TOMS RIVER — Military veterans will now have expanded access to law enforcement careers in Toms River after the township council approved a new ordinance removing education barriers for those…
Toms River has approved a new ordinance spearheaded by Mayor Rodrick that removes the college degree requirement for military veterans seeking a career in law enforcement. Previously, the township mandated…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a…
Look at what is happening around New Jersey. Homelessness is on the rise, and in the state that touts itself as the most diverse and equitable, American citizens most in…
OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a veteran’s hat that was left behind at a breakfast…
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will establish a digital database for veteran separation documents under a newly advanced bill aimed at simplifying access…
Toms River honors fallen service members with Memorial Day parade and wreath ceremony TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents gathered in downtown Toms River on Monday morning to observe Memorial Day…
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Cherry Hill Police officers joined local officials and community members over the weekend to take part in the American Legion’s annual Flagging of the Graves at…
TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre of New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District are urging the state to reimburse municipalities for the cost…
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…
Members of the New York State Police Troop D joined in honoring veterans returning from Honor Flight Syracuse – Mission 22 at Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Saturday. The Honor…
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A former career services manager at a Virginia school pleaded guilty Tuesday to orchestrating a $2.9 million scheme to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Children and teens can cast a line and compete for prizes next month as Toms River Township teams up with the New Jersey Department of Environmental…
TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require the state’s two toll authorities to exempt certain disabled veterans from paying tolls through the E-ZPass system…
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey State Assembly aims to eliminate a financial barrier for 100% disabled veterans by correcting how property taxes are calculated…
PITTSBURGH, PA — A facility dog named Lassen is playing a calming role in Allegheny County’s Veterans Court, helping clients cope with stress and anxiety during their treatment process. Key…
BALTIMORE, MD — A Prince George’s County resident and 20-year Army veteran claimed a $50,000 Maryland Lottery prize this week after his Pick 5 numbers hit in the March 24…
TRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill that would allow Marines to obtain special commemorative license plates recognizing their combat service has cleared the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Anthony M. Bucco…
TRENTON, NJ — A newly introduced bill seeks to provide property tax relief for disabled veterans in New Jersey by offering a rebate based on their level of service-connected disability,…
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is home to hundreds of thousands of military veterans, many disfigured and suffering from the trauma of wars going back to the Vietnam war. Now,…
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Department of Veterans Affairs firefighter admitted in federal court to defrauding the government of nearly half a million dollars in workers’ compensation benefits, authorities said. Richard…
Joseph Rullo vows sweeping reforms for veterans in New Jersey governor bid TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rullo has pledged to make veterans a top priority in…
A coalition of 24 veterans organizations has accused the Biden-Harris Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of obstructing access to medical care for veterans. In a letter directed at VA Secretary…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Officers from the Toms River Police Department joined the Wreaths Across America program on December 13, placing wreaths on the graves of military veterans to honor…
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would create a specialty license plate recognizing women veterans, with proceeds benefiting organizations that support their needs. The…