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News••February 19, 2025
‘Soup’s On’ at Beach Haven School Outreach Program
The Beach Haven School’s sixth-grade Community Outreach team has implemented members’s leadership skills by promoting awareness and engaging the community about food insecurity.…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Speech Therapy Program Coming to Stafford Library
If physical conditions challenge your communicating abilities, here is a new program to help you regain them.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Meet New Pinelands Preservation Alliance Director on Zoom
The new year ushered in new leadership at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, as previous Executive Director Carleton Montgomery passed the torch to Jaclyn Rhoads last month. On Feb. 25 and 28, the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Heirlooms, Collectibles Discussed at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library holds a program titled “Downsizing Heirlooms and Collectibles” on Friday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m.
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Columns••February 19, 2025
Spreading the News From Lexington
Today we live in a world of instant communication and social media; 250 years ago some things were different, others the same.
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News••February 19, 2025
Barnegat Breakfast Honors Scholarship Donors
Almost two dozen businesses and organizations, including civic and cultural groups and first responders, attended the Barnegat Township School District’s annual Scholarship Donor Breakfast on…
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Columns••February 18, 2025
And EO Times Begin: Donald Does the Gulf, Orders Americanizing
On the surface, those wouldn’t seem like fighting words … unless being aggressively bandied about by a White Housed world leader inclined to readily stir the international pot.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2025
C-Glass Studio Fuses Skill, Passion
C-Glass Studio is an independent art making operation run by Cheryl Syminink of Manahawkin, a multitalented artist whose main medium is glass.
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News••February 16, 2025
River Otters Not an Uncommon Sight in Greater LBI Area
Winter is perhaps the best time of year to spot a North American river otter in the coastal estuaries of New Jersey. The semiaquatic mammal, which sits at the top of the food chain in our state’s…
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News••February 15, 2025
Officials, Community Meet the Challenge of All-Hazard Plan Update
Long before natural disasters left devastation in their wake in western North Carolina in the fall and in California last month, work to update Ocean County’s all-hazards mitigation plan to address…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 14, 2025
Teen Cellist Among Rising Star Musicians to Perform in Philly Showcase Concert
Kealia Grace Smith thoroughly enjoys sharing her love of Classical music as well as her musical talent with the world. On Saturday, Feb. 22, share in the delight at the annual Philadelphia Music…
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News••February 14, 2025
Stafford Township Police Make Arrests In Multiple Theft Incidents
The Stafford Township Police Department continued to investigate various thefts throughout the past month, recently making arrests in connection with a few of those cases.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 14, 2025
Green Team Hosts Neighborhood Cleanup in Stafford Park
Rain or shine, residents can join in to help keep Stafford Township beautiful.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 14, 2025
Suicide Prevention Discussion Coming in March
Next month, Stafford Township is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-New Jersey to present “Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention.”
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Arts & Entertainment••February 14, 2025
Grade Schoolers Make Flowery Valentines
The Garden Club of LBI’s Youth Committee recently met to create a flower arrangement for Valentine’s Day. Thirteen children in grades three to six gathered with co-chairs Ginny Scarlatelli and…
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News••February 14, 2025
As Property Acquisitions Commence, Those With Wish Lists Need to Remember Patience
Many residents have raised their voices during the past 10 to 15 years about their desires for additional recreational and athletic facilities within Stafford Township. The list of ideas has been…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 14, 2025
Library Plans Centennial Bookmark Contest
Fire up your creativity and help the Ocean County Library celebrate its centennial with a design to kick off its next 100 years. Community members of all ages are invited to try for valuable prizes…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 13, 2025
Upgrades and Events on the Docket at Maritime Museum
Although the off-season brings fewer visitors at the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven, the work continues as the facility announces major changes have been made in the main room on the first…
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Sports••February 13, 2025
Realignments Give Barnegat, Pinelands Wrestlers Path to Division Titles
When the Shore Conference realigned the wrestling divisions prior to this season, the Barnegat and Pinelands Regional programs were provided a breath of fresh air. Gone were the days of getting…
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Opinion••February 13, 2025
Get on Board Trump Train: Country Is on the Right Track
Last Nov. 5, American voters went to the polls and exercised their rights as citizens to choose the individual they believed was best qualified to be the 47th U.S. president. Republican Donald J.…
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Columns••February 13, 2025
Lighting the Flame of Rebellion
This is the first in a series to mark the 250 years of American independence.
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Opinion•February 13, 2025
Stop Musk
Think about all the ways your government protects and provides for you: aviation security, national defense, Social Security and Medicare, disease control, food inspections, your passport and so much…
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Sports••February 12, 2025
Southern Regional’s Hallihan Deals First Perfect Game Since 2008
Even if K.C. Hallihan had bowled his average during the second game of Southern Regional’s contest against Brick on Feb. 7, the Rams would have won the game and, ultimately, the match.
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News••February 12, 2025
North Atlantic Right Whale, Calf Spotted Off NJ as Rutgers Debuts AI Tool to Protect Endangered Species
If recent reports of a North Atlantic right whale calf and its mother spotted in a busy shipping lane between New Jersey and New York are any indication that more are to come, an artificial…
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News••February 12, 2025
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Plans Intact Despite BPU Decision
While a local grassroots organization has informed its membership that Atlantic Shores is unplugging its wind project off the coast of Long Beach Island, the company remains steadfast in its…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
LIFS Screening All Oscar-Nominated Short Films on Feb. 21 and 22
The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen all 15 Oscar-nominated short films at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies over the course of two dates.
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News••February 12, 2025
Ship Bottom Rolls Out Centennial Year With Storyteller Request
The borough of Ship Bottom is blowing out 100 candles this year and is looking for some help from the public as Long Beach Island’s gateway community celebrates its centennial.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
Students Serving Up Artwork at Turkey Dinner
Beach Haven School students have added an artistic flair to this weekend’s annual turkey dinner put on by the volunteer fire company.
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Opinion•February 12, 2025
Spreading the Warmth
Kiwanis of LBI has completed the ninth year of our “Happy Feet” new sock project. We are deeply grateful for the incredible support, generosity and service of our LBI community, mainland communities…
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Sports••February 12, 2025
Barnegat Girls, Boys Score Division Titles for First Time
For 20 basketball seasons, some other team within the Shore Conference B South division always found a way to grab the top spot. The Barnegat girls and boys basketball programs kept falling short.…
