NJ News Update – July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

The Raritan Valley Community College Foundation was able to raise over $162,000 during its annual golf outing. The money will support student scholarships and other college initiatives.

Former New York Giants Super Bowl Champion Bart Oates has been named chairman of the Hope for Children Research Foundation in Ramsey. Oates will share the role with real estate developer Salvatore Frassetto.

Ocean County Detective Andrew Staub graduated from the Division of Criminal Justice Academy in Sea Girt. He earned the High Academic Achievement and Firearms Achievement awards.

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families attended the Police Security Expo in Atlantic City. They connected with law enforcement to discuss resources for those facing abuse, neglect and domestic violence.

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Sean Thrunk
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Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
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