SWAT teams to descend on Kearny neighborhood but officials say it’s only a drill
Kearny, NJ – Residents near Oakwood Avenue could be forgiven for thinking something serious was unfolding as armored vehicles and tactical gear-clad officers appeared on their quiet streets—but the dramatic police presence…
East Brunswick High School Has a Problem and District Officials Won’t Talk About It
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – It has been four months since a teacher at the East Brunswick High School replaced a yearbook photo of the Jewish Student Union with a Muslim student group,…
Toms River officials urge fire safety precautions for Halloween festivities
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Halloween approaching, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents to be cautious of fire hazards during holiday celebrations. Citing recent data, the Bureau highlighted…
Readington Township officials respond to illegal surveillance by Republican operatives
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. — Readington Township Mayor Adam Mueller and Deputy Mayor Vincent Panico have issued a joint statement in response to charges filed against two individuals accused of illegal surveillance. The…
Thirty Acre Wildfire in Medford Township fully contained, officials say
MEDFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has fully contained a 30-acre wildfire in the Tamarac section of Medford Township, Burlington County, officials announced Saturday morning. The fire, which…
New Jersey Officials Warn Against Charitable Fraud After Hurricanes
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have issued a caution to New Jersey residents regarding potential fraudulent schemes following severe hurricanes in…
Pasco County Cleaning Out After Milton as Officials Clear Roadways, Fix Traffic Signals
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Emergency crews are responding to over 140 reported roadway obstructions across Pasco County in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The county is urging residents to stay indoors while…
Charlotte County Officials Warn of Dangers Post-Milton, Advise Residents to Stay Off Roads for Now
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Officials in Charlotte County are urging residents to remain off the roads as emergency crews begin damage assessments and clear obstructions left by Hurricane Milton. Authorities emphasized that…
Cumberland City Officials Fight to Preserve George Washington’s Headquaters Amid Vandalism, and Litter Problems
CUMBERLAND, Md. — The city has enacted a new ordinance banning food and drink at Riverside Park, in response to ongoing issues of vandalism and littering at George Washington’s Headquarters, a historic…
Pennsylvania officials warn of rise in school threats driven by social media hoaxes
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania officials are urging caution as schools across the state face a surge in reported threats, many of which are linked to social media-based pranks. The warnings come from a…
Buncombe County officials address storm-damaged wells, urge disinfection
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is working with Environmental Health to ensure residents with storm-damaged wells have access to safe drinking water, following recent flooding in the area. In…
Former Greene County Officials Charged with Abuse of Power
Harrisburg, PA – Charges have been filed against former Greene County District Attorney David Russo and former Chief Detective Zachary Sams following an investigation by the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, according…
Buncombe County officials provide key updates on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has released crucial information regarding ongoing recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which has left significant damage across the region. Urgent…
New Jersey officials warn voters about deepfakes ahead of 2024 election
TRENTON, N.J. — With the 2024 presidential election approaching, New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have issued guidance to help residents identify and avoid deepfakes—AI-generated media…
Somerset County Officials Introduce Pink Police Vehicles for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Six police vehicles in Somerset County have been wrapped in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to an announcement from Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief…
Jackson Officials Shocked, Angry After Shooting Suspect, Accomplices Set Free Under Bail Reform
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are shocked and angry after three men accused in an attempted murder incident on Larsen Road earlier this summer have all been released from jail under…
Brick Township officials celebrate grand re-opening of Cold Stone Creamery
BRICK, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong recently marked the grand re-opening of Cold Stone Creamery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store’s location in the Town Hall Shoppes…
Edcouch city officials indicted on public corruption charges
McALLEN, Texas — The mayor pro-tem and city manager of Edcouch, Texas, have been arrested on charges of public corruption, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Victor Hugo…
Toms River Fire Officials Warn Public Over Risk of Clothes Dryer Fires
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is raising awareness about the dangers of dryer-related fires, which are a significant fire hazard in homes across the country. In…
Early morning house fire in Cherry Hill quickly extinguished, officials
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Fire and EMS units responded to an early morning house fire on Sunday, where Cherry Hill Police officers were already evacuating residents, according to the Cherry Hill Fire…
Morning fire in Philadelphia declared arson by officials
PHILADELPHIA — An early morning fire that broke out in the rear garage of a private residence in the city’s 15th District has been determined to be an act of arson, according…
New Jersey DOE Officials Extorted and Threatened Toms River School Board Leaders
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra have accused the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) of acting like a “state-sponsored mob” and potentially breaking the law by threatening…
County Officials Seizes All Pets From Repeat Animal Welfare Abuser
HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant development in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation in Forest Hill. Deputies and Animal Control Officers executed a search warrant at…
State Threatens Toms River School Officials After 9% Tax Increase Falls $12 Million Short
The Administration of Governor Phil Murphy Threatens to Remove Superindendent if Boad Does Not Raise Taxes Even Higher, or Sell Buildings TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District has…
Top US Secret Service Officials Repeatedly Denied Trump Security’s Requests For Additional Resources: REPORT
Secret Service officials repeatedly denied requests for additional resources made by former President Donald Trump’s detail prior to the July 13 assassination attempt, the Washington Post reported. Trump was slightly wounded in…
Sharp, Jagged Debris Washes Ashore on Nantucket Beaches Officials Say “Wear Shoes”
NANTUCKET, MA – Beaches in Nantucket have reopened since their closure this week due to sharp fragments from a damaged offshore wind farm washed ashore. Officials say most of the larger debris…
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