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Absecon Lighthouse Shines Less Bright After Death Of 96-Year-Old Keeper Bruddy Grover Absecon Lighthouse Shines Less Bright After Death Of 96-Year-Old Keeper Bruddy Grover
Absecon Lighthouse Shines Less Bright After Death Of 96-Year-Old Keeper Bruddy Grover George "Buddy" Grover, the long-time keeper of Absecon Lighthouse, has died at 96 years old, the Atlantic City landmark announced. Absecon Lighthouse posted on its Facebook page about Grover's death on Thursday, Jan. 4. "He was loved beyond measure," the post read. "We are heartbroken." Our dear Buddy passed today. He was loved beyond measure. “Five hundred, twenty five thousand, six hundred minutes…” Times 96, seasons of love. ❤️ We are heartbroken. More to follow. Posted by Absecon Lighthouse on Thursday, January 4, 2024 Many people posted their condolences and memories of Gr…

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by Chris Spiker
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Morris County Youth Addiction Program To Shutter Morris County Youth Addiction Program To Shutter
Morris County Youth Addiction Program To Shutter Morris County’s residential addiction program in Mendham will soon close, officials said citing a drop in revenue and the ongoing need for other rehab programs. The 70-bed residential program, run by Daytop New Jersey, will close on May 29, according to CEO Jim Curtin. The facility opened in 1992 and is the last of two long-term specialized adolescent addiction residential programs in the state. The State Department of Children and Families Children’s System of Care was informed of the closure last week. “In the face of the opioid epidemic, it is distressing and heartbreaking that we…

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by Valerie Musson