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One Winning Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold In Florida

Dan Alexander — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:44 +0000

Lottery luck will not strike New Jersey for a second time in 24 hours as the one winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Florida Saturday night’s winning numbers were: 10,13, 14, 22, 52 and the Powerball 11.The jackpot has an annuity value of $590 million with a cash value of $376 million. CNN reports the [...]

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Tinton Falls

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:57:15 +0000

As the Powerball jackpot grows to record levels, a winning ticket for Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot with an annuity value of $190 million was sold in Tinton Falls. The other was sold in Virginia. The winning numbers were: 11-15-35-43-49, Mega Ball: 41. Each winning ticket is worth $95 milllion. New Jersey Lottery officials say [...]

Kai The Hitchhiker Arraigned From Philly Jail, Faces Deportation

Dan Alexander — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:56:03 +0000

Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, aka “Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker,” was arraigned McGillvary was arraigned on murder charges via video from a Philadelphia jail on Friday and may be facing additional, unrelated charges. Wearing a black T-shirt McGillvary was informed that he is a fugitive from justice and wanted for the murder of 73-year-old Joseph Galfy Jr. in [...]

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini – Cocktail of the Week

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:20 +0000

Strawberries are at the peak of their season, so why not put them to use in the best possible way? In a cocktail! For this week’s Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini, you’ll need fresh strawberry puree. It’s super easy, just cut the stems off your fresh strawberries, throw them in the blender on the highest setting, [...]

Kai The Hitchhiker Remains In Philly Jail Following Arrest [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:05:13 +0000

Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker remains in a Philadelphia jail awaiting a trip back to Union County to face murder charges. The internet sensation, whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, was arrested at Philadelphia’s Greyhound bus terminal early Thursday night trying to make his way to Georgia. Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow told the [...]

Diaper Change in Starbucks Leads to Police Call [VIDEO/POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39:50 +0000

Sometimes parents have to do difficult and even embarrassing things in order to take care of their kids. When it comes to little ones and changing diapers, you do what you have to do…but did this woman cross the line? 9News reports that Ruth Burgos and her husband Alex brought their 1-year-old son into a Denver Starbucks with [...]

Congratulations to Nancy Grodberg – Our Big Build Winner!

Promotions — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:34:14 +0000

We want to congratulate Nancy Grodberg of Brick for winning The Big Build contest! In case you missed it, Townsquare Media partnered with Universal Builders along with some of the Jersey Shore’s finest home improvement specialists to offer one lucky winner their choice of a variety of home makeovers including: Roofing from Premier Roofing Kitchen from Home [...]

How to Increase Your Chances of Winning the Powerball Jackpot

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:00 +0000

Tomorrow night’s Powerball jackpot has surged to $550 million, making it the 3rd largest in jackpot history. So how can you increase your chances of winning? Well, listen, I think if any of us really knew the answer to that, we’d be sitting on an island somewhere using dollar bills as kindling. However, in a game [...]

Here's The Problem With American Idol

Lou Russo — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:21:12 +0000

When American Idol burst on the scene 12 seasons ago, it was so big, they could do whatever they wanted and we’d find a way to watch. The problem with American Idol is they think that’s still true…and it’s not. When Idol was so dominant that the other networks were running repeats against it because they knew they [...]

Toms River Teacher Suspended After She Claims Sex Assault

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:57 +0000

Officials have suspended a Toms River teacher with pay after she said she was the victim of a sexual assault. Toms River School Superintendent Frank Roselli said in a letter to parents that the suspension was in the best interest of the teacher, students and staff, pending a thorough investigation. Retired marine police officer Bruce Figular [...]

Does Anybody On the Jersey Shore Get Enough Sleep?

Lou Russo — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:56 +0000

I woke up this morning after four and a half hours sleep and thought I was tired. Then Liz walked in and said she only got one hour of sleep. Time to get through another day with a serious lack of sleep. And a potentially cranky co-worker. We are certainly not alone. I can’t remember the last [...]

Mystery Water Problem Continues For Jersey Shore Town [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:21 +0000

A mystery water problem remains unsolved in Lake Como and surrounding communities. “Right after Superstorm Sandy, problems with the water supply began, with several broken water mains and some areas getting dark brown, murky water that wasn’t drinkable. So, we flushed the town, and that lasted about a week – people complained about brown again, [...]

Lavallette Set to Open New Boardwalk [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:20:43 +0000

After taking a beating from Superstorm Sandy, another shore town is happy to report its boardwalk is completely rebuilt. Lavallette will be joined by Gov. Chris Christie on Monday to hammer in the ceremonial golden spikes symbolizing the completion of their brand new boardwalk. Borough Mayor Walter Locicero says the difference between now and when [...]

Help Arrives For Flood-Prone NJ Homeowners [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:58 +0000

Almost seven months after Superstorm Sandy, there’s some good news for New Jersey homeowners who have had continuing flooding problems in their homes. “What I’m happy to announce is the federal government has approved giving us $300 million dollars to buy out homes, and we’re going to start right here in Sayreville,” said New Jersey [...]

Candice Glover Wins 'American Idol' Season 12

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:19:21 +0000

Candice Glover was named the winner of Season 12 of 'American Idol,' defeating Kree Harrison, who was voted the runner-up! Congrats, Candice. The world needs a belter like you to be Whitney Houston's heir apparent!

Powerball Jackpot At $550 Million For Saturday

Dan Alexander — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:09:07 +0000

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has already grown by $75 million to a whopping $550 million threatening the all time Powerball jackpot amount. There was no winning ticket matching five numbers and the Powerball number from Wednesday’s drawing, setting up a buying frenzy that pushed Saturday’s jackpot up from an initial $475 million. The numbers drawn Wednesday [...]

45 Lessons Life Taught Me

Liz Jeressi — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:54:29 +0000

If you haven’t seen this great advice about how to live a good life from a woman who did, it’s worth a read. There really are some great ‘secrets’ to happiness in here! Regina Brett, before she turned 90, wrote a column for a paper in Ohio that has become its most-requested piece. So here it [...]

Angelina Jolie Announcement Gets Conversation Started On Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:12:52 +0000

Liz and I were talking about how Angelina Jolie’s announcement about her double mastectomy would certainly get an important conversation started for many women worldwide. That conversation got started on the morning show today, when Dr. Debra Camal, Medical Director at Meridian Cancer Care joined us to talk about what Angelina’s announcement meant for women [...]

Prince Harry The Cat!

Liz Jeressi — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:13 +0000

Our Point Pet of the Week was given the royal name in honor of Prince Harry’s visit this week. The Monmouth County SPCA says Prince Harry also goes by the less royal name of Mittens, lol, and is a front de-clawed poly-dactyl cat…which means he has extra toes on each paw. Mittens/Prince Harry was surrendered [...]

Community Shred Day And Food Drive For FoodBank Of Monmouth And Ocean Counties

Lou Russo — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:12:05 +0000

You can help the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and protect yourself against identity theft at the same time this Saturday from 9am to 1pm at the Community Shred Day and Food Drive at the FoodBank. Here’s how it works, When you bring a donation of non-perishable food to the FoodBank this Saturday between 9am [...]