For pets' sake

Last Updated on Friday, May 10, 2013 04:23 pm Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 10, 2013 04:00 pm

Petie and Bill Subin, supporters of MMSC, attend the block party with their dogs.

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center held its first 5K Run for the Animals Saturday, May 4 as a fundraiser for the center and Beacon Animal Rescue. A 1-mile walk with pets also took place on the beach, followed by a block party. These are a few of the pets who enjoyed their day out… and their humans, too!

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Fire/EMS Department News - Crawl space electrical fire, respiratory emergencies

Written by Capt. Joseph Maguire Friday, May 10, 2013 03:00 pm

Fire EMS

The City of Brigantine Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to 30 EMS and 17 fire calls during the two weeks ending May 5.

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Sports Scrapbook - DiBuo and Solari shine in Spirit wins

Last Updated on Friday, May 10, 2013 02:30 pm Written by Don Marrandino Friday, May 10, 2013 02:24 pm

Sports

Joe DiBuonaventura singled home the game winner as Holy Spirit edged Cherry Hill East 2-1. Ryan Solari continued his torrid hitting by smashing a home run, a double, and a single to lead the Spartans to an 8-4 win over Absegami. DiBuonaventura was 2-4.

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Police Blotter - Theft, DWI, assault arrests

Written by Lt. Jim Bennett Friday, May 10, 2013 01:00 pm

Police Blotter

All persons listed are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

For the week ending May 8, the Brigantine Police Department responded to approximately 290 calls for service, including 35 motor vehicle stops (with 18 summonses issued and one DWI arrest), seven domestic disputes, and three traffic accidents.

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Lucy's Dugout - Phillies tried hard for a "come-from-behind" win

Written by Lucy Moran Friday, May 10, 2013 12:37 pm

Lucy's Dugout

Phillies starter, Jonathon Pettibone, Wednesday night, at AT&T Park in San Francisco, came as close as one can for the win against the Giants. That win would have been the first three-game series sweep in San Francisco, since May of 1984.  It still remains that the Phils have never swept at AT&T Park, San Francisco.

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Brigantine Kindergarten Orientation May 16

Written by Susan Panis Friday, May 10, 2013 09:00 am

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Orientation will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in the Brigantine Elementary School music room. It’s for children who will be entering kindergarten in September and their parents.

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Pet lovers stampede for MMSC

Last Updated on Friday, May 10, 2013 04:26 pm Written by Michael Feely Thursday, May 09, 2013 06:30 pm

The 5K race begins. Numbered runners from left are: Riley Gershman, Regan Quilty, Mariella Rivera, and Ryan Knuttle.

Mariella Rivera is top female finisher in 5K run

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center’s first Run for the Animals in Brigantine was a huge success for both the Center and Beacon Animal Rescue. More than 100 runners and 80 pets (including a rabbit) with their owners were entered into the event, making this a great fundraiser for both nonprofit organizations.

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BrigStrong to have dumpsters available this weekend

Written by Michael Feely Thursday, May 09, 2013 06:00 pm

BrigStrong

BrigStrong, Brigantine’s nonprofit Long Term Recovery Group, has arranged for four dumpsters to be delivered to the island on Friday for construction and vegetative debris.

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