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Arts & Entertainment••December 10, 2025
Art Notes, Dec. 10
Entrez, Vous: The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has put out a call for submissions to the Morris Museum’s 2026 New Jersey Arts Annual, “Common Ground: New Jersey Artists Think Monumental,” a…
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News••December 10, 2025
Almost Entire Nation, Especially New Jersey, See Dramatic Drop in OD Deaths
According to New Jersey State Police Capt. Jason Piotrowski, who was the speaker at a Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey webinar last week, the number of deaths caused by drug overdoses has been…
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News••December 10, 2025
LBI Health Department Conducting Sleep Program
Are you a light or deep sleeper? What does REM sleep mean?
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News••December 10, 2025
Placard Policy Changing for Beach Haven Condo Residents
Condominium owners in Beach Haven will now be eligible to receive individual emergency re-entry placards in the event of evacuation due to a major weather event. Previously, the placards were issued…
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News••December 10, 2025
Barnegat Police Honor Memory of Childhood Cancer Victim
The Barnegat Township Police Department participated in No Shave November in honor of a very special Barnegat resident – Mason Phillips.
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News••December 10, 2025
Mentor, Leader, Friend: West Tuckerton Fire Co. Remembers Life Member, Former Chief
When Domenico “Dominic” Russano, 68, passed away in a tragic incident on Nov. 5, it shocked the Little Egg Harbor community. But the loss was especially poignant for his colleagues and friends at the…
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Columns••December 10, 2025
Digging Up History of Shore Privateers
This is the third and final part in a series.
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News••December 10, 2025
It’s Crunch Time to Drop Off Gifts for Stafford Township Toy Drive
The clock is ticking. Soon, the Stafford Township Recreation Department will begin packing up toys and gifts for families in need this Christmas.
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Sports••December 10, 2025
Mason, Vigilante, Collins Lead Southern’s Younger Wrestlers This Winter
Yes, Anthony Mason is one of the leaders of the Southern Regional wrestling team this winter. And yes, he’s probably going to be in the hunt for a state title in March.
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Sports••December 10, 2025
Southern Regional Girls Rout Colts Neck in Opener, Off to Strong Start
Not long ago, Karleigh Stout used to come to the St. Francis Community Center to compete against the Southern Regional girls swim team. On Dec. 2, she was the new coach of the squad, just trying to…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 9, 2025
Toby Keith Tribute Coming to STAC
The Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin will host a show called “The American Ride,” a tribute to the late Toby Keith, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 9, 2025
Meet Miss Santa, Elves at Waretown Library
The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library presents “Holiday Magic – Meet Miss Santa and Her Elves” on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11:30 a.m.
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Columns••December 9, 2025
Nowhere to Hide: Unblinking Eyes of AI Upon Us Every Turn
LICENSE TO LOOK IN: Sir AI is up and about during this heavily driven holiday season. Our vehicles are being closely watched – sometimes tracked – at every turn.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 9, 2025
A Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Soprano, and Big Band Will Close Stockton’s 2025 Season
The Stockton University Performing Arts Center will end its 2025 season with three shows in the coming days, all usual suspects.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2025
Light Up the Holiday for First Responders at Christmas Tree Sales
As families and friends gather to deck the halls, two volunteer fire companies invite the community to give back to those who answer the call. The annual Christmas tree sales in Ship Bottom and Surf…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2025
They Put Up Their ‘Ukes’ at Stafford Library
Walk into the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library on a Monday mid-afternoon, and you might hear the sound of stringed instruments playing in the background. That’s because from 3:15 to 4:30…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 7, 2025
Author Gives Talk on Supercommunicators
Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, will take part in an online discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. to talk about his latest work…
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Sports••December 7, 2025
Southern Regional Girls’ Squad Full of Firepower and Depth
Let’s get one fact immediately clear: The Southern Regional girls swim team is stacked and jacked. That’s it. The Rams are just a mammoth of a squad.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 6, 2025
Grinch Wreaks Havoc in Stafford, Will Pay With Community Service
Maybe the rare Who Roast Beast was a little overcooked or the Who Hash was stale. Maybe his heart shrank again. Maybe Cindy Lou Who didn’t play with him and he got upset.
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News••December 5, 2025
Founder of Red Men Community Turkey Dinner Honored
The Tuckerton Red Men lodge served about 900 people at its annual free pre-Thanksgiving turkey community dinner on Sunday, Nov. 23.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 5, 2025
Traffic Changes Ahead of Ship Bottom Christmas Parade This Saturday
Perhaps, the biggest Christmas miracle in Ship Bottom each year is the absence of everyday vehicular traffic on the Boulevard for a few hours as the gateway to the Island is transformed from summer…
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News••December 4, 2025
Another Coast Guardsman Joins Exclusive Roster as Elite Surfman
On a recent blistery Friday morning, Barnegat Light was a contrast of bright blue sky and water against whipping winds. A different sea of blue was inside the borough firehouse as members of the U.S.…
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News••December 4, 2025
Opponents Demand Pause Before Ship Bottom Rental Rules Tighten
In an attempt to maintain the family friendly character of Ship Bottom, the borough council last week introduced amendments to the borough’s short-term rental ordinance that has sparked outrage among…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2025
Surflight’s ‘Elf The Musical’ Delights Adults and Children
Dustin Ceithamer, who plays Buddy the Elf, stands out in more than one way in Surflight Theatre’s current production of “Elf The Musical.” In other words, both literally and figuratively.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2025
Cedar Bridge Tavern Skirmish Commemoration Dec. 7
Ocean County Commissioner Robert S. Arace announced the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate the 22nd commemoration of the 1782 Affair at Cedar Bridge, at Cedar Bridge…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2025
STAC Concert Features Legendary ’50s Rhythm and Blues Groups
The Stafford Township Arts Center will host a show titled “Holiday Oldies” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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News••December 4, 2025
American Legion Post 511 Delivers Food for the Holidays
Megan Pasquale spends most of her disability income to care for her son and often doesn’t have the money to purchase certain types of food items.
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Opinion•December 4, 2025
Nix Rental Ordinance
The Ship Bottom Borough Council attempted to pull a fast one by introducing a new rental ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. While most of us were preparing for Thanksgiving or spending…
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Opinion••December 4, 2025
Santa, Please Slow Down and Stick to the Schedule
’Tis the season, when everyone is busy and often running late. But not Santa.
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Opinion••December 4, 2025
Horizontally Speaking: Sadly Nothing Funny About Hospitals
If you haven’t been in the hospital lately, I am here to report on what’s going on in the antiseptic world of hospital hijinks, in the hopes that my experience might help you, should you find…
