Thursday, May 9, 2013
OCC second year student Nick Tyler to continue studying computer science after graduation this month
When Nick Tyler graduates from Ocean County College in Toms River, N.J. later this month, he'll do so with a dual mission in mind: continue his computer science studies at Kean University, then use his programming skills to make life easier for those with disabilities. For his efforts, Tyler has been chosen as Huffington Post's Greatest Person of the Day. Tyler, of Brick Township, N.J., relies on technology to help him navigate life on a daily basis to a much greater extent than most people. He was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which has resulted in his having limited control of his arms and legs, as well as his voice. "Since my muscles are affected, I have a difficult time being understood," he said, through a voice synthesizer …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Former Wall schools administrator and Lacey superintendent accused of official misconduct, lying to police
The attorney for Lacey Superintendent Sandra Brower, a former Wall district administrator, said the charges Tuesday that she tried to hide a possible sex-abuse case are “false and ridiculous.’’ Edward C. Bertucio, of the Red Bank-based firm Hobbie Corrigan & Bertucio, said he has asked for the “earliest possible trial date in an effort to gain the immediate exoneration of Sandra Brower, to clear her name and seek her reinstatement in her current position.’’ Brower, 46, of Allenwood-Lakewood Road in Wall, was indicted Monday on charges of official misconduct, hindering and obstruction. She pleaded not guilty in Superior Court Monday afternoon. She is due in Superior Court Judge Francis J. Vernoia’s courtroom on June 10 for a status hearing…
Live traffic updates, weather, things to do
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Wednesday, May 8
Find out the weather, live traffic conditions and things going on in our town today. Check out the current road and traffic conditions reported for the Bayville, South Seaside Park, Pelican Island, Pinewald and Holiday City areas. In this real-time traffic map from Mapquest, green portions mean traffic is flowing freely, while yellow and red indicate traffic delays. The weather: Today - The National Weather Service is calling for showers, with possible thunderstorms. Expect a high near 65 degrees. Winds will be from the east, gradually becoming southeast in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Rainfall amounts up to half an inch are possible. Tonight - Mostly cloudy with a low near 53 degrees. There's a 30 percent …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Sandra Brower, formerly an assistant superintendent in Wall, was indicted Monday morning in Monmouth County
The community came to grips Tuesday with the news that Lacey Schools Superintendent Sandra Brower faces charges that she failed to report a possible sex-abuse case while serving as a school administrator in Wall. Brower pleaded not guilty to the charges during an appearance Monday before Judge Francis J. Vernoia at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold. No bail was set and Brower was released. She is scheduled to appear in court again on June 10 at 1:30 p.m. Lacey Mayor David Most said he respects Brower and the work she has done for the community. "I think Dr. Brower has brought positive change to Lacey Township and I enjoyed working with her," Most said, adding that Brower was involved in the municipality's task force and …
Sandra Brower, formerly an assistant superintendent in Wall, was indicted this morning in Monmouth County
Lacey Township's schools superintendent was indicted Monday morning on charges she failed to immediately report a teacher's possible sexual assault of a 4-year-old special needs student while she was Wall Township's assistant superintendent, according to an indictment. Sandra Brower, 46, then lied to police and tried to cover up her inaction, according to the Monmouth County indictment. Brower, a Wall resident, is charged with second-degree official misconduct, third-degree hindering apprehension and fourth-degree obstruction, according to the indictment. Brower was the assistant superintendent of Wall Township schools until November 2011. She is currently the superintendent of Lacey Township Schools in Ocean County. The Lacey school board…
Action took place at emergency Board of Education meeting Wednesday night
Lacey Schools Superintendent Sandra D. Brower has been placed on administrative leave with pay, Board of Education President Eric J. Schubiger said this afternoon. Board of Education members voted unanimously to remove Brower at an emergency meeting called last night, he said. "Due to a confidential personnel matter, I have no further comment at this time," Schubiger said. "The next few days there may be more details. That's all I can say right now because it's a personnel matter." Board members also voted unanimously to appoint Assistant Superintendent Vanessa Clark as acting superintendent, effective immediately "until further notice," he said. Brower was not present at last night's board meeting, Schubiger said. Brower had previously …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Bruce A. Figular, 50, entered a Toms River school unlawfully in January, authorities said
A Toms River man impersonated a police officer to enter a township school where he committed aggravated sexual contact on a teacher, an indictment charges. Bruce A. Figular, 50, allegedly unlawfully entered a Toms River school during a regular school day through an open door, claiming he was a police officer, on or about Jan. 13, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. "He was challenged by a school employee and presented himself as an active duty New Jersey State Trooper," Della Fave said in a statement. "Once inside one of the classroom areas, he committed an act of aggravated sexual contact upon one of the teachers." Children were present in the building at the time of the incident, but not in the classroom where the alleged…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Ocean County College has also partnered with New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey to offer an Introduction to the Teaching Profession 24-hour program
Ocean County College is now taking registration for summer and fall classes. For summer courses, those interested in attending college can register until Sunday, May 19 for the first five-week and ten-week session. Classes start Monday, May 20. Registration for the second five-week and six-week sessions goes until Tuesday, June 25. Classes start Monday, Aug. 5. Ocean County College is also taking registration for fall courses, which start Wednesday, Sept. 4 and run for 15 weeks. For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test. New full-time students must complete orientation prior to registering. Students can register in-person Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays until 4 p.m. in the …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The entire seventh grade class of Lakewood Middle School and fifth grade students at the Walnut Street School in Toms River will soon graduate from the Gang Resistance Education and Training program
The G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program continues to grow throughout the county, as the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor partners with law enforcement departments to prevent gang recruitment, Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato said. “Law enforcement must take proactive measures to prevent the spread of crime and violence,” he said. “The G.R.E.A.T. program does that for those we hold most precious — our children.” G.R.E.A.T. is a curriculum instructed by law enforcement officers to prevent delinquency, violence and gang membership. Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Anthony V. Pierro and Sergeant Anthony Carrington pushed for the Prosecutor’s Office to be involved with G.R.E.A.T. in 2011. The program has since spread …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Township Council, Shakespeare and more
MONDAY - Berkeley Township Council, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville. Caucus meeting starts at 7, followed immediately by regular meeting. Hint: most of the discussion takes place at the caucus. MONDAY - English Conversation Group, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Open to anyone who wants to learn how to converse in English. TUESDAY- County Connections Mobile Service Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Get your passports processed, dispose of worn flags, register to vote and more. WEDNESDAY - Ocean County Board of Freeholders, pre-board meeting, 4 p.m., Ocean County Administration Building, …
Team Dawg
1:10 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
For any of us who have ever found an excuse to fail...or worse yet, not try, we ned look no further than this story. Nick , it cannot be restated enough what a true inspiration and role model you are. We at Team Dawg take pride in the fact that we look to raise awareness and celebrate the true Everyday Heroes that exist in our society. You are the epitome of everything we stand for! Team Dawg … more ›