Jackson Township High School Cheerleaders Seek Local Business Support for Urgent Uniform Need
Jackson Township High School’s Spirit Cheer Team is in urgent need of matching uniforms—and time is running short. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the team’s previous uniforms can no longer be used, and…
Bill advances to require sober homes and boarding houses to comply with local land use rules
TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require certain rooming and boarding houses, including cooperative sober living residences, to comply with municipal land use regulations and obtain…
ICE arrests MS-13 gang member in Maryland after multiple detainer refusals by local jail
BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 26-year-old Salvadoran national Nelson Vladimir Amaya-Benitez in Gaithersburg on Monday following a string of criminal convictions and multiple detainer requests that were declined…
Murphy defends affordable housing law amid local resistance, cites 200,000-unit shortfall
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy said the state is making slow but steady progress in expanding affordable housing, citing a landmark law signed last year that shifts control from the courts…
Carryout cash win $120K ticket sold at local Sunbury shop
SUNBURY, Ohio — A Rolling Cash 5 ticket worth $120,000 was sold at a neighborhood carryout in Sunbury, marking the latest jackpot win in the Ohio Lottery’s daily draw game. The winning…
Sunbury shopper hits $120K jackpot at local carryout
SUNBURY, OH — A Rolling Cash 5 player is $120,000 richer after matching all five winning numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, Ohio Lottery officials confirmed. The winning ticket was sold at Hub…
Wake Up New Jersey: State is Taking $1.4 Billion in 9-1-1 Fees Leaving Local Police to Foot the Bill
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collects over $125 million a year through a monthly $0.90 charge on every phone line to fund its 9-1-1 emergency system — but most of that money…
Lucky player grabs $30K win at local Bridgeport retailer
A lottery player in Bridgeport claimed a $30,000 prize after purchasing a winning $30,000 Cashword scratch-off ticket, according to prize records dated May 5. The ticket was sold at Amg Retail I…
Migrant wanted for multiple sex crimes arrested by ICE in Staten Island after local release
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of a 21-year-old Uzbek national in Staten Island on April 28 following his release from local custody despite multiple…
NJ launches NJHOMES to help towns design equity based affordable housing that fits local character
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has launched a new initiative, NJHOMES, aimed at guiding municipalities in creating affordable housing that aligns with local needs and neighborhood…
Wall Township police chief meets with Four Seasons residents to discuss local crime trends
WALL TWP., NJ — Chief O’Halloran of the Wall Township Police Department met with residents of the Four Seasons community last week to review recent crime trends, share departmental updates, and hear…
Orange County player lands big win at local gas station
GOSHEN, NY — A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in Orange County for the April 16 drawing, according to the New York Lottery. Key Points Orange…
New Jersey’s Charles Chips nostalgia staying alive at local record shop
Oh, the memories of being a kid in the ‘70s or ‘80s, waiting for that familiar rumble of the Charles Chips truck rolling down the street. The anticipation was electric—somewhere between Christmas…
Illegal immigrant arrested by ICE in Virginia on incest and sexual battery charges after release from local jail
HERNDON, VA. — A 25-year-old Honduran national illegally present in the United States was arrested last week in Falls Church on charges of incest and aggravated sexual battery involving a minor, U.S.…
New Jersey lottery player hits Fast Play payday at local shop
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player hit it big Thursday after purchasing a $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive ticket and winning the entire jackpot — a total of…
Norwalk man hits $1 million lottery prize at local variety store
NORWALK, Conn. — A lucky lottery player in Norwalk is now $1 million richer after scoring big on the Connecticut Lottery’s Titanium scratch-off ticket, officials announced Monday. Key Points The winner, identified…
Maryland Sheriff Warns of State Lawmakers’ “Sneaky” Plans to Limit Local Cooperation with ICE
CAMBRIDGE, MD — The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office publicly criticized Maryland legislators this week over what it called a “sneaky and underhanded” move to advance legislation limiting local cooperation with federal immigration…
Ohio Lottery ticket hits big at local drive-thru
WESTERVILLE, OH – A fortunate lottery player is celebrating a $174,000 win after purchasing a Rolling Cash 5 ticket at a local drive-thru retailer in Westerville, Ohio. The winning ticket was sold…
Toms River political feud erupts over controversial ‘police’ fundraiser that’s not for local cops
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A scheduled fundraiser at the Clarion Hotel has sparked political infighting in Toms River, as local resident Paul C. Williams issued a blistering public statement accusing organizers of…
Putnam store sells $50K Powerball winner to lucky local
PUTNAM, CT – A Powerball ticket sold at K B Mart LLC in Putnam has landed a Moosup resident a $50,000 prize, according to Connecticut Lottery records released Tuesday. The winner, identified…
D.C. police use security footage to arrest local car thief
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A thief caught on surveillance footage is now the focus of an investigation into a vehicle break-in that occurred earlier this month in Northwest. At approximately 3:00 a.m. on…
