Summer Reading Club Taking Sign-Ups

Stafford Leader library column

Stafford Branch,Ocean County Library129 North Main St. (Route 9)Manahawkin (609-597-3381)theoceancountylibrary.org Summer recess often makes children ecstatic as they get a respite from school and homework assignments. But the branch says the mind can’t go to total waste during the time off and invites youngsters to sign up for the system-wide Summer Reading Club.For children from preschool through fifth grade, the […]

Teachers of the Year Do Stafford Schools Proud

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Stafford Township School District recently announced the five staff members, one from each school in the district, who were selected as Teachers of the Year. Honorees Jennifer Martin, Kelly Reese, Kelly Potter, Susan Vliet and Mary Darmody were celebrated at a recent board of education meeting and will also be honored at a county-wide breakfast later this month. “Receiving this […]

Eagles Nest Airport News: Progress Report

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As Eagles Nest Airport continues to grow and expand as a general aviation airport, the latest additions include a flight school and a tandem skydiving school (See full story). Airport owner Peter Weidhorn has announced a number of recent developments and signs of progress. Jet fuel (100LL) is available at less than $6 a gallon with a Phillips 66 Card. […]

MacIntyre Underground Just About Does It All

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Some 17 years ago, Mike MacIntyre knew his chosen career path was to be effective customer service. Today he owns SL MacIntyre Underground in Manahawkin, offering sewer and water repair and replacement services, commercial and residential drain cleaning, city water hook-ups, sewer taps and water taps, meter pit and expansion tank installations, as well as pumping and filling septic tanks […]

Tykes on Bikes Practice Road Rules and Safety at All Saints School

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The preschoolers beamed with pride as they fastened their little helmets and mounted their bicycles and scooters to show off their safety and skills in the first-ever bike rodeo at All Saints Regional Elementary School on May 22. Preschool director Marlene Motsch said the anticipation leading up to the event was enhanced for the 3- to 5-year-olds by reading the […]