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Arts & Entertainment••February 7, 2024
Barnegat Library to Feature Artistic Work of Local High School Graduate
The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will present “Red Rose Kay Photography & Multimedia: Landscapes and Nature Photography” by Shore-based photographer and artist Kaylee McGrath during…
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News••February 7, 2024
Pinelands Regional Fills Empty Board Seat
The Pinelands Regional Board of Education picked Crystal Martin to fill an empty seat on the board at its January meeting.
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••February 7, 2024
Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council Distributes $1.1 Million to Addiction Prevention, Treatment, Recovery Organizations
Following a community needs assessment and development of a strategic plan, the Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council has recommended to county government certain steps to implement evidence-based…
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Sports••February 7, 2024
Barnegat Seniors Proud of Teams’ Hard Work, Family Vibe as Swim Season Ends
Following a season in which the team had just nine swimmers, it would have been easy for Tyler Finkle or Christopher Schumann, or any of the seniors, to not care much about this season. But that’s…
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News••February 6, 2024
Primary Learning Center Students Deliver 784 Boxes of Cereal to Fulfill
Surrounded by hundreds of classmates and teachers as well as emergency medical services and police personnel, Lincoln Scofield gave a light, two-handed shove to the first cereal box with Toucan Sam’s…
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News••February 5, 2024
Land Use Board Approves Brennan Fuel’s Building Renovation
Long Beach Township’s Land Use Board approved, at a meeting last month, an application from Brennan Fuel LLC to renovate the existing commercial building at 13601 Long Beach Blvd. in Beach Haven…
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News••February 4, 2024
It Takes Hard Work, Friends and the Touch of God to Build a Church
On Sunday, Jan. 14 the leadership, congregation and friends of Little Egg Harbor’s New Life Community Church celebrated the 10th anniversary of its building, located at 595 Parkertown Drive, with a…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2024
Lizzie Rose Will Capture Hearts This Valentine’s Month
Valentine’s month has arrived and the Lizzie Rose Music Room, situated in the heart of Tuckerton, is offering so many shows to fall in love with. The historic home seats about 80, making it the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2024
Manahawkin Tween Relishes Hard-Knock Life as Orphan Kate in ‘Annie’ National Tour
In a hotel room in Richmond, Va., earlier this month, 11-year-old Addie Jaymes Finley of Manahawkin and her mother, Natalie, reflected on life on the road for a sixth-grader in the national tour of…
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News••February 1, 2024
Robert Henken Appointed New Mayor of Stafford Township
It’s official. Stafford Township’s new mayor is Robert Henken.
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News••February 1, 2024
NRC to Review Nuclear Plant’s License Termination Plan
The decommissioning operator of the shuttered Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township is expected to submit a license termination plan for the former power plant to federal…
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News••February 1, 2024
Deaf Barnegat Resident ‘Achieving My Dreams’ With New College ASL Position
Anthony De Franco, the Barnegat Township resident who is known in the community for teaching American Sign Language at the local bay beach, was recently hired as an adjunct American Sign Language…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 1, 2024
Free Viewing of Film ‘Deep Rising’ at LBIF This Saturday, Feb. 3
This weekend’s Science Saturday, to be held in the gallery at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies, features a special showing of the movie “Deep Rising,” courtesy…
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Sports••February 1, 2024
Barnegat Bowler Fires First Perfect Game in School History
The 10-pin made A.J. Wolcott sweat a little at the end of his second game on Jan. 25.
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Business••February 1, 2024
Movie, TV Production Industry Is Economic Booster for Garden State, Local Business People Told
The year ahead will see large-scale movie and television production studios shooting in New Jersey, setting up shop and even setting down roots, which boosts economies at every level with job…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 1, 2024
October Ensemble Stages Chocolate-Covered Murder Mystery, ‘Sweetest Crime’
A brand-new theater production company called October Ensemble, led by the creative team of Dakota Reider and Elle River of Barnegat and Bliss Rubin of Lacey Township, debuts its chocolate-themed…
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Opinion•February 1, 2024
Unwavering Support
Thank you to our friends, family, community and Stafford Township Fire Co. for your unwavering support for Matthew Tancredi. The love and generosity of all who contributed to this event, held in…
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News••February 1, 2024
BPU Awards Two More Offshore Wind Leases at ‘More Sensible’ Sites
While the chasm between proponents and opponents of New Jersey’s offshore wind goals remains apparent in the wake of the Board of Public Utilities’ unanimously awarding two new leases last week, a…
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Opinion•February 1, 2024
Destroying the Environment to Save It
On the morning of Jan. 22 I walked along the beach on LBI. It was a sunny morning with a slight breeze, days after the latest storm left snow on the ground. All was quiet except for the sound of the…
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Opinion•February 1, 2024
Great Photo
What a great photo of the Coast Guard lifeboat on the cover of the Jan. 24 issue! Kudos to photographer Scott Nevins.
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News••February 1, 2024
Joint Research Plan Aimed at Offshore Wind, Wildlife Unveiled
Saying it will provide the blueprint for the future, the Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative for Offshore Wind has released its landmark research plan to guide studies of interactions between…
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News••January 31, 2024
Save Money on Utilities This Winter
As the frigid temperatures of winter settle in and heating systems are forced to work overtime, Atlantic City Electric has released a host of tips on how to use less energy and save money on utility…
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Opinion••January 31, 2024
Bodybuilding for Life, Health and Well-Being
I thoroughly enjoyed The SandPaper article about professional bodybuilder Michelle Johnson in December. It inspired me to share some encouragement for everyone interested in physical fitness…
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Opinion•January 31, 2024
Excellent Column
The following was addressed to John M. Imperiale, author of the Commentary titled “Applying Lessons in Politics From NYC to Harvey Cedars” (1/24).
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Arts & Entertainment••January 31, 2024
Women’s Auxiliary Crafts Valentine’s Day Fun
Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Feb. 2 is anyone’s guess, but a good time is always guaranteed when the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS throw an event. And…
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Sports••January 31, 2024
Pinelands Regional Finds Way to Get Past Brick in Double Overtime
Oftentimes, a team struggling to win games simply doesn’t grasp how to play with a lead. Such has been the case for the Pinelands Regional boys basketball team this year.
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Columns••January 31, 2024
Keeping Up With Spongy Political Correctness; Turbines Make a Sudden Move Offshore
I’m required to pass on a series of late-breaking political correctnesses. Hey, you come up with a better word to cover more than one example of political correctness.
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News••January 31, 2024
Local EMS to State: Include Us in Fire Company Assistance
Proposed state legislation to financially aid volunteer fire companies has area first aid squad leaders wondering why they were not included in the package.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 31, 2024
Beach Fire Co, Turkey Dinner Feb. 17
Thanksgiving isn’t the only time in the Beach Haven area when people sit down to a turkey dinner. It’s also a winter tradition at the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co., where on Saturday, Feb. 17…
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News••January 31, 2024
Stafford Township Police Department Promotes Smith to Sergeant
Stafford Township doesn’t yet have a new mayor, but there is a new sergeant in town.
