WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ — A Monmouth County man was arrested Friday and charged with tax evasion, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Federal prosecutors says Matthew Tucci, 51, of West Long Branch willfully attempted to evade payment of his 2015 and 2016 taxes. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance Friday afternoon in…

FAIRFIELD, CT — It took years, but Fairfield resident Nancy Varsos is finally fulfilling her passion. The human resources executive recently opened Ocean Blu Boutique, at 2480 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield, a gift shop that specializes in handmade items, home goods and jewelry, all of which are selected by Varsos. “I finally decidedly to…

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Council is set to finalize its repeal of the February ordinance that eliminated two captains and a patrol officer from the police department roster on April 11. A legal notice published Thursday in the Asbury Park Press announced the plan for the public hearing and second vote…

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — April is Youth Month in Woodbridge, and the town will host “Big Wheels” Day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Friday, April 5 at Woodbridge Center Mall. Youngsters of all ages can explore — and pretend to drive — all types of specialized vehicles, including Woodbridge Police cars and fire trucks,…

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CREST HILL — Several Theodore Street businesses on both sides of the street were struck by gunfire Tuesday afternoon, prompting Crest Hill and Joliet police to shut down a portion of the road. Merichka’s restaurant announced on social media that it is closed for the rest of the day as a result of the shooting….

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $50,000 rewards for information that could help solve two cold case killings in Orange County, including the home-invasion stabbing of a former Corona Del Mar High School teacher in 1993 and the drive-by shooting of a teenage girl in 2019. The rewards announced Friday are being offered…

BALTIMORE, MD — Economic assistance is coming for those affected by last week’s Baltimore bridge collapse. Workers can file for unemployment insurance. Emergency relief for employees is also under consideration. Businesses can get low-interest, long-term disaster relief loans. “Baltimore’s road to recovery from this unthinkable tragedy will be long, but we will get through it…

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick says a structural engineer is taking another look at the Toms River Township parking garage, a month after rejecting a bid for repairs to the structure. Rodrick made the statement in response to a question from Councilman James Quinlisk at Wednesday’s Township Council meeting about a…

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