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A Cumberland County man has pleaded guilty after authorities said he concealed the body of his deceased cousin in a bedroom closet for more than eight months while continuing to collect benefits intended for the victim.

Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing Ocean County man who was last seen in the Toms River area. The Manchester Township Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 41-year-old Steven M. Moody, whose whereabouts remain unknown after he was last seen on October 26, 2026.

The New Jersey Lottery has officially launched a new series of $5 Jersey Legend Scratch-Off tickets honoring Jon Bon Jovi, celebrating the global rock superstar's deep Garden State roots. The limited-edition ticket collection features three unique designs showcasing the Jersey-born icon, giving fans a chance to win prizes while paying tribute to one of New Jersey's most beloved entertainers.

Someone in Toms River is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after a lucky New Jersey Lottery player turned a $5 Scratch-Off ticket into a $200,000 payday. According to the New Jersey Lottery, the winning 20X Scratch-Off ticket was sold at Krauszer's, 946 Hooper Avenue in Toms River, making the Ocean County township the latest home of a major lottery winner.