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$50K! Morris County ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket $50K! Morris County ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket
$50K! Morris County ShopRite Sells Winning Lotto Ticket It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Morris County. A lottery ticket sold in Stirling matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, Aug. 16.  The ticket was sold at ShopRite at 1153 Valley Rd. The winning numbers were 23, 40, 49, 65, 69 and the red powerball was 23.

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by Sam Barron
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Sprayed For Good Cause: Washington Animal Control Officer Pays Price For Rescuing Skunk (VIDEO) Sprayed For Good Cause: Washington Animal Control Officer Pays Price For Rescuing Skunk (VIDEO)
Sprayed For Good Cause: Washington Animal Control Officer Pays Price For Rescuing Skunk (Video) Robbie Lagonera learned the hard way that skunks have their own way of saying thank you. Lagonera, who works as animal control officer for Washington Borough in Warren County, rescued a skunk that was in a Hava heart trap that was thrown off a bridge into a creek to drown on Monday, Aug. 4. When Lagonera saw the skunk he saw it was treading water, trying to survive. “I felt terrible for the poor skunk and decided to say ‘screw it’ to the bed sheet and proper ‘skunk in trap’ procedures,” Loagonera said in a Facebook post. Video shows Lagonera pulling the trap out of the water as he promise…

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by Sam Barron
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Jackpot Strikes Again At NJ ShopRite Complex With $446K Lottery Win Jackpot Strikes Again At NJ ShopRite Complex With $446K Lottery Win
Jackpot Strikes Again At NJ ShopRite Complex With $446K Lottery Win Lightning might not strike twice, but NJ Lotto luck sure does—especially in Neptune. A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $446,593 was sold at the grocery store in the ShopRite complex at 2202 Route 66, New Jersey Lottery officials said Wednesday, July 2. The winning draw came on Tuesday, July 1. Despite the storms this week, the player braved the elements, bought a few days’ worth of draws, and matched all five numbers to take home the game’s 34th jackpot of the year, officials said. “I’m very grateful for what I have gotten,” the player said. “I can’t breathe, I have to exhale! I can’t even foc…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$1M Scratch-Off Winner Sold At NJ Wegman's $1M Scratch-Off Winner Sold At NJ Wegman's
$1M Scratch-Off Winner Sold At NJ Wegman's It was a terrific Tuesday for a Somerset County lottery player. A lottery player in Bridgewater won $1 million in the 100x Cash Blitz Scratch-Off game on Tuesday, June 24. The ticket was sold at a Wegmans at 724 Route 202 South in Bridgewater.  Wegman's wasn't the only supermarket that sold massive prizewinners last week. In Bergen County, the ShopRite in Lyndhurst sold a $10,000 scratch-off and a $50,000 Powerball ticket.

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by Sam Barron
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WINNERS! Two NJ Lotto Players Split $816K Jackpot WINNERS! Two NJ Lotto Players Split $816K Jackpot
Winners! Two NJ Lotto Players Split $816K Jackpot It was a sensational Saturday for two lottery players in New Jersey. Tickets sold in Middlesex County and on the Jackpocket app both won the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, June 14, winning $816,218. Each player will receive $408,109. The Middlesex ticket was sold at ShopRite in Spotswood at 380 Summerhill Rd.  The winning numbers were 22, 35, 37, 40 and 42. The XTRA was 04 and the Bullseye was 35.

