Lacey Township's Top News Stories Of 2021

LACEY, NJ — As 2021 comes to a close, Lacey and much of the world are looking forward to the new year.

Before the new year begins, look back on some of Lacey Patch's top news stories from 2021:

Teenage Ninja Warrior Honored By Lacey Council

Ava Colasanti was recognized by the township council for representing Lacey on a national stage in the "American Ninja Warrior" competition.

Lacey Swears In 4 New Police Officers

Four new police officers were sworn into the Lacey Township Police Department in July. The four full-time officers — Joseph Pandorf, Dylan Emmett, Nyeem Calhoun and Michael Hyle Jr. — all share at least two things in common.

Lemonade Stand Raises Over $1K For Lacey EMS, Fire Department

An old fashioned lemonade stand, organized by 12-year-old Nick DeBenedetto, raised $1,170 for first responders in Lacey over one weekend.

Georgian Court Honors Lacey Woman, 27, Who Died Of Cancer

Georgian Court University awarded a posthumous degree to Britani Kramer, a Lacey woman and nursing student who died of cancer on April 12.

3 Flags Grill Brings Portuguese, Spanish, Italian Food To Lacey

Owners Maximo Primor and Genaro Matilde opened their restaurant at 121 S. Main Street in November, though the plans have been nearly two years in the making.

Lacey Mechanic Revives Vintage Typewriters From His Home

Ian McAndrew restores vintage typewriters from his home in Lacey and sells them to people around the world.

Lacey Man Named Coach Of The Year By NJ Boxing Hall Of Fame

Shawn Darling, the owner of Gladiator Gym in Lacey, was named Coach of the Year for mentoring athletes both in and out of the ring.

Caffrey's Tavern In Lacey Reopened Its Doors

Following two years of repairs after a severe fire, Caffrey's Tavern reopened their main building in January.

Lacey Mom Never Got To Hold Her Baby; She Died After COVID Battle

Brittany Bodzak never had a chance to hold the baby in her arms. Bodzak, 35, who died on March 17 had two sons who were 6 and 2 years old, and her daughter was born at home while she was in quarantine due to COVID-19.

Lacey Refuge Saves 'Feisty' Owl Under Car In Little Egg Harbor

After a great horned owl was lured out from under the car, Popcorn Park Animal Refuge staff found he was healthy and "pretty feisty."