Patch.com On Wednesday, November 21st, Hollywood Casino Perryville adopted the John R. Elliott HERO campaign. The HERO campaign was built in memory of Elliott who was tragically killed by a drunk driver who was released 3 hours after being arrested for drunk driving. Born and raised in New Jersey, John graduated the Naval Academy as … Read more
By Joseph Markman Braintree Patch BRAINTREE, MA – In the midst of both the holiday and annual alcohol license renewal seasons, Braintree officials Tuesday sought to spread a message of responsible drinking to residents and business owners. The Board of License Commissioners voted unanimously, with Fire Chief Kevin Murphy absent, to approve one-year renewals for … Read more
By Grahame Turner Wellesley Patch The Norfolk County District Attorney is making the rounds, asking town licensing boards to encourage participation in a Jersey Shore designated driver program. Being the designated driver can make you a hero, according to a New Jersey-based campaign that is making its way around Norfolk County. Norfolk County District Attorney … Read more
By Terry Wright/Hunterdon County Democrat NJ.com FLEMINGTON, NJ – “We got a knock on the door at 4 a.m. Two police officers said, ‘Your son didn’t make it.’ ” That’s how William Elliott of Atlantic County learned that his son John, who had graduated from the Naval Academy just two months before, was dead. A … Read more
By Veronica Hamlett Wicked Local Walpole WALPOLE, MA — Walpole police are asking bars and restaurants to ensure heroes step forward while drinking at local establishments. The request is part of a national campaign Norfolk County is adopting to eliminate drinking and driving. The HERO campaign, started by a New Jersey family who lost their … Read more
By BRIAN IANIERI, Staff Writer -Press of Atlantic City OCEAN CITY – Daniel DuRoss’s three daughters wore their father’s image on T-shirts that explained how a drunken driver killed the 29-year-old Atlantic City police officer on Sept. 24, 1963. Kimberly DuRoss, who was 3 at the time, sees signs that awareness campaigns have changed public … Read more
Long Branch, NJ, October 2012 – Jack’s Goal Line Stand, a local favorite of Monmouth University students and community members alike, honored the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers® by having the Campaign’s logo printed on cups used at their establishment. Nick Petitti, the owner of Jack’s, has been a supporter of the Campaign for many … Read more
Newfield, NJ, November 6, 2012 – This year the students from Our Lady of Mercy Academy were unable to attend the 2nd Annual HERO Walk in Ocean City so they decided to host a HERO Walk of their own. President of the SADD Club at OLMA, senior Victoria Cannizzaro, didn’t want to miss an opportunity … Read more
In Massachusetts, Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey launched a regional anti-drunken driving campaign in conjunction with the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers at Gillette Stadium with local police departments and bar and tavern owners on Nov. 2. In 2009, more than 12,000 people were arrested for DUI in Massachusetts, and more than 650 people … Read more
By Matt Perkins Patch.com The training will be held for all owners and managers of such establishments on Nov. 2 at Patriot Place in Foxborough. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey is calling on licensed liquor venues throughout the county, requesting owners and managers of establishments that serve alcohol to attend an alcohol service training … Read more
