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Neighbors, Police Rescue Woman From River: Jersey Shore Today

Music Pier's sign may get a new look, unfounded bomb threat leads to school evacuation, and Murphy criticized for going maskless at event.

Brick Township police rescued a woman who fell into the Metedeconk River on Saturday. Neighbors found her and helped her until police arrived.
Brick Township police rescued a woman who fell into the Metedeconk River on Saturday. Neighbors found her and helped her until police arrived. (Karen Wall/Patch)

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Hello Patch readers, here are the top stories from around the Jersey Shore this Tuesday.

Brick Woman Rescued After Falling Into Metedeconk River: A Brick woman who slipped while checking on her boat was rescued by police and quick-thinking neighbors. MORE

Monmouth Family Health Center Receives $650K Infrastructure Grant: The Long Branch center will be able to buy generators to allow the center to operate during power outages. MORE

Find out what's happening in Brickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Governor Murphy Seen Maskless At Indoor Event Last Week: Gov. Phil Murphy was seen without a mask at the Garden State Equality's Equality Ball. Masks were not required but proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test, according to organizers. MORE

Girl Scouts Plant Wildlife Garden In Cloverdale Farm County Park: Two Girl Scouts achieved their Silver Awards by the work they did at the Waretown park. MORE

Find out what's happening in Brickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

New Music Pier Sign Could Be In Ocean City’s Future: Plastic letters placed on the sign may be replaced with a digital sign to make announcements. MORE

Toms River South Evacuated; Bomb Threat Unfounded: Authorities: An anonymous report to the state Department of Homeland Security prompted the evacuation, authorities said. MORE

Afghan Refugees At Joint Base Beginning To Be Settled, Feds Say: Afghan refugees are receiving vaccinations and are being screened as part of efforts to resettle them in the United States. MORE

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