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Columns••March 19, 2025
The Oddest Airport Bust: A Bulge in Man’s Pants Leads to Concealed Pet
My mind remains boggled over news stories regarding surely one of the weirdest smuggling busts ever seen at any airport, anywhere. It played out at Newark Liberty International Airport, where…
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News••March 19, 2025
Barnegat School District State Aid Drops
As the Barnegat Township Board of Education was preparing the 2005-26 school budget, it got word from Trenton that its state equalization aid was going to drop by $526,185.
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Opinion•March 19, 2025
Mission Accomplished
This past winter, the New Jersey Maritime Museum faced several capital improvement challenges, including repairs to our HVAC, hot water heater, fencing and elevator. Several of our volunteers…
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Opinion••March 19, 2025
Props to a Winter Clammer for Defying the Elements
Walking my dog on one of the coldest mornings of this winter, the winds and temperature bit right through my layers, making me wish I were walking in a much warmer climate. I cursed and whined about…
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News••March 19, 2025
Democrats Gather to Protest Congressman Van Drew
Various Democratic Party organizations in South Jersey converged on Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s Atlantic County office on March 13, demanding he fight back against what they called “the…
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Sports••March 19, 2025
Ship Bottom Sprint for Life Undergoing Changes
For the first time since its inception 22 years ago, the Ship Bottom Sprint for Life will have new leadership as Maria Pennisi has passed the baton to Jim and Denise Harrington.
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News••March 19, 2025
Furry Friend Offers Comfort at Horbelt School
Every Thursday morning at the Robert Horbelt Intermediate School in Barnegat Township, a special visitor enters the classrooms.
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News••March 19, 2025
Vietnam Veterans Will Have a Day in Their Honor
One is a very successful high school girls basketball coach. Another is a retired contractor who lives on Long Beach Island. But Tammy Thu Nicolini and Khai Le share a common bond, as they were…
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News••March 19, 2025
The Youngest Barnegat Students Spread Kindness
Each February, the Barnegat Township School District students participate in Kindness Week to focus on compassion and positivity in the school community. This year, the littlest learners at the…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 19, 2025
Memorable Jukebox Musical and Truly Spacey Play Coming to Stockton
The Stockton University Performing Arts Center will be going theatrical this weekend.
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Columns••March 19, 2025
Redcoats Tell a Different Story
This is the last in a series of articles attempting to present what happened at Lexington and Concord in April 1775 in the order that the public was informed. The Colonial version was disseminated in…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 19, 2025
Art Notes, March 19
Well Met: A reception for “Friends We Meet Along the Way,” an exhibition organized by Gallery Manager Katherine Whitlock at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies…
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News••March 19, 2025
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Reflects on 35 Years of Advocacy
Earlier this week the Pinelands Preservation Alliance released its State of the Pinelands Report to mark the occasion of the nonprofit organization’s 35th anniversary. The report offers a…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 19, 2025
Music Community Celebrates Life of Bruce ‘Red Rocker’ Ciangetti
The music community mourns the sudden loss of Bruce Alan “Rocker” Ciangetti, 75, who passed away peacefully in his Manahawkin home on March 1. Ciangetti was a cherished staple in the community whose…
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News••March 19, 2025
More Shoplifting Arrests Made in Stafford Township
Arrests connected to shoplifting incidents at ShopRite on Route 72 have ramped up during recent months, and the Stafford Township Police Department announced two involving repeat offenders last week.
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News••March 19, 2025
Committee Approves Amato Bill Extending Tax Benefits to Veterans’ Spouses
The New Jersey state Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee recently advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. (R-9th) and Sen. Renee Burgess (D-28th) that would…
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News••March 19, 2025
Southern Regional Dance Marathon Tops $9,100 for Ocean of Love
It takes a small army to make it happen, but the 11th annual Southern Regional Dance Marathon was another rousing success, according to student council President Cameron Minnick.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 19, 2025
Concert a Tribute to Jersey-Born Recording Artists
You’ll hear hits made popular by a wide range of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick and Bruce Springsteen among others when singer-pianist Jay Daniels brings “Jersey Boys and Jersey Girls…
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Business••March 19, 2025
Ocean State Job Lot Taking Over Big Lots
The Big Lots department store in Barnegat Township will close and be replaced by Ocean State Job Lot. It will be the new flagship store at Bayshore Plaza, according to Levin Management Corp., which…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 19, 2025
Shipwreck Author to Hold Book Launch at NJ Maritime Museum
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven will hold a book launch and signing featuring author Jennifer Sellitti on Saturday, March 22 from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Opinion•March 19, 2025
Responsible Investment
The following responds to a letter last week from Saul Ellman (“Restaurant Plan Too Intensive for Harvey Cedars”).
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Business••March 19, 2025
As Food Trends Shift, Cottage Bakeries Thrive
Over the past few years, it’s become increasingly popular to make or grow your own food at home, or find locally made ingredients, such as fresh produce and bread. During the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 19, 2025
Latina Sextet From Colombia Performing at Grunin Center
Female groups such as Celtic Woman and Celtic Angels Ireland have been highly successful since 2004, helped by numerous PBS airings that helped spread their fame. And why not? Put together a group of…
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News••March 19, 2025
Sea Oaks Residents Voice Support for Potential County Land Acquisition
Sea Oaks residents packed the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting on Thursday, March 13 to show their support for the potential acquisition of a property located at Route 539 and Frog Pond…
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Opinion••March 19, 2025
Who Are Your Heroes? My List Begins With Sally Starr
The dictionary defines a hero as “any person who has heroic qualities and is regarded as a model or an ideal.” Some of today’s heroes are not particularly heroic. Yes, they look fearless on our…
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Sports••March 19, 2025
Lacrosse Star Falk Has New Goals in Mind at Naval Academy
Serving her country is important to Delaney Falk.
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Sports••March 19, 2025
Southern’s Fields Excited to Make Leap to Division I Swimming
Francesca Fields has devoted much of her life to swimming, and she’s done a lot of it.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 18, 2025
Science Saturday Presents Screening of Film ‘Canary’ March 22
Witness the extraordinary life of explorer Lonnie Thompson – who has led dozens of expeditions to conduct ice-core drilling – at a screening of the film “Canary” at the March 22 Science Saturday. The…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 18, 2025
The Big Band Sound Coming to Beach Haven
For more than two decades, the 18-piece Nocturnes Big Band has appealed to a broad range of musical tastes, featuring music from the Swing Era by greats such as Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 18, 2025
American Legion Post Hosting Blood Donor Drive
The John Wesley Taylor American Legion Post, located at 499 North Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township, will host a blood drive on Saturday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
