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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Shark Expert Speaking at NJMM Program
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven holds its first monthly program for 2024 on Friday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern.
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News••December 20, 2023
Frontline Recovery Advocates: ‘Not One More’ Lost to Overdose
Activists and advocates with the “Not One More” campaign are watching every move of the Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council and keeping their faces seen and voices heard at its public meetings, to…
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News••December 20, 2023
Beach Haven First Aid Squad Announces Officers, Seeks Volunteers
The Beach Haven First Aid Squad recently announced its slate of administrative and line officers for 2024.
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Columns••December 20, 2023
The Year Is Gone With a Snap of a Finger; Getting a Whole New Look at Viewsheds
Wow. The year 2023 went by like that – as I make a finger snap motion. Which begs some early-on columnistic minutiae.
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News••December 20, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Honors Citizens on Patrol
A police promotion and community and school group recognition were on the agenda at the Dec. 14 Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Catch Chris O’Leary’s Record Release Show at Lizzie Rose
Devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master and superlative songwriter Chris O’Leary will celebrate the Jan. 12 release of his Alligator Records debut album, The Hard Line, with a live…
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News••December 20, 2023
McCaffrey Named Beach Haven Officer of the Year
Patrolman Michael McCaffrey is the 2023 recipient of the Beach Haven Police Department Officer of the Year award, Police Chief James Markoski has announced.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Stock Up on Holiday Gifts That Help the State’s Rare Species
Show support for New Jersey’s rarest animal species this holiday season with a purchase from Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s online store. The shop, at wildlifenj.square.site/s/shop, features a…
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Opinion•December 20, 2023
Study in Contrasts
I am writing to condemn the depraved, callous and mean-spirited rantings that were displayed by Mayor Pat Pipi at a recent Barnegat Township meeting. Frankly, his bullying of transgender students…
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News••December 20, 2023
Murder Suspect Goes on Trial in April
A former Barnegat Township resident who has been charged with murder in the death of his son will go on trial in Ocean County Superior Court beginning Tuesday, April 23.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Scenic Splendor at Tuckerton Borough Fine Arts Gallery
Pine Shores Art Association’s Tuckerton Borough Fine Arts Gallery, located at the new Tuckerton borough municipal complex at 420 East Main St., is home to a rotating collection of works by member…
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News••December 20, 2023
Longtime Member Leading High Point Fire Co. in 2024
The High Point Volunteer Fire Co. in Harvey Cedars will begin 2024 with a new fire chief as Robert Federicci was recently elected to the position. A borough public works employee, he is one of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Learn About Caregiver Canines Jan. 11
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library will kick off their monthly special programs for 2024 with a talk on “Caregiver Canines” on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m.
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Opinion•December 20, 2023
Serving Our Heroes
Being a supporter of VFW Post 3729 in Beach Haven Crest, I would like to thank all who contributed to the Hero’s Tree this fall. We were able to fill 59 gallon-size Ziploc bags with travel-size…
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Business••December 20, 2023
Kapler’s a Perfect Place to Find Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers
Christmas is right around the corner, and your shopping should be done. More than likely your list has been checked off.
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Opinion•December 20, 2023
Supportive Community
As senior class president at Southern Regional High School, I am writing to express my gratitude to our wonderful community and all of their contributions to our class year after year.
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Columns••December 20, 2023
Time to Crack the Books
With the end of the calendar year, the SandPaper staff is given two weeks to rejuvenate and regroup. But faithful readers of the column 200 Plus are not given that break because that time is to be…
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Business••December 19, 2023
Matador Surf Shop to Continue Brighton Beach/Brant Beach Legacy in Manahawkin
A new chapter has begun in the storied tale of Matador Surfboards and Brighton Beach Surf Shop. This month, the new Matador Surf Shop shop opens at 325 Route 72 East in Manahawkin in time for holiday…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2023
Music Makes for Maximal Holiday Merriment
As 2023 quickly slips out of reach, it seemed appropriate to revamp a holiday gift guide specifically for Sound Waves readers, given this piece is tailored for those dedicated readers (and listeners).
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2023
‘An All-American Christmas’ at Waretown Library Dec. 23
The Ocean County Library’s Waretown branch presents pianist and storyteller Fred Miller’s “Lectures in Song: An American Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 23 at noon.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2023
Tuckerton Crik Museum Presents Soft Holiday Opening
’Tis the season to celebrate and support local history! The Tuckerton Historical Society is excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Tuckerton Crik Museum, Book and Gift Shop inside Little…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 17, 2023
LBI Garden Club’s Tour of Homes Makes Holiday Magic
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s 56th Holiday Tour of Homes lit up the Island, by design, on Thursday, Dec. 7.
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Opinion••December 16, 2023
Remembering the Man Behind a Community Hub
When I was little, some mornings I would be up early at my family’s cottage in Barnegat Light, and my grandmother, who bought it in 1937 for $800, would take me with her on errands. Stop at the post…
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News••December 15, 2023
Chris Velders Named Fire Chief for 2024
Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. 1 recently announced officers for 2024, with Chris Velders elected as chief, replacing Dan Rooney.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 15, 2023
Pro Bodybuilder Michelle Johnson Turns Pain Into Gain
On Sunday evening, Dec. 10, Michelle Johnson of Little Egg Harbor was still coming down off her high from the weekend-long NPC National Championships at the Irving Convention Center in Texas, where…
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News••December 14, 2023
Harvey Cedars House Finds New Home in Manahawkin
That was one very wide load meandering the streets of Manahawkin last Wednesday morning, Dec. 6. It was easy to spot the gray-colored house slowly being transported on a heavy-duty trailer by…
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News••December 14, 2023
New Firefighting Gear Offers Added Layer of Safety
Christmas magic arrived early for the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS, and while Santa or some of his elves haven’t delivered new turnout gear yet, the real gift this holiday season is the…
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News••December 14, 2023
Ocean County Purchases Shooters Sporting Range
It may come as a surprise to hunters and sport shooters to learn that Shooters Sporting Center on Route 539 in Little Egg Harbor was acquired by Ocean County to be utilized as a regional training…
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News••December 14, 2023
Barnegat Officials Recognize Esports, Girls Volleyball Accomplishments
At its meeting last week, the Barnegat Township Committee congratulated two high school sports teams for their recent accomplishments.
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Columns••December 14, 2023
If November Is ‘Happy’ Version of Winter, December Is Merry
When I was a kid, we wrote letters to Santa. So we were a little surprised when we recently got an unprompted letter from Santa in October.
