County 4-H Members Attend State Small Animal Symposium
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FREEHOLD, NJ – Three Monmouth County 4-H members recently attended the State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium held in Clayton, Gloucester County.
“The State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium is an annual event, now in its sixth year, that offers 4-H’ers an opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in topics related to poultry, reptiles, small animals, cavy and rabbits. In addition, the event provides a venue to meet 4-H members from around the State,” said Jeannette Rea Keywood, liaison to New Jersey 4-H Youth Development Program Small Animal Project Advisory Council.
Freehold Wreath Laying Honor Civil War Hero
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PHOTO: Color guard at the grave site of PVT. Thomas T. Fallon, Civil War hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
FREEHOLD, NJ – The CPL. Philip A. Reynolds Detachment 203 of the Marine Corps League conducted a brief but moving wreath laying ceremony at the gravesite of PVT. Thomas T. Fallon, Civil War hero whose Congressional Medal of Honor was recently returned to the family by Congressman Chris Smith.
Keansburg Man Face Life Sentence for Murder of 11-Year-Old Abbiegail Smith
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FREEHOLD – The upstairs neighbor of 11-year-old Abbiegail Smith has pleaded guilty to her July 2017 sexual assault and murder in Keansburg, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
Andreas Erazo, 20, of Keansburg, pleaded guilty Tuesday to first degree Murder and first degree Aggravated Sexual Assault in connection with the death of Abbiegail “Abbie” Smith, who was found deceased on July 13, 2017, just hours after she was reported missing from her Hancock Street apartment.
Under the terms of the plea agreement, the State will recommend a sentence of Life in Prison, subject to the provisions of the “No Early Release Act” (NERA) requiring him to serve 85 percent of the sentence imposed before becoming eligible for release on parole. That statute deems a sentence of Life in Prison to be 75 years, which means Erazo would be required to serve 63 years, nine months and three days before he would be eligible for release on parole. Upon release, Erazo would also be subject to Parole Supervision for Life, and Megan’s Law. The plea agreement was made after consultation with the victim’s family.
RBR Alumna and student Founder of Rutgers Suicide Prevention 5K Addresses her Alma Mater
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PHOTO: RBR Alumna and Rutger’s junior Sophia Mazzini and her mom Yannah were guest presenters at RBR health classes for the Signs of Suicide program. The family suffered a terrible tragedy three years ago with the loss of their beloved father. From that tragedy, Sophia with her older sister, Artemis, created the Into the Light program at Rutgers University staging their first 5k run for suicide prevention. The second will take place on May 4.
What Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover when it Comes to Downed Trees on Homes and Cars
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Today’s high winds could result in significant property damage
PHOTO: Tree down from strong winds. AHHerald photo courtesy Andrew Gensey, Jr.
Hamilton, NJ –– With wind gusts across New Jersey reaching as high as 60 mph this afternoon, concerns about damaging winds that could result in downed trees on homes and cars are top of mind.
“Today’s wild weather is a reminder for homeowners to regularly review their insurance policies to become familiar with their coverage, so they are prepared and informed if, and when, disaster strikes,” said Tracy E. Noble, manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “Property damage from strong winds and damaging storms can be an unexpected financial hardship for many.”
AAA Insurance offers tips on how to deal with damage after a storm:
