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Egg Harbor Man Charged With Sexual Assault: Jersey Shore Today

From an arrest in a sexual assault case to a major water main project scheduled to start, here's what's happening at the Jersey Shore today.

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Brian Lee Avis of Egg Harbor Township faces multiple charges in connection with the sexual assault of two young girls in 1996 and 2003.
Brian Lee Avis of Egg Harbor Township faces multiple charges in connection with the sexual assault of two young girls in 1996 and 2003. (Photo courtesy of Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office)

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – Hello Patch readers, here are the top stories from around the Jersey Shore this Thursday.

  1. Egg Harbor Man Charged With 2003 Sexual Assault Of Galloway Girl: Brian Lee Avis was charged after he was arrested this month in connection with a 25-year-old sexual assault case involving a 10-year-old. MORE
  2. Downtown Toms River Water Main Replacement Project Starts Monday: If you have plans to drive to downtown Toms River in the coming weeks, plan extra time. A water main replacement project will disrupt traffic. MORE
  3. Beach Revenue in Manasquan Down From Last Year: According to a borough official, last year's numbers were an "anomaly" because of COVID, plus fewer daily badges were purchased this year. MORE
  4. Barnegat Bay Restaurant Week Spotlights Eateries, Spurs Economy: Lacey Township officials organized the upcoming celebration of local businesses, which have struggled throughout the coronavirus pandemic. MORE
  5. Greek Festival Returns To St. Barbara Church In Toms River: The three-day festival has food, music, and much more to make everyone feel Greek for a day. MORE
  6. More Than 100 Units Gathered At Recent Blood Drive For Local Kid: The blood drive was held at the Ocean Fire Company on Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach. MORE

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