Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor.
'I will not forget the quick reply and action Heritage House has taken.'
This customer would like to thank David, the owner of Heritage House Furniture at 408 North Main St.(Rt.9), Barnegat, for being an exceptional and caring businessman. In this day and age, it is rare to find a business owner who cares about his reputation and has concern for a customer rather than; quite bluntly, dollars. This lovely shop specializes in quality rattan, wicker, upholstered furniture and other unique accessories for the home. I have a problem with new furniture items. It seems I have extreme reactions to odors caused by either chemicals? and/or materials? used in new furniture items. I thought that rattan-framed furniture with removable zippered cushions would be a solution. I ordered a beautiful rattan loveseat (Gatsby) from…
Barnegat Mayor notes that new sirens are being tested by Office of Emergency Management.
A three-minute full volume siren will be activated within Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station’s emergency planning zone at 9 a.m., and four times throughout the day on May 29. The sirens will also go off for shorter test periods on May 23 at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and on May 30. The system will sound as a part of Exelon’s comprehensive emergency preparedness program. This test is not a signal to evacuate, according to Barnegat Township Mayor Len Morano, who spoke about the test at the Township Committee meeting last night. "It will sound pretty loud but don't everyone panic when you hear it," Morano said. Although Oyster Creek conducts electronic testing of its sirens on a weekly basis, this is an annual test, issued by Exelon …
Driver observed slumped over in the front seat of his car.
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On May 10th at 10:34 p.m., Barnegat Township Patrolman Nicholas Venuto arrested Vijay Reddy, 31, of Midland Park for driving while intoxicated after responding to the area of Route 72 and Route 539 for a report of an intoxicated driver. Upon arrival, police said that Venuto found that Reddy had been blocked from moving his vehicle further by a concerned motorist. Reddy was observed slumped over in the front seat of the vehicle. Reddy's vehicle was impounded in accordance with John's Law. He was arrested, processed, and released pending a court date with summonses for DWI, refusal to submit breath samples, reckless driving, open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, and failure to wear a seat belt.
Monday, May 20, 2013
The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.
Patch has launched a new site, Small Business Patch (smallbusiness.patch.com), to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice, and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the …
The bill was signed into law by then-governor Jon Corzine in 2010.
Toms River resident Michael Colavito has never been asked to stop smoking electronic cigarettes, otherwise known as e-cigarettes, whenever he’s been in a restaurant or bar. As far as he knew, there would be no reason for that to happen. However, an amendment to New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act of 2006, passed by then-governor Jon Corzine on Jan. 11, 2010, made it illegal to do just that. Yes, smoking e-cigarettes inside is illegal. Bill A4227/4228 was the first of its kind in the entire country, and a copy of the legislation is attached to this story. “The legislation was introduced in 2009 and voted on unanimously,” said Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-11), one of the sponsors who helped get the law passed. “Both the Senate and the …
Planning a vacation or just a day trip? Patch has all the information on the Shore's best beaches
More than six months after Superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage to the Jersey Shore region, the beaches will be open for Memorial Day Weekend and the summer. While certain access points and facilities might be closed as municipalities continue to work on restoration, for the most part, the beaches will be operational. The only beach that remains off limits to the public is Mantoloking. The borough was home to a breach that split Ocean County's northern barrier island in half and was one of the hardest hit communities in New Jersey during the storm. So as you prepare to stick your toes in the sand, are you wondering what will be accessible after Sandy? Need to know how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious …
Planning on driving down the shore or to a family barbecue on Memorial Day Weekend? Buckle up!
As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety is urging everyone to buckle up. The 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign begins Monday, May 20 and runs through Monday, June 2, according to a news release from the agency. Police departments across New Jersey will crack down on motorists who are not belted. "As we kick-off the busy summer driving season it’s important that everyone buckles up every time they go out, both day and night – no excuses," said Division of Highway Traffic Safety Acting Director Gary Poedubicky in a statement. "Officers throughout New Jersey are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt." According to the National …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
The stabbing followed an argument and took place just before midnight.
A suspect is still at large following a stabbing Saturday night, May 18, at Hemingway's Cafe. According to Seaside Heights Police Detective Steve Korman, the stabbing was the result of a verbal altercation between two customers at 11:41 p.m. The victim, identified as a 32-year-old male from Bayville, was stabbed in the lower left abdomen and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He has since been treated and released. The suspect fled the scene following the stabbing, and Seaside Heights Police were still searching for him as of 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Police Chief Thomas Boyd requests that anyone with information on this incident contact the Seaside Heights Police Department at 732-793-1800. The incident is being …
Roar to Restore the Shore attracted at least 1,600 participants.
The 1,600 or more participants in the 66-mile Roar to Restore the Shore motorcycle run yesterday were greeted with smiling faces, waving hands, and even some checks for their cause along the route. “You heard Sandy roar this past October, now hear us roar to reclaim our shore,” was the catch phrase that area residents Jack Sharkey and Mark Pearson used to urge their fellow riders to action. Sharkey and Pearson - both originally from the Brick area - had family and friends lose homes during Superstorm Sandy, and decided, in Sharkey's words, "over a few beers in a bar" to ride to raise funds for Sandy relief. The organizers decided to donate any money raised to the Mary Pat Christie’s Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, the American …
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11:15 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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