Saturday, July 28, 2012
Ocean County Historical Society among 75 recipients of more than $2 million in grants
The state Historical Commission will be providing a total of $45,484 between three Ocean County historical organizations to fund the museum’s programs. Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum, Inc. in Tuckerton will receive $17,428, the Ocean County Historical Society will get $15,000 and the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission will et $13,056. The Ocean County non-profits were among 75 historical organizations around the state to receive grants totaling $2,332,659 — the most money ever awarded by the state Historical Commission. The commission announced the awards Tuesday. Organizations that received general operating support funding in 2011 offered on- and off-site programs to more than 2.3 million people and supported nearly …
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Brick Historical Society takes visitors back to times gone by
Scenes from the Brick Historical Society's open house.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Owen and Janet Heller received the borough honor recognizing their volunteer work within the community
Every year, the Borough of Lakehurst honors its Citizen of the Year. The choice must be someone who serves the community and displays dedication and perseverance. For 2010, Janet and Owen Heller fit that bill, resolved Mayor Timothy Borsetti and the Lakehurst Borough Council in early December. Upon learning about the recognition, Mrs. Heller simply said that she was "flabbergasted." "I don't know who nominated us, but I want to thank them," she said. It all began in 1969, when the husband and wife packed their bags and headed to Lakehurst from sunny California. Mr. Heller served in the U.S. Navy, and after retirement continued his work at the Lakehurst Naval Base and later retired again from civil service. While Mr. Heller was serving the …
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