Myrtle Beach Police warn of increased traffic as school year begins Monday
Myrtle Beach, SC – With the first day of school starting Monday morning, the Myrtle Beach Police Department is reminding drivers to expect heavier traffic around schools and to use extra caution…
Toms River school teachers, and faculty get pumped up for upcoming year with pep rally
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with a lively all-staff assembly at RWJBarnabas Health Arena on Tuesday. Teachers, custodians, nurses, and other…
September is the Best Month of the Year to Dine Outdoors at the Jersey Shore, Here’s Where
September at the Jersey Shore is pure magic. The crowds have thinned, the weather is that perfect blend of lingering summer warmth with a hint of autumn’s crispness, and it’s the ideal…
NJ Clearwater Festival Returns to Asbury Park for its 49th Year
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival is set to make a vibrant return to Asbury Park for its 49th annual celebration on August 31 and September 1, 2024.…
Dutchess County Sheriff’s Sgt. Alonzo Montanya Honored as New York State Youth Officer of the Year
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK — Sgt. Alonzo Montanya of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office was recognized as the New York State Youth Officer of the Year by the State of New York Police…
New Jersey Resident Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison for COVID-19 Fraud
NEWARK, NJ — Two more defendants have been sentenced in connection with a national COVID-19 fraud scheme, bringing the total number of sentenced individuals to 22. Toni A. Smith, 46, of New…
Queen City Street Fair Returns to Plainfield for Second Year
PLAINFIELD, N.J., Aug. 17, 2024 — The Queen City Street Fair, a growing community favorite, returns today from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on North Avenue and Gavett Place in Plainfield. The…
Harris Parrots Trump’s No Tax on Tips Policy After Supporting IRS Shakedown of Hospitality Industry a Year Ago
In a surprising twist, Vice President Kamala Harris recently pledged to eliminate taxes on tips for service workers—a stance that mirrors a proposal former President Donald Trump introduced months earlier. This move…
Genesee County Man Secures $25,000 a Year for Life Lottery Prize
A spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a lottery ticket has dramatically changed the life of Matthew Russell from Fenton, Genesee County, who won $25,000 a year for life in the Michigan Lottery’s Lucky…
Virginia Man Arrested for Assaulting Young New Jersey Girl Over Six Year Period
HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of David Persaud, a 40-year-old resident of Woodbridge, VA, on charges related to the sexual assault of a juvenile. The arrest…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Contributes $1.585 Billion to State in Fiscal Year 2024
BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Lottery and Gaming has announced a contribution of $1.585 billion to state programs and services in Fiscal Year 2024, marking the second-largest annual transfer to the state. The…
Freeport Man Receives 6-12 Year Sentence for Drunken Crash that Killed Child
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the sentencing of Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez, a 19-year-old from Freeport, to six to twelve years in prison for his involvement in…
Newark Police Not Giving Search for Teen Missing Almost One Year Ago
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 17-year-old Aaliyah Bryant, who has been missing since August 29, 2023. Aaliyah was…
No Tax Holiday This Year as New Jersey Faces Record High Back to School Shopping Prices
TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey residents preparing for the upcoming school year will face higher costs for supplies as Governor Phil Murphy has terminated the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday. This move is…
Drug Dealer Receives 7-14 Year Sentence in Major Narcotics Case
ORANGE COUNTY, NY—In a significant development within the “Operation Hide in Plain Sight” narcotics investigation, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Taino Lopez, 26, of Port Jervis, has been…
No, Courtesy Busing is Not Being Cut in Jackson Township This Year
JACKSON, NJ—In a recent meeting, the Jackson Board of Education, together with town officials, tackled the pressing issue of transportation safety concerning courtesy busing for students. This gathering was a response to…
Newburgh Drunk Driving Case Ends with 4-12 Year Sentence for Oklahoma Woman
ORANGE COUNTY, NY — Nicholle Hoke, a 45-year-old resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was sentenced on Tuesday to a prison term of four to twelve years for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide. This follows her…
Over 100,000 Doses of Narcan Distributed in New Jersey Over Past Year and Half
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey has distributed over 100,000 doses of naloxone in the past year and a half, according to the New Jersey State Police. This initiative is credited with contributing…
Long Beach Man Receives 5-12 Year Sentence for Fatal DWI Motorcycle Crash
MINEOLA, NY — Christopher Flores, a 29-year-old resident of Long Beach, was sentenced today to five to twelve years in prison following a DWI motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of…
Jackson Shelter Dog Lola Waits One Year For Loving Home
Jackson, NJ — Beautiful Lola, a silvery gray lab-pit mix, has been waiting for over a year at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility for a loving home. This summer marks her…
West Springfield Man Wins “Lucky for Life” Prize, Secures $25,000 a Year
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA—Jacky Huang from West Springfield has secured a life-changing prize in the multi-state Lucky for Life game, winning $25,000 a year for life. His winning ticket matched the first five…
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