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Smile In Southern Ocean County: New Year Good News Roundup

Southern Ocean County delivered plenty of new around New Year's, including the first births and Mike Gesicki's game-winning touchdown.

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Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki, who graduated from Southern Regional High School, scored the game-winning touchdown Sunday against the Patriots.
Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki, who graduated from Southern Regional High School, scored the game-winning touchdown Sunday against the Patriots. (Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Southern Ocean County delivered plenty of good 2020, including the decade's first births. Here are some of the best positive news stories from the past week.

Barnegat Parents Have Southern Ocean Medical's First 2020 Baby

Madison Calderon was born at 4:49 p.m. on New Year's Day.

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Southern Regional's Mike Gesicki Catches Dolphins' Winning TD

Mike Gesicki completed the season with 51 catches for 570 yards and five touchdowns, including three scores in the last two games

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Lacey Baby Is Community Medical Center's First 2020 Birth

Alaïa was born at 11:56 a.m. New Year's Day. She was the first baby born at Community Medical Center this decade

Playtime To Mentorship: Kid's Fitness Center Opens In Bayville

Owner Dan Flounders transformed a difficult childhood into his calling: a fitness center built on providing a positive influence for kids.

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