New Jersey brothers set to govern neighboring towns in 2024

Two neighboring New Jersey towns may feel even closer next year when they’re governed by two brothers. John Giovannitti, 61, will be sworn in Jan. 2 as mayor of Paulsboro, one day before newly-reelected younger brother Vince Giovannitti, 57, is sworn in to a second term as mayor of Gibbstown. Paulsboro, with a population of … Read more

Indiana lawmaker joins growing list of GOP legislators opting for retirement in 2024

State Rep. Denny Zent of Angola announced his intention to retire following the conclusion of his current term, becoming the second GOP state representative this month to do so. The Republican representing House District 51, which includes portions of LaGrange and Steuben counties in northeast Indiana, said Wednesday he will complete his current term but … Read more

Broncos bench quarterback Russell Wilson for remainder of NFL season

Jarrett Stidham to start final two games of the seasonQB is being shut down to avoid an injury guarantee in his contract The Denver Broncos are benching Russell Wilson in favor of backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham this week against the Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN reported on Wednesday. While that report indicates a performance move, dueling … Read more

Giants bench quarterback Tommy DeVito after playoff hopes extinguished

Tyrod Taylor will replace ‘Tommy Cutlets’ as New York’s starterThe undrafted QB led the team on an unlikely three-game winning streak Tommy DeVito is out as the New York Giants starting quarterback and is being replaced by veteran Tyrod Taylor. Coach Brian Daboll announced the change on Wednesday, saying Taylor provided a spark on Christmas … Read more

Florida teen allegedly shoots and kills sister over Christmas gift spat

The 14-year-old was then allegedly shot and wounded by his 15-year-old brother in retaliation; both are now in custody A Florida woman holding her 11-month-old son in a baby carrier was fatally shot by her 14-year-old brother while trying to defuse an argument over Christmas gifts he was having with a 15-year-old brother who also … Read more

Indiana man survives six days in car wreck before being discovered

Two men stumbled across the wreck of Matthew Reum’s vehicle – and were surprised to find the injured driver inside Two fishers discovered an Indiana man – alive – inside the wreckage of his car after it crashed on 20 December, leaving the man stuck for six days. On Tuesday, Mario Garcia and his son-in-law … Read more