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News••February 28, 2024
See Something, Say Something Still on the Books in ’24
The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is once again spotlighting its “See Something, Say Something” campaign in the wake of its 2024 threat assessment released earlier this week.
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Opinion•February 28, 2024
Heartfelt Thanks
My husband, Bruce, and I want to share our heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to the following Ship Bottom police officers: Officer Ron Holloway, Sgt. Brian Tretola, Officer Matt Chester and Sgt.…
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News••February 28, 2024
Smart, Likeable, Fair: Those Who Know Him Say Owen LaRocca Is Solid Fit for Council
Carina LaRocca loves her brother. It’s why she was inside the Stafford Township council meeting room on Feb. 20 to hold the Bible underneath his left hand as he was sworn onto the council by 9th…
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Sports••February 28, 2024
Southern Regional Girls Snag State Tourney Win Before Basketball Season Comes to End
Remember the names Skylar Soltis, Brielle Romano, Lindsey Kelly, Casey Collins and Samantha Russell. They’re the ones who comprised the starting crew for the Southern Regional girls basketball team…
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Sports••February 28, 2024
Barnegat Girls Bowlers Capture First Overall State Championship in School History
Remember Feb. 27, 2024, Barnegat Township. It’s the day your high school girls bowling team made history.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 27, 2024
Tom Doyle Tribute Warms Winter Show at Tuckerton Borough Fine Arts Gallery
In chapter two of the 1890 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, author Oscar Wilde’s main character, artist Basil Hallward, says to Lord Henry Wotton, “Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 26, 2024
LIFS Screening All Oscar-Nominated Shorts Over Three-Day Period
The 2024 Academy Awards Ceremony is set to kick off at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 on ABC, hosted for the fourth time and second time in a row by Jimmy Kimmel.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 25, 2024
The Sun Trippers Transform Tragedy Into Force of Good
The Sun Trippers have established themselves as a community staple, becoming known and loved among music enthusiasts of the LBI region for their rock tributes as well as their mission of benevolence.
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Sports••February 24, 2024
Barnegat Girls Bowling Squad Takes Charge in First Game on Way to Third Straight Sectional Title
Everybody knows that when it’s playoff time, what happened during the regular season doesn’t matter. When the slate’s clean and it’s down to only one contest to win a championship, anything goes.
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News••February 24, 2024
Family in Need of Service Dog to Help Two Children
A Barnegat Township family is seeking financial help in procuring a service dog to help their two children with special needs.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 24, 2024
Lizzie Rose’s Intimate Evening With Stanley Jordan Sells Out, Matinee Added
Even in the darker, colder months, there is plenty of nightlife to be had on the Jersey Shore, especially for those who appreciate live music.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2024
Jetty Rock and Tide Table Group Prep for Arctic Outreach
Locally based apparel company Jetty has grown to be the top surf apparel brand on the East Coast and is now a player in the outdoor industry in North America. Already established on the coasts, year…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 22, 2024
Longtime Volunteer Tradition: Beach Haven Talks Turkey
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News••February 22, 2024
Springtime Skate Clinic, Kayak Crackdown on Barnegat Light’s To-Do List
At its Feb. 14 meeting, the Barnegat Light Borough Council approved a request to hold a free, one-day skateboarding clinic for kids ages 5 to 13 on Saturday, April 13 (rain date April 20) from noon…
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News••February 22, 2024
LBI Mayors Request to Discuss Causeway Project Unanswered by State
The once pristine orange security fence lining areas of Route 72 in Stafford Township is now shredded in spots, caked with road grime from being in place for roughly three years. That’s about how…
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News••February 22, 2024
Southern Ocean Escapes Brunt of Snowstorm
Southern Ocean County was spared major accumulations following the snowstorm that rolled through the state late Friday night through shortly after daybreak Saturday.
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News••February 22, 2024
Stafford Council Gains Youthful Perspective After Appointing LaRocca to Open Seat
Owen LaRocca received an early birthday present from the Stafford Township Council on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The soon-to-be 24-year-old was unanimously voted to fill the open council seat created when…
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Sports••February 22, 2024
Southern Regional Girls Capture Division Hoops Crown With Win Over Toms River North
The Southern Regional girls basketball team spent a portion of the past week tuning up for the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 tournament, but on Monday, Feb. 19, the Rams had some unfinished business to…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 22, 2024
Lighthouse Christian Academy Students Offer ‘Artful Expression’ on Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day, many people express their love to those in their lives – perhaps a spouse or significant other, a friend, co-workers, even a pet – by way of cards, chocolates, flowers or other…
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News••February 22, 2024
Surf City Council, Beach Patrol Honor Former Councilman
The mutual admiration society was in full swing in Surf City last week as the borough council and the beach patrol honored former Councilman James Russell, who resigned his post as of Jan. 31. He was…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 22, 2024
Run, Walk, Recover at Barnegat Branch Trail Sunday With Sea Change, CRAP Running Crew
Sea Change Recovery Community Organization and the CRAP Running Crew (Criminals, Recovering Addicts and Punx) invite everyone connected through a life touched by substance use disorder to meet up at…
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News••February 22, 2024
New Councilman Sworn Into Office in Surf City
Joe DeBenedetto just wants to help. In his new role as a borough councilman in Surf City, he’ll be doing just that.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 22, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Invites All to Seussabration
Big ones, small ones, any and all ones are welcome at Little Egg Harbor’s Edward Thornton Community Center, 319 West Calabreeze Way, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 2 to celebrate the…
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Business••February 21, 2024
Celebrate 10 Years of Craft Beer at Pinelands Brewing Co.
Ten years of brewing in the pines is something to celebrate! Pinelands Brewing Co. in Little Egg Harbor invites all to commemorate the occasion with a weekend-long bash Saturday and Sunday, March 2…
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News••February 21, 2024
Public Silent as Surf City Repeals Boosted Music Measure
The Surf City Borough Council made quick work on a variety of issues during its monthly meeting last week, including repealing an ordinance permitting amplified music in the business zone as no one…
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Opinion•February 21, 2024
Magical Experience
Max’s Magic Show at Stafford Township Arts Center on Saturday night was absolutely awesome! Despite the snowy weekend in Manahawkin, over 400 people gathered to be entertained by professional…
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News••February 21, 2024
PRSD Students Censure Board for Incivility
Things calmed down at the February meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education, at least when compared to the argumentative January meeting that was highlighted by an after-meeting…
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Opinion••February 21, 2024
Choose Your Natural Disaster – But I’m Staying Put Here
After weeks of unending rain and gray skies, I glimpsed a small patch of blue sky. I threw on my parka, leashed the dog and we scurried to the beach. By the time we got there, that tiny sliver of…
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News••February 21, 2024
Earlier AP Courses at Southern Regional on Rise But JROTC Program Takes Hit
Even as great things are happening every day within the organization, the Southern Regional School District occasionally receives some bad news from outside. Several weeks ago, in late January, such…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 21, 2024
Stockton Dancers Will Strut Their Stuff Over Three Evenings
There’s so much dancing going on at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center this late winter that it’s going to take three days to shine the spotlight on the gifted artists of the university.
