Willimantic man pockets $50K from scratch-off ticket
Willimantic man wins $50,000 top prize on Connecticut Lottery Cashword ticket Willimantic, CT – A routine stop at a local minimart turned into a life-changing moment for one Windham County man who…
New Jersey Replaces Tesla EV Chargers From Turnpike with More Expensive Ones Amid Left’s Beef with Musk
TRENTON, NJ – Long before Elon Musk and President Donald Trump feuded, while it was still envogue to burn tesla dealerships and damage cybertrucks, New Jersey wanted to show the President’s number…
From produce aisle to $1 million Powerball payday in Maryland
PARKVILLE, Md. — A quick trip to buy fruit turned into a $1 million payday for a Baltimore man who purchased a winning Powerball ticket earlier this month, Maryland Lottery officials said…
Only in New Jersey: New Law Seeks to Stop Radical Politicians from Naming Public Property After Terrorists
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation advanced in New Jersey would prohibit local governments from naming public property after groups or lands associated with federally designated foreign terrorist organizations. Under the bill, municipalities,…
Dems in New Jersey pivot from offshore wind to roadside solar to meet Phil Murphy’s 2035 energy goal
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation would amend New Jersey’s existing SREC-II solar energy incentive program to include solar projects located on roadside right-of-way areas. The bill directs the state Board of Public…
Pittsburgh Police K9 Miky dies from medical emergency
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the unexpected death of K9 Miky, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, following a medical emergency on Wednesday. K9 Miky had served with the department since…
New Jersey Senate committee advances bill to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) aimed at strengthening legal protections for commercial farmers under New Jersey’s Right to Farm…
New Jersey Republicans Propose Bill to Exempt Personal Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate seeks to exempt grooming, hygiene, and specific baby care items from the state’s 6.625% sales and use tax. Senate Bill…
Maryland Attorney General Condemns Deployment of National Guard to Protect Federal Building and Agents from Violent Attacks
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a strong rebuke Friday following President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling the move an…
14 rescued from sinking boat in Arthur Kill near Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — Fourteen people were safely rescued early Sunday morning after their 26-foot boat began taking on water in the Arthur Kill, according to the Perth Amboy Fire Department. Perth…
Former PTA president accused of stealing over $27K from Nokomis Elementary School association
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A former president of the Nokomis Elementary School PTA in the Sachem School District has been arrested and charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing more than $27,000…
Guitars Recovered, Suspect Arrested After Theft from Band at New Jersey Heart Concert
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A Pleasantville man has been arrested in connection with the theft of musical instruments belonging to members of the rock band Heart following a concert at Hard Rock…
Massachusetts sanctuary cities ask judge to block Trump from cutting federal funds
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — The cities of Somerville and Chelsea asked a federal court Tuesday to halt the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke federal funding from sanctuary cities, citing violations of their constitutional…
New Jersey Sailor Reuinited with His Dog Archie After Returning Home from Combat Deployment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A U.S. Navy sailor has been reunited with his dog, Archie, after a public appeal went viral, prompting a resolution between the returning servicemember and the family that…
Brookfield winner cashes in $20K ticket from Danbury deli
DANBURY, CT — A scratch-off ticket sold at a popular Danbury deli has netted a Brookfield resident a $20,000 lottery prize, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was part of…
Maryland man takes home $1M from vending machine scratch
SILVER SPRING, MD — A Silver Spring resident won a $1 million top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased from a local convenience store, officials confirmed Wednesday. The man, a…
Former church bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing nearly $293K from Morris County parishes
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A former parish bookkeeper admitted in court to stealing nearly $293,000 from two Morris County churches over a six-year period, prosecutors said. Melissa Rivera, 60, of Haskell, pleaded guilty…
Player wins over $1.3M from Beaver County home
BEAVER COUNTY, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player from Beaver County has won a $1,351,472 prize playing the online game Jackpot Spectacular, marking one of the largest online wins in the state…
DPW official charged for stealing fuel from county gas depot for private company
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A supervisor in the Atlantic County Department of Public Works has been charged with multiple offenses, including official misconduct, in connection with the unauthorized use of county-owned diesel…
Inner Harbor mayhem two teens shot blocks from tourist hub
BALTIMORE, Md. — A routine patrol near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor was disrupted Sunday evening when a citizen alerted an officer to a person armed nearby, moments before multiple gunshots rang out. The…
Easton player celebrates $50K jackpot from scratch-off
EASTON, Conn. — A lucky lottery player from Easton claimed a $50,000 prize after playing the $1 Million Extreme Cash scratch-off game, according to the Connecticut Lottery. Robert A., the winning ticket…