Little Egg Inlet, NJ – It happened in July when a 200-foot barge was carefully deployed to the bottom of the Atlantic as part of an ongoing effort to expand …
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From hospital windows to ocean waves, a once-injured seal is swimming free again as costs mount at New Jersey’s only marine mammal rescue center
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBrigantine, NJ — After four months of recovery for a serious flipper injury, a rehabilitated seal finally returned to the open ocean this week as the Marine Mammal Stranding Center …
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Three rehabilitated seals released back into the wild by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRIGANTINE, N.J. — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) released three rehabilitated seals back into the wild this week, including an entanglement survivor, bringing the total number of successful releases …
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Community News
Bayonne honors World War II Marine veteran and retired police lieutenant Owen Ballweg
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps veteran and longtime city officer. …
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Secaucus Police and Fire marine fleets honored in annual blessing ceremony
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department held its annual blessing ceremony for its police and fire marine fleets on Saturday, a tradition rooted in longstanding Coast Guard customs. Father …
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Two men charged with murder of U.S. Marine Peter Chounthala in California
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBELLFLOWER, Calif. — Two men have been charged with murder in the 2024 killing of active-duty U.S. Marine Peter Chounthala, who was fatally struck by a vehicle after being assaulted …
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U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells …
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Marlboro Township honors Marine veterans with new Military Appreciation banners
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMARLBORO, N.J. — Marlboro Township Police unveiled its first Military Appreciation banners on Wednesday, honoring two officers who served in the United States Marine Corps before joining the force. The …
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Medal of Honor hero Dakota Meyer reenlists in Marine Corps
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWASHINGTON — Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has reenlisted in the United States Marine Corps, more than a decade after his heroic actions during the Battle of Ganjgal …
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New Jersey Could Soon Have License Plates for Marine Corps Combat Veterans
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill that would allow Marines to obtain special commemorative license plates recognizing their combat service has cleared the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Anthony M. Bucco …
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Injured grey seal pup rescued in Atlantic City, receiving treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical care at the Marine Mammal …
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Former Marine pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death of fellow Marine
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonLOS ANGELES — A former U.S. Marine lance corporal pleaded guilty Friday to a felony drug offense in connection with the 2020 fentanyl-related death of a fellow Marine at a …
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Last chance to register for Marine Science Mondays in Toms River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — The final opportunity to sign up for Marine Science Mondays, a hands-on educational program presented by New Logic Marine Science Camp and the Toms River Recreation …
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Injured seal rescued in Ventnor treated and released by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonVENTNOR, N.J. — A harbor seal found on a Ventnor beach Thursday morning with bloody flippers was rescued and examined by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), which determined the …
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NYC BLM Leader Cries Racism, Hints at Widespread Upheavel, Violence if Marine Corps Subway Hero Daniel Penny is Not Convicted
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHawk Newsome, leader of Black Lives Matter Greater New York, has made headlines with his fiery remarks outside the Daniel Penny trial. Following the dismissal of the top manslaughter charge …
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Marine Corps veteran honored for heroism in foiling attempted robbery
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonDOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department presented Jermaine Milam, a USMC Marine Corps veteran with the Distinguished Citizen Award on Tuesday, recognizing his swift actions in stopping an attempted …
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Young New Jersey Entrepreneurs Donate Portion of Summer Profits to Save Marine Mammals
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRIGANTINE, N.J. — A group of young entrepreneurs from the Brigantine Farmer’s Market “Dolphin Tank” program presented a donation of $575 to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) on Saturday. …
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Joe Biden Tried to Shake Hand of Marine Who Lost His Entire Arm in Abbey Gate Bombing
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMarine Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews, who survived the devastating Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan three years ago, recently shared a raw and powerful account of an encounter with President Biden while …
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Stafford Township Police Marine Unit Assists Vessel in Distress Following Collision with Water Marker
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSTAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Early on the morning of August 23, 2024, the Stafford Township Police Marine Unit responded to an urgent call from the United States Coast Guard regarding …
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Connecticut Born Marine Corps Veteran Hired by Myrtle Beach Police Department
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Myrtle Beach Police Department has announced the addition of a new officer to its ranks, Officer Jeremy Lugo, who recently graduated from the South Carolina …
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Marine Mammal Stranding Center to Host Fundraiser at Hidden Sands Brewing Company
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonEGG HARBOR TWP., NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals and sea turtles in New Jersey, is holding its Suds for …
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Stafford Township Police Department Launches New Marine Unit
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonStafford Township, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department proudly announced the launch of their new Marine Unit during a ceremony at The Boatyard. This unit will bolster safety and …
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Trump Picks Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, Marine for Vice President
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTrump Selects Senator J.D. Vance as Vice Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump has announced his choice of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate for the Vice Presidency of …
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Marine School Board Member Won’t Resign After January 6 Conviction
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREDERICK COUNTY, VA – Miles Adkins, 39, a former U.S. Marine and current member of the Frederick County School Board, has been sentenced to 12 days in jail by a …