Ocean Grove, New Jersey, has rebuilt its Hurricane Sandy-torn pier into the shape of a cross. Association president Michael Badger and Pastor Chris Durkin shared the values it represents.

Ocean Grove, New Jersey, is under fire for Sunday morning beach closures, done for faith reasons. Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association's Michael Badger and Pastor Raphael Giglio shared details.

Michael Badger, President of Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, shows the nearly-complete reconstructed Ocean Grove pier in Ocean Grove on Thursday. (Jeff Granit | NJ Advance Media) ...

Carlton Badger, a real estate agent and mortgage broker appointed by Mayor Tony Mack last week, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft by unlawful taking in 2003, according to court records.