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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Grunin Center Presents ‘Ella: The Early Years’ on March 15
Acclaimed chanteuse and music historian Amanda King is a preservationist of the performers of the early 20th century, and on Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m., she’ll take the stage at the Jay and Linda…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Retired Latin Teacher to Discuss the Ides of March
The Ides of March became infamous in 44 B.C. when Roman Emperor Julius Caesar’s assassination changed the course of world history.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
March 9 Science Saturday Spotlights LBT Field Station, NJ Bay Islands Initiative
Long Beach Township Sustainability Director Angela Andersen, who serves as manager of the LBT Marine Education Field Station in Holgate, takes the helm at the March 9 installment of Science Saturday…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Four Seasons Tribute Show Set for March 14 at STAC
Hang onto your seat if you attend the Four Seasons tribute concert at the Stafford Township Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 – you might get swept away by the music.
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News••March 6, 2024
Long Beach Township Adds New Police Officer
Capt. Edward Bernhard of the Long Beach Township Police Department stepped in for Chief Kevin Mahon on Monday, March 4 to conduct the swearing in of new officer Kelley Lutz during the municipality’s…
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Opinion•March 6, 2024
Problems With Wind
After reading the article titled “Historic Fishing Grounds at Risk With New Offshore Wind Leases” (2/28), I wanted to add my opinion.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Prom Dress Giveaway Scheduled at Little Egg Harbor Library
Dazzling dresses and glittering gowns donated by generous Ocean County Library patrons and visitors are about to adorn teens throughout the county during the annual prom dress giveaway. In the…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Master Gardeners Returning to Stafford Library
A sign that spring is nearly here is that the Master Gardeners of Ocean County are again setting up diagnostic clinics at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Children, Police Get Into Colorful Activities
Youngsters can meet and have fun with the people who protect the community during “Cops & Crayons” at the Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor branch on Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
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News••March 6, 2024
All Wars Memorial Baseball Field Improvements Have Begun
Improvements to the All Wars Memorial baseball field in Tuckerton are in the works, Councilman Frank D’Amore said at the borough’s informal town hall meeting on Saturday, March 2.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Library Branches Collecting Toiletry Items
The Ocean County Library System is seeking donations during its Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive, which runs through the end of March. Sparks is the library’s official mascot.
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Opinion•March 6, 2024
Special Needs Wish List
If I had millions of dollars, I would buy the LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Irish Music at Stockton, Celtic Dance at OCC
It’s easy to see St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching.
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News••March 5, 2024
Ocean County WWII Vet Honored With Quilt of Valor
Last Friday, one of the nation’s last remaining World War II veterans, 98-year-old Bernard “Bernie” Foy, of Whiting, was honored with a Quilt of Valor. Foy’s quilt was presented by the newly formed…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 4, 2024
An Irish Serenade at LBI, Stafford Libraries
Songs and tales of the Emerald Isle will spring to life during “An Irish Serenade with Jessica Carroll” at two Ocean County Library branches during March.
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Opinion••March 4, 2024
Peregrine Falcon Future Continues to Look Up
It’s no surprise to hear that peregrine falcons have made a remarkable recovery since being extirpated from New Jersey in the mid-1960s. From the cliffs of the Palisades to bridges and buildings in…
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Sports••March 3, 2024
Southern Regional’s Henrich Captures Second State Title, Mason Grabs Runner-Up Spot
Throughout this season, Matt Henrich had a target on his back as a defending state champion. It didn’t matter. The Southern Regional senior was on a mission to go out on top.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2024
Learn About Tuckerton Creek at Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum
Tuckerton Creek, originally named Pohatcong by the Lenape Indians and later known as Mill Stream, ran through one of the earliest Quaker settlements in New Jersey.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2024
Cozy Up at Seaport Stitchers Spring Quilt Sale
Spring is coming, but it’s still chilly. There are plenty of beautiful ways to bundle up, thanks to the Seaport Stitchers Quilt Guild, which will hold its second annual spring quilt sale on Saturday…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2024
Families Invited to ‘Cops and Crayons’
The Little Egg Harbor Police Department is getting creative with the community on Saturday, March 9 with Cops and Crayons at the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library. The sessions are…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2024
Tuckerton Seaport Offers Creative Aging Programs at Noyes Art Garage
Senior citizens call them the “golden years” for a reason. The Tuckerton Seaport invites seniors to enjoy the perks of “creative aging” once a month at Stockton University’s Noyes Art Garage (2200…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2024
Seaport Marches into Women’s History Month With Full Calendar
Spring is near and the Tuckerton Seaport has a full calendar of offerings.
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News••March 1, 2024
Pennsylvania Woman Guilty in 2021 Surf City Double Homicide
Following a nearly monthlong trial, the Pennsylvania woman charged in the double homicide of her father and his longtime companion at his Surf City bayfront home in September 2021 has been found…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 1, 2024
Arctic Outreach
FOR MALLORY: Arctic Outreach was formed in 2016 in honor of the late Mallory McBrien. Funds raised go to the McBrien children as well as Jetty Rock Foundation.
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News••March 1, 2024
Barnegat Friends Dance the Nights Away at THON ’24
When Caroline Sullivan and Kira Smith woke up on Feb. 19, it was understandable why they had stiff legs and sore feet. The two Barnegat High School graduates and Penn State students were feeling the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 29, 2024
Everything Pinelands at Stockton Event March 10
Book signings, history, arts, humanities, a craft show and everything New Jersey Pine Barrens all take center stage with Lines on the Pines. The free indoor event, celebrating the New Jersey Pine…
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News••February 29, 2024
Hofmann Family’s Crow’s Nest, Barnegat Light Landmark, Gets Makeover
In 1952, Thomas Hofmann’s father, Charles, made a decision that set the course for generations to follow.
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News••February 29, 2024
Peraria Breaks Glass Ceiling as First Female Ship Bottom Fire Co. President
Emily Peraria’s path to being the first female president in the history of the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. has been paved with hard work and family tradition as well as the experience and…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 29, 2024
The Sounds of ABBA Will Fill the Southern Regional Auditorium This Week
ABBA fans, get ready, get set, and go to the Joseph P. Echle Theatre on the campus of Southern Regional High School at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 and 29 and March 1 and 2.
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News••February 29, 2024
Offshore Wind Lease Areas Impede on Historic Fishing Grounds
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Feb. 26 extended its public comment period for the proposed development of six wind lease areas, totaling more than 488,000 acres of the Atlantic Ocean off…
