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TRENTON, NJ – Two tickets matched all five numbers in the Thursday Jersey Cash 5 drawing, splitting the $150,000 jackpot. Each ticket holder will receive $75,000. The winning numbers were 04, 11, 23, 27, and 40, with the XTRA number being 02. The Bullseye number was 27. The winning tickets were sold at Mini Mart Deli & Grocery in Union City and Smart Saving $.99 Cent & Up in Passaic. Each retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus check for selling the winning tickets.

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — David Lyons faces multiple charges stemming from alleged criminal activities involving invasion of privacy and endangering the welfare of a child. Lyons is accused of committing several offenses, including invasion of privacy under New Jersey statute 2C:14-9B(1), classified as a grade C crime. He is also charged with hindering prosecution by suppressing evidence, in violation of statute 2C:29-3A(3), another grade C offense. Additionally, Lyons faces two counts of endangering the welfare of a child through photographing sexual acts, under statutes 2C:24-4B(5)(B) and 2C:24-4B(4), both classified as grade B offenses. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has not…

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A drug trafficker wanted out of South Carolina has been captured and is in custody at the Jersey Shore. In 2019, the Horry County Police Department has arrested two men following a significant drug bust near Waccamaw Boulevard. The operation, conducted last week, resulted in the seizure of 58.1 grams of cocaine, 22 grams of marijuana, and $1,654 in cash. Clement Artis, Jr., 44, of Myrtle Beach, and John Joseph Bianco, 30, of Aynor, werecharged with trafficking cocaine. Artis was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center at approximately 10:15 p.m. on June 26. He…

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Simon Elliot Farino, 29, of Ocean County, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in a domestic violence case. Farino was booked into the Ocean County Jail on July 24, and is being held on a $15,000 bond. The charges stem from an incident involving aggravated assault in a domestic violence context. Authorities have not provided any further information on the incident.

PITTSBURG, CA — She was a recent human rights award winner. Now she is wishing death upon the former President of the United States. Vanessa Yava, a nonbinary teacher at Rancho Medanos Junior High in the Pittsburg Unified School District, is facing severe backlash for a controversial comment made in the aftermath of a failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident, which took place last Saturday, resulted in injuries to Trump, the death of a retired firefighter, and injuries to two other attendees at the rally. She was the 2023 California Teachers Association human rights award winner.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Vice President Kamala Harris, seemingly operating in days as the acting President of the United States, reaffirmed her steadfast support for Israel and condemned the actions of Hamas during a recent press conference. Sharing a personal anecdote from her youth, Harris recounted how she helped plant trees for Israel, emphasizing her long-standing commitment to the nation’s security and right to self-defense. “I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself, including from Iran and Iran-backed militias such as Hamas and Hezbollah,” Harris declared. She reflected on her journey from collecting funds as a young girl to…

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The NYPD is investigating a suspected hate crime following an incident on a northbound Q train at the West 57 Street and 7th Avenue subway station on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. At approximately 8:10 p.m., a 28-year-old woman was verbally assaulted and physically attacked by an unidentified female who made anti-Asian remarks before striking the victim in the face with a closed fist. The assailant then fled the scene. The victim declined medical attention at the scene. The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is currently investigating the incident. The suspect is described as a female with…

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township is pleased to announced that the spray park at the Jackson Justice Complex has been reopened. The township invites families with children up to age 12 to come out and cool off in the hot summer fun at the park. The spray park will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until September 5. On August 12, the parks will be closed to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a summer camp event. The season will officially end, with the parks closing for the year, starting September 6.

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township is set to host one of the Jersey Shore’s premier car shows, the annual SummerFest Car Show organized by the Time Capsule Cruisers. The event, known for showcasing a wide array of vehicles, will take place on Thursday, August 1, at Windward Beach Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The SummerFest Car Show features hundreds of vehicles from various eras, including hot rods, muscle cars, modern customs, motorcycles, trucks, and unique vehicles. Admission to the event is free, and attendees can also enjoy a variety of offerings from food trucks on site. Car…

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Icarus Brewing Taproom on Route 88, marking the official opening of the long-anticipated establishment. Icarus Brewing, founded in 2017 in Lakewood Township, has quickly risen to prominence as one of New Jersey’s top craft brewers. The new taproom at 2045 Route 88 expands Icarus’ presence and is expected to become a popular destination for craft beer enthusiasts in the area. Mayor Crate and the Township Council, known for their strong support of local businesses, expressed their excitement about Icarus joining the…