WINNERS: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K WINNERS: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K
Winners: NJ Powerball Players Take Home $50K There were three Powerball winners in Central and South Jersey, state Lottery officials said.  Five New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn for the Saturday, July 15, drawing winning the $50,000  The Powerball jackpot rolls to $900 million for the next drawing to be held Monday, July 17, at 10:59 pm. Winning $50,000 tickets were sold Saturday at the following locations: Mercer County: ShopRite #566 of Hamilton Square, 1235 Route 33, Hamilton Square; Middlesex County: Krauszers, 525 Avenel St., Avenel; and, Ocean County: Wine Cen…
Winning NJ Mega Millions Lottery Tickets Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven Stores Winning NJ Mega Millions Lottery Tickets Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven Stores
Winning NJ Mega Millions Lottery Tickets Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven Stores There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Tuesday, July 11, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball. Three of the winning tickets were sold at 7-Eleven stores. The prizes are worth $10,000. The winning Lottery tickets were purchased at the following locations: Atlantic County: Acme #294, 5100 Wellington Ave., Ventnor; Essex County: 7-Eleven #35640, 516 Valley Rd., West Orange; Mercer County: 7-Eleven #10977, 2100 Pennington Rd., Trenton; and, Monmouth County: 7-Eleven #11050, 647 Branch Ave., Little Silver. The winning numbers for the T…
NJ Dad Dies During Heart Transplant: 'Devastating Loss' NJ Dad Dies During Heart Transplant: 'Devastating Loss'
NJ Dad Dies During Heart Transplant: 'Devastating Loss' The Mercer County family mourning the loss of their dad who died during a heart transplant is seeing an outpouring of support. Shewly Roy "has endured a devastating loss with the passing of her husband, Dibyendu Roy on June 24," according to a GoFundMe page. Dibyendu was the sole provider for the family and is survived by their only daughter, Shweta.  Shweta is in college and needs help financing her studies, the page says, adding, "Shweta's educational journey was abruptly interrupted, and now she aspires to resume her studies, aiming to achieve a college degree and attain self-…
Mercer County Man Sentenced In Fatal High-Speed DWI Crash: Prosecutor Mercer County Man Sentenced In Fatal High-Speed DWI Crash: Prosecutor
Mercer County Man Sentenced In Fatal High-Speed DWI Crash: Prosecutor A 28-year-old man from Mercer County has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a fatal DWI crash authorities said. Egrevel Vasquez-Garcia, of Hightstown, was charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. On June 28, 2022, at approximately 11:50 p.m., on Route 130 in North Brunswick Township a 2016 Toyota Highlander driven by Vasquez-Garcia struck a Jeep Patriot driven by Levelt Alexis, Jr. at a high rate of speed causing Alexis’ death, Ciccone said. …
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In South Jersey Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In South Jersey
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In South Jersey If you missed the fireworks this weekend, no worries. There are plenty of places to watch fireworks in South Jersey on the Fourth of July. (and in a few cases, Monday, July 3.) Atlantic County Atlantic City’s Tropicana Atlantic City hotel will host a fireworks show at 10 p.m. on July 4.  Margate City’s annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at 9 p.m. July 4 at Huntington Avenue.  Burlington County Evesham’s Independence Day Celebration will be held Tuesday, July 4. Mount Holly’s Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Monday, July 3, from 5-11 p.m. at Iron Wor…
'Screaming Followed By Gunshots' Heard In Murder Of Trenton Woman Killed By BF: Police 'Screaming Followed By Gunshots' Heard In Murder Of Trenton Woman Killed By BF: Police
'Screaming Followed By Gunshots' Heard In Murder Of Trenton Woman Killed By BF: Police Prosecutors have released harrowing details in the murder of a 32-year-old Trenton woman who police say was killed by her 29-year-old boyfriend. Precious Saunders was found having suffered multiple gunshot wounds at 301 Hills Place around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. She was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead around 11:05 p.m., Onofri said. Meanwhile, an investigation revealed that earlier in the day, Saunders was the victim of an assault at the same location, and a complaint-warrant had been issued for her boy…
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At NJ News Shop Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At NJ News Shop
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold At NJ News Shop One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Wednesday, June 28. The winning ticket was worth $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at Trenton News Now, 72 South Clinton Ave., Trenton in Mercer County. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 28, drawing were: 19, 25, 34, 57, and 68. The Red Power Ball number was 04. The Power Play was 5X.
Police ID Victim In Fatal Mercer County Crash Police ID Victim In Fatal Mercer County Crash
Police ID Victim In Fatal Mercer County Crash Police have identified the person killed in a single-vehicle crash in Mercer County. Jamson Lysius,  43, of Trenton, was killed in the crash, according to West Windsor police. Police did not say who was driving in the crash. Six other people were injured in the crash, two critically, police said. At 10:40 p.m. on Monday, June 26, the West Windsor Township Communications Center dispatched Patrol Units to Old Trenton Road near Cubberley Road for a serious collision. Police found that a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder had overturned on wet pavement. Three occupants were ejected from the Nissan…
1 Killed, 6 Hurt In Mercer County Crash 1 Killed, 6 Hurt In Mercer County Crash
1 Killed, 6 Hurt In Mercer County Crash One person was killed and six others were hurt in a Mercer County crash, authorities said. The unidentified victim was 44 years old. Two people remained in critical condition on Tuesday, June 27, according to West Windsor police. At 10:40 p.m. on Monday, June 26, the West Windsor Townshipo Communications Center dispatched Patrol Units to Old Trenton Road near Cubberley Road for a serious collision. Further dispatch included possible entrapment in the single-vehicle crash.  Police found that a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder had overturned with seven occupants. Three were ejected from the Nis…
Motorist Killed After Flipping, Striking Sign In I-295 Crash Motorist Killed After Flipping, Striking Sign In I-295 Crash
Motorist Killed After Flipping, Striking Sign In I-295 Crash An unidentified driver was killed in a single-car crash after veering off Interstate 295 in Mercer County,  authorities said. The crash occurred about 11:52 p.m. on I-295 North in the area of milepost 63.1 in Hamilton Township, according to New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan. The Mercedes-Benz ran off the highway to the right, overturned and struck a support for a sign, Marchan said. The driver, whose name was withheld pending notification of next of kin, was fatally injured, he said. The crash remains under investigation.
Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works
Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works Think Big. New Jersey native NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O'Neal is bringing his booming chicken restaurant to his home state. The first of six new New Jersey locations is expected to open in Middlesex Borough. All will be run by Garden State business partners Chad and Aditya Patel. Other areas being eyed by Big Chicken are in Livingston, Mercer County, Somerset County and South Jersey, according to a spokeswoman. "The franchisees are still in negotiations," she said. "We currently do not have a timeline for opening, and will know more when individual leases are signed for each location."…
Serious Crash Closes NJ Turnpike In Mercer County Serious Crash Closes NJ Turnpike In Mercer County
Serious Crash Closes NJ Turnpike In Mercer County A serious crash was blocking all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash involved an overturned tractor-trailer, according to the NJ Turnpike Authority. It occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13 on the Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 7A (I-195) in Robbinsville. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES