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June 20, 2025

CCHS Celebrates Progress

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May 21, 2025

Bridgeton Invitational Tournament 2025 with Gary Fischer

Play ball! Welcome to the 2025 Bridgeton Invitational Baseball Tournament, with Gary Fischer and Meg McCormick Hoerner. Transcript:Announcer (00:01)This week, the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament Spring Classic is in full sw...

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May 8, 2025

Goldie Wulderk's Thrift Shop & Legacy with Sandy Feddema

This visit with Sandy Feddema highlights the legacy of Goldie Wulderk, who founded the Senior Thrift and Caring Center, emphasizing its role in the community.

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March 28, 2025

Historic Preservation with Dr. Flavia Alaya

The Beacon is proud to welcome local legend and a beacon of historical preservation, Dr. Flavia Alaya.

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Sept. 3, 2024

Spam at the Battle of Eniwetok

This episode is about the experiences of the Robert Patrick McCormick, who served as a Tank Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

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Aug. 20, 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-kno…

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Aug. 12, 2024

Aug 9th 1924 - Old News

The Bridgeton Evening News dated Aug 9th, 1924

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June 23, 2024

Smith and Jackson Military Antiques

Smith & Jackson Military Antiques and Firearms is a shop located at the Millville Executive Airport in Millville, New Jersey.

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Jan. 16, 2024

History and Culture in Cumberland County

Most people don't know that Cumberland County was twice named as one of the best places to live in New Jersey by Money Magazine. Because of its affordable lifestyle, low cost of home ownership, and ease of commuting distance to world-class entertainment, as well as its excellent art, cultural, his…

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Jan. 16, 2024

PJ Ritter Company - pt2 Prosperity on the Cohansey River

We continue our history conversation at the former site of PJ Ritter Company, in Bridgeton. Meg hosts her father, Bob McCormick, and Paul J. Ritter IIII.

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Dec. 22, 2023

P.J. Ritter Company - pt1 A Walk Through History

Enjoy a tour at the former site of PJ Ritter Company, in Bridgeton. Meg hosts her father, Bob McCormick, and Paul J. Ritter IIII.

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Oct. 24, 2023

BiValve Oyster Packing

The Bivalve Oyster Packing Houses and Docks, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, serve as a reminder of the rich history of industry in South Jersey.

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Oct. 12, 2023

Cemetery John: The Undiscovered Mastermind Behind the Lindbergh Kidna…

Let's explore a dark chapter in the history of New Jersey and justice. We welcome author Robert Zorn to discuss his book "Cemetery John : The undiscovered mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping"

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Nov. 27, 2022

Seabrook At War πŸ₯¬

Welcome to back to the Bridgeton Beacon for "Seabrook at War", a historical narration by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. We'd like to thank the NJ Historical Commission for usage rights. This production tells the story of Seabrook Family ...

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Nov. 3, 2022

About Paul Hunsberger πŸŽ™οΈ

Welcome back to the Bridgeton Beacon. Meg is joined by Dan Hunsberger, son of local broadcast legend, Paul Hunsberger. It was a voice that was familiar to many in the South Jersey area. For years, Paul Hunsberger hosted β€œOff ...

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Oct. 22, 2022

Doug Fisher Tellin' PJ Ritter Co. Stories πŸ§‘β€πŸ­

Welcome to a bonus episode with NJ Secretary of Agriculture, Jim Quinn.

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Aug. 26, 2022

pt4 πŸ›©οΈ Judge Lise Pearlman Author of Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No 1

Beacon Bonus Content: Welcome to part IV in this Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. πŸŽ™οΈ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ...

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Aug. 21, 2022

pt3 πŸ›©οΈ Judge Lise Pearlman Author of Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No 1

Beacon Bonus Content: Welcome to part III in this Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. πŸŽ™οΈ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on N...

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Aug. 21, 2022

Lindbergh Kidnapping pt2 πŸ›©οΈ with Robert Zorn Author of Cemetery John

Bridgeton Beacon Podcast Bonus: Meg welcomes author Robert Zorn to your favorite NJ law podcast to delve into his family perspective on the historic case. They discuss his book πŸ›©οΈ Cemetery John and The Undiscovered Mastermin...

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Aug. 21, 2022

Lindbergh Kidnapping pt1 πŸ›©οΈ with Robert Zorn Author of Cemetery John

Bridgeton Beacon Podcast Bonus: Meg welcomes author Robert Zorn to your favorite NJ law podcast to delve into his family perspective on the historic case. They discuss his book πŸ›©οΈ Cemetery John and The Undiscovered Mastermin...

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April 19, 2022

South Jersey Wineries pt11 🍾 Tomasello Winery in Hammonton

🌿 This is the first 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 out...

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April 14, 2022

South Jersey Wineries pt8 🍷 Terra Nonno Vineyard and Winery

This is the first in a series of episodes with Adamo Natale Pipitone, the founder of Terra Nonno Vineyard & Winery in South Jersey . Adamo and his son launched Terra Nonno to honor the family's multi-generational love of wine...

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April 10, 2022

The History of Overdevest Nurseries 🌳 Growing Trust

Meg continues her series on the agricultural industry in the Bridgeton and Cumberland County area by speaking with David Wilson, Director of Marketing for Overdevest Nurseries, LP. Since 1952, when the nursery was founded by ...

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April 8, 2022

JG Akerboom Nurseries 🌱 Strong Roots

Almost 100 years ago, Jacobus Geradus Akerboom brought his passion for Horticulture to Bridgeton, NJ from his native Netherlands and J.G. Akerboom was born. Jacobus's daughter Rachel Elizabeth Sherman, and her husband James ...

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