Galloway, NJ|News|
Atlantic County Receives Grant For Countywide Court System
County Executive Dennis Levinson said consolidating the court system could promote greater efficiency and cost savings for taxpayers.
Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff
Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff
- Berkeley, NJ
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Lacey, NJ|News|
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 the weekend.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Walk-In Vaccines Available At 2 Ocean City Clinics
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at Ocean City High School this week and on Friday at St. Frances Cabrini Church.
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Lacey, NJ|News|
12 Places Giving Free Beer And COVID Vaccine In NJ
The NJ Department of Health is partnering with 12 places to give a free beer to adults who get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose in May
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Southern Regional Middle School Teacher Wins National Award
Middle school teacher Susan Stinson achieved the 2021 National Educated Adviser Award from Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
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Berkeley|News|
Berkeley Schools To Expand In-Person Schedule Next Week
Students in the Berkeley Township School District can eat their lunch in school beginning Monday.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Beacon Animal Rescue In Ocean View Opens New Veterinary Clinic
Beacon Animal Rescue opened a new veterinary clinic in their Ocean View facility on Monday.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Makers Festival Canceled In Manahawkin Amid Pandemic
Event organizers announced that the sixth annual Makers Festival will not return to Manahawkin this year due to coronavirus concerns.
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Berkeley|News|
'Selflessly Served': Retired Berkeley Police Officer Mourned
Berkeley is mourning the loss of retired patrolman George Waugh Jr., who died on Thursday at the age of 61.
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Lacey, NJ|News|
Registration Opens For Lacey's Summer Camp
Families can register for Lacey's “Summers in the Parks” program online or in person at the recreation office.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Stafford School Nurse Suspended After Refusing To Wear Face Mask
A nurse has been suspended after she refused to wear a face mask for two days, claiming the mask mandate is "child abuse."
Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Berkeley Police Chief Retires After 26 Years Of Service
Karin DiMichele was hired in 1995 as Berkeley’s first female officer and then became the first female police chief in Ocean County history.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City High School To Host Vaccine Clinic For Staff, Students
Faculty and families within the Ocean City School District have registered to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the high school this week.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Around Ocean City: Alumni Urge Police To Investigate High School
Plus: Manco & Manco Among Best Pizzerias In U.S., Report Says / Avalon Vaccine Site To Offer Walk-In Vaccinations Wednesday
Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Around Barnegat: Teen Continues Streak Of Virtual Concerts
Plus: Barnegat Drive-In Movie Series Announced / Mother's Day Auction To Benefit Nonprofit In So. Ocean County / Scojo's Restaurant Reopens
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Lacey, NJ|News|
Around Lacey: Lemonade Stand Raises Funds For Volunteer Groups
Plus: Petition Urges Committee To Allow Cannabis Sales In Lacey / Outdoor Dining, Summer Camp Guides For Lacey Area
Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Around Berkeley: Summer Concert Series Announced
Plus: Bayville Fire House To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic / Berkeley Opposes Natural Gas Rate Hike / Berkeley's Outdoor Dining Guide
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Cape May County's COVID Cases: See Town-By-Town Updates
The coronavirus continues to have an impact on Cape May County, according to updated state data. See how your town is doing below.
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Lacey, NJ|News|
Lemonade Stand Fundraiser To Benefit Lacey's Volunteer Groups
Nick DeBenedetto set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for volunteer groups in Lacey. Lemonade will be for sale Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kimberlee Bongard, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Scojo’s Restaurant In Surf City Rebuilds After Damage From Fire
Scojo’s Restaurant in Surf City reopened their doors on Sunday for the first time in more than three months.
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