The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 30 - No. 10
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Rental Property Generates Concerns By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A rental property that has consistently gone beyond nuisance level for residents on
Midway Avenue was once again the topic of discussion during a recent council meeting. Vanessa Cisneros lives in a devel-
opment called Richard Estates and has made complaints to police along with other neighbors on Midway Avenue. She was pointed at and
Hippie Witch Event Raised Money To Fight Addiction And Harm Reduction
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – It was Hippie Witch Sunday recently at the Whiting Town Center. “We were not sure what to expect as this was the first one we had in Whiting but it had an amazing turnout. It felt like the whole town was there and the crowd and the energy were great. There were hippies, bikers, Deadheads, witches, lovely seniors, and families present,” said co-coordinator of the event Haley Blossom, also known as the Sea Witch of Seaside Heights. She added, “everyone had a smile on their faces and the vendors were so grateful for all the support they received that day. We had a lot of unique vendors with crystals, tiedye, local artists, hula hoops, fairy hair, psychics offering readings, two converted busses, and all kinds of magical creators. For a lot of vendors, it was the best show they ever did.” Blossom, an artist, said, “this (Hippie - See Page 4)
Photo courtesy Haley Blossom Witches, hippies and fun-loving people came in threes for the first Whiting based Hippie Witch Sunday held at Whiting Town Center recently.
How An Ocean County Child’s Death Made International News
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – An estimated 500 children die at the hands of their parents every year in the United States. The 2021 tragic death of Corey Micciolo, a fi rst-grade student from Barnegat brought this statistic close to home. A jury convicted his father,
32-year-old Christopher Gregor, of child endangerment and aggravated manslaughter after a month-long trial. But why did this particular case capture international attention? One key factor was the involvement of Dr. Michael Baden, a forensic pathologist known for his work on the O.J. Simpson
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trial and the investigation into the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. His expert testimony for the defense added high-profile interest to the case. However, it was Corey’s mother, Breanna Micciolo, whose relentless pursuit of justice truly amplified the case’s vis-
ibility. Her emotional social media campaign for her son gained significant traction. This eventually led to the trial being broadcast by Court TV, a channel known for covering cases like those of the Menendez brothers and Casey Anthony. Other online
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overheard them saying, “that is the lady who is calling the police.” She provided photos of the activities (Concerns - See Page 5)
Could A Smaller Reactor Work At Oyster Creek?
By Chris Lundy LACEY – At the unveiling of a huge solar field in Berkeley that will power 1,600 homes, Gov. Phil Murphy spoke about renewable energy as a huge solution to New Jersey’s power needs. What was more surprising was that nuclear power came up a few times during the event as well. As Murphy promotes green causes like electric cars, the controversial windmills off the coast were only mentioned once and very briefly. Nuclear energy was painted as a viable option for the future, and he wasn’t the only one who thought so. Robert Shimko, business manager of IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) 400, said during the event that he’d like to see more opportunities at the two closed nuclear plants - Oyster Creek in Lacey and Salem in Lower Alloways Creek Township. After the event, when the governor took time to speak to reporters, he answered questions from the Southern Ocean Times about where nuclear energy fits into the state’s plan for the future. “One of the huge benefits of nuclear power is that it creates a great amount of energy with no carbon footprint,” he said. While he didn’t offer any specific opinions about the future of Oyster Creek, he said he was open-minded about modular nuclear reactors. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, these advanced small modular reactors could produce between tens to hundreds of megawatts. They are smaller, less expensive, and able to be in places a large reactor wouldn’t be allowed. They are “likely” to be deployed at the end of the 2020s or in the 2030s. The fact that they haven’t been put into (Oyster Creek - See Page 4)
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