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The Parkway Motel sign is the only thing visible from Route 9. By Chris Lundy is advertised near a safety standards didn’t TOMS RIVER – You narrow driveway that mean people weren’t might not even realize takes you past a closed living there; 18 peothere’s an old, worn- restaurant to the rem- ple were there when it down hotel on Route 9, nants of a one-f loor closed. Drug activity between Route 37 and motel that the township was common there, Old Freehold Road. closed after determin- but it was also a place The only thing visible ing it was unlivable. for people who had nofrom the street is the Unfortunately, just where else to go. When sign. Parkway Motel because it didn’t meet i nspectors came i n
─Photo by Chris Lundy 2019, they found parts of the ceiling missing, mold, electrical hazards, and trash littering the property. Currently, there is a plan to build a 79room Avid hotel on the property. There is (Hotel - See Page 15)
Police, Firefighters Eligible For Vaccine
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – As the vaccine rollout continues, two more groups were added to the list of people who can get i noculated. “Police and fire professionals” would be able to register for the vaccine starting January 7. Health officials have designated the populace into a number of
phases based on their likelihood to contract the disease and to have serious repercussions. Phase 1A is healthca re prov ider s a nd those who live in longterm care like nursing homes. Gov. Phil Mur phy announced in a tweet that police and fire professionals are now also able to get vaccinated. VETERAN &
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“Our top priority remains vaccinating New Jerseyans in the 1a category – which includes our front line health care workers, and residents and staff at our long-term care centers,” Murphy tweeted. He said that the online registration portal for the vaccine opened on January 5 and more than 450,000 people
have signed up. “This number gives us great optimism as we continue to roll out our robust statewide vaccine program,” he said. Whether it’s the Moderna or the Pfizer vaccine, they both require two injections a certain number of weeks apart. When residents sign up for one appointment, they are actually sign-
ing up for two. In order to get out the vaccine, a number of nearby locations have offered it. The Ocean County Health Department started a clinic at Toms River High School Nor th and were scouting a southern location. The Mon mout h C ou nt y Healt h Depa r t ment
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By Chris Lundy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The news has been flushed with imagery of the invasion of the Capitol Building, which at press time had resulted in the deaths of four rioters and one officer. While some agitators continue to call for violence, there are many more voices denouncing the attack and urging peace. The group believed that the 2020 presidential election results were fraudulent. However, multiple Republican leaders have said the election results are accurate, including Vice President Mike Pence, Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, and former Attorney General Bill Barr. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), had been on his way to the House floor when he got an alert on his phone. He was told to shelter in place. He returned to his office, locked his door and stayed away from windows. It was unclear, at first, what was going on, (Capitol - See Page 4)
COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin For Community Medical Center Staff
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Domie Catipan, an Emergency Department nurse at Community Medical Center was all smiles when he received his first COVID-19 vaccine at his place of work from Chief Nursing Officer Donna Bonacorso. The first round of vaccinations began at the Toms River hospital late last month. New Jersey continues to have one of the lowest rates of COVID-19 transmission cases in the nation at .92 – which means every (COVID - See Page 24)
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