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by Sam Barron
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3 NJ Scratch-Off Players Just Got Millions Richer — Did You Buy One? 3 NJ Scratch-Off Players Just Got Millions Richer — Did You Buy One?
3 NJ Scratch-Off Players Just Got Millions Richer — Did You Buy One? Three New Jersey Lottery scratch-off players hit it big last week — winning a combined $8 million across the state. One of the winning tickets — a $1,000,000 Spectacular — was sold in Bergen County, lottery officials said. It was purchased at the ShopRite liquor store on Passaic Street in Rochelle Park and is worth $1 million. In Union County, a $5,000,000 Fortune ticket — good for the full $5 million prize — was sold at 7-Eleven on Liberty Avenue in Hillside. And in Monmouth County, a Millionaire Maker ticket worth $2 million was sold at Lakeside Food Store in Matawan, officials said. Th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Is ShopRite Open On Easter? Check Your NJ Store Hours Here Is ShopRite Open On Easter? Check Your NJ Store Hours Here
Is ShopRite Open On Easter? Check Your NJ Store Hours Here If you’re planning a last-minute grocery run this Easter Sunday, don’t assume your local ShopRite will be open. A large number of New Jersey ShopRite stores will be closed, while others are operating with reduced hours, according to store officials. Out of the more than 180 ShopRite stores in the Garden State, only a portion will open on Sunday, April 20 — and those that do will generally close earlier than usual. The following ShopRite stores are open on Easter Sunday: ShopRite of Aberdeen – 7am-5pm ShopRite of Absecon – 7am-5pm ShopRite of Bayville – 6am-4pm ShopRite of Bernardsville – …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Drove Drunk In ShopRite Parking Lot On St. Patrick's Day: Mount Olive Police Man Drove Drunk In ShopRite Parking Lot On St. Patrick's Day: Mount Olive Police
Man Drove Drunk In ShopRite Parking Lot On St. Patrick's Day: Mount Olive Police A 27-year-old Budd Lake man was arrested and charged with drunk and reckless driving in a ShopRite parking lot on St. Patrick's Day, authorities said. At 7:19 p.m., officers responded to ShopRite at 90 Bartley Rd. in Flanders for a report of a drunk man in the parking lot, Mount Olive police said. The man, later identified as Jonathan Rohe, attempted to enter his vehicle and drive away, police said. Ofifcers located Rohe inside of a silver Dodge while still in the parking and detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage, police said. Rohe also appeared to be impaired, police said. Rohe was p…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Hulk Hogan Cuts NY ShopRite Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes' Hulk Hogan Cuts NY ShopRite Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes'
Hulk Hogan Cuts NY ShopRite Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes' Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan ruffled up some feathers in the Hudson Valley after allegedly walking out of a local meet-and-greet event early, leaving some hopeful fans heartbroken. The controversy occurred at an event in Orange County at the Montgomery ShopRite on Wednesday, March 5, where Hogan was holding a meet-and-greet to promote his "Real American Beer."  Many fans raced to the supermarket for a chance to meet their hero, with many waiting for hours in line. However, after Hogan left the event, several disappointed people took to social media to vent about their missed opportunity:  "…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have felt some serious sticker shock in the egg aisle. Prices are climbing fast, but Wegmans is vowing to keep costs from scrambling out of control. The grocery chain, known for its loyal following and high-quality selections, says it’s holding the line on egg prices even as costs soar across the country.  "With supply fluctuating nationwide, prices are rising due to avian bird influenza and strong demand," reads a blurb on the Wegmans website in the "eggs section.  "Our New York state supplier takes every precaution to ensure…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed Dead In ShopRite Parking Lot: Essex County Prosecutor Man Stabbed Dead In ShopRite Parking Lot: Essex County Prosecutor
Man Stabbed Dead In ShopRite Parking Lot: Essex County Prosecutor A 56-year-old East Orange man was fatally stabbed at a ShopRite parking lot in Newark on the evening of Monday, Jan. 27, authorities said. At 7:17 p.m, police responded to 206 Springfield Ave. and found Rodney Mayes stabbed after a verbal dispute with another man, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The suspect fled the scene, authorities said. Mayes was taken to University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, authorities said.. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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by Sam Barron
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NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Morris County Powerball Player Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Morris County Powerball Player Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Morris County Powerball Player Hits Jackpot It was a sensational Saturday for a Powerball player in Morris County. A Powerball ticket sold in Lincoln Park matched five white balls in the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 11, winning $1 million. The ticket was sold at ShopRite on Beaverbrook Road. The winning numbers were 03, 06, 32, 37, 65. The Powerball was 04 and the Power Play was 3X. 

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Two Netcong Families Lose Home In Two-Alarm Fire: Fundraiser Two Netcong Families Lose Home In Two-Alarm Fire: Fundraiser
Two Netcong Families Lose Home In Two-Alarm Fire: Fundraiser A two-alarm fire in Netcong left two families homeless on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 7, authorities and a fundraiser set up to support the families said. At 7 p.m., Firefighters responded to the blaze on Dell Avenue, the Netcong Fire Department said. Fire officials could see the flames while traveling on Route 183 and upgraded the fire to a second alarm, firefighters said. Crews dealt with strong winds and freezing cold temperatures as they worked to extinguish the blaze, firefighters said. Embers carried by the wind ignited a small fire in an adjacent yard on Allen Street, firefighters …

