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Cost Of Victory: Taxes Could Rob NJ's Record Lottery Winner Of Hundreds Of Millions Cost Of Victory: Taxes Could Rob NJ's Record Lottery Winner Of Hundreds Of Millions
Cost Of Victory: Taxes Could Rob NJ's Record Lottery Winner Of Hundreds Of Millions The winner of the massive $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot will actually bring home much less money than that. The New Jersey Lottery said the winning ticket in the Tuesday, Mar. 26 drawing was purchased at ShopRite Wine & Spirits on Route 66 in Neptune. No winner had come forward publicly as of Friday, Mar. 29, and state law allows large lottery jackpot winners to remain anonymous. The winning numbers were 7, 11, 22, 29, and 38, and the MegaBall was 4. The final prize from the $1,128,000 jackpot will heavily depend on whether the winner takes the cash option or annuity. The cash op…
Pickpockets Tied To Organized Theft Crew Behind Bars Following Bust In Virginia: Police Pickpockets Tied To Organized Theft Crew Behind Bars Following Bust In Virginia: Police
Pickpockets Tied To Organized Theft Crew Behind Bars Following Bust In Virginia: Police A pair linked to a New York-based organized theft crew was taken down after being caught pickpocketing in Virginia, according to police on Tuesday, Jan. 30.  New Yorkers Luz Hernandez Capera, 41, and Claudia Echavarria Osorio, 53, got greedy and are now behind bars after they were brought down coming back to Fairfax County after getting caught on camera stealing from patrons at Panera in Lorton weeks ago. Last month, a victim reported to the Fairfax County Police Department that a wallet was pickpocketed while they were eating at Panera Bread on Lorton Market Street, and the stolen cre…
Infamous Native American Statue Along Mohawk Trail In Western Mass Removed Infamous Native American Statue Along Mohawk Trail In Western Mass Removed
Infamous Native American Statue Along Mohawk Trail In Western Mass Removed A 20-foot-tall Native American statue and tourist attraction in Franklin County that was considered an offensive eyesore to some and a symbol of representation for others was removed on Friday, Aug. 11.  The Charlemont souvenir shop Native and Himalayan Views, formerly the Big Indian Shop, confirmed that it had removed the statue that sat along the Mohawk Trail on Route 2 for nearly 50 years.  The statue won't be down for long, however. The Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma, announced on Facebook it had purchased the figure. The new owners said they would erect it along the famed Route 66 as…
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit
Beloved CT Restaurant To Close: Here's Last Day Customers Can Visit After more than a decade in business, a popular Connecticut resraurant will soon permanently shut its doors.  Middlesex County's Lan Chi's Vietnamese Restaurant, located in Middletown at 505 Main St. (Route 66), will open for its last day in business on Saturday, June 3 after serving customers for more than 10 years, the restaurant's owner announced on social media.  The owner cited "family concerns" as the reason for closing.  "I’m forever grateful for the love, the support, and the friendship of all my supportive customers, many of whom are now my dearest friends," t…
17-Year-Old From Western Mass Last Seen Leaving Retreat House Days Ago: Police 17-Year-Old From Western Mass Last Seen Leaving Retreat House Days Ago: Police
17-Year-Old From Western Mass Last Seen Leaving Retreat House Days Ago: Police Northampton Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teenager from Huntington who was last seen last week leaving a retreat home. Joshua West, age 17, was last seen leaving a house at the Retreat at Norwich Lake on Thursday, Feb. 16, according to department's Facebook page. Joshua West, A 17 year old male is reported missing out of Huntington, Ma. Joshua is 5' 9", 130 pounds and last seen... Posted by Northampton Police Department on Sunday, February 19, 2023 Joshua is described as 5-foot-9, weighing 130 pounds and was last seen wearing blue jeans, sneakers, a red…
Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash, Public's Help Sought Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash, Public's Help Sought
Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash, Public's Help Sought Law enforcement officials seek help from anyone who may have witnessed a fatal electric scooter crash on Route 66 in Neptune Township. At 9:56 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Neptune Township police responded to a crash at the intersection of Route 66 and Neptune Boulevard, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The investigation revealed that a 33-year-old woman was driving a 2014 Honda Civic eastbound on Route 66 through the intersection of Neptune Boulevard. Simultaneously, a 52-year-old male resident of the Wanamassa section of Ocean T…
Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says
