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October 28, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
C. Frederick Kohl, Tortured Soul

From “It couple” to tragedy. Millionaire C. Frederick Kohl visited Sea Girt in 1896

C. Frederick Kohl, Tortured Soul
October 19, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
Votes For Women

Among the guests at Sea Girt in 1885 were a mother and her young girls. They would advance the cause of women in America.

Votes For Women
October 12, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
The Lifesaver and the Heiress

When a Spring Lake Lifeguard eloped with an Heiress in 1910, her mother was having none of it.

The Lifesaver and the Heiress
October 3, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
The Captain and the Whale

A Spring Lake Waterman discovered a new whale in the Atlantic

The Captain and the Whale
September 28, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
Why the Babe was late to Bradley Beach

Babe Ruth came to Bradley Beach from the 1926 World Series for an exhibition game. Learn why he was late.

Why the Babe was late to Bradley Beach
Vinnie Dicks
May 5, 2025
Sea Girt

1999

Vinnie Dicks
May 5, 2025
Sea Girt
1999

Stranded animals and a move to save some valuable greenspace

Vinnie Dicks
May 4, 2025

1998

Vinnie Dicks
May 4, 2025
1998

A Busy year with saves, and a long-term bond

Vinnie Dicks
May 3, 2025
Sea Girt

1997

Vinnie Dicks
May 3, 2025
Sea Girt
1997

The Beautification of Sea Girt

Vinnie Dicks
May 2, 2025
Sea Girt

1996

Vinnie Dicks
May 2, 2025
Sea Girt
1996

Two guys young started working on the beach at Sea Girt in 1996. Tim Harmon and Jim Freda are still there

Vinnie Dicks
May 1, 2025

1995

Vinnie Dicks
May 1, 2025
1995

Rowdy Share Rentals were discouraged in Sea Girt

Vinnie Dicks
April 30, 2025
Sea Girt

1994

Vinnie Dicks
April 30, 2025
Sea Girt
1994

The End of the Yankee Clipper

Vinnie Dicks
April 29, 2025
Sea Girt

1993

Vinnie Dicks
April 29, 2025
Sea Girt
1993

The origins of the Sea Girt 5k

Vinnie Dicks
April 28, 2025
Sea Girt

1992

Vinnie Dicks
April 28, 2025
Sea Girt
1992

A Fireman’s story

Vinnie Dicks
April 27, 2025
Sea Girt

1991

Vinnie Dicks
April 27, 2025
Sea Girt
1991

Mary Ellen Ballou and a secret donor turned the old rail station into a real library

Vinnie Dicks
April 26, 2025
Sea Girt

1990

Vinnie Dicks
April 26, 2025
Sea Girt
1990

The Sea Girt Police Department was rocked by scandal in 1990

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