Too much to drink on “Blackout Wednesday”? New Jersey bars are teaming up with mobile rideshare app Uber to provide a safe ride home. Through the holidays, Uber will provide free rides of up to $20 for first-time riders at all bars and pubs that belong to the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association. During the … Read more
By The Messenger-Gazette on July 02, 2015 In anticipation of increased road travel around the Fourth of July holiday, Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano is stressing the importance of safe and sober driving. “I want to remind drivers that law enforcement will be out in full force to thwart impaired-driving crashes throughout the summer,” he … Read more
Posted by the Press of AC: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:30 pm By BRADEN CAMPBELL Staff Writer with the Press of AC A locally-run, multi-state campaign to end drunk driving is about to reach its biggest audience yet. The NASCAR Nationwide Series John R. Elliott HERO Campaign 300 will be held June 27 at Kentucky … Read more
Written by Laura Stetser Monday, March 25, 2013 12:23 pm Story provided by The Current – Egg Harbor Twp. The Egg Harbor Township High School’s Eagle Greenery students hosted a service learning project created to mark the first day of spring on Wednesday, March 20 as well as to raise money for the HERO Campaign. … Read more
Written by Laura Stetser Thursday, April 10, 2014 02:27 pm “The love of music brings everyone together. It’s passing the musical experience from one generation to another.” EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Pops Community Band will present its seventh annual HERO concert 7 p.m. Friday, April 11 in the Egg Harbor Township Community … Read more
Len Glockner and Tim Bray Wednesday, April 16, 2014 SPARTA, Ky. – The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety announced its return to Kentucky Speedway as the title sponsor for the June 27 NASCAR Nationwide Series 300-mile event. The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign 300 presented by Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over will be part … Read more
Written by ALYSSA GRAY COMICS EDITOR Wednesday, March 12, 2014 University students won the Designated HERO award for their decision to be designated driver and practice responsible behavior regarding drinking and driving at the fifth annual Designated HERO of the Year awards ceremony on Friday, March 3. According to Susan Schaad, the Health Services … Read more
By Mary Pavlu The Patriot Ledger FOXBORO — Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey wants servers in bars and restaurants to serve as the front line of defense against drunken driving. On Tuesday, he announced the launching of the Observe, Don’t Over Serve campaign, which is intended to combat drunken driving, especially during the holiday … Read more
RANDOLPH, NJ — Students at Randolph High School in Morris County recently raised $7500 for the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers. Students raised the funds during the school’s Spirit Week, which was held Oct. 18 – 25. Students joined in a variety of activities during spirit week to raise funds for the … Read more
(Williamsburg, KY) On Tuesday August 13, 2013 Officer Steven Douglas with Kentucky State Police-Vehicle Enforcement joined Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White Jr. in signing a proclamation proclaiming Whitley County as a HERO Campaign County for designated drivers. The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign is a non profit organization whose mission is to prevent drunken … Read more
