A total of 543 New Jersey law enforcement officers received a major disciplinary action for misconduct last year, according to a report from the state Attorney General’s Office. The Press of Atlantic City reports included among the disciplinary actions was an Atlantic City police officer who engaged in sexual activity with an individual on duty, a Pleasantville police officer who was terminated after breaking a man’s wrist during an arrest and a Cape May County corrections officer who was terminated after being sentenced to three decades in prison for sexual assault.

A 26-year-old man from Jamestown is dead after he crashed his motorcycle into a telephone pole Sunday morning. 26 year old Kyle Pitts was driving the motorcycle when he left the roadway and struck the pole.

A 38-year-old Lockport man is recovering after he was taken to Erie County Medical Center with severe injuries to one of his hands following an accident involving fireworks in Pendleton on Friday night.

A 19-year-old died in a two-vehicle crash late Friday night on Grand Island. Authorities say a Toyota Camry, operated by 19-year-old Tamim Akbari, struck the rear end of a Lexus SUV that was slowing down in traffic in the right lane.

Two stabbings and the use of fireworks and pepper spray were reported following a weekend party among juveniles in the City of Buffalo. Police say it happened late Saturday night near Grider and Delevan.

According to AAA of Western and Central New York, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.14, which is down five cents from last Monday.

A 38-year-old Lockport man is recovering after he was taken to Erie County Medical Center with severe injuries to one of his hands following an accident involving fireworks in Pendleton on Friday night.

A 19-year-old died in a two-vehicle crash late Friday night on Grand Island. Authorities say a Toyota Camry, operated by 19-year-old Tamim Akbari, struck the rear end of a Lexus SUV that was slowing down in traffic in the right lane.

Two stabbings and the use of fireworks and pepper spray were reported following a weekend party among juveniles in the City of Buffalo. Police say it happened late Saturday night near Grider and Delevan.

An estimated total of $650,000 in damage was done to a Williamsville home after a fire broke out Saturday morning on Covent Garden Lane.

A fire broke out late Friday night and caused an estimated total of $300,000 in damage to a home on Burgundy Terrace in Amherst.

Kirksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the summer production of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” a relatable adventure through the middle school years! This family-oriented production will bring to life all the humor and shenanigans of middle school from the perspective of Greg as he enters his own middle school experience. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical” follows the plot of the first installment of Jeff Kinney’s popular middle-grade graphic novel. Throughout the course of the school year, Greg tries many schemes to increase his popularity, but along the way may make decisions he regrets. Just how far is he willing to go? Performances are on July 11 and 12 at 7:00 pm and July 13 at 2:00 pm at William Matthew Middle School’s Auditorium. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased online at Kirksville.gov/p/rec-login, or in person at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. Remaining seats will be sold at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.

The indoor pool at the Kirksville Aquatic Center will be closed July 13 through July 20, 2025, for routine annual maintenance. This includes deep cleaning, paint touch-ups, and water replacement. During this time, lap swimming will be available at the water park, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 9:30 am, and 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Water walking will be available in the water park current channel on those same days and times. The Arthritis Class will meet at its usual time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, in the water park. The Friends Aerobics class will move to 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

This Tuesday, July 8th, you can hear about a five-year update of the comprehensive plan and master parks and trails plan for Winfield. A meeting is set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center. This is a community goal-setting meeting.

The Winfield Police Department says scammers don’t take off work on holidays. These HR scams are making the rounds in Winfield recently. Never trust an unsolicited text about a job you didn’t apply for. Block and report as spam, and never give out personal or financial information to somebody you don’t know.

Save the date for the Habitat for Humanity of Ark City Summer Garage Sale. It’s Friday, July 18th, 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., and Saturday, July 19th, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It takes place at the Agri-Business Building at 712 West Washington Avenue.

Ukiah Unified School District’s Free Summer Meals program is serving breakfast and/or lunch, depending on the site, to kids and their families over the summer break. And even residents who are not students are eligible for the program. To see where meals are available, go to uusd.net. Other sites in Mendocino County are offering summer meals, including schools in Anderson Valley, Redwood Valley, and Fort Bragg. To check availability in those areas go to cde.ca.gov.

Two lawsuits have been filed against Mendocino County and its Board of Supervisors over the scheduled demolition of a 1904-era water tower on Main Street in Mendocino. The town of Mendocino is a federally recognized historic district and has been since 1971. The tower’s owners say it is structurally unsound and should be removed. The tower is not listed in the Inventory of Historic Structures within the Mendocino town limits.