Missing Marine, Heroin Arrest And A Drugs In A Baby Seat: Manchester Patch January Review

As the page turns to February, here’s a look at the most-read stories on the Manchester Patch in January:

Missing Marine’s Body Found, Group Says

A Kentucky man who was at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst was found a day after he went missing.

Toms River Mom Hid Heroin, Crack Under Toddler In Car Seat, Manchester Police Say

Tara Worthy was arrested in the incident; the hidden drugs were found at police headquarters, police said.

Lakehurst Man Had 122 Doses Of Heroin In Home, Police Say

Joshua Wharton, 29, was arrested after an investigation into marijuana and heroin distribution in Lakehurst and in Manchester, police said.

Didn’t Buy Your Powerball Ticket Yet? Here’s Where In Manchester

The multimillion-dollar jackpots prompted lots of casual players to join in the fun.

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Ocean County.

Before the billion-dollar jackpot that, the multimillion-dollar drawing produced tickets worth $1 million across the country, including right at home.

6 Minutes Of Glory Earns Ocean County Wrestler High Praise

A Jackson Liberty wrestler gives a young man with special needs his chance to experience the thrills of a varsity bout.

Video of Homeless Man’s Humiliation Prompts Investigation By Prosecutor

Talk of a video showing a homeless man pouring a cup of coffee infuriated many.

Manchester Blizzard Updates, Closures

The blizzard dropped 20 inches of snow -- enough to disrupt four days.

Empanada Guy Bringing His Food Truck To Ocean County

Carlos Serrano has found a home for his empanada truck in Brick after he was rebuffed in Toms River.

UPDATE: Blizzard Leaves Thousands Without Power In Toms River

Over the course of four days, more than 117,000 customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties were without electricity.