The
SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 24
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December 17, 2022
Families All Aboard For Holiday Model Train Display
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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Emma O’Brien’s “Beaded by Emma” business made $150 at recent craft show. By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Pretty blonde and blueeyed Emma O’Brien ran into the Barnegat First Aid Squad for an acknowledgement she well earned. Emma, who is 11 and attends the Horbelt School, was a bit red-faced after an evening basketball game. Although Emma’s schedule was jam-packed with activities, she found time to do something extra special. A bit of an entrepreneur, Emma began stringing together beaded bracelets and offering
–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan The Deemer family came up with the idea of sharing their passion for model trains with the Barnegat community. By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT - A premier holiday train display at the township’s recreation center is full steam ahead with hundreds already raving about the interactive experience. Justin Deemer and his wife, Jennifer, moved to Barnegat three years ago from Pennsylvania. The couple and
(Bracelet - See Page 5)
(Train - See Page 4)
Drug Settlement, Roadwork Planned
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Commissioners accepted the settlement of a lawsuit against dr ug manufacturers that were accused of partially creating the opioid epidemic. The Board accepted two parts of the National Opioid litigation settlement, in the amount of $182,454.84
and $437,843.89. The settlement came from a lawsuit against several of the largest opioid manufacturers. These companies knowingly lied to doctors which made them prescribe painkillers more frequently, and for ailments that the drugs were not designed for. This, in turn, (Planned - See Page 7)
County Tree Lit For Holiday Season
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – As meetings of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners go, the one most favored by its members - as well as the public is the one con nected to the annual tree lighting ceremony that takes place immediately afterwards. (Season - See Page 5)
–Photo by Bob Vosseller Commissioner Director John P. Kelly seen at left gestures toward the Ocean County holiday tree.
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