TOP MARCH STORIES: Hindenburg Cause Solved!

The mystery of the Hindenburg disaster in Lakehurst was solved 76 years after the in-flight exposition occurred.

The news may have seemed old, but it was exciting enough that it topped our list of most popular stories in March 2013.

1. UPDATE: Hindenburg Cause Solved  
The mystery of the Hindenburg disaster in Lakehurst has been solved 76 years after the in-flight exposition occurred, according to news reports. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/hindenburg-cause-solved

2. Car Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Light At Routes 70 And 571
A vehicle apparently crashed into a traffic signal control box at Routes 70 and 571 in early March, temporarily shutting down the signal, police said. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/car-crash-temporarily-shuts-down-light-at-routes-70-and-571

3. Suspected Pine Lake Park Burglar Arrested
A 26-year-old man was arrested in early March in connection with eight burglaries that took place recently in Pine Lake Park, police said. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/suspected-pine-lake-park-burglar-arrested

4. More Than $2,200 Worth In Goods Stolen From Renaissance Development
More than $2,200 in cash, jewelry and property were stolen in mid-March from the Renaissance development, police said.   http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/more-than-2-200-worth-in-goods-stolen-from-renaissance-development

5. Manchester Man Arrested For Smashing Lakehurst Barber Shop Pole; Caught On Video
A 66-year-old Manchester man who was caught on video smashing the Lakehurst Barber Shop pole was arrested, police said.   http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/manchester-man-arrested-for-smashing-lakehurst-barber-shop-pole#photo-13737225

6. WATCH: Man Smashes Lakehurst Barber Shop Pole
A man wearing a baseball cap was caught on video as he smashed the antique barber shop pole at the Lakehurst Barber Shop, according to the store's owner.   http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/watch-unknown-man-smashes-lakehurst-barber-shop-pole#photo-13737225

7. Whiting Man Charged With Stealing Vehicle At Manchester Bar
A 48-year-old Whiting man was charged with stealing a car outside Spirit’s Bar and Grill in Manchester, police said.  http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/whiting-man-charged-with-stealing-vehicle-at-manchester-bar

8. Good Samaritan Killed While Helping To Push Disabled Car off Garden State Parkway   
A man who was trying to help push a disabled car off the northbound lane of the Garden State Parkway died when a passing car struck and killed him, State Police said. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/good-samaritan-killed-while-helping-to-push-disabled-car-off-garden-state-parkway

9. Two Arrested In Lakehurst On Drug Charges; Local Man Arrest For Theft 
When Officer DePasquale approached the driver he detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle. Subsequently, an on scene investigation led to Officer DePasquale recovering a quantity of Marijuana from the driver’s possession.   http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/two-arrested-in-lakehurst-on-drug-charges-local-man-arrest-for-theft

10. CRIME BLOTTER: Police Report Numerous Drug Arrests
Among the charges issued by officers from the Manchester Police Department were five instances of drug possession, according to information released by Capt. Lisa Parker.    http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/crime-blotter-police-report-numerous-drug-arrests#photo-11094880

11. DWI In Manchester Leads To False Information And Syringes 
"Numerous" hypodermic syringes were discovered when a 48-year-old woman was arrested and charged in Manchester for driving while intoxicated, police said. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/dwi-in-manchester-leads-to-false-information-and-syringes

12. Forced Entry Burglaries in Pine Lake Park, Manchester 
The Manchester Township Police were investigating several forced entry burglaries that occurred in the Pine Lake Park section of the township.   http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/forced-entry-burglaries-in-pine-lake-park-manchester

13. POLL: Do Manchester's Adult Communities Pay Enough Taxes?
We heard your concerns when our January story on Manchester's tax bills raised concerns about the adult communities' tax responsibilities.  http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/poll-do-manchesters-adult-communities-pay-enough-taxes

14. Former Manchester Police Dispatcher Dies While Firefighting 
A former Manchester police dispatcher, who recently served as a fire chief in North Carolina, died after going into respiratory and cardiac arrest while battling a fire, according to WTKR in North Carolina. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/former-manchester-police-dispatcher-dies-while-firefighting

15. Manchester Police Issue Storm Warnings; Strong Winds Expected  
Mostly rain was expected, changing over to snow as a nor'easter bore down on the Manchester area. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/manchester-police-issue-storm-warnings-strong-winds-expected

16. Tent City to Close; Residents Will Receive Year of Housing 
Residents of Tent City will be given housing for at least a year as part of a consent agreement that will also allow for the permanent closure of the Lakewood tent encampment.  http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/tent-city-to-close-residents-will-receive-year-of-housing

17. UPDATE: Berkeley Man Charged With Setting Holiday City Fire No Relation To Homeowners 
A 51-year-old Berkeley Township man was charged with aggravated arson in connection with a fire at a Holiday City residence, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.   http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/berkeley-man-charged-with-setting-holiday-city-fire

18. PORTASH: The Fate Of Joe Portash's Widow  
The next installment of a series on Joseph Portash, who helped fashion the township as a seasonal alternative for retirees who thought Florida was too far, and too hot for them to treat as a year-round home.This installment deals with Portash's wife, Adelaide, a former mayor herself who has been living in Maine since her husband died. She was briefly interviewed by Manchester Patch. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/portash-the-fate-of-joe-portash-s-widow

19. Police: Lacey Man Scared Off Manchester Car Burglar 
A Manchester man was arrested in relation to a motor vehicle burglary, a crime that has been prominent throughout Lacey Township lately. http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/police-lacey-man-scared-off-manchester-car-burglar-2173b069

20. MANCHESTER POLICE REPORT: DWI, Drug Charges http://manchester-nj.patch.com/articles/manchester-police-report-dwi-drug-charges#photo-11498878