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Lifelong Cape May Resident, Beloved Aunt Dies Unexpectedly, 38
Lifelong Jersey Shore resident and beloved aunt Tina Marie Salvesen died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 23. She was 38.
Born at the Cape May Court House, Salvesen graduated from the Cape May County Special Services School District, her obituary says.
She had worked at EasterSeals New Jersey since March 2021, according to her social media page.
Salvesen loved knitting, crocheting, and doing other arts and crafts, her memorial says.
She also had a passion for country music, watching wrestling on TV, and being an aunt to her loving nephew, David Tristan Collins.
In addition to her nephew, …
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus
Oceanfest is back, baby.
The day-long Fourth of July event is making its big return this summer after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, according to its website.
With a steady decline in New Jersey's coronavirus cases, "it is the perfect time to bring Oceanfest back,” Co-chair Esther Cohen told NJ Advance Media.
Oceanfest is held along the Long Branch boardwalk from Pier Village to Seven Presidents’ Park.
It will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, and feature live music, more than 40 food vendors, arts and crafts, and beach activities, according to NJ.com. Fireworks blast off at…
Sussex County Native, Mother Of 2 Rachael Lynch Dies, 34
Sussex County native and mother of two Rachael Lauren Lynch died Dec. 11 at her home. She was 34.
Born in Livingston, Lynch grew up in Byram Township, her obituary says.
She attended Lenape Valley Regional High School, according to her Facebook page.
Lynch was known for her fierce passion for motherhood and her two daughters, Annabelle and Madison, her obit says.
She loved arts and crafts, shopping, reading, baking and spending time with her family.
Lynch is predeceased by her mother, Marci. In addition to her daughters, she is survived by her father, Patrick Lynch; her s…
Retailer A.C. Moore Closing All 145 Stores
A.C. Moore has become the latest company to abandon traditional-brick-and-mortar retail stores as part of a “broader strategic plan.”
Nicole Crafts, A.C. Moore’s parent company, announced on Monday, Nov. 25, that it would be closing down all of its 145 arts-and-crafts stores, including in New York and Connecticut, as part of the mass restructuring.
"For over 30 years, our stores have been servicing the creative community with a vast selection of art and craft materials, with one common focus, the customer,” Anthony Piperno, Chief Executive Officer of A.C. Moore said “Unfortunately, given t…
Song, Food & Fun At Blues & Views Festival In Westport This Weekend
Cool tunes, satiated tummies and smiling faces will be found on the banks of the Saugatuck River as the 12th Annual Blues & Views Festival hits Westport’s Levitt Pavilion.
Anders Osborne, Lawrence, Neville Jacobs and The Main Squeeze lead the two days of killer music, which starts Aug. 31 and continues Sept. 1—rain or shine. Also performing on the Pavilion’s stage will be Flow Tribe, High & Mighty Brass Band, Southern Avenue, The Commonheart, Kat Wright, The National Reserve, Jake Kulak and the Lowdown and Fairfield’s School of Rock.
The popular JESUP JAM on the grounds of the…
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Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk
The 42nd annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors for performances, food, and fun.
Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, and Brian Howe will take the night off from performing with Billy Joel to headline the festival.
The event, Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 is held at Veteran’s Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk.
Dozens of bands will play on multiple stages throughout the three-day festival. Entertainment is included in the ticket prices, said Mike Reilly, president of the Norwalk O…
