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St. Mary Academy Recognized for Philanthropic Effort, Educational Prowess
Stafford LeaderBy David Biggy | February 11, 2022
St. Mary Academy in Manahawkin recently was recognized in two distinct ways, honors that fortified the internal efforts of the school’s administration and staff in building up a generation of students who are not only academically prepared beyond eighth grade but also compassionate servant leaders. “So proud of the Knights...
School News: Color Guards to Strut Their Stuff at Southern Regional Competition
Stafford Leader. | February 11, 2022
The Southern Regional Color Guard is hosting its first Annual Indoor Competition. In addition to both Southern color guards and the Southern Regional Indoor Drumline, there are 12 other groups signed up to attend from across the state. The event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 13. The doors will open...
LBI Region Visitor Survey Shows Pandemic Spending Healthy
By MARIA SCANDALE | February 11, 2022
With the latest survey results in from a Stockton University study of vacationers to the Long Beach Island and Southern Ocean County region in 2021, some results aren’t a surprise and some are. But the numbers are proof that spending habits are healthy. The outreach was done online for the...
Claw of Rare Blue Lobster Found on Loveladies Beach
By Jon Coen | February 10, 2022
During the winter, Tom Nolan of Manahawkin walks the beach looking for driftwood. The longtime local roofer had surgery several months ago, and while he feels better every day, he hasn’t been cleared to climb ladders and work on roofs yet. He collects interesting pieces of driftwood and surf stones...
Gov. Murphy Announces Forthcoming End to Mask Mandate in Schools
Local School Administrators Applaud DecisionBy David Biggy | February 10, 2022
Breathing will become a little easier within Southern Ocean County school buildings in about a month. On Monday, Feb. 7, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the forthcoming end to the mask mandate. “Because of the dramatic decline in our COVID numbers, effective March 7 the statewide school mask mandate will be...
‘Peculiar Mystifier’ Leads Southern Sophomore to the World of Published Authors
By David Biggy | February 11, 2022
Molly Regulski has been dreaming up stories for most of her young life. One of them is now available for the entire world to read. “When Roger Brooks first told me he was going to publish it, I was shocked,” said Molly, a sophomore at...
Onward and Upward in 2022: Avanti’s ‘Revenge Tour’
By MONIQUE M. DEMOPOULOS | February 10, 2022
These months, things are rather quiet on the humble sand bar that is Long Beach Island. Most musicians take advantage of this down time to get creative and write original music. For artist and producer Ken Connolly, better known to the nightlife scene as DJ...
Comics at Surflight On Feb. 12 Will Warm Up a Cold Winter
By Rick Mellerup | February 9, 2022
It has been a cold and snowy 2022 so far in Southern Ocean County. But it is definitely going to warm up on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m., when Richie Byrne will headline the first Comedy Night special of the year at Surflight Theatre in...
Southern Sophomore Snags Title at Shore Conference Girls Wrestling Tourney
Shore Conference Tournament RoundupBy David Biggy | February 10, 2022
Last season, Ella Yanuzzelli broke onto the wrestling scene by reaching the girls state championship tournament as a freshman. Later this month, the Southern Regional sophomore may be vying for a state title. On Feb. 2, Yanuzzelli scored a 4-3 decision over Jackson Memorial senior...
Even If It’s the Super Bowl, Clark Harris’ Job is Still Eight Yards at a Time
By DAVID BIGGY | February 9, 2022
Clark Harris isn’t the nervous type. In fact, to hear him say it, he rarely has moments of doubt or worry while on the football field. “My job, mostly, is to snap a football 8 yards, so there’s not much to get too nervous about,”...
Southern Wrestlers Cruise Into South Jersey Group V Final
By David Biggy | February 7, 2022
It’s tournament time and the Southern Regional wrestling team started its run toward a possible Group V title with a pair of dominant victories during the opening two rounds of the NJSIAA South Jersey sectional tourney on Feb. 7. The Rams remained perfect at 16-0...
Let the Music Play: New Joe Pop’s Owners Say Nightlife to Remain
By Gina G. Scala | February 10, 2022
Public speculation around what the future holds for Joe Pop’s Shore Bar and Restaurant in Ship Bottom – now that the liquor license transfer to...
Watch for B&B Doors to Open Again This Spring
By Maria Scandale | February 9, 2022
The two B&B Department Stores on Long Beach Island will stock and reopen this spring despite contrary media reports from out of the area last...
The Drill Sergeant Hosts Chamber’s Women in Business
By Maria Scandale | February 9, 2022
Women in business are inspiring and informing each other again this month through a Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce networking program, this time at...
Ordinance Objections
Letters. | February 9, 2022
The following was addressed to Sherry Mason, Beach Haven administrator and borough clerk. Dear Sherry: The Beach Haven Taxpayers’ Association has always been supportive of our business community and commerce, especially in light of the pandemic. The pandemic has changed everything about how a restaurant does business, which means all businesses are getting creative in...
Slap on the Hand
Letters. | February 9, 2022
To the Editor: The fine levied against Holtec Decommissioning International (“Owners of Nuclear Plant Hit With Second Penalty Related to Security Issues,” 2/2), in my opinion, did not go far enough. This was their second security-related infraction in several months at the Oyster Creek site. Although established protocol was apparently followed in appealing the current...
Third Party?
Letters. | February 9, 2022
To the Editor: Where is America headed? The midterm elections may determine that question. Before we can look to the future and where we want to go, first we need to look at where we have been, and learn from it. Some think the Democrats are embracing socialism to the point of becoming communist such...
Late Look at a Postcard Winter Storm; Current No. 1 Surfer Is 50 Years Old
The January Blizzard of ’22, Winter Storm Kenan, the Rogan Nor’easter – whatever you want to call it – we...
Race to the Shore
In the 1850s, modern-day Atlantic City was born. First came the railroad, then the hotels and finally the tourists. As...
Coyote Comings and Goings Increase; The Gulf Stream Isn’t Quite Itself
How can I not write about Island coyotes this week, after receiving a veritable pack of reports regarding sightings, both...
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