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Aug. 26, 2024

2024 Business and Community Heros

Episode Page: BridgetonBeacon.com/bacc-awards-2024 The Bridgton Area Chamber of Commerce will present Business and Community Hero Awards on October 30th, 2024. The awards recognize business and community leaders who have demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and concern for others. The recipients of the Frances H. Sharp Senior Lifetime Achievement Award are Gil…

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Aug. 26, 2024

Reptile Showman Otis G Bellows

Brittney Ingersoll, curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society, joins the Bridgeton Beacon to discuss the importance of history and the rich history of the Bridgeton area. They talk about the role of history in understanding the present and the value of uncovering quirky and lesser-known stories. Brittney shares her…

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Aug. 25, 2024

Bridgeton A Microcosm of American History

Brittney Ingersoll, curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society, joins the Bridgeton Beacon to discuss the importance of history and the rich history of the Bridgeton area. They talk about the role of history in understanding the present and the value of uncovering quirky and lesser-known stories. Brittney shares her…

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Aug. 22, 2024

How 1920s Households Preserved Food Before Refrigeration

The Bridgeton Evening News dated Aug 9th, 1924, covers various topics from a hundred years ago, including fruit farming, marketing and distribution, a dahlia show, the Jersey Devil, and local announcements. keywords fruit farming, marketing, distribution, dahlia show, Jersey Devil takeaways Fruit farming was a significant industry in South Jersey…

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Aug. 20, 2024

Dahlia Show - 100 Year Old News - Bridgeton NJ

The Bridgeton Evening News dated Aug 9th, 1924, covers various topics from a hundred years ago, including fruit farming, marketing and distribution, a dahlia show, the Jersey Devil, and local announcements. keywords fruit farming, marketing, distribution, dahlia show, Jersey Devil takeaways Fruit farming was a significant industry in South Jersey…

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Aug. 19, 2024

Britt Ingersoll Cumberland County Historical Society

Brittney Ingersoll, curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society, joins the Bridgeton Beacon to discuss the importance of history and the rich history of the Bridgeton area. They talk about the role of history in understanding the present and the value of uncovering quirky and lesser-known stories. Brittney shares her…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Jersey Devil Haunts Campers at Alcyon Lake!

The Bridgeton Evening News dated Aug 9th, 1924, covers various topics from a hundred years ago, including fruit farming, marketing and distribution, a dahlia show, the Jersey Devil, and local announcements. keywords fruit farming, marketing, distribution, dahlia show, Jersey Devil takeaways Fruit farming was a significant industry in South Jersey…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Lindbergh Murder Public Outcry and the Fight for Justice

🌿 Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ's favorite law-podcast. Judge Pearlman was an undergraduate in the first class that included women at Yale University and later on attended Berkeley Law School. She clerked for California…

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Aug. 12, 2024

Aug 9th 1924 - Jersey Devil and Dahlias

The Bridgeton Evening News dated Aug 9th, 1924 The American Pomological Society advocated for roadside markets to connect growers directly with consumers. The Bridgton Dahlia Association held monthly meetings to showcase and vote on dahlia blooms. The Jersey Devil was blamed for disrupting a camping party and stealing food from…

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Aug. 7, 2024

Things to Do! - Wizard of Oz

Wizard of Oz tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/43202108/the-wizard-of-oz-millville-levoy-theatre Historic Levoy Theater - visit : Levoy.net Rehearsal footage courtesy of Reese Mulford The best place to watch full episodes is BridgetonBeacon.com Please support local media if you can: https://givebutter.com/beaconroots

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July 23, 2024

Thank You to Our Amazing Donors

Support non-profit neighborhood media at: https://givebutter.com/beaconroots Subscribe and watch at BridgetonBeacon.com

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July 23, 2024

Blueberry Sparkling Wine and Port

🌿 This is part 1 in a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine outlets in NJ. Full New Jersey winery series here: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/category/south-jersey-winery/ Sit back and…

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July 22, 2024

BACC Boosting Bridgeton Love Where You Live

Summary The Love Where You Live committee of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced a new matching grant program for community beautification and improvement projects. Links: https://www.facebook.com/LWYLCC/ http://www.cumberlandgrows.com/BACCLWYL The program aims to bring together the business community and community service organizations to create projects that showcase community…

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July 22, 2024

Love Where You Live Community Grant Program for Beautification Projects

Summary The Love Where You Live committee of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced a new matching grant program for community beautification and improvement projects. Links: https://www.facebook.com/LWYLCC/ http://www.cumberlandgrows.com/BACCLWYL The program aims to bring together the business community and community service organizations to create projects that showcase community…

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July 21, 2024

Bruce Riley Ultra Clean Technologies

(Originally published Oct, 2022) We're joined by Bruce Riley, the founder and CEO of Ultra Clean Technologies Corp, a leading manufacturer of hose & tube cleaning and capping products for industrial and commercial markets. Bruce is on the cusp of receiving the Francis H. Sharp Lifetime Achievement Award, given out…

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July 21, 2024

Lindbergh Kidnapping Mystery Murder Case Breakthrough

Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ's favorite law-podcast. Judge Pearlman was an undergraduate in the first class that included women at Yale University and later on attended Berkeley Law School. She clerked for California Chief…

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July 21, 2024

Mafia 101 - Philly and South Jersey with George Anastasia

Mafia author George Anastasia speaks with Meg McCormick Hoerner. Originally aired on NJCriminalPodcast.com Follow and subscribe at BridgetonBeacon.com

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July 19, 2024

US Military Needed🚜 Farm Boys to Work

🌿 This is a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine outlets in NJ. Full New Jersey winery series here: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/category/south-jersey-winery/ Sit back and enjoy this series,…

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July 18, 2024

How This Rifle Won WW2

Full Episode Page: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/smith-and-jackson-military-antiques/ Smith & Jackson #Military Antiques and Firearms is a shop located at the Millville #Executive #airport in Millville, #newjersey. The shop specializes in military collectibles, including uniforms, helmets, weapons, and medals from various wars. The conversation covers topics such as the history of the Millville Executive…

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July 17, 2024

First Line of Defense in WW2

Full Episode Page: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/smith-and-jackson-military-antiques/ Smith & Jackson #Military Antiques and Firearms is a shop located at the Millville #Executive #airport in Millville, #newjersey. The shop specializes in military collectibles, including uniforms, helmets, weapons, and medals from various wars. The conversation covers topics such as the history of the Millville Executive…

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July 16, 2024

Tomasello Winery pt1 Hammonton New Jersey

🌿 This is part 1 in a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine outlets in NJ. Full New Jersey winery series here: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/category/south-jersey-winery/ Sit back and…

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July 16, 2024

Tomasello Winery pt2 Designer Grapes

🌿 This is the 2nd part in a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine outlets in NJ. Full New Jersey winery series here: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/category/south-jersey-winery/ Sit back…

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July 16, 2024

Tomasello Winery pt3 Sparkling Wines

🌿 This is the 3rd part in a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine outlets in NJ. Full New Jersey winery series here: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/category/south-jersey-winery/ Sit back…

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July 16, 2024

Tomasello Winery pt4 Growing in New Jersey

🌿 This is part 4 in a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine outlets in NJ. Full New Jersey winery series here: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/category/south-jersey-winery/ Sit back and…

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