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Columns••March 13, 2024
‘Norse Variant’ Lost at Sea
During March 1973, the Jersey Shore had suffered a near miss, as a spring nor’easter traveled north parallel to the East Coast but remained just offshore. What few knew at the time was that two…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
Vietnam Veterans Remembered at Barnegat High School March 27
The Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony in Barnegat Township will take place on Wednesday, March 27 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Barnegat High School gym.
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Opinion••March 13, 2024
‘State of the Union’ Not Strong When Congress Is Deadlocked
As of this writing, before this year’s State of the Union address takes place on March 7, a very important word comes to mind. That word is “union.” There are several ways that this word can be used…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
Exciting Pianist Featured at Bay Symphony Orchestra’s St. Patrick’s Day Concert
The Stockton University Performing Arts Center in Galloway will host a show titled “Poetry and Power” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 17. It’s a Bay Atlantic Symphony performance featuring Janice Carissa…
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News••March 13, 2024
Offshore Wind Opponents Amp Up Electric Rate Hike Challenge
A new lawsuit challenging the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ most recent offshore wind contracts and its plans to allow wind developers to rebid previously approved proposals could impact…
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Opinion••March 13, 2024
Dialysis Patients in Dire Need of Transportation
I have been a renal social worker in Manahawkin for over 13 years, and transportation for our dialysis patients is the number one concern I come across on a daily basis.
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News••March 13, 2024
Hundreds of Seasonal Jobs Available at State Parks, Forests, Historic Sites
The state Department of Environmental Protection is currently hiring for more than 800 peak-season jobs throughout New Jersey’s state parks, forests and historic sites – including lifeguards…
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Opinion•March 13, 2024
Spectacular Show
On Feb. 29 I had the joy of seeing “Mamma Mia!” at Southern Regional High School. What a spectacular show! Those students did a fantastic job. You are all stars.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
Catch the St. Francis Fish Fry on March 22
It’s a delicious tradition at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Brant Beach: The annual Fish Fry Dinner, scheduled this year for Friday, March 22. Sit down and eat among friends and neighbors, or get a…
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Business••March 13, 2024
It’s a GO for Buffalo Wild Wings in Barnegat
Christine Schachtel, general manager of the new Buffalo Wild Wings GO in Barnegat Township, had a feeling the March 6 grand opening was going to be highly anticipated, but what happened exceeded her…
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Opinion•March 13, 2024
Not Best Candidate
At a recent forum in Little Egg Harbor Township for the three candidates for Congress in District 2, I was struck by how wrong Joe Salerno is for South Jersey. First, unlike the other two candidates…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
All About Energy at March 16 Science Saturday
Learn about energy production, distribution and conservation at the March 16 Science Saturday, featuring Ray Bukowski of New Jersey Resources, a leading infrastructure company that provides safe…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
New Book Discussion Group Forming
Looking for fun-filled flipping through the pages of unique books? The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library announces the formation of “Book Besties,” its new genre-focused reading…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
Seeing Eye Dog Primer at Stafford Library
The interaction of a young sightless American and a woman in Switzerland training dogs to assist blinded war veterans nearly 100 years ago led to the creation of The Seeing Eye. Learn about the New…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
Human Trafficking Discussed on March 28
Human trafficking is a global crime. One unguarded moment can victimize anyone, of any age, anywhere. Learn its effects and how to guard against it during “Human Trafficking 101” at the Ocean County…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Food Drive Runs Through March
It takes hard, consistent work – and a lot of money – to feed the many farm animals, exotics and wildlife at the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Lacey Township. This month, the sanctuary is holding its…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
‘Gilded Age’ Discussed at Lacey Library March 21
Are you interested in the Gilded Age? See how American heiresses and European nobles wrote a key chapter in its history. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Ocean County Library’s Lacey branch…
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News••March 13, 2024
Barnegat Lieutenant Completes Leadership Program
The Barnegat Township Police Department has announced that Lt. Andrew Parsley recently completed the N.J. Certified Public Manager program at Rutgers University.
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News••March 13, 2024
SOMC Licensed to Perform Life-Saving Heart Attack Care 24/7
The quicker the care for a heart attack, the better the results. Time is of the essence. Even though EMS personnel will assist a heart attack victim in the ambulance, a long trip to a hospital can…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2024
Now Whodunit? Find Out With October Ensemble’s New Murder Mystery ‘Win, Lose, or Die!’
October Ensemble’s next production is “Win, Lose, or Die!,” playing Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Forked River Presbyterian Church.
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News••March 12, 2024
Coast Guard, Good Samaritans Rescue Crew of Commercial Fishing Vessel
Four mariners were rescued by crews from U.S. Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light and good Samaritans on Feb. 27 after their commercial fishing vessel, Monica, became disabled roughly 85 miles off the…
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News••March 11, 2024
Ship Bottom Explores Adding Traffic Light at 31st Street to Help Bicycle Flow
Stencils painted on the sidewalks alerting bicycles of a dismount zone between 28th and 31st streets in Ship Bottom will not be the only change coming to the area, if a study determines there’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 10, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day, Pinelands on Beach Haven Library’s Agenda
The Beach Haven Public Library gets into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with an appearance by pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels on Friday, March 15 at 1 p.m.
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Columns••March 10, 2024
One Hundred Days ’Til Whenever, Countdown to Forever
I don’t remember exactly who said it recently – I’m sure there were several folks who mentioned, both out loud and on social media – “100 days until Memorial Day.”
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News••March 9, 2024
Heater/AC Unit Suspected of Starting Fire Inside Oxycocus School Building
Editor’s Note: The original report was changed Sunday evening to include updated information with regard to opening the building to students and staff.
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News••March 9, 2024
‘Utmost Professional’ Dellane Says Goodbye to Stafford Police Department
As the sun descended behind him later in the afternoon on Feb. 29, Thomas Dellane stood in front of a police cruiser, holding a walkie-talkie in front of him, along the bottom edge of his tie, his…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 9, 2024
‘Hop’ Through 3.2 Miles and Hunt for Eggs at Municipal Complex
Get hopping, runners and walkers. The Stafford Township second annual Bunny Hop 5K is on schedule for Sunday, March 24, and proceeds benefit the Frank A. Petillo Jr. Foundation.
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News••March 8, 2024
Prospective Eagle Scout Makes, Installs New Historic Signage in Several Parks
Harrison Marti wanted to make Adirondack chairs for Manahawkin Lake Park so visitors would have some pleasant seating options to better enjoy the views. However, he was pointed in a different…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 8, 2024
Buy Baked Goods, Help Library ‘Friends’
The Friends of the Stafford Library are partnering with Anna Bananas Homemade Bakery for a fundraiser on Saturday, March 16. The bakery is located at 657 East Bay Ave. in the Manahawkin Mart complex.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 7, 2024
American Pickers Looking for Hidden Treasure This April
Calling all collectors and history enthusiasts! The American Pickers are traveling through on the hunt for leads throughout New Jersey.
