Toms River Stores Sell $20K In Winning Scratch-Off Tickets Toms River Stores Sell $20K In Winning Scratch-Off Tickets Toms River Stores Sell $20K In Winning Scratch-Off Tickets
Toms River Stores Sell $20K In Winning Scratch-Off Tickets Two New Jersey Lottery players became $1 million winners just two days apart, with the lucky tickets sold at a Wawa and local liquor store. The first $1 million ticket, for the $100 Million Diamond Dazzler Scratch-Off game, was sold Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Wawa at 3600 Route 9 in Old Bridge, according to the New Jersey Lottery. Two days later, on Friday, Oct. 16, another $1 million winning ticket was sold for the Black Opal 7's Scratch-Off game at Mak on Main Liquors, located at 1500 Main St. in Asbury Park. The two million-dollar prizes were among 13 New Jersey Lottery wins of at least…

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Rumson Arsonists Hired To Torch North Jersey Mansion: Prosecutor Rumson Arsonists Hired To Torch North Jersey Mansion: Prosecutor Rumson Arsonists Hired To Torch North Jersey Mansion: Prosecutor
Rumson Arsonists Hired To Torch North Jersey Mansion: Prosecutor A Bergen County man hired two others to torch a local home using an accelerant and a homemade ignitor, setting off a fire that engulfed the residence, authorities said. Emad E. Gerges, 66, of Upper Saddle River, allegedly hired Anthony V. Coviello, 54, and Joseph Vulpis, 62, both of Rumson, to set fire to the home at 18 Lake Rd., in May 2025, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Monday, Oct. 19.  Records show that Gerges owns or previously owned 18 Lake Rd., which was listed in February 2026 and sold for $825,000 four months later, property records show. The fire broke out …
Ocean County Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash 'Meant So Much To His Family': Fundraiser Ocean County Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash 'Meant So Much To His Family': Fundraiser Ocean County Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash 'Meant So Much To His Family': Fundraiser
Ocean County Fire Chief Killed In Turnpike Crash 'Meant So Much To His Family': Fundraiser Brian Flanagan, a fire chief in Ocean County is being mourned after he was struck and killed while working construction on the New Jersey Turnpike on Tuesday, Oct. 13. A GoFundMe has been established for his wife Danielle and their two children, Ryan and Christine. Flanagan was the fire chief of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department and the owner of Gotta Go Septic. As of Monday, Oct. 19, more than $6,000 has been raised. "He meant so much to his family, friends, and this community," Nicole Rekus, who organized the fundraiser, said. "His loss is being felt deeply by everyone who knew and l…
27 Gun Arrests In NJ City Include Teen Accused Of Attempted Murder 27 Gun Arrests In NJ City Include Teen Accused Of Attempted Murder 27 Gun Arrests In NJ City Include Teen Accused Of Attempted Murder
27 Gun Arrests In NJ City Include Teen Accused Of Attempted Murder A teenager accused of shooting a man in the leg is among 27 people arrested on gun-related charges in Jersey City since the beginning of September, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 19. Nahzir Spencer, 18, was arrested in Newark on Thursday, Oct. 15, in connection with a Sept. 2 shooting in the courtyard of 85-87 Van Wagenen Avenue, Jersey City Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. The shooting happened around 4:29 a.m., leaving a man with a gunshot wound to his leg, Ambrose said. Following an investigation by the Jersey City Police Department's Cease Fire Unit, the department's Cr…
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Man Busted For Vehicle Burglaries: Lakewood PD A 33-year-old Seaside Heights man was arrested and charged with multiple vehicle burglaries in Ocean County, authorities announced Monday, Oct. 19. Eric Oliver entered multiple vehicles and used credit cards obtained during the burglaries at various locations throughout Lakewood and Brick Township, Lakewood police said. Oliver turned himself in after being charged, police said. 

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Jersey Shore ZIP Codes Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Which Ones One of the Northeast's wealthiest regions is climbing the ranks of the nation's most expensive places to buy a home, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2026 list of the nation's 100 most expensive ZIP codes by median home sale prices. The real estate data website's report showed the New York City metropolitan area claiming a record 25% of the rankings. The NYC region had 31 ZIP codes on the list, tying California's Bay Area for the most ZIP codes in the rankings. New York state had 20 ZIP codes in the rankings, up from 15 in 2025. The Hamptons dominated New York…

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Racist Video Ignites Outrage At NY High School As District Faces Backlash Over Response A group of New York high school students who recorded themselves shouting the N-word have sparked outrage and protest at their school. The nine-second video of the Colonie Central High students was shared widely Friday, Oct. 16 and afterward. The teens say little in the clip besides the N-word. A large group of students demonstrated, chanted, and held signs outside the school Monday, Oct. 19, according to NBC affiliate WNYT. The signs included “Black Lives Matter,” “We Deserve Equality,” and “Silence is Compliance.” “The actions of the young men in the videos circulating the internet are d…

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Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It
Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi is rolling out a new soda flavor nationwide just in time for the holiday season. The beverage giant launched Pepsi Vanilla & Cream on Monday, Oct. 19, according to a news release. The limited-time drink combines Pepsi's traditional cola flavor with vanilla and cream. The new flavor is available in both regular and zero-sugar versions. Shoppers can find both varieties in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles at stores nationwide.  View this post on Instagram The holiday release follows Pepsi's introduction of Wild Cherry & …

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Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It
Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi is rolling out a new soda flavor nationwide just in time for the holiday season. The beverage giant launched Pepsi Vanilla & Cream on Monday, Oct. 19, according to a news release. The limited-time drink combines Pepsi's traditional cola flavor with vanilla and cream. The new flavor is available in both regular and zero-sugar versions. Shoppers can find both varieties in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles at stores nationwide.  View this post on Instagram The holiday release follows Pepsi's introduction of Wild Cherry & …

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Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium
Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium The Air Force has identified the airman whose fatal fall turned a college football pregame tribute into tragedy. Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a Fort Stewart, Georgia, native who served for 15 years, died after falling during a demonstration at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 17. Nellis Air Force Base announced his identity, according to ABC affiliate KSAT. Patterson was a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron’s Detachment 2 at Joint Base San Antonio. He was one of four service members scheduled to descend from the stadium’s r…