The mayor died Tuesday of an aggressive cancer. "He was thoughtful and intelligent and always put others first," officials said.
The Forked River Service Area was renamed to honor the New Jersey Hall of Famer who won a Grammy and had 23 Latin music gold albums.
Red Cross blood donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card during February.
Applications for park counselors, beach patrol and general recreation staff are now available for summer 2022 in Lacey Township.
Starting Wednesday, road construction will begin on Lacey Road between Lake Drive and Dover Road from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up near you.
Before the new year begins, look back on some of Lacey Patch's top news stories from 2021.
The township will pick up Christmas trees placed at the curb from Jan. 3 through Jan. 28.
Local parks, including several around Lacey, are accepting recycled Christmas trees through Jan. 31.
Lacey’s municipal building and recycling center will both close early on Thursday, officials said.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.
The Lacey Township Recreation Department and Tomatoes Pizzeria are participating in a county-wide used toy drive.
The country is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.
The Lacey Township Police Department's No-Shave November campaign was dedicated to police dispatcher Kasmira Kanka's battle with cancer.
Santa Claus will be escorted through Lacey Township neighborhoods starting Dec. 7.
Lacey residents may lose power on Friday morning around 8:30 a.m. while Jersey Central Power & Light works on substation equipment.
The Red Cross is holding blood drives soon in the Lacey area.
Items up for auction include gift cards, clothes, pet items, and a weekend getaway. Proceeds benefit The Associated Humane Societies.
Lacey Township will begin its first round of leaf collection on Monday, Nov. 8.
State Police visited the Popcorn Park Zoo for a rededication of its turtle enclosure in memory of State Trooper Marc Castellano.
Sea Breeze residents filled more than a dozen shopping carts with food for the Lacey Food Bank that will be distributed this holiday season.
The program is designed to help police and the public build relations in a casual atmosphere.
Agnes Joan Negra will share the letters she wrote to prisoner-of-war families during World War II next week at the Lacey Historical Society.
Award-winning author Greg Neri, whose "Ghetto Cowboy" is now a film starring Idris Elba, will discuss his literature and life.
A “targeted attack” leaves two dead in Surf City, a skate park remains closed and this district is offering $3,000 to new bus drivers.
Lacey's Wibit was closed nine days this year due to a lack of lifeguards, causing it to fall short of its record revenue, officials said.
Nick DeBenedetto was back behind his lemonade stand at Lacey Day to help support the Lacey Food Bank and Popcorn Park Shelter.
Ava Colasanti was recognized by the township council for representing Lacey on a national stage in the "American Ninja Warrior" competition.
The two-day event in Tuckerton features more than 200 exhibitors, food and contests, including the New Jersey Duck Calling Championships
Learn about aging-related physical, cognitive and mental health change during Ocean County Library Virtual Program @ 12pm Tues., October 5.
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the Lacey area soon.
Here's a look back on the week that was in Lacey.
Two Lacey Township police officers have been presented with a "Life Saving Award" for their actions in reviving a township resident.
First responders will be on hand Saturday at Popcorn Park Zoo to meet and greet, answer questions, and display their vehicles and equipment.
Three new police officers were sworn in to the Lacey Township Police Department at last week’s council meeting on Thursday night.
The Berkeley-Lacey Relay For Life planned in Veterans Park on Saturday, Sept. 25 has been canceled due to concerns related to COVID-19.
Tommy Morgano invited others to join him on a walk marking the 20th anniversary of the attacks. No one showed up. He walked anyway.
The fundraiser features live bands, food, vendors, activities, pet adoptions and more from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
There's a Red Cross blood drive being held nearby.
Hall of famer Mark Henry will be among more than 10 wrestlers participating in a pro-wrestling fundraiser in Lacey on Saturday, Oct. 9.