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Arts & Entertainment••April 24, 2024
A Tribute to the Music of Queen at STAC on May 2
The Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin will host a concert called “Absolute Queen, The Tribute Experience” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 24, 2024
Sounds of WWII Will Fill Grunin Center on April 28
The Sentimental Journey Big Band will perform “The Music That Won World War II” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the Grunin Center for the Arts on Ocean County College’s Toms River Campus.
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Sports••April 24, 2024
All for Fun: Hecklers Just an Added Obstacle to Disc Golf Tourney
Some may have likened them to Abbott and Costello. Others may have compared them to Statler and Waldorf. But the moniker that stuck out like a sore hemorrhoid on April 20 was “These (bleep) guys.”…
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News••April 23, 2024
Get Rid of Unused Medications Saturday
Police departments in Harvey Cedars, Surf City and Stafford, Barnegat and Little Egg Harbor are participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday…
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Sports••April 23, 2024
Southern Girls Win County Golf Title Again; Pinelands Freshman Snags Individual Crown
For the third time in four seasons, the Southern Regional girls golf team is the top crew in the county.
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Columns••April 22, 2024
All This Rain But Talking a Summer Drought; Volcano Might Be Taking Aim at My Spouting Herbs
Upon us are the days of municipal hydrant flushings and the homefront switching of glass panes for airy screens, prior to closing windows for suddenly foreboding air condition times.
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News••April 20, 2024
Annual Spring Beach Cleanup a ‘Sweeping’ Success
Thousands of volunteers gathered at more than 80 New Jersey beaches and waterways Saturday, April 13, to take part in Clean Ocean Action’s 39th Spring Beach Sweeps. Here on Long Beach Island, and…
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News••April 19, 2024
Barnegat Schools Took Precautions During Eclipse
The April 8 partial solar eclipse forced a change in normal afternoon activities, and the Barnegat Township School District was no exception.
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News••April 19, 2024
Fourth-Grader a Finalist in PDFNJ Contest
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey has announced the 35 finalists of its 2023-24 Fourth Grade Folder Contest, including Allegra Juliano of the Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, in Barnegat…
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Business••April 19, 2024
Painting on the Menu at Barnegat Restaurant
On a recent Thursday evening at the East Bay Italian Grille in Barnegat Township, a group of customers had more than food on their mind. They also got a chance to show some artistic prowess at the…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 19, 2024
Pirate’s Day Now Casts Off in May
After being a September staple for decades, Pirate’s Day in Barnegat Township will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Russell Brackman Middle School on Barnegat Boulevard North.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 19, 2024
Albert Hall Concert Fit for a ‘King’
On Saturday, May 4, the Albert Music Hall in Waretown will put on its first “Elvis Night.” Doors open at 5 p.m., and music will run from 6:30 to 9. Admission is $6 for adults and $1 for children…
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News••April 19, 2024
Harvey Cedars Honors Maris Stella’s 65th Anniversary
At their April 15 meeting, the Harvey Cedars Borough Commissioners honored the Sisters of Charity and the Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center on 65 years of service to the community.
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Sports••April 18, 2024
Ocean Mile Swim Is Back in Barnegat Light and Registration Underway
In case you missed the announcement late last summer, the Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim is making a comeback in July, and registration for the event opened last week.
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News••April 18, 2024
Daring 2022 Rescue of Mother, Child Earns Selfridge Top Civilian Heroism Award
Peril is defined as serious and immediate danger. To be periled means to be exposed to danger. Nearly two years ago, a mother and her small child were in peril and Bob Selfridge periled himself to…
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Sports••April 18, 2024
Running Like Lives Depend on It
AGAINST THE WIND: Some 325 participants braved strong breezes at the Ship Bottom Sprint for Life Saturday, which raised funds for the New Jersey Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Runners take off from…
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News••April 18, 2024
Beach Haven School Teams Up With David’s Dream and Believe
Ted Loeffler, principal/superintendent of Beach Haven School, said the school “is s very proud to have inspiring and enthusiastic teachers who work to positively impact our students, community, and…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 18, 2024
Hear ‘Tunes and Tales’ With Valerie Vaughn
Explore the rich history, songs and legends of the Pine Barrens with “New Jersey’s Troubadour,” Valerie Vaughn, at two Ocean County Library branches. “Tales and Tunes With Valerie Vaughn” will take…
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Columns••April 18, 2024
April Can Always Find New Ways to Disappoint But We Had a Diamond in the Rough
I’m writing this column on my phone, from inside my Volkswagen. I am currently lost in Beach Haven West. Due to whatever is being done to eastbound Rt. 72, I was forced to detour into Beach Haven…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 18, 2024
Art Notes, April 17
Eclectic Youth: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies presents the annual Southern Regional School District art exhibition now through April 25, with special…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 18, 2024
Sample Local Creations at Lady Magpie’s Spring Craft Fair
Celebrate spring at Lady Magpie’s Tea & Curiosities and shop the Spring Craft Fair from noon to 4 p.m. on April 28. The free, family-friendly event takes place on Tuckerton Seaport grounds.
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Opinion•April 17, 2024
Extremely Grateful
The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and the volunteer organization Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Dr. Brandon Denning and…
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Opinion•April 17, 2024
Transparency Valued
I want to shout out to the Harvey Cedars commissioners for their initiative to share local borough news transparently and informatively.
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Opinion•April 17, 2024
Vote of the Century
Once again I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Thayer’s wide-ranging assessment of our current political culture that serves only to highlight the incompetence of the Congress and the decline of the American…
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News••April 17, 2024
Three Officers Appointed to Little Egg Harbor Police Department
Little Egg Harbor Mayor Blaise Scibetta opened the April 11 township committee meeting asking residents to keep the family of Pete Ferwerda III in their prayers. Ferwerda, 82, passed away on March…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2024
Celebrate Earth Day With Little Egg Harbor Cleanup, First Green Fair
As per tradition, the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee honored Earth Day by recognizing the environmental commission with a well-deserved proclamation during its April 11 public meeting. The…
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Opinion•April 17, 2024
Let’s Let It All Hang Out to Dry
Hey gals! It’s Monday – how do you start your day? Groaning? Putting the pillow over your head? Dolly Parton’s song has you tumbling out of bed, stumbling to the kitchen, pouring that cup of ambition.
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Sports••April 17, 2024
Southern Regional Girls Earn Back-to-Back Victories Following Slow Start
In past years, the Southern Regional girls lacrosse team often would play six, eight, sometimes 10 games before meeting up with one of the regional powerhouses, either in the Shore Conference…
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Opinion••April 17, 2024
Climate Is Changing as Seen by New Plant Hardiness Map
Most longtime New Jerseyans, especially gardeners and growers, have noticed that winters have gotten milder over the last few decades. Cold weather seems to arrive later, and the Garden State gets…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2024
Pine Shores Student Show Crosses Generational, Dimensional Lines
The Student Show at Pine Shores Art Association’s Manahawkin Gallery was divided into three divisions, for ceramics, paintings, and children’s art. Judged separately, the ceramics and paintings…
