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Click the links to catch up on your local news: Trying To Save The Summer SeasonState, Army Corps Of Engineers outline plans For Barnegat Bay cleanup; debris removal will be done all along New Jersey coastline, Ocean County Administrator says Drug Activity Leads to 2 ArrestsTwo women were observed in a local convenience store parking lot 2013 Super Bowl Guide: Hot Spots in LaceyPlenty of local spots are hopping prior to and during the Super Bowl Free Superstorm Sandy Insurance Claim Seminar to be Held in LaceyRegistration is required for the Thursday, Feb. 7 seminars at the Lacey Elks Lodge …
Click the links below to catch up on Lacey news: Police: Lacey Teen Pointed Flare Gun at CarPolice blotter for the past week Temporary Repairs to Forked River Beach CompletedBeach restored to pre-Irene conditions, officials say, but permanent solution still in works 1,298 Lacey Properties to be Auctioned Off at Annual Lien SaleThe property owner with the most in uncollected taxes is Edrich Corporation's Shark Fin Inn, owing $35,400 Lacey Man Served Motor Vehicle Summonses After Hit and RunPolice blotter for the last week Second Forum on District's Random Drug Testing Slated for Feb. 5A …
Click the links to catch up on Lacey news: Relaying A Message of HopeParty kicks off work for 2013 American Cancer Society's joint Berkeley-Lacey Relay For Life event Lacey's Tax Bill on Low Side, Compared to State AverageTax hike from 2011 above state average Lacey Teacher Moves on to 'New Opportunity,' 'New Lifestyle'Mark Geiger, a math teacher at Lacey Township High School, leaves district to referee professionally Midwinter Doldrums? Girl Scout Cookie Sale to the RescueThe annual cookie sale begins on Friday 3-Year-Old Boy 'Saved a Man's Life'Ethan Sojka, who was dubbed Land of Oz's '…
Click the links below to catch up on your news: Lanoka Harbor Man Admits Distributing Child PornArthur Frazer, 34, faces a minimum penalty of five years in prison, five years of supervised released and a $250,000 fine State Order Allows Township to Improve Forked River Beach Shoreline Without PermitLacey permitted to make emergency repairs to the beach after Sandy, making DEP permit application moot Barnegat Bay Cleanup A State Priority, Freeholder SaysThe goal is to complete the cleanup by Memorial Day; plans and priority-setting are in works now Police Capt. Paprota Temporarily Named …
Click the links below to catch up on Lacey news: Late Firefighter Daniel Inglis, 25, Showed ‘Uncommon Valor’The paralyzed Lacey firefighter and Union City police officer was laid to rest Friday Lacey Woman Extricated from Car After Striking TreesPolice blotter from the past week Local Church Gave More Hope than Food After SandyPastor Linda Applegate and the Lacey United Methodist Church were nominated in Lacey Patch as person and group of the year for their efforts following the hurricane NRC Asked to Revise Plans, Regulations to Consider Post-Sandy ConditionsThe NRC is 'failing to enforce …
Catch up on Lacey news by clicking the links below: Fall Athletes Honored in First Annual Sports Award CeremonyGolden Paw, Academic and MVP award winners recognized Santa's Coming to TownSanta will be riding on his fire truck starting Friday, Dec. 7 JCP&L Offers Customers Payment Plan Options to Ease Impact of Hurricane SandyIn addition to payment plan arrangements there is a 'promise to pay' extension of up to 10 days beyond the due date printed on the latest statement FEMA: Housing Prospects for Sandy Victims Daunting, Not DireThough a recent state report paints a bleak picture, FEMA …
Click the links below to catch up on Lacey news: Annual Thanksgiving Food Bank Distribution a 'Community-Wide Effort'The Lacey Food Bank is serving more families since Hurricane Sandy  While Normalcy Returns for Some, Others Work to Rebuild [PHOTOS]Less personal belongings line the streets of Lacey but residents still cope with damage  First Responders Proud to Serve During Lacey's 'Darkest Hour'EMS, firefighters, police worked tirelessly during Hurricane Sandy to keep township safe  Letter: Lacey Still Has NeedsLocal resident coordinates some efforts to generate community involvement  Lacey …
Miss anything this week? Check out what was making news on Lacey Patch: Missing 12-Year-Old Barnegat Boy Found In Manahawkin The search for a 12-year-old male, who was last in contact with his family at approximately 5 p.m. Monday evening, ended at approximately 9:30 p.m. when Jaleni Lewis-Castagna was found in the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township. BOE Candidate Profile: Regina Discenza Regina Discenza, a 51-year-old Forked River resident, is making her latest run for the Board of Education. Lacey Schools Show 'Warts' and 'Greatness' in Academic Achievement Report The Lacey Township …
Click on the linksbelow to catch up on your local news: Online Learning Program Underway at High SchoolMore than 73 students have registered for various classes Say Thank You on Patch to Your Favorite Teachers on World Teachers' DayGive back to local teachers by celebrating World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5. Loved Ones Remember Ana Kopack for Her Smiles, Hugs and WisdomAna Kopack, 10, of Lanoka Harbor lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 26 Lanoka Harbor School 'Fosters a Sense of Community'Motivational Productions presented Stand Together, a movie with an anti-bullying message, to …
Click the links below to catch up on your local news: School District Mourns the Loss of Ana KopackGrief counselors available for students and families Lacey Middle School Picks RomneyThe majority of students voted Republican in the mock election Committee: Stay Vigilant Amidst Residential BurglariesTips to avoid being the victim of a residential burglary Live Chat: Lacey Committee Meeting, July 27Read our live transcript of the Committee meeting Christie: 'I'm Not Going Anywhere' if Romney WinsGovernor says New Jersey is prepared to handle loss of power after Oyster Creek closes Alleged …
