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…
Somebody Stole $15 Million in Lakewood and Local Authorities Have Clammed Up
LAKEWOOD, NJ – If you’re arrested for shoplifting in most towns in New Jersey, your name could show up in a weekly police blotter within days. But if you steal $15 million…
E-ZPass: New Jersey Turnpike Authority Faces Backlash After Dropping Local Firm for Foreign Entity with Alleged Ties to China’s Communist Party
Trenton, NJ – March 14, 2025 – A storm of controversy has erupted in New Jersey over the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s decision to award a lucrative $1.73 billion contract to operate…
Columbus Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery at Local Business
COLUMBUS, O.H. — A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the armed robbery of a business in the 1500 block of North High Street, police said. Officers responded…
Utica Police Arrest Local Man for Drug Possession
Utica Police Arrest Local Man for Drug Possession **UTICA, NY** - On Sunday at approximately 11:00 PM, officers from the Crime Prevention Unit of the Utica Police Department stopped several individuals on…
Local Scammer Bilked Man Out of $200,000 in Investment Funds
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Manchester Township man has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly misusing more than $200,000 entrusted to him for investment purposes, authorities said. James Hankins, Jr.,…
New Jesey cop fighting for life after unprovoked stabbing outside local grocery store
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Camden County police officer is in critical condition after being stabbed in what officials are calling an unprovoked attack Sunday night. The incident occurred outside Duran Grocery on…
Medina man scores $50K Powerball win at local bar
MEDINA, OH — A lucky Powerball player in Medina won $50,000 in the January 18 drawing after matching four numbers plus the Powerball. The winning ticket was purchased at Johnny Malloy’s, located…
Bel Air apartment fire displaces family, damages local business
BEL AIR, Md. — A fire early Friday morning severely damaged a two-story building on Conowingo Road, displacing a family of four and temporarily closing a local business. The fire broke out…
Cranford Worker Threatened with Knife by Customer at Local Business
CRANFORD, NJ – A Linden man was arrested on weapons charges and terroristic threats after allegedly threatening an employee with a knife at a Cranford business, police said. The incident occurred on…
Philadelphia officials identify local victim killed in medical jet crash
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities have identified the victim killed when a medical jet crashed on Cottman Avenue last week, police said. The crash occurred on Friday, January 31, at 6:07 p.m., when Medical…
Utica Police Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges
Utica Police Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges **Utica, NY** - On Thursday, an investigator from the Special Investigations Unit acquired contact information for a person involved in cocaine distribution. The investigator…
New Jersey Gender Equity Bill is Systematically Removing Women from Local Politics
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey law that eliminated gender-based requirements for political party committees has sharply declined female representation in local politics, with many communities now represented exclusively by men. The…
Murphy calls for New Jersey local zoning overhaul, says ‘home rule’ blocks affordable housing
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy said local opposition remains the biggest obstacle to expanding affordable housing in New Jersey, calling for a statewide overhaul of zoning and permitting laws to accelerate…
New Jersey bill will escalate local bias incidents to state level for terrorism investigations
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill codifies the New Jersey Attorney General’s guidelines on bias incident investigations, requiring law enforcement agencies to follow strict reporting and response protocols. Under the bill, county…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Announces Support 16-Year-Old Voting Rights in Local Elections
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy expressed his support for allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections, responding to a question posed by the Class President of North Hunterdon High…
Hagerstown woman arrested after threatening to blow up local churches
HAGERSTOWN, MD — A Hagerstown woman was arrested following a joint investigation into multiple online threats made against local churches, officials announced Sunday. Salamah Bassem Audi, 35, is accused of making threats…
Hagerstown Woman Arrested for Online Threats Against Local Churches
HAGERSTOWN, MD – A joint investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal and the Hagerstown Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Hagerstown woman…
Newark Mayor Flips Out After ICE Raids Local Business for Criminal Illegal Aliens
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka criticized a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid conducted Thursday in the city, claiming agents detained both undocumented individuals without warrants. In a statement,…
Ocean County Residents Urged to Check Pick 6 Lottery Tickets After $32 Million Jackpot Sold at Local Quick Mart
TRENTON, NJ — A single ticket sold at a convenience store in Ocean County has won the $32 million Pick-6 jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery confirmed Tuesday, making it the first major…
Josh Gottheimer Hires Controversial Lakewood Area Republican Operative Accused of Peddling Influence on Local Planning Board
JACKSON, NJ – Democrat candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer has announced the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a controversial former Ocean County Republican political operative who jumped ship to the Democrat party after…
