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March 4, 2025

From Amateur to Pro Inspiring Stories from Our Tournament

In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…

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March 3, 2025

Feeding the Hungry Our Community's Impact

In this conversation, Meg McCormick Hoerner is joined by Ms. Nina Young, a recipient of the Community Hero Award, about her journey from a 30-year career in advertising to becoming an advocate for education and community service. They discuss her impactful work in various community programs, including initiatives to support…

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March 2, 2025

Have Your Say Share Your Thoughts with Bridgeton Beacon

In this conversation, Tom the Producer reports to Beacon founder, Meg McCormick Hoerner on adding various fundraising initiatives to the website of the Bridgeton Beacon. They discuss local media, working with Bridgeton youth, and a new project called "Memory Podcasts", which allows you to sponsor the recording session for a…

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March 1, 2025

The Night We Became Champions An Unforgettable Journey

In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…

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Feb. 28, 2025

Capture Your Grandmom's Podcast

In this conversation, Tom the Producer reports to Beacon founder, Meg McCormick Hoerner on adding various fundraising initiatives to the website of the Bridgeton Beacon. They discuss local media, working with Bridgeton youth, and a new project called "Memory Podcasts", which allows you to sponsor the recording session for a…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Fralinger Engineering in Bridgeton

This conversation explores the rich history and evolution of Fralinger Engineering, a family-owned civil engineering firm. Full episode page: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/fralinger-engineering-in-bridgeton/ Chuck Fralinger joins Meg McCormick Hoerner to share insights into the company's beginnings, its growth over the decades, and the importance of community engagement. The discussion highlights the challenges faced…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Job Accessibility How Partnerships are Changing Lives

The conversation provides an in-depth look at Star Bound Academy, a gymnastics facility that has been serving the community since 1995. The owners share their journey from their first location to their current facility, emphasizing their commitment to community outreach and support for various charitable causes. They discuss the range…

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Feb. 26, 2025

From Advertising to Advocacy: A Community Hero's Journey

In this conversation, Meg McCormick Hoerner is joined by Ms. Nina Young, a recipient of the Community Hero Award, about her journey from a 30-year career in advertising to becoming an advocate for education and community service. They discuss her impactful work in various community programs, including initiatives to support…

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Feb. 19, 2025

Chasing Dreams My Journey to Pro Level Sports

In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…

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Feb. 18, 2025

Atlantic City Serial Killer - True Crime Story

Learn about the Atlantic City Serial Killer / Eastbound Strangler #truecrime with criminal trial attorney Jim Leonard. He sits with South Jersey Criminal Defense attorney and former prosecutor, Louis Casadia. Jim recounts his involvement in the tragic discovery of four murdered women in Atlantic City. Leonard shares insights into the…

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Feb. 17, 2025

Starbound Gymnastics Academy

We're joined on the Beacon by BACC Hometown Hero Award Winners, at Starbound Gymnastics academy. The conversation provides an in-depth look at Star Bound Academy, a gymnastics facility that has been serving the community since 1995. The owners share their journey from their first location to their current facility, emphasizing…

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Feb. 16, 2025

The Unique Atmosphere of Our Favorite Baseball Event

In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…

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Feb. 11, 2025

From Pitcher to Infielder My Journey on the Field

In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…

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Feb. 7, 2025

Playing in a Tournament for 5 Decades My Journey

In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…

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Feb. 6, 2025

The Legacy of the 1962 Babe Ruth World Series

In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…

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Feb. 4, 2025

The Power of Community Enhancing Game Day Experiences

In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.

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Feb. 2, 2025

From High School to Now My Journey Through the Tournament

In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.

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Feb. 1, 2025

Unique Tournament Rules Speed Clock & Designated Hitter Explained

In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.

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Jan. 31, 2025

Playing on Professional Fields A Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox Experience

In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.

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Jan. 30, 2025

Underdogs to Champions Our 1990 Tournament Story

In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.

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Jan. 30, 2025

Revitalizing Local Media: Fundraising and Community Engagement

In this conversation, Tom the Producer reports to Beacon founder, Meg McCormick Hoerner on adding various fundraising initiatives to the website of the Bridgeton Beacon. They discuss local media, working with Bridgeton youth, and a new project called "Memory Podcasts", which allows you to sponsor the recording session for a…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Exploring New Jersey's Hidden Gems Pine Barrens Adventure

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Jan. 28, 2025

From Advertising to Advocacy: A Community Hero's Journey

In this conversation, Meg McCormick Hoerner is joined by Ms. Nina Young, a recipient of the Community Hero Award, about her journey from a 30-year career in advertising to becoming an advocate for education and community service. They discuss her impactful work in various community programs, including initiatives to support…

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Jan. 21, 2025

Discover Washington's Winter Surprise The Battles of Trenton and Princeton

This conversation explores the significant decline of local media, particularly in low-income areas, and its impact on community engagement and democracy. Edie Horner discusses the challenges faced by local news outlets and highlights the efforts of the Bridgton Beacon, a nonprofit media platform aimed at revitalizing local journalism. The discussion…

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