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Two alums named New Jersey County Teachers of the Year

in Toms River News

Last month, the New Jersey Department of Education announced its 2023–2024 County Teachers of the Year with a ceremony on campus in the Education Building. Two of this year’s county winners are alumni of the college:

  • Colleen Grzywacz ’05, vocal music teacher at Hackettstown Middle School in Warren County
  • Robin Meyh ’94, health and physical education teacher (recently retired) at Mendham High School in Morris County

“I applaud the commitment and professionalism of each of the 21 County Teachers of the Year,” said Governor Phil Murphy in a press release announcing the winners. “If you want to know why New Jersey’s public schools are rated as among the best in the nation, look no further than these 21 exemplars of the kind of quality teaching that takes place in every school throughout our state.”

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New Jersey artist Mark Retacco creates inspiring artwork

in Toms River News

Hailing from South Toms River, Mark Retacco is an incredible artist whose work has been featured on MTV, PBS, and even in the White House. At a young age, his class trip to the Newark Museum helped him realize even further how passionate he was about art, where he viewed a unique exhibit that showed buildings made out of wood chips, and after that, he would go home and build his own cities in the backyard.

Originally from Newark, in the early 1970s, his family moved down to Ocean County. At this time Mark made a switch from a private Catholic school to a public school. Unfortunately, he ended up a victim of bullying when switching to the new school. Although he had a safe haven during art class, most of the other parts of his school day were torture. He recalls it being a very painful experience.

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Boys Soccer – 2023 Season Preview: Class B North

in Toms River News

With only one game against each divisional opponent during the regular season, it is not only common for division titles to be decided in the final set of division games; it is to be expected. What has made Class B North unique is that not only has the division race gone to the wire, but it has gone to the wire with more than two teams in the mix. Last season, five teams were competing for a piece of the division until the final game: division champion Colts Neck, Neptune, Long Branch, Ocean and Manasquan.

With Colts Neck, Long Branch and Manasquan returning key pieces throughout their respective formations, a pile-up at the finish line could be in the cards again this season. Ocean also has the program pedigree and experience in key spots to be a factor, while Matawan remains a tough out. The wild cards will be Freehold Boro and Neptune – one a new member of the division with some scoring prowess (Freehold) and the other a returning contender without many returning players (Neptune).

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Here are Some Helpful New Jersey Garden Chores for September

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – September marks the transition from summer to fall, and if you live in USDA hardiness Zone 7, it’s a crucial month for your garden. As the leaves begin to turn and the temperatures start to drop, you’ve got a window of opportunity to set the stage for a healthy, productive garden next year. Here’s a list of essential tasks to focus on.

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Order this outstanding tomahawk steak at the NJ Shore

in Toms River News

Continuing our celebration of red meat and the many delicious ways to enjoy steaks, burgers, ribs and any other way you can prepare it, Jodi and I met friends at a great Jersey Restaurant this week.

Chef Mike’s ABG (Atlantic Bar & Grill) in Seaside Park is an iconic restaurant at the entrance to Island Beach State Park. Situated on the beach, the place offers a great bar scene, outdoor casual dining and fine dining inside.

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Where are the Spotted Lantern Flies? Few and Far Between Across New Jersey

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was supposed to be the summer when spotted lantern flies were expected to decimate gardens and forests across New Jersey.

But it hasn’t happened and thankfully, too late in the summer to start. This year, spotted lantern flies are out and about across New Jersey, just not in the numbers predicted prior to the summer.

The observed decline in spotted lanternfly populations in New Jersey may be attributed to several factors, including extreme weather conditions and their impact on host plants, according to Rutgers entomologist George Hamilton.

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A Rare Super Blue Moon Will Shine Above New Jersey This Week

in Toms River Events/Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you want to see a rare lunar event, you might want to check the skies over New Jersey Wednesday night. A rare super blue moon event will be visible. It will be the last time you can see the spectacle until 2037.

The upcoming full Moon on Wednesday, August 30, is noteworthy for several reasons.

It will be a supermoon, meaning that the Moon will be at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear somewhat brighter and about 14% larger than when it is at its farthest point. The size difference may not be hugely noticeable to the naked eye but can be appreciated through telescopic observation.

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‘Little Chefs’ program teaches grade schoolers life skill in atmosphere of fun, faith

in Toms River News

What do you get when you take two teachers and 28 students, surround them with cooking utensils, assemble an abundance of edible ingredients, add in a few craft projects, blend with a cup of patience and sprinkle with a bushelful of laughter?

Why, the inaugural “Little Chefs” cooking program held in Donovan Catholic High School in Toms River. It was one of many types of summer camps offered in Catholic schools around the Trenton Diocese.

“(Cooking) is a life skill you need forever,” said Meghan Ciniglio, Donovan Catholic’s Learning Commons teacher and owner of a catering company. “It is relevant today,” she told The Monitor Magazine, the diocesan publication.

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Former New Egypt BBQ Joint Coming to Toms River

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Sweet Carolina Barbecue Co. has carved a niche for itself in New Jersey’s vibrant culinary scene as a food truck for many years, a brick and mortar spot and a successful catering business.

With roots as a food truck and full-service caterer, this BBQ joint has established a reputation for serving mouthwatering barbecue dishes that resonate with the local flavor.

While detailed historical records of Sweet Carolina Barbecue Co. are scarce, it is known that the business began its local journey in New Egypt, where it soon became a popular destination for BBQ enthusiasts. That location is currently a Twisted Steaks restaurant.

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