Click the links below to catch up on your local news: Lacey Resident Recognized by State for VolunteerismLacey Municipal Alliance Member One of 16 Honored at New Jersey Anti-Drug and Alcohol Conference Police: 2 Arrested in Relation to Forked River House BurglaryInvestigations are ongoing for the burglary of six other homes Forked River Man Originally Charged with Forgery JailedThefts as well as shopping and warrant arrests from the past week Committee Candidate Profile: Shawn JudsonFirst-time candidate says Lacey has to spend less Volunteers Do 'Patriotic Work' at GOP Headquarters in …
Click the links below to catch up on local news: Ritacco Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in PrisonDisgraced former superintendent immediately taken into custody by U.S. Marshals Lacey Lights Boat Parade Returns Sept. 15Prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed boats and restaurants will have specials Township to Apply for Two Road Improvement GrantsThe grants will be submitted to the state Department of Transportation for the improvements of Sunrise Boulevard and Bayberry Village Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Says Beachwood Cop Took 'Appropriate Action' In Fatal ShootingSgt. Bruce Harris …
Click the links below to catch up on local news: Lacey OEM Secures Grant to Improve Emergency Service's CommunicationWith the $106,910 grant, all Lacey emergency services will be able to communicate on one radio channel Forked River Woman Arrested for Multiple WarrantsWarrant, DWI arrests and more Lacey Mother Advocates for National Newborn Screening Awareness MonthZoey Hardy, a Lanoka Harbor baby with Congenital Heart Disease, will be having her second open heart surgery today NRC to Study Longterm Radioactive Waste OptionsDecision comes nearly three months after a federal appeals court …
Catch up on your local news by clicking the links below: Division of Criminal Justice Looking Into Missing Monies from Juvenile Inmate AccountsAbout $16,000 is missing from a bank account used to purchase items for juvenile inmates MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Is Ending for GoodThe final season will begin airing in October. JCP&L to Trim, Prune Trees Close to Wires Throughout LaceyProgram is part of ongoing "vegetative management" operation UPDATE: Missing Manchester Teen Home SafePolice: Morgan Kaylee Cosenza had run away from home Wednesday Study: Forked River, Lanoka Harbor Less Charitable Than NJ…
Click the links below to catch up on your Lacey news: District Submits Grant App for New High School STEM TeamSchool district looks to garner student interest in the area of science, technology, engineering and mathematics Lacey Grad Ramps Up Campaign for 3rd District SeatRobert Witterschein will appear on the ballot in November as an Independent candidate Former Boxing Pro Charged With DWI AgainMiddleweight boxer Theodore Mannschreck was charged with DWI and reckless driving after police responded to his second motor vehicle accident in four months Schools 2.0: District Bolsters Tech …
Click the links below to catch up on local news: Police: 4 Arrested in Gille Park Drug Bust Police completed an ongoing narcotic investigation; a Forked River resident was charged with distributing heroin within 1,000 feet of the Mill Pond School and more UPDATE: Judge Stops Alleged 9/11 Charity Scam Artists From Soliciting DonationsJudge says 9/11 truck can be 'seized;' Manahawkin and Tinton Falls men sued for their part in alleged scheme Lacey Teacher 'Honored' to Represent America as Olympic RefLacey Township High School math teacher Mark Geiger hopes to bring 'worldly perspective' back to…
Click the links below to catch up on Lacey news: Attorney General: Troopers in High-Speed Luxury Car Escort Altered PlatesThe troopers have been criminally charged in connection with the March 2012 incident. Woman Charged With Leaving Dog to Die Posts BailMegan Otte's case remains in the complaint stage at the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Trestles Old and New Offer Unique Addition to Rail TrailPlans for southern Lacey stretch of Barnegat Branch Trail include four water crossings Township Creates In-House Network Administrator PositionNetwork administrator, with a salary of $48,000, will …
Catch up on Lacey news by clicking the links below: King to be a 'Driving Force' at Lacey Middle SchoolNew Principal Jason King has dove into the search for a new assistant principal in which there were seven applicants for UPDATE: Beachwood Officer Shot Man Who Ignored Commands To Drop Handgun52-year-old Beachwood man died of injuries, Ocean County Prosecutor's Office says WWII Veteran Receives Purple Heart, Bronze Star At LastSgt. John Gutbrod honored at freeholders' meeting What's New? Lacey Business RoundupWind turbines will be installed in the Walmart parking lot after September; Yogo is…
Catch up on your Lacey news by clicking the links below: 2 Charged in Narcotic InvestigationTwo Forked River residents were charged with distributing heroin within 1,000 feet of the Forked River Elementary School Police: Lacey Woman Left Dog to DieA Forked River woman was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving a dog to die in her residence DEA and FBI Agents Arrest Lacey Man and Nine Others in Multi-State Drug BustInvestigators say the ten were arrested for conspiring to distribute narcotics Committee Approves Rezoning of Property for New Power PlantThe committee also authorized …
Click on the links below to catch up on your Lacey news: Dewey's Dogs Continues Operation Despite ConstructionFood truck operator Anthony Geiger doesn't have much longer on the corner of Route 9 and Lakeside Drive Body Recovered Off Seaside Park Beach Identified As Bayonne ManDeath ruled as accidental drowning, Ocean County Prosecutor says Local, State Police to Conduct Bay 'Sweeps'Brick, Berkeley police among agencies participating in bay-wide education, enforcement campaign Locals Ready to Shine in North-South Gridiron ClassicSummer football tradition continues Monday Lacey Woman on a …

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