TRENTON–New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced, for the fourth year in a row, a team of high school students from the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Sciences (MATES) in Manahawkin was the winner of the New Jersey Envirothon, held Saturday, May 4 at Girl Scout Camp Kettle Run in Medford. [...]
TRENTON–School report cards are out. Find out how your school performed in the annual assessment. Beginning with School Year 2011-2012, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has significantly revised the annual school report cards, required under both federal and state legislation. The new School Performance Reports are designed to enhance both educator and stakeholder engagement [...]
by Matt Genovese TRENTON–Governor Chris Christie has nominated NJ Air National Guard Colonel, Kevin Keehn, to be the NJ Air National Guard’s newest Brigadier General. Colonel Keehn assumed command of the 108th Air Refueling Wing based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in 2012. The 108th is an Air National Guard unit and a reserve component of [...]
LAKEWOOD–The Lakewood Piners defeated Manasquan 62-49 to win the Central Jersey Group II title. Photo by www.thelakewoodscoop.com
By Christa Riddle, the Ocean Signal TOMS RIVER–Known as “Generation M²” due to their heavy exposure to and use of media and technology, today’s kids ages 8 to 18 live a good portion of their young lives connected to iPods, computers, video games, tablets, and televisions. Many of these tweens and teens rely upon social [...]
The following release was submitted by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General: NEWARK – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs have filed suit against the operators of a purported Superstorm Sandy charity, alleging the defendants unlawfully misled the public by diverting donated funds into their personal [...]
Submitted by Marion Lynch, The FoodBank of Monmouth/Ocean Counties NEPTUNE – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties launched a free income tax assistance program aimed at helping low and moderate income workers maximize their tax benefits. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be offered at six sites, three in Monmouth County and three [...]
Submitted by Joint Base MDL JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST– Residents in and around the joint base can expect an increase of range activity due to units conducting training at the Dix ranges Feb. 22-24. The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal will conduct demolitions training Feb. 22. Members of Golf Battery and India Battery of [...]
NEW YORK– The Robin Hood Relief Committee met on Friday, February 15 to review the latest round of Hurricane Sandy Relief grants. The Committee approved more than $4.9 million in grants to over 30 organizations in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey. With this latest round of grants, Robin Hood has allocated 75% of the $67.5 million it has raised-to-date for Hurricane Sandy relief [...]
by Pascual Flores Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – Col. Richard Williamson, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, presented the Bronze Star Medal and two foreign awards to a “Port Dawg” during a recent commander’s call. The Bronze Star Medal recipient, Staff Sgt. Mark Kosisky, 305th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, also earned [...]