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Metropolis of New Jersey Announces 2024 Annual Holy Cross Celebration Cross Dive
The 2024 Annual Metropolis of New Jersey Holy Cross Celebration Cross Dive will take place at Deal Beach in Deal, New Jersey on Sunday, September 15. In an August 1 correspondence addressed to all metropolis clergy and laity, V. Rev. Archimandrite Nektarios Cottros, Chancellor of the Metropolis of New Jersey, expressed that “it is His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos’s sincere wish to sustain and continue this prestigious Metropolis celebration, as well as his desire to provide an opportunity for our youth to participate in this blessed event.”
2 Popular Toms River, NJ Restaurants Made Yelps List Of 100 Best Places To Eat
One of my favorite things about living in the Garden State is without a doubt the food. It's better than pretty much anywhere I've ever called home. For example, I spent a few years hosting a morning radio show near State College PA and although we had our fair share of local spots to eat, they were nothing compared to the flare and flavors that you can get in Jersey.
NPS: New Jersey man drowns in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
A New Jersey man drowned in the Delaware River in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on Monday afternoon. His name was not released by the National Park Service, but he was identified as a 39-year-old from Lakewood. His body was recovered at 3:07 p.m. about 20 to 30 feet...
Officials Nix Development Ordinance
PLUMSTED – Township officials recently met for a spirited midafternoon committee meeting concerning the introduction of Ordinance 2024-07 that had it passed, would have changed several lots in downtown New Egypt to C-4 zoning. Many of the 111 attendees came out to object to the ordinance which some called...
Ocean County Library announces inaugural LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair at Toms River branch
TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library just announced that its inaugural LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at its Toms River branch. Visitors are invited to meet with support groups and vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., then attend a concert by the New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus.
Woman struck by boat propeller at New Jersey shore dies of injuries
HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey woman trying to board a boat from a raft over the weekend was killed when she was struck by the propeller. New Jersey State Police said in a statement Monday that 18-year-old Zeina Mahafzah of Wayne, New Jersey, was in a raft being pulled by a boat in Sunset Park when she tried to get into the vessel. An investigation is underway. The incident happened Sunday. Sunset Park is a recreation area in Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island.
Teen killed by boat propeller while rafting at Jersey Shore
An 18-year-old was fatally struck by a boat propeller’s blade in Ocean County over the weekend, officials said Monday. Zeina Mahafzah, of Wayne, was on a raft being pulled by a boat in the waters off Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, said New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron.
Carolyn Ann McKinley
Carolyn Ann (“Kay”) McKinley, 105, a lifelong Tinton Falls resident, passed away Aug. 9, 2024, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. She was born April 17, 1919, in Jersey City to Nicholas and Carmela DeTuro, grew up in Keansburg, and attended Red Bank Catholic. Kay was a...
Ballot Changes For Local Election
TOMS RIVER – The Democrats’ candidate for the Ward 2 Township Council election changed recently. Susan Payne Gato was slotted to compete in that election. The new candidate is Zachary Dougherty. Toms River is divided into four wards. Ward 2 includes much of the northeastern part of the town. Each ward The post Ballot Changes For Local Election appeared first on Jersey Shore Online.
Diabetes Management Courses at LBI Library
“Take Control of Your Health: Health Management Courses for Diabetes,” a six-week course at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library begins Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. It will conclude Oct. 9. In each two-hour interactive session, certified, trained and experienced volunteers will...
Sincere Appreciation
The Women’s Auxiliary of Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and EMS recently conducted our annual Auction and Flea Market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank our local businesses for their generous donations. Without these contributions, we would not have realized such success.
New Jersey man drowns while rescuing 2 of his children in Delaware River
DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. (AP) — A New Jersey man vacationing with his family in Pennsylvania drowned in the Delaware River while rescuing two of his children who were struggling in the water, authorities said. Baruch Ber Ziemba, 39, of Lakewood, was visiting the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation...
Brant Beach Taxpayers Association Meeting Sept. 7
Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini will serve as the guest speaker at the Saturday, Sept. 7 fall membership meeting of the Brant Beach Taxpayers Association, to be held at 9 a.m. in the municipal building. The mayor will provide updates on topics of interest and answer residents’ questions.
Stick With Seagull
Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow Americans, today we’re diving into the cutting-edge world of vexillology with Long Beach Island’s newest flag. Oh, what a sight to behold! It’s as if the Island itself decided to take a vacation from good taste. Picture this: a rectangle of fabric,...
Proud to Help
Friends of Beach Haven and ReClam the Bay will be the charitable recipients for the Sea Shell Resort’s 27th annual Striped Bass Derby. This event will be held on the weekend of Oct. 25-27. Both Friends of Beach Haven and ReClam the Bay are registered 501(c) (3) nonprofits. Both...
Enforce Speed Limit
Ocean Boulevard on LBI has a clearly stated speed limit of 15 mph, which was enacted a few years ago, presumably to limit the cars on the road and create a safer road for pedestrians and bikers to enjoy. Ocean Boulevard should be used to get to your house or...
Most Area Towns Have Uncontested Elections This Fall
Many commentators from both the Republican and Democratic sides have said the Nov. 5 General Election will be one of the most important elections in U.S. history. That may be true at the national level. Will Donald Trump return to the White House? Will voters elect the first woman president, and a woman of color to boot? Will the Democrats still control the U.S. Senate? Will the GOP maintain its majority in the House of Representatives? Remember, the margins in both chambers of Congress are currently razor-thin. Many races throughout the country are going to be hard fought, veritable slugfests.
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