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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event. Take advantage of this opportunity and bring any unwanted or outdated prescription medication to our drop-off site located in front of the Ocean County Justice Complex, located at 120 Hooper Ave., in Toms River, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

GoFundMe Fundraiser for Dan Mechkowski who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a rare form of blood and bone cancer, following a blood work screening. Dan is the most positive and fun-loving person on this planet. Someone who always has a smile on his face and refuses to see the negative side of any situation, this being one of them. Dan has dedicated his entire life as a firefighter and as an EMT

Jamilynn Reineke and her loving family were deeply saddened when her father, James “Jimmy” Carrigg, 73, passed away in December 2020 due to COVID-19 complications. While Jamilynn and her family continue to grieve their loss, she has been inspired to volunteer and help educate others about the powerful impact of organ and tissue donation and transplantation during National Donate Life Month (April).