ohio — FirstEnergy Corp. announced Friday that its Ohio electric companies — Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, and The Illuminating Company — have reached a $275 million settlement resolving multiple proceedings before…
Vandergrift woman sentenced for endangering five children found living in deplorable home conditions
GREENSBURG, Pa. – A Vandergrift woman has been sentenced to jail, probation, and home monitoring after pleading guilty to charges of endangering the welfare of five children who were discovered living in…
New Jersey joins multistate lawsuit accusing Uber of trapping customers in “deceptive” subscription scheme
Attorney General Platkin says rideshare giant made it “almost impossible” for users to cancel Uber One membership. TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey has joined a coalition of 22 states and local prosecutors…
Nonprofit vandal suspect trashes police HQ in escape attempt
Cumberland man charged after police headquarters scuffle following nonprofit vandalism arrest Cumberland, MD – A man arrested for allegedly smashing property at a nonprofit center downtown ended up damaging police headquarters during…
Parkersburg man jailed without bond after armed robbery in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, MD – A West Virginia man is behind bars after police said he robbed a woman at gunpoint during a daylight incident on Columbia Street earlier this week. Officers with the…
Woman caught on bench warrant in Cumberland found with meth
Woman arrested in Cumberland on failure to appear warrant found with suspected meth CUMBERLAND, MD — A 40-year-old West Virginia woman is behind bars after Cumberland Police arrested her Thursday on an…
Sikorsky lands $10.3B deal to build 92 heavy-lift helicopters for Marine Corps
Stratford, CT – Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has secured a massive $10.3 billion contract modification to build 92 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, the Pentagon announced.…
Brooklyn man gets life for triple murder in execution-style shootings
Brooklyn man sentenced to life for execution-style triple murder in East New York Brooklyn, NY – A 52-year-old man from East New York will spend the rest of his life behind bars…
Pennsylvania man gets 10 years for Wheeling bank robbery
Wheeling, WV – A Pennsylvania man with a history of robbery convictions was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in federal prison for robbing a bank in Wheeling, prosecutors announced. Frank L. Morrison,…
Would-be carjacker yanked from stolen car by DC local heroes
Suspect dragged from stolen car by bystanders after attempted carjacking in DC WASHINGTON, DC – A man who allegedly tried to steal a running car in Northeast Washington was pulled from the…
Walmart pulls radioactive shrimp from store shelves in multiple states
Frozen shrimp sold at Walmart pulled from shelves after radiation alert WASHINGTON, DC — A federal investigation has uncovered potential radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores across 13 states,…
Cumberland man arrested on bench warrant two others charged in assault
Cumberland police report arrests in failure to appear and assault cases CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department announced several arrests stemming from unrelated incidents, including a bench warrant for failure to…
Gun found in carry-on at Pittsburgh airport leads to charge
Pittsburgh, PA – A West Virginia man is facing charges after TSA officers discovered a handgun in his carry-on bag at Pittsburgh International Airport Friday morning. Authorities say the firearm was spotted…
Last suspect arrested in Edgewater armed robbery case after year-long investigation
EDGEWATER, NJ — The final suspect linked to a violent robbery in Edgewater last summer has been arrested, closing a year-long investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions and involved four individuals. Jaden A.…
Vandergrift police discover five children abandoned in horrifying conditions
Vandergrift, PA – Five children were found living in squalor, without food, clean water, or adult supervision inside a home on Emerson Street — leading to charges against two women, including the…
Four men charged in Edgewater armed robbery after year-long investigation
EDGEWATER, N.J. — Four men have been charged in connection with a violent armed robbery that occurred in Edgewater in June 2024, following a year-long multi-agency investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…
Two Bronx men sentenced for multistate bank fraud that hit 22 banks and 48 victims
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two men from the Bronx have been sentenced to federal prison for running a multistate bank fraud conspiracy that targeted at least 28 individuals and 20 businesses, the U.S.…
New Jersey woman convicted in $15K PPP fraud scheme tied to Charleston ring
JERSEY CITY, NJ — A federal jury has convicted a New Jersey woman in a COVID-19 relief fraud case involving a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan submitted on behalf of a…
Bethlehem Township welcomes new police officer Nathan Mikulski
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA — Officer Nathan J. Mikulski was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Bethlehem Township Police Department during a recent Board of Commissioners public meeting attended by…
