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News••January 10, 2024
Seat Still Needs to Be Filled on Pinelands Regional Board of Education
The Jan. 3 reorganization meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education was short, as most reorg meetings are. But it will require another meeting for the BOE to complete its organizational…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 10, 2024
Melissa Hood’s ‘Sweet Dreams Sandcastle’ Tucks Readers Into Island Nostalgia
Point Pleasant painter Melissa Hood is no stranger to these parts, as her whimsical coastal scenes have brightened up Long Beach Island for many a summer. A self-described full-time daydreamer, Hood…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 8, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities Aplenty at National Day of Service
The Friends of the Island Library is hosting an event at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City that connects people looking for volunteer opportunities and non-profit…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 8, 2024
Seven Bridges Road: From the Past to the Future
New year, new presentation on the good old days. The Tuckerton Historical Society will offer its first presentation of the year Saturday, Jan. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Giffordtown Schoolhouse…
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News••January 6, 2024
NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act Marks 50 Years
A half-century ago, New Jersey enacted landmark legislation that has since protected hundreds of wildlife species, including ospreys, shorebirds such as the piping plover and red knot, rare reptiles…
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News••January 4, 2024
LEH ‘Tough Guy’ Hopes His Health Battle Brings Awareness
When Christian Halverson arrived at work on a Monday in late October, he had no idea that within 48 hours his whole world would be spun upside down and he’d be in a battle for his life. After all…
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News••January 3, 2024
Long-Range Forecasts Call for Fair Amount of Snow
There are a ton of long-range forecasts out there for the 2023-24 winter season, and many forecasters are calling for a snowier winter in New Jersey than in 2022-23.
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News••January 2, 2024
Come Together: Jewish, Catholic Faithful Embrace LBI Community
Inside St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brant Beach is a menorah that dwells above the tabernacle, off the altar in an alcove.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 29, 2023
Albert Hall Begins 2024 With Jan. 7 Hootenanny
The Albert Music Hall, located at 131 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532) in Waretown, kicks off the new year with a special “Winter Hootenanny in the Pines” on Sunday, Jan. 7. Doors open at noon; music runs…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 29, 2023
Ocean County Parks and Rec Winter Program Guide Is Online
Ocean County’s Department of Parks and Recreation has released its winter guide online, with information about a multitude of programs, events, outings and more. These include beginner astronomy…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 28, 2023
New Year’s Eve Food and Festivities
Fresh starts! New intentions! Such is the stuff of New Year’s celebrations, and why not embrace it? Beholden to no one group or sect, the holiday is a universal coming-together of souls as the…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 28, 2023
Start the New Year Off With ‘Green Drinks’ Jan. 2
Environmentally minded people are welcome to stop by for refreshments and conversation on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Mainland Holiday Inn in Manahawkin from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is sponsored by…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 28, 2023
Award-Winning Documentary at Tuckerton Library
In 2019, filmmaker James Rutenbeck set out to chronicle a renowned educational program among marginalized people in Boston. Instead, he came to grips with systemic racism and his own role in it. The…
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News••December 22, 2023
Barnegat Schools in the Spirit of Giving
In Barnegat Township, giving thanks doesn’t end after Thanksgiving and giving gifts doesn’t start on Dec. 25. Barnegat Township School District works nonstop to make sure families and kids have what…
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News••December 22, 2023
Grinch Wraps Up ‘Community Service‘ Following Apprehension by Stafford Police
The Grinch has been all over Stafford Township during the past few weeks – escorted by police, of course.
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News••December 21, 2023
Oldham’s Tenure Ends With a Champagne Toast
Champagne glasses were clicking in the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission meeting room at the final meeting of the year as past and current borough employees and many friends saluted Mayor Jonathan…
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Sports••December 21, 2023
Even a Show Dog Gets in on the Action at Annual Ugly Sweater Race
He didn’t have an ugly sweater to wear during the race. Instead, he had a coat of fur.
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News••December 21, 2023
Causeway Contractor Working to Fix Water, Sand Issues on Roadway
The Ocean County Soil Conservation District is joining Ship Bottom’s fight to have its roadways clear of water, sand, mud, and other debris related to the final phase of the Causeway expansion and…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 21, 2023
Art Notes, Dec. 20
Gifted: Landscapes and landmarks are often the subjects of Laura Angress’ artwork. The painter is known for murals and for her depictions of the Island’s most recognizable structures – most recently…
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Sports••December 21, 2023
Collins, Soltis Steer Southern Regional Girls to 2-0 Start
It’s always a good thing when the 6-foot-3 girl is healthy and playing at full strength, especially when she complements the much shorter point guard so well.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 21, 2023
Join ALO, Surfrider to Plant Dune Grass in Holgate Dec. 30
End the year helping Alliance for a Living Ocean and the Jersey Shore Chapter of Surfrider Foundation restore the coastline. A dune grass planting is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 30, from 1 to 3 p.m.…
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Opinion•December 21, 2023
Thanks for Coverage
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to say thanks to all of the reporters, editors and others who play a role in the continued success of The SandPaper as our local weekly newspaper.
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Opinion•December 21, 2023
Thought Provoking
The following was addressed to L.J. Wallace Jr., author of a commentary titled “Move Over, Wind Turbines – Harness Power of the Tides” (12/6).
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Opinion•December 21, 2023
Coco’s Story Brings Back Memories of a Lost Cat
My 12-year-old granddaughter, Joann, and I loved the adorable Dec. 7 piece titled “Coco’s Story: Lost in Barnegat for 28 Days.” How lucky that this canine resident of Brant Beach was reunited with…
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News••December 21, 2023
Residents Urge Town to Address ‘Dangerous Speeding’ on Frog Pond Road
During Little Egg Harbor’s Dec. 14 township committee meeting, Frog Pond Road resident Gavin Dwyer spoke during the public comment portion to urge officials to address the persistent issue of…
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Sports••December 21, 2023
Southern Regional Girls Swim Team Bounces Back With Huge Victory
Winning is something the Southern Regional girls swim team is expected to do a lot this winter. The Rams scored the first of those victories on Dec. 15 with a 137-29 rout of Toms River North.
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Opinion••December 20, 2023
Seasons of Santas: Big Guy’s on the Go, Ho Ho Ho
Over the years, I have seen Kris Kringle in person in different settings. The first one I remember was when I was very young, maybe 9 or 10. My mother took me to Macy’s department store. It was a big…
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News••December 20, 2023
St. Francis Center, Chick-fil-A Team Up to Fight Holiday Food Insecurity
Chick-fil-A and the St. Francis Community Center are partnering to ensure no family goes hungry this holiday season.
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Sports••December 20, 2023
Glass Returns With a Bang But Pinelands’ Inexperience Shows in Opener
After missing last season with an injury, Tyler Glass couldn’t wait to get onto the mat as the Pinelands Regional wrestling season kicked into gear Dec. 14. He apparently didn’t want his first match…
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Opinion••December 20, 2023
Happy Days at Barnegat Light’s One-Room Schoolhouse
It’s 1938. You’re a 5-year old girl and in first grade in a one-room school with grades one through five in five neat rows divided only by the size of their desks. You have been called by the teacher…
