Bayonne honors World War II Marine veteran and retired police lieutenant Owen Ballweg
BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. Ballweg, who…
Flags Lowered After Jackson Township Councilman, Navy Veteran Scott Sargent Passes Away at 61
Flags at all Jackson Township buildings will fly half-staff this week in memory of Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on Friday. Councilman Sargent has been a lifelong public servant from his…
U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells is looking…
Army veteran stuns with $2.1M jackpot win on Virginia Lottery game
GAINESVILLE, VA – After 26 years of military service, David Revill faced a new kind of surprise — winning a $2,164,899 jackpot while playing the Virginia Lottery’s Wheel of Bonuses game online.…
Veteran Police Officer Retires In Linden After 17 Year Career
LINDEN, N.J. — The Linden Police Department on Tuesday announced the retirement of Sgt. Antonio Lacosta, marking the end of a 17-year law enforcement career that began in Paterson and concluded with…
Meet Sholdon Daniels, The U.S. Army Veteran Hoping to Send Jasmine Crockett Packing
DALLAS, T.X. — Sholdon Daniels, an Army veteran, attorney, and small business consultant, has announced his campaign to represent Texas’ 30th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the upcoming election.…
Toms River Hires Three New Police Officers, Promotes Nine Veteran Cops
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Toms River Township Council and Mayor Dan Rodrick celebrated the promotions and swearing-in and promotions of 12 officers during Wednesday night’s meeting. Promotions included Chief Peter Sundack,…
Marine Corps veteran honored for heroism in foiling attempted robbery
DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department presented Jermaine Milam, a USMC Marine Corps veteran with the Distinguished Citizen Award on Tuesday, recognizing his swift actions in stopping an attempted robbery outside…
Toms River Welcomes New VA Clinic, New Jobs and Better Veteran Healthcare to the Community
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The VA New Jersey Healthcare System announced the official opening of its new Toms River Clinic at 1051 Hooper Avenue, set to welcome its first patients on Tuesday.…
60-Year-Old U.S. Army Veteran Shot and Killed for Honking His Horn by Road Raging Gunman
OCOEE, Fla. – Nearly a year after the fatal shooting of a 60-year-old man in an apparent road rage incident, police in Ocoee have arrested Kendrick Jerrod Anderson, charging him with second-degree…
New Jersey Vietnam veteran marks 10 years since heart transplant, advocates for organ donation
GREEN BROOK, N.J. — This Veterans Day, Joseph Doll, a Vietnam War veteran from Green Brook, is reflecting on two remarkable milestones in his life: his service to the country and the…
Yonkers Police Surprise WWII Veteran for 100th Birthday
YONKERS, N.Y. — The Yonkers Police Department helped one of their community’s heroes mark a century of life this week. Mr. James DeLucie, a World War II veteran who fought in the…
Kamala Tells Disabled Latino Veteran Who Couldn’t Get Proper VA Care She’s From a Middle Class Family
You can’t make this up… Las Vegas, NV – During a recent campaign stop, Vice President Kamala Harris was confronted by a Navy veteran who shared his frustration with the U.S. healthcare…
23-Year-Old Charged in Hit-and-Run Crash That Killed U.S. Navy Veteran in Salem County
A 23-year-old man from Bridgeton has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of U.S. Navy veteran Allen Miller Jr. in Salem County last month. Authorities say…
Virginia police veteran arrested on abduction and sexual battery charges
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A Prince William County police officer was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into allegations of abduction and sexual battery involving an adult woman, authorities said. James Thomas Clinton,…
Aberdeen veteran wins $50,000 on Gold Bar Bingo scratch-off
ABERDEEN, Md. — Lloyd Harless, an 81-year-old veteran from Aberdeen, created quite a buzz at a local gas station after winning $50,000 on a Maryland Lottery Gold Bar Bingo scratch-off. The excitement…
90-Year-Old Veteran Killed in Carjacking
HOUSTON, Tex. — A 90-year-old veteran, Nelson Beckett, has died after being assaulted, shot, and run over by his own vehicle in a violent carjacking near his apartment complex in Houston. The…
Myrtle Beach Police Department Swears in New Officer, Promotes Veterans
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Police Department expanded its ranks and recognized the achievements of its veteran officers during a ceremony held earlier today. Police Officer Calee McClellan was officially…
Veteran D.C. Metro Police Investigator Killed in Line of Duty
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The D.C. Metro Police Department is mourning the loss of Investigator Wayne David, who died after being shot while attempting to recover a firearm during an investigation on Wednesday…
Sykesville Veteran Wins Trip to 2026 Winter Olympics
SYKESVILLE, MD — Navy veteran Julian Osborne, a resident of Sykesville, has won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, courtesy of the Maryland Lottery’s Mega Millions Team…
Connecticut Born Marine Corps Veteran Hired by Myrtle Beach Police Department
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Myrtle Beach Police Department has announced the addition of a new officer to its ranks, Officer Jeremy Lugo, who recently graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice…
Disabled Buffalo Veteran Frustrated With Poor Care Sentenced for Threat
BUFFALO, NY — Demont Coston, 56, of Buffalo, NY, has been sentenced to time served for assault upon a federal employee, following threats he made to blow up the Buffalo VA facility.…
New Jersey Veteran, Congresswoman Calls for President Biden to Withdraw Candidacy
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill issued a statement on President Joe Biden’s tenure and his future role in American politics. Sherrill, who was endorsed by Joe Biden, who was instrumental in…
Veteran NYPD Cop Arrested for South Jersey Road Rage Shooting
NEW YORK, NY—Authorities in Voorhees Township have apprehended and charged a New York man in connection with a shooting incident that escalated from an apparent road rage situation. Camden County Prosecutor Grace…
Middle River Army Veteran Wins $100,000 Maryland Lottery Scratch-off Prize
MIDDLE RIVER, MD – A U.S. Army veteran from Middle River, who served 28 years, has won $100,000 from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off, but displayed little excitement over his windfall. The veteran…
Marine Veteran Sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — John George Todd III, a Missouri resident and U.S. Marine veteran, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. U.S.…
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