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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
April 23 Webinar Explores Unique Pinelands Ecology
Join the Pinelands Preservation Alliance at noon on Wednesday, April 23 via Microsoft Teams for the latest installment of a webinar series exploring Pinelands ecology and how development has impacted…
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Sports••April 16, 2025
Martinez Snags Second Title; Southern Tops County Again
After snatching the county crown as a freshman last year, Mia Martinez began to think about the possibilities beyond that day.
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News••April 16, 2025
Barnegat School Employees Terminated Following Student Mistreatment Allegations
Five Barnegat Township School District employees have been fired and a department head was reassigned in the wake of recent allegations that an 8-year-old nonverbal autistic girl was taped to a chair…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Barnegat Bay Health Is Beach Haven Library Topic
The Beach Haven Public Library presents the program “Coastal Stewardship: Improving the Health of Barnegat Bay” on Thursday, April 24 at 2 p.m.
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Columns••April 16, 2025
Tog Bait of Choice: Sand Crabs Shining
Sand crabs are possibly the most iconic of all beach critters, after factoring in the childhood rite of passage gained by digging them for the first time – and all too often bucketing a bunch to take…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Skate Clinic to Return to Barnegat Light
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host its second annual youth skate clinic at Barnegat Light Skate Park on Saturday, May 3 (rain date May 10), noon to 2:30 p.m. Skaters of all skill levels…
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Opinion••April 16, 2025
‘Were You There?’ – Thoughts on Holy Week Resonate Today
The American folk hymn and Afro-American spiritual asks us, “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?” When we consider who were there, and when we are honest with ourselves, we know that we were…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
‘Here‘s The Story’ to Anchor ‘Shore Week’ on NJPBS
Anchoring the NJPBS network’s “Shore Week,” April 21 through 25, is the acclaimed docuseries “Here’s The Story” by former Manahawkin resident Steve Rogers. Each night that week at 8 p.m., see a…
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News••April 16, 2025
Beach Haven Borough Budget at $16.2 Million
At its April 14 regular meeting, the Beach Haven Borough Council introduced a municipal budget of $16,208,149, approximately $772,000 more than last year’s spending plan.
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News••April 16, 2025
As Budget Hearing Looms, Stafford School District Adds $1M
Prior to this year’s work on the 2025-26 school year budgets, the New Jersey Department of Education wasn’t too kind to the Stafford Township School District for the past seven years. In total, the…
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Business••April 16, 2025
LBI to Welcome New Beach Bum Eatery This Month
Prior to securing in January his new brick-and-mortar restaurant, Beach Bum Eatery in Beach Haven Terrace, Jerry Parent ran his food truck, R&J Griddle (named for sons Robert and Jacob), in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Art Notes, April 16
Top of Class: For its Student Show, the Pine Shores Art Association held an awards reception on Sunday, April 6 at its Manahawkin gallery on Stafford Avenue, drawing community members in celebration…
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Columns••April 16, 2025
Ship Bottom’s Storied Rescue Dog
As Ship Bottom celebrates its centennial, I thought a look back at some of the town’s history might be of interest.
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News••April 16, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Residents Raise Concerns About School Budget
Little Egg Harbor Township residents expressed concerns about the impact of the school board’s proposed 2025-26 budget at the township committee meeting on April 10.
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News••April 16, 2025
New Officer Joins Barnegat Police Department
On April 1. the Barnegat Township Police Department welcomed its newest officer, Ptl. Stephen Adams. He was officially sworn in by Mayor Alfonso Cirulli as friends, family and fellow officers watched.
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News••April 16, 2025
Over 250 Pinelands Regional Seniors Attend Senior Interview Day
One of the first things a graduating high school student needs to do after earning a diploma is to prepare for job or internship interviews. The students of Pinelands Regional High School will have a…
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Sports••April 16, 2025
Barnegat High School Launching Athletics Hall of Fame
Barnegat High School has begun seeking nominations for its first members of the new “Barnegat Athletics Hall of Fame.” Deadline for submission is Thursday, May 15.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Maritime Museum Gears Up for Fundraiser
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven will hold its yearly fundraiser on Saturday, May 3 from 3 to 9 p.m. at nearby Bird & Betty’s. Tickets are $60 for museum members and $75 for nonmembers.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Barnegat Rotary Plans Casino Night Fundraiser
The Barnegat Rotary Club is sponsoring a casino night Friday, May 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lacey Elks Lodge at 900 Beach Blvd. in Forked River.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Albert Hall Show Celebrates PCS Anniversary
On Saturday, April 26, the Pinelands Cultural Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special show honoring its rich musical and cultural heritage at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown.…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Stitch and Sew With the Waretown Woolies
Looking for company while you work on your latest yarn project and meet new friends? Grab your sticks and skeins and join the Waretown Woolies knitting group in the Ocean County Library’s Waretown…
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News••April 16, 2025
Ship Bottom Fire Co. Offers Tips for Calling 911
While recognizing the invaluable contributions of emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. also acknowledged it can be stressful…
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News••April 16, 2025
Archives Reveal Barnegat-Bat Masterson Connection
Throughout its history, Barnegat Township has been associated with seafarers and baymen, but gunslingers of the American Old West, not so much. However, there is a connection, and surprisingly, part…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Stafford Library Welcomes First Responders
The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library holds its fourth annual “First Responders Day” on Tuesday, April 22 beginning at 10:30 a.m. In case of rain, the event will be moved to Wednesday…
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News••April 16, 2025
Fay Is Beach Haven’s New Police Captain
Lisa Fay made Beach Haven history Monday when she was sworn into the position of police captain, the highest ranking ever for a female officer in the department.
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News••April 16, 2025
Coast Guard, Salvage Company Rescue Overdue Clammer
A crew from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light was among local law enforcement and a commercial salvage crew that rescued a 72-year-old man from a federal aids to navigation structure in the vicinity…
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News••April 16, 2025
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Plugs Nuclear Power at Ship Bottom Campaign Stop
Electric, by definition, is power generation or charged excitement. Both uses of the word were on display April 10, sparking a discussion about the state of New Jersey’s energy future.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 16, 2025
Southern Student Exhibition at Arts Foundation Celebrates Budding Artists
In keeping with tradition, Southern Regional High School’s chapter of the National Art Honor Society inducted new members at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies on…
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Opinion•April 16, 2025
Respectful Dialogue
Following up on my letter to Congressman Jeff Van Drew titled “Education Concerns” (3/26), I wanted to share an update.
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Sports••April 16, 2025
Culture Change Within Pinelands Baseball Program Comes With Ups and Downs
Nate Sofield has been part of the Pinelands Regional baseball program since his freshman season, and he’s seen the down cycle within it. In 2022, the Wildcats managed 10 victories. Two years ago, it…
