South River police and students join annual Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — Officers from the South River Police Department, joined by local school students, participated Friday in the 42nd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds and awareness for…
Five School Employees Placed on Leave After Special Needs Student Tied Up With Tape
BARNEGAT, NJ – April 5, 2025 – A troubling incident in a special education classroom has sparked an internal investigation within the Barnegat Township School District, leading to the administrative leave of…
New Jersey Senate approves bill allowing special events on preserved farms
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) that would allow preserved farms to host special occasion events while maintaining their primary…
Jackson to Appoint Interim CFO
From Council President Jennifer Kuhn – The township will not be hosting a special meeting on Thursday for the appointment of an interim CFO. The township had a strict deadline from the…
Beloved Delaware officer and Special Olympics advocate dies suddenly, leaving community in mourning
DOVER, DE – The Delaware law enforcement community is grieving the sudden and unexpected passing of Senior Corporal Barry Wheatley, a respected officer and passionate community advocate who died Tuesday evening. SCpl.…
Brick Township swears in new special law enforcement officers
BRICK, N.J. — Four new Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO I) were sworn in during Tuesday night’s town council meeting, joining the Brick Township Police Department. Chief David Forrester and Mayor Lisa…
Jackson to Host Special Council Meeting Thursday
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council has announced a special meeting for Thursday, January 30, after an error in the advertisement of the 2025 meeting schedule led to the cancellation of…
Trump appoints Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to Hollywood
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump announced the appointment of actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as “Special Ambassadors” to Hollywood, aiming to revitalize the entertainment industry in…
Jackson Township Special Meeting Notice: December 31st
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Jackson will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at Jackson Township Municipal…
Jackson Police Department announces return of K-9 program, welcomes new special officers
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Police Department announced the reintroduction of its K-9 unit and welcomed two new K-9 officers and Class II Special Police Officers during a ceremony at the township…
Teacher’s Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student
Teacher's Aide Charged After Alleged Assault on Special Needs Student **White Oak, PA** – A teacher's aide has been charged following an incident at Francis McClure Elementary School in White Oak, according…
Connecticut Special Ed. Teacher Who Threatened to Kill Trump Voters Resigns
CHESHIRE, CT — A Connecticut teacher has resigned following backlash over a Snapchat video in which she appeared to threaten people who support former President Donald Trump. Annie Dunleavy, a special education…
Paraprofessional Charged After Striking 10-Year-Old Special Needs Student at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School
**Incident at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary Leads to Charges** **Pittsburgh, PA** - The Allegheny County Police have pressed charges against an adult paraprofessional following an incident at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary. On Monday, the…
Toms River mourns loss of special police officer after illness and complications
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River community is grieving the death of Special Law Enforcement Officer Ingrid Rivera-Zuniga, who passed away following a prolonged illness, township officials announced. Rivera-Zuniga, known for…
Special Hours Announced at Mills River Park Distribution Site
MILLS RIVER, N.C. — The town of Mills River has announced special hours for its Point of Distribution (POD) this weekend, as it continues to provide essential services to the community. Mills…
New Jersey Seeks to Lower Requirements for Special Needs Bus Drivers
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Transportation Committee has favorably reported an amended version of Senate Bill No. 3000, which would allow drivers with a Type S school bus certificate to operate certain…
Jackson Township Has a Special U.S. Census Designated Place and It’s Not What You Think
JACKSON, NJ – The federal government has carved out a piece of Jackson Township to give it some special attention when it comes to the U.S. Census. You might think it would…
Hempstead Woman Sentenced for Stealing Over $500,000 from Special Needs Trusts
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Hempstead woman was sentenced to one to three years in prison on Friday for stealing more than half a million dollars from a Nassau County law firm that…
Special Guest Announces He Will Be Attending Jackson Day on Sunday
JACKSON, NJ—This year’s Jackson Day has been billed as the best ever, but we’re about to see a Jackson Day so big that nobody’s ever done a Jackson Day like it. Others…
Uhrichsville woman wins $300,000 top prize on Special Edition Cashword scratch-off
UHRICHSVILLE, Ohio — A lucky lottery player has won the $300,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Special Edition Cashword scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K #5566, located…
Toms River to Celebrate Skatepark Anniversary with Special Event
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township is set to celebrate the third anniversary of the Toms River Skatepark with a special event featuring live music, food trucks, and thrilling performances. The…
Tim Walz Special Forces Hat Worn At New Jersey Springsteen Concert is Upsetting Veterans
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has been under fire this week for claims of stolen valor has been accused of more stolen valor after a photo published by…
Bay Bridge Lane Closures for Special Olympics Torch Run
Baltimore, MD – The westbound span of the Bay Bridge will experience temporary lane closures this Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 10 a.m. The right and center lanes will be closed to…
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Celebrates First Anniversary in Red Bank with Special Offers
RED BANK, NJ—This Sunday, June 23, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in Red Bank will mark its first anniversary with a celebration thanking the community for its support. Located at 19…
Toms River Special Olympics Athletes Shine at Long Branch High School Event
LONG BRANCH, NJ—District athletes recently displayed their skills at the Special Olympics Area 6 competition on Wednesday. Hosted at Long Branch High School, the event was organized by the TRRS Special Olympics…
Inaugural Special Needs High School Kickball Game Set for Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An exciting event is on the horizon for the special needs community in Toms River as the first-ever high school kickball game for special needs students will take…
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