WWII hero Bud Lomell to be honored as Toms River VA clinic gets new name
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to rename the Toms River Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in honor of one of the most decorated and pivotal figures of World War II, Second Lieutenant…
High School Students to be Honored at Scholarship Gala
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Scholarship Reception on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bacchus Winemaking Club on Route 37, recognizing…
Worcester police and firefighters honored for rooftop rescue during dual fires
WORCESTER, Mass. – A team of Worcester police officers and firefighters were honored this week by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office for rescuing a father and daughter trapped on a rooftop…
Dawn Fantasia honored with Legislator of the Year Award by NJ Sportsmen’s Federation
TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia was awarded the Legislator of the Year Award Saturday evening by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, recognizing her advocacy for the state’s hunters,…
Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team was honored by the township council this month after capturing both state and national championship titles, along with top accolades for sportsmanship…
Hometown heroes: Galloway police honored for service, support at council meeting
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several members of the Galloway Township Police Department were honored during Tuesday night’s township council meeting for their service, dedication, and support of military personnel, with officers receiving…
Ocean County prosecutor Ray Coles honored with national digital justice award
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Raymond Coles of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has been named a recipient of Cellebrite’s inaugural Digital Justice Awards, recognized for his role in solving complex cases through…
Northborough firefighters honored after saving woman stuck in icy mud
NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. — A group of Northborough firefighters received top honors this week after pulling a woman and her dog from freezing mud and ice in a dramatic February rescue that occurred…
Fallen Officer Robert Ventura honored with highway dedication in emotional ceremony
JACKSON, NJ — Family, fellow officers, friends, and community members gathered for a heartfelt highway dedication ceremony honoring fallen Police Officer Robert Ventura, whose legacy remains strong more than two decades after…
Evesham detective honored for locating endangered juvenile in motel rescue
EVESHAM, N.J. — Detective Sierra Gates has been named Evesham Township Police Department’s Officer of the Month for February 2025 after leading the successful recovery of a missing and endangered juvenile, officials…
Middletown High School North senior honored as Good Citizen award recipient
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Lauren Dorazio, a senior at Middletown High School North, has been recognized as the school’s Good Citizen award recipient. The award is given to a high school senior who…
A true blue blood: Secaucus lieutenant honored for coordinating life-saving blood drives
SECAUCUS, NJ — Lieutenant Christopher Rinaldi of the Secaucus Police Department was recognized at last night’s town council meeting for his volunteer efforts in organizing blood drives that have saved or sustained…
Barnegat officer honored as NJ State PBA Executive Board Member of the Year
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Patrolman Chris Ebert of the Barnegat Township Police Department has been named Executive Board Member of the Year by the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA), the department…
Brick Township officer honored with Level-2 traffic safety certification
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Patrolman Scott Mesmer of the Brick Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit has been recognized with a Level-2 Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) Certification, the department announced Tuesday. Mesmer…
Marine Corps veteran honored for heroism in foiling attempted robbery
DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department presented Jermaine Milam, a USMC Marine Corps veteran with the Distinguished Citizen Award on Tuesday, recognizing his swift actions in stopping an attempted robbery outside…
Toms River student to be honored for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — James Warren, a student at Toms River High School North, will be recognized by the Toms River Township Council for his selection to perform in the prestigious Macy’s…
Belleville police honored with Safe Routes to School Gold Award
BELLEVILLE, N.J. — The Belleville Police Department received the Safe Routes to School Gold Award, the highest recognition within the statewide initiative, during a recent ceremony hosted by EZ-Ride and the New…
Detective Elizabeth Savnik Honored as “Law Enforcement Hometown Hero”
WESTFIELD, NJ – Detective Elizabeth Savnik of the Westfield Police Department was recognized on Thursday as a “Law Enforcement Hometown Hero” at an event hosted by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. in Bernardsville.…
Police Officers Honored with 100 Club Award
Annapolis, MD – Captain John Poole and Sergeant James Redman of the Anne Arundel County Police Department received the 100 Club of Anne Arundel County Duke G. Aaron Scholarship Award. The awards…
Officer Paulshock Honored at Law Enforcement Conference
Baltimore, MD – This year, Officer Cassandra Paulshock of the Baltimore County Police Department has been honored with the “Trooper Jessica Cheney Spirit Award” at the 38th Annual Mid-Atlantic Association of Women…
Local Woman Among Those Honored at Gloucester Township Ceremony
Gloucester Township, NJ – Volunteer Robin Spina was acknowledged at the Annual Gloucester Township Citizens Appreciation Park Ceremony. He was celebrated for his contributions to the Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD). Spina…