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Lakewood Fire Depart. Establishes New Rescue Company

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr announced the recent creation of a new Rescue Company designed to enhance the Fire Department’s emergency response capabilities and provide specialized rescue services to the community. The addition of the Rescue Company is a testament to the Lakewood Fire Department’s commitment to innovation, community…


Snowstorm Reminders for Efficient Snow Removal

The Lakewood Township Department of Public Works (DPW) urges residents to move all parked vehicles, bulk trash, and anything else on or in the roads to enable the snow removal process to proceed as quickly and effectively as possible. Residents in Zone 1, whose trash pickup is on Monday, should leave their trash cans out…


A Special January Show at the Strand Theater

The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is featuring a special January show. On January 11, James D’Amico’s Sun Concerts and the Strand Theater will present the most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A four-piece band, will deliver a live show consisting of signature four-part harmonies and genuine costumes while…


Tips on Holiday Fire Safety

The Lakewood Fire Department is urging residents to take note of fire safety practices to ensure a joyful and accident-free holiday season for everyone during the celebrations of Chanukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, Fire Prevention Specialist Sima Clapman, and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department,…


Virtual Meeting: Ten Mistakes Managers Make & What to Do – Join HR Professionals Dec. 18

Learn about the Top 10 Mistakes Managers Make, and How to Prevent and Fix Them from Mack Munro, the founder and CEO of Boss Builders, during the virtual meeting of JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), open to the public, on Wednesday, December 18. Announcements will start at 11:45a.m. and the speaker is scheduled…


An Evening of Unity, Appreciation, and Community

Lakewood Community Coalition recently hosted its fourth quarterly meeting at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, featuring keynote speaker Reverend William Simmons, Assistant Pastor at Sixth Street Baptist Church, Lakewood. The event was co-chaired by Captain Steve Allaire and Dr. Cori Scotti. Reverend Simmons presented a powerful message on the “Say Hello” campaign, an…


Thanksgiving Fire Safety

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire Chief Jonathan T. Yahr, Fire Prevention Specialist Sima Clapman, and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department remind the community about the importance of Thanksgiving fire safety. While Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, celebration, and gathering with loved ones, it’s also a…


Model Railroaders Winter Open House

The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, at 502 Country Club Road, Pine Park, Lakewood, N.J., is holding its Winter Open House, Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 15, Noon to 5:00 p.m. The Model Railroaders are located in the basement of the Lakewood Historical…


Rizco Honored as a Winner of the NJBIZ Empowering Women – Companies Leading the Way Awards

Rizco, a woman-owned, brand-led marketing agency, Spring Lake, New Jersey, announced it was recently an honoree in the NJBIZ Empowering Women – Companies Leading the Way awards program at The DoubleTree by Hilton, Somerset, NJ. Now in its second year, this award celebrates over 40 New Jersey-based organizations actively promoting women’s empowerment and advancement through…


Volunteer Firefighter Sworn In Recently

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr announced the appointment of volunteer firefighter, Emily M. Komsa. This appointment was confirmed recently at the Board of Fire Commissioners’ meeting at Fire Headquarters, 733 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Lakewood, New Jersey, where she was sworn in with honor and commitment. Emily Komsa is the…