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New Jersey lottery player wins $1 million on $20 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to a Wawa turned in a wow of an experience for one New Jersey lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Thursday evening that someone recently won $1 million playing a $20 scratch-off ticket. The winning $1,000,000 Diamond Spectacular Scratch-Off was sold at the Wawa on Spruce Avenue in...
Point Elks host John Veprek Memorial Fluke Tournament
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — The Point Pleasant Elks Fluke Tournament was run on Saturday, calling on hundreds of anglers to try their rods and reels at nabbing the heaviest fluke they could find in the Jersey Shore’s waters. While this is the second annual tournament memorializing John Veprek, it is the 29th annual fluke (summer flounder) fishing tournament held by the Point Pleasant Elks, based out of Lodge 1698.
Swimming ban after bacteria found at Ocean County, NJ lake
MANCHESTER — Troubling levels of bacteria were found more than once this week at Harry Wright Lake. Escherichia coli (E. coli) was found at the site. Anything beyond 320 colonies per 100 milliliters of water is deemed unacceptable for swimmers, according to the Ocean County Health Department’s website.
N.J. library could be closed for rest of the year after disturbing find
A library in Somerset County may remain closed the rest of the year after asbestos was found in the building, library and borough officials said. The Bound Brook Memorial Library closed in October when officials found asbestos in a newer part of the building. The health hazard was discovered when workers made some grant-funded repairs, said Brian Auger, the director of the Somerset County Library System.
Common Calendar, Packet Papers, July 26
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. As July continues, so does the critical need for blood and platelet donors. Right now, the American Red Cross asks donors to make and keep appointments this month to support lifesaving transfusion needs all summer long. The Red Cross has teamed up with Universal...
Bodycam footage released in fatal Hamilton Township police-involved shooting
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead in Mercer County.It happened around 10 p.m. on March 8 on the 1800 block of Orchard Avenue.Officers were called to the home for a reported domestic dispute.After speaking with a relative outside, bodycam video shows officers walking in as they're almost immediately met with gunfire.During the encounter, Hamilton Township Police Officers Derek Fiabane and Paul Piromalli exchanged gunfire with 44-year-old Vincent Correa inside the home.Officer Fiabane and Correa were both shot.Correa was pronounced dead at the scene. A rifle and a handgun were recovered in his possession.Officer Fiabane was transported to a hospital with non-fatal injuries and has since been released.The investigation into the shooting remains under investigation.
'A nightmare' - Disturbing video shows 95-year-old grandmother assaulted by home aide in Harlem
Disturbing video obtained by Eyewitness News shows a 95-year-old woman being assaulted by a home health aide in Harlem this past weekend.The incident happened on July 21 after the home health aide was sent to take care of the woman who uses a walker and needs an oxygen tank.The video -- caught on the victim's Nest camera -- showed the aide whacking her with a pan and also hitting her repeatedly until she collapsed to the floor."It was a nightmare," said Michelle Mitchell, the victim's granddaughter. "It was horrific. It was one of the worst days of my life."Mitchell was...
10 most expensive homes sold in Monmouth County, July 15-21
A house in Rumson that sold for $3.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monmouth County in the past week. In total, 71 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $885,610. The average price per square foot was $436.
Daddy’s Chicken Shack announces plans to open 13 locations in N.J.
Daddy’s Chicken Shack, a fast-casual restaurant chain, is set to expand into New Jersey with 13 restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The veteran-owned chain was founded in 2018, and specializes in fried and grilled chicken, according to a press release. It has a southern-inspired menu, serving items like chicken and waffles and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches.
N.J. state trooper admits punching handcuffed woman in face
A New Jersey State Police trooper has admitted he punched a handcuffed woman in the face as she sat in in the back of a law enforcement vehicle in Cumberland County in 2022 in a plea deal that calls for him to serve up to a year in a county jail.
Garden State themed Olympic events New Jerseyans want to see
A very fun question was posed on the New Jersey subreddit that got us on the NJ101.5 afternoon show intrigued. “If there was a New Jersey Olympic decathlon, what would the events be?”. For instance: the Jersey Slide competition. Competitors can be judged either on how many lanes they drive...
Senator Raj Mukherji Leads Legislative Effort to Make New Jersey a Leader in AI
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s State Senator, Raj Mukherji, was behind a piece of legislation signed into law earlier this week that will establish the Next New Jersey program. Enacted by Governor Phil Murphy, the program seeks to attract new investment into the state’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry, creating new jobs and economic opportunities. According to a statement, the program will unlock access to capital for New Jersey’s innovators and entrepreneurs and ensure they have access to the infrastructure necessary to make new, cutting-edge developments, which will position the state as a national leader in the...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
2024 Paris Olympics start tonight. Who to watch from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
NEW YORK -- New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will be well represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with dozens of local athletes competing across several categories. The 2024 summer games officially start tonight and will end on Sunday, Aug. 11. The games are being held in Paris, France, and the opening ceremony is set to travel up the Seine River to the Trocadéro.
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