Honors

Jackson, NJ – A historic Little League season was celebrated Tuesday night as the Jackson Township Council recognized the Jackson-Holbrook Little League team for capturing the New Jersey state championship …

DOVER, DE – The Delaware State Police has announced the retirement of Lt. Colonel Daniel Meadows, marking the end of a 30-year law enforcement career defined by leadership through critical …

Toms River, NJ – They’re saving lives and getting national credit for it — five RWJBarnabas Health stroke centers in New Jersey have received major recognition from the American Heart …

BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. …

NEWARK, N.J. — More than 200 couples celebrating 50, 25, and five years of marriage were recognized during a special Wedding Anniversary Mass held June 1 at the Cathedral Basilica …

NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, led a Memorial Day Mass on Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery to honor U.S. military personnel who died …

BRICK, N.J. — Residents gathered Monday, May 26, for Brick Township’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, coming together to honor the men and women who lost their lives in military service. …

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker marked Memorial Day weekend by remembering George Floyd, whose death five years ago sparked nationwide protests and a global movement for racial justice. …

MILLBURN, N.J. — Two Middlesex County fourth graders have been named statewide winners in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s 2025 “Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs” …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Law enforcement officers from across Ocean County gathered Friday to mark the 34th Annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance, honoring those who lost their lives …

MARLBORO, N.J. — Marlboro Township Police unveiled its first Military Appreciation banners on Wednesday, honoring two officers who served in the United States Marine Corps before joining the force. The …

SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department is recognizing two of its own during Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, commending their efforts in protecting and caring for animals throughout the …

MANCHESTER, NJ — Mayor Joseph T. Hankins has officially proclaimed April 13–19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Manchester Township, recognizing the critical role of telecommunications personnel who …

JACKSON, N.J. — A neighborhood staple for more than four decades, Minit Stop Deli Market & Meats was recognized by the Jackson Township Council as February’s Small Business of the …

Newark, NJ – March 8, 2025 – Mayor Ras Baraka spent International Women’s Day engaging with women across Newark, just hours after a devastating shooting left one Newark police officer …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council recognized Innovative Martial Arts as its Small Business of the Month for January 2025, highlighting the school’s contributions to the community. Councilman Giuseppe …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Toms River community gathered to celebrate James Warren, a standout trumpet player who represented the township at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, earning accolades for his …

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for its inclusion in an annual holiday cookie drive honoring the memory of Mark Matesic, a 16-year-old junior firefighter who …

Jackson Township officials, past and present, hosted a memorial service at the Jackson Veterans Memorial with the Jackson VFW Post 4703 and the Jackson Township Veterans Commission. Former Jackson Mayor …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three World War II veterans, each nearly a century old, were honored with a warm reception in Wall Township on Monday before sharing their stories with …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday with a Fire Service Symposium featuring expert speakers and a special recognition ceremony. …

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — During the Seaside Park Borough council meeting on Wednesday night, Mayor John Peterson issued mayoral proclamations recognizing first responders for their bravery during water rescues on …

BUTLER, PA – The assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, shocked the nation. Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old volunteer firefighter from Buffalo Township, was …

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The American Heart Association’s 2024 New Jersey Heart Ball, held on June 14 at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, was a celebratory event recognizing the …