Forest Heights woman wins VIP trip to Let’s Make a Deal game show taping
FOREST HEIGHTS, MD — A Forest Heights resident is headed to Hollywood after being selected as a Maryland Lottery second-chance winner for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to attend a taping of Let’s Make…
Rockaway Fire 70% Contained, Forest Fire Service Reports
Crews from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service have made significant strides in containing a wildfire in Rockaway Township, Morris County, which has affected approximately 77 acres. As of now, the fire…
Stokes State Forest to host Halloween crafts event for children
SANDYSTON, N.J. — Stokes State Forest will host a Halloween-themed crafts event for children on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stony Lake. The event, “Stokes Skeleton…
New Jersey Forest Fire Continues to Smoke and Smolder A Month Later
WHARTON STATE FOREST, NJ — The Tea Time Hill Wildfire, which ignited on July 5 near the Batona Campground and Apple Pie Hill in Wharton State Forest, continues to affect air quality…
Kroger CDL Drivers in Forest Park Vote to Unionize with Teamsters
FOREST PARK, Ga. — CDL drivers at Kroger’s Forest Park fulfillment facility have voted decisively to join Teamsters Local 528, marking a significant step towards improving their working conditions and securing better…
Overnight Shooting in Wake Forest Sends One to Hospital
WAKE FOREST, NC—An early morning shooting in Wake Forest resulted in one person being hospitalized. The incident took place just before 3:00 AM Saturday on the 1000 block of East Wait Avenue.…
Forest Resource Education Center Hosts August Events in Jackson
JACKSON, N.J. — The Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson is offering a series of nature-focused educational events this August, providing opportunities for participants of all ages to connect with the…
Forest Hills Resident Hits Jackpot with TAKE 5 Ticket
FOREST HILLS, NY — A lucky winner emerged in Forest Hills with a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket. A winning ticket for the August 12 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing, worth $17,476.50, was sold…
Officer-Involved Shooting in Forest Hills Under Investigation
FOREST HILLS, PA – A tense confrontation in the 200 block of Glasgow Road has resulted in the death of a 48-year-old man, following an officer-involved shooting. The incident, which occurred at…
Rain Helps Firefighters At 1,000 Acre New Jersey Forest Fire
Bass River Twp, NJ – The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, in unified command with the New Jersey Air National Guard, is actively managing the Whip-poor-will Wildfire at the Warren Grove Air…
Fireworks Spark Massive 4,000 Acre Forest Fire in New Jersey
Tea Time Hill Wildfire Update: Progress Made in Wharton State Forest TABERNACLE, NJ — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is making progress in containing the Tea Time Hill Wildfire, which is…
Forest Hills Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Deli Worker Assault
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arraignment of Osvel Diaz, who faces charges of attempted murder and assault following a brutal attack on a 62-year-old deli worker.…
Forest Hills Parkway Car Fire: Here’s What Happened
BAYVILLE, NJ— A vehicle fire on May 28, 2024, led to a temporary closure of Forest Hills Parkway, mobilizing local emergency services. Patrolman Kyle Slocum and Lt. Brian Woermer were the first…
Woman Missing Over Month After Vehicle Found Abandoned in New Jersey State Forest
VINCENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit, along with the Human Trafficking Unit, are requesting public assistance in locating the missing woman, Danielle Lopez. Lopez was last seen…
New Jersey Wants to Create and Print New Jersey Forest Maps
New Law Directs NJ DEP to Develop Driving Maps for State Forests: Pros and Cons Trenton, NJ – A newly enacted law in New Jersey requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)…
510 Acre South Jersey Forest Fire Contained, Officials Report
WHARTON STATE FOREST, NJ — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced that as of 8:00 AM Thursday, they have fully contained the 510-acre wildfire along Jackson Rd. in Wharton State Forest.…
Wildfire in Wharton State Forest: Current Updates
Firefighters are currently battling a 100-acre wildfire at Wharton State Forest in Burlington and Camden counties. The fire broke out on Wednesday, April 24, along Jackson Road in Shamong, according to authorities…
Prince George’s County Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Forest Heights
FOREST HEIGHTS, MD – An officer-involved shooting in Forest Heights is currently under investigation by the Prince George’s County Police Department, following an incident involving 35-year-old Jhomari Delevante of Silver Spring. The…
Montclair Police Investigate Shooting on Forest Street
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on the 100 block of Forest Street. Authorities have clarified that the nearby school is not involved…
NYPD Investigates Burglary at Popeye’s on Forest Avenue
NEW YORK, NY — A burglary occurred at a Popeye’s restaurant located at 1351 Forest Avenue on April 6, at approximately 3:10 AM. An unidentified male suspect gained entry by opening the…
Red Flag Forest Fire Warning Issued Across New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — A critical fire weather warning has been issued across central and southern New Jersey, indicating a heightened risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly announced a…
Death toll from Chile’s forest fires rises to 46, president says
(Reuters) – At least 46 people have died from forest fires raging in central Chile, President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday, warning that the death toll is likely to rise. (Reporting by…
Forest Hills Store Sells Million-Dollar Powerball Ticket
FOREST HILLS, NY – The New York Lottery has announced that a $1,000,000 second-prize-winning ticket for the January 27 Powerball drawing was sold in Forest Hills. The winning ticket was purchased at…
Forest Resident Secures $50,000 in Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off
Michael, from Forest, OH, has won $50,000 playing the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off game, Merry and Bright. After mandatory state and federal taxes, which total 28 percent, Michael will receive a net amount…
Teen Nabbed for Subway Joyride in Forest Hills
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department reports the arrest of a 16-year-old male following a daring escapade on the subway tracks of Forest Hills. On the afternoon…
Teen Arrested for Assault at Lake Forest High School
FELTON, DE – A 14-year-old student from Felton has been arrested following an assault at Lake Forest High School. The incident occurred on December 19 at approximately 1:05 p.m. Delaware State Police…
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