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by Sam Barron
Business
'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location 'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location
'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location Rosie’s Pizzeria, hailed by many as serving the best pizza at the Jersey Shore, has officially opened its second location, bringing its beloved pies closer to even more fans. The original Rosie’s Pizzeria, located at 620 Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant, has gained a cult following, with food lovers across the state raving about its pizza. Now, the new location in Middletown is open along Route 35 in Middletown, in the same plaza as ShopRite. Since opening in 2017, Rosie’s has become best known for its square Sicilian pie. Regulars know to call ahead to secure one of these legendary pizzas. Fo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In NJ, Along East Coast Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In NJ, Along East Coast
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In NJ, Along East Coast Imagine strolling through your local supermarket, scanning items, calculating your total, and then, skipping the checkout line? Thanks to an AI-powered "smart cart," that's now possible. This futuristic shopping experience is now a reality in select ShopRite locations in the East Coast as the supermarket chain introduces technology designed by Instacart to save shoppers time and make grocery runs smoother than ever. The so-called "Caper Carts" are designed to make grocery shopping faster, smarter, and more interactive. To date, about a dozen ShopRite stores have added the carts as another…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Video Shows Vehicle Pulling Into Path Of Police Car In Deadly Sussex County Crash: AG Video Shows Vehicle Pulling Into Path Of Police Car In Deadly Sussex County Crash: AG
Video Shows Vehicle Pulling Into Path Of Police Car In Deadly Sussex County Crash: AG Video has been released in a crash involving a Franklin Borough police officer and a 19-year-old Sussex County woman who died as a result of it back in May. Sgt. William Grissom was driving southbound on Route 23 in Franklin when a black Honda Prelude pulled out of the ShopRite parking lot near Walsh Street on Monday, May 27 around 10:40 a.m., NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Video shows the Prelude emerging from behind vehicles in traffic on the northbound side of the roadway, the attorney general's office said.  The officer's dashcam, released Monday, Oct. 28 by Platki…

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by Sam Barron
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Employee Details Hostage Situation In South Jersey ShopRite Employee Details Hostage Situation In South Jersey ShopRite
Employee Details Hostage Situation In South Jersey ShopRite A ShopRite employee has detailed the situation the brought a major police presence to a New Jersey ShopRite on Saturday night, Oct. 12. A Lawnside ShopRite employee said a couple was arguing loudly around 6:50 p.m. The man was holding a knife to his female partner's stomach, the employee said. Multiple agencies arrived around 7 p.m. One agency brought K9 units, which the employee said helped apprehend the man, who came out on a stretcher, the employee said. Barrington police said only that one person was arrested.

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by Cecilia Levine
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$1B Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold At NJ ShopRite Remains Unclaimed Six Months Later $1B Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold At NJ ShopRite Remains Unclaimed Six Months Later
$1B Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold At NJ ShopRite Remains Unclaimed Six Months Later A Mega Millions ticket winning the $1.13 billion jackpot was sold at a New Jersey ShopRite last March. Now, lottery officials are urging the person who bought it to come forward, as the deadline to claim the ticket is fast approaching. The cash value of the March 26 ticket sold at the Route 66 ShopRite in Neptune is an estimated $537.5 million. The winning numbers for the drawing were: 07, 11, 22, 29 and 38. The Gold Mega Ball number was 04. The Multiplier number was 02. "New Jersey Lottery winners have one year from the date of the drawing to file a claim before the ticket expires," …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Bergen County Kmart (LOOK INSIDE) Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Bergen County Kmart (LOOK INSIDE)
Amazon Fresh Opens In Shuttered Bergen County Kmart (Look Inside) Bergen County is home to yet another Amazon Fresh store. The 40,000-square-foot store on Memorial Drive, which replaced the Kmart that closed in 2016, is the third in New Jersey. The two others are located in Paramus and Eatontown. The Amazon Fresh store in Lodi features the company's latest brick-and-mortar design unveiled last year in Chicago and Southern California.  Amazon Fresh Amazon Fresh Other businesses at the shopping center include Blink Fitness, the Little Gym of Lodi, KPOT Korean BBQ, and Aldi. ShopRite is located about one mile away on Main Street. The Amazon F…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Going 114 MPH Sentenced For Garden State Parkway Crash That Killed Amazon Worker Drunk Driver Going 114 MPH Sentenced For Garden State Parkway Crash That Killed Amazon Worker
Drunk Driver Going 114 MPH Sentenced For Garden State Parkway Crash That Killed Amazon Worker A 47-year-old Newark man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday, July 19, for a deadly 2021 crash on the Garden State Parkway where he was driving intoxicated at 114 mph, authorities said. On Feb. 15, 2021, Rolando Godwin was driving a Range Rover when he struck a Lexus SUV driven by Christopher Meikle, a 46-year-old East Orange resident, causing his car to be engulfed in flames on the Garden State Parkway in Clark, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. Following the crash, Godwin requested he be transported away from the scene, indicating he was prepared to offer an unsp…

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by Sam Barron