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
Brigantine, 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 in Brigantine…
Secaucus Police and Fire marine fleets honored in annual blessing ceremony
SECAUCUS, 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 Christopher led…
Two men charged with murder of U.S. Marine Peter Chounthala in California
BELLFLOWER, 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 and left…
U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race
TOMS 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 is looking…
Marlboro Township honors Marine veterans with new Military Appreciation banners
MARLBORO, 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 banners, now…
Medal of Honor hero Dakota Meyer reenlists in Marine Corps
WASHINGTON — 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 in Afghanistan…
New Jersey Could Soon Have License Plates for Marine Corps Combat Veterans
TRENTON, 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 (R-25) announced…
Injured grey seal pup rescued in Atlantic City, receiving treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center
ATLANTIC 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 Stranding Center…
Former Marine pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death of fellow Marine
LOS 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 party in…
Last chance to register for Marine Science Mondays in Toms River
TOMS 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 Department, is…
Injured seal rescued in Ventnor treated and released by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
VENTNOR, 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 injuries were…
NYC BLM Leader Cries Racism, Hints at Widespread Upheavel, Violence if Marine Corps Subway Hero Daniel Penny is Not Convicted
Hawk 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 against Penny,…
Marine Corps veteran honored for heroism in foiling attempted robbery
DOVER, 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 robbery outside…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Reports Fifth Busiest Seal Season
Brigantine, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) announced that the 2024 Seal Season was the fifth busiest in its 46-year history. The season began with the first patient admitted on…
Young New Jersey Entrepreneurs Donate Portion of Summer Profits to Save Marine Mammals
BRIGANTINE, 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. The funds…
Joe Biden Tried to Shake Hand of Marine Who Lost His Entire Arm in Abbey Gate Bombing
Marine 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 recovering in…
Stafford Township Police Marine Unit Assists Vessel in Distress Following Collision with Water Marker
STAFFORD 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 a vessel…
Connecticut Born Marine Corps Veteran Hired by Myrtle Beach Police Department
MYRTLE 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 Criminal Justice…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center to Host Fundraiser at Hidden Sands Brewing Company
EGG 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 Seals fundraiser…
Stafford Township Police Department Launches New Marine Unit
Stafford 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 emergency response…
Trump Picks Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, Marine for Vice President
Trump 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 the United…
Marine School Board Member Won’t Resign After January 6 Conviction
FREDERICK 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 federal judge…
Suffolk County Police Helicopter and Marine Unit Rescue Stranded Paddleboarders
MOUNT SINAI, NY—Two paddleboarders were rescued from strong tides at Cedar Beach, Mount Sinai, thanks to the rapid response of Suffolk County Police Department units yesterday afternoon. The incident unfolded when the…
Marine Veteran Sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — John George Todd III, a Missouri resident and U.S. Marine veteran, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. U.S.…
Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Guilt in Crash that Killed Marine Corps Vet
Lindenhurst, NY – Michael DeAngelo, age 33 of Lindenhurst, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular manslaughter and other charges following a quadruple-fatal crash. DeAngelo admitted to driving over 100 miles per hour under…
Air and Marine Operations and partners disrupt smuggling of 2.8 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Caribbean Sea
MIAMI— U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations worked with partners in the Eastern Caribbean to disrupt smuggling of 2.8 tons of cocaine, denying transnational criminal organizations approximately $73,892,000 USD on…
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