Restaurant Closing Soon In CT: 'Great Relief', Owner Says A restaurant in Windham County known for its unique vegan options will soon be taking a sabbatical.  Not Only Juice Marketplace and Kitchen, located in Willimantic at 790 Main St. (Route 66), will be closing at the end of March after eight years, according to a Facebook post from the business.  The restaurant's owner said that after going through personal hardships for more than a year, they came to the conclusion that they had completed what they set out to achieve through the eatery.  "That conclusion has been such a great relief and has allowed me to acknowledge that I am simply done wi…
'BEST BURGERS EVER.' This Pennsylvania Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America 'BEST BURGERS EVER.' This Pennsylvania Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America
'Best Burgers Ever.' This Pennsylvania Burger Joint Was Named Among Best In America It's no surprise this burger place made Yelp's "Best Burgers In America" list when the customers call the burgers "the BEST BURGERS EVER." Of course, these burgers go best with classics like fries and a milkshake, so it's a good thing that the menu is packed with the goodies and the reviews on those treats are highly rated too.  "I could never get tired of this place! I love it here. The burgers are AMAZING and (the) fries are ADDICTING. The fried Oreos are amazing as well. It is a very friendly environment. I highly recommend choosing this place to eat at any time. The peanut butter …
Hero Cops: New Details, IDs Of Troopers Involved In Mass Maryland Shooting Released Hero Cops: New Details, IDs Of Troopers Involved In Mass Maryland Shooting Released
Hero Cops: New Details, IDs Of Troopers Involved In Mass Maryland Shooting Released Law enforcement agencies in Maryland are celebrating the state police troopers that came to the aid of their colleague who was struck by a bullet before apprehending a mass shooting suspect. Joe Louis Esquivel, age 23, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, is facing more than two dozen charges after opening fire at his Washington County workplace, killing three, and injuring two others, including a Maryland State Police trooper on Thursday, June 9. On Monday, June 13, the department identified the trooper who was struck as Det. Sgt. Phillip Martin, who was assigned to the Criminal Enforcement Div…
25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Kind Heart' 25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Kind Heart'
25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Kind Heart' Family and friends are mourning a young Hudson Valley native who died this month in a car crash. Keith Jornov, age 25, from Ulster County, was killed Tuesday, May 10, in Herkimer County when his car was struck by a box truck on State Route 5S near Washington Street in German Flatts, according to New York State Police. Investigators said Jornov was hit after failing to stop at a stop sign. The impact sent his car off the roadway and knocked the box truck onto its passenger side, police said. Jornov was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was hospitalized with non-life-threaten…
Michael Pollard, 80, Garfield-Clifton Native, Actor In Scrooged, Star Trek Michael Pollard, 80, Garfield-Clifton Native, Actor In Scrooged, Star Trek
Michael Pollard, 80, Garfield-Clifton Native, Actor In Scrooged, Star Trek Michael Pollard, a veteran character actor who had several prominent roles in TV and film over the course of a 60-year career, died Wednesday. He was 80 years old.  Born in Passaic, he was raised in Garfield and Clifton, according to an obituary in The Washington Post. When he was 20, he was in classes at The Actor's Studio in New York with Marilyn Monroe.  He went on to enjoy a long career, becoming well-known for numerous small, standout roles that left an indelible impression with generations of moviegoers.  He worked alongside Warren Beatty in Bonnie and Clyde, with Pete…
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement For those planning on downing a few cocktails to ring in the New Year and then drive, the state police are reminding all to have a designated driver in order to avoid landing in jail, or worse, being involved in a crash that could kill or injure someone else. The department said that tens of thousands of drivers will be on the highways as the holidays wind down with a bang on New Year's Eve. They are reminding drivers to : Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Signal when turning, chan…
State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details
State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this holiday season, Connecticut State Police are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Fresh on the heels of one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, Americans getting ready to go on the move for the Christmas and New Year holidays. AAA estimates that a record-breaking 112.5 million travelers - more than a third of all Americans - are expected to visit family and friends for the holiday. AAA estimates that an estimated 102 million of those…