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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ocean County getting its first Ocean State Job Lot store in this empty Big Lots spot
BARNEGAT -- Ocean State Job Lot plans to open its first store in Ocean County by taking over a closed Big Lots store on Route 9. A popular discounter, Ocean State Job Lot will become the new anchor tenant at Bayshore Plaza, leasing the 29,797-square-foot storefront, according to Levin Management, the shopping center's leasing and managing agent. In Monmouth County, Ocean State Job Lot has stores in Freehold Township and Holmdel. Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection last September and was ultimately sold to Gordon Brothers, the asset manager, which ran going-out-of-business sales. The company also has been transferring leases to other retailers interesting in opening stores, including Ocean State Job Lot and Ollie's Bargain Outlet. What's Going There? New owner of The Shops at Brick plans new look and new stores Ocean State Job Lot has acquired 15 Big Lots leases in eight states, including Barnegat, Cape May and Somers Point, according to a recent LinkedIn post by Bill Read, executive vice president of Retail Specialist, who cited court documents. The company did not provide any specific information about the Barnegat store, but did say it was pursuing several Big Lots locations. "We have expressed interest in several Big Lots locations," Ocean State Job Lot said in a statement. "If everything goes as we hope, we expect to open in various former Big Lots locations in the late spring/early summer timeframe. We will provide more information about our plans as soon as we are able." Ocean State Job Lot sells name brand and close-out merchandise at discount prices. The changing variety of items include household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products, kitchen pantry staples and gourmet and specialty food items. What's Going There? First Hobby Lobby coming to Ocean County, replacing this Christmas Tree Shops store David P. Willis, an award-winning business writer, has covered business, retail, real estate and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for 27 years. He writes What's Going There column and can be reached at dwillis@ Please sign up for his weekly newsletter and join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Ocean State Job Lot opening first Ocean County store in Barnegat
USA Today
29-01-2025
- USA Today
Schools respond to ICE actions, high school fight arrests, Swift kiss for an Eagles fan
Schools respond to ICE actions, high school fight arrests, Swift kiss for an Eagles fan Hey, there, Small Wonder. Wake up and smell the roses. Or the coffee. Or something pleasant you prefer. (Roses last twice as long if you change the water every day and keep ice in it. That's a Valentine's Day tip at no additional charge.) Did you hear that Newark may get its first tattoo parlor? Here's another recent story about tattooing in Delaware's prisons. It's not two-for-Tuesday, but figured I'd throw that in. We are working hard on our pre-Super Bowl coverage, which we will be serving up for you up 'til kick off and beyond. Ryan Cormier offers this fun story today: A Delaware Eagles fan gets a Taylor Swift kiss. 'I will probably never wash my face again'. Here are some additional Bird-related links: Be sure follow Martin Frank's NFL coverage and to sign up for our Eye on the Eagles newsletter. And there's lots more where that came from! And now more news ... Delaware schools brace to protect students amid expanded ICE action under Trump Wide eyes looked up at her. Jennifer Nein had been searching for words all week. Maybe words could reassure fellow staff at North Georgetown Elementary as executive orders flow from a presidential inauguration. Maybe some words could calm children as young as 4 years old who don't feel safe coming to school, who don't know whether family will be home after the bell rings. 'I told them that I would not let anybody in this building that would hurt – that I'd go to jail before I let them touch their sweet little heads,' said the multi-language learning coordinator within Indian River schools. 'And one little boy said to me: 'You have big muscles?'' Read Kelly Powers' story to see how local schools are responding to President Trump's executive action and ICE. Also worth your time … Breaking news: Police arrest 6 students after a fight broke out in Delaware high school Entertainment: Longwood Gardens crushes attendance record, offers winter adventures Development: What happened when new Sussex County councilman proposed moratorium on major subdivisions Real estate: Delaware home sales up 20% in December while prices rise 5% compared with previous year News Quiz: Raw milk laws and another Dave Portnoy review. Try this week's news quiz Gallery of the day: Man shot by Wilmington police during drug investigation on city's East Side Sports: Dover's Buttillo honored for return to lacrosse, football despite serious crash injuries What's going there, Delaware? Reporter Molly McVety always has her eye on development in the First State. Her weekly newsletter What's Going There, Delaware and the Facebook group by the same name offer a forum for development news, trends and interaction with you, our readers. Check it out. And you can always report development news to Molly at mmcvety@ Random Acts of Kindness We are happy to introduce our new monthly column, Random Acts of Kindness by Krys'tal Griffin: 'Whatever possessed them to be so kind?': Delaware man recounts strangers who helped him Do you know someone who made a difference to someone when they really needed it? Is there a Good Samaritan you'd like to see highlighted, someone who offered a kindness, that made a difference for you, or made someone's life a little better in Delaware? Random Acts of Kindness aims to share these stories. If you know someone deserving of a story, email Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline with as much information as you can provide. Note to readers Daily Briefing is your first stop for top Delaware news, a friendly guide to other Delaware Online services – our best projects, digital archives, e-edition, online puzzles and comics, polls, regional and seasonal guides, award-winning photos and videos, social media highlights & more. This is your morning briefing. We strive to make it engaging, useful and informative. Thank you to our readers who support us as subscribers, making our local coverage of your community possible. Check out our Subscribers Guide. ⭐ Get out: Delaware's top concerts in February 2025 🍳 Comfort food: Mission BBQ in Milltown to open in the coming weeks. Here are the details 🧩 Brain teaser: Make magic with Mahjongg Dimensions ✈️ Get away: Wilmington Airport offers flights to New Orleans for Super Bowl 59. Here are the details 🥾 Get moving: You can still ice skate at Twin Lakes 🛠️ Problem solved: Set up your kitchen with these fun gadgets 💗 Give back: How and where to donate blood in Delaware in 2025 And now, more news we don't want you to miss …
