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Opinion••December 18, 2024
Happy Days Ahead
Here comes 2025, a quarter of a century into the new millennium. And supposedly this will be the year the seemingly endless Causeway Bridge project in all its facets finally wraps up. That will be a…
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Sports••December 18, 2024
Sliwinski, Perna Lead the Charge for Southern Regional as Rams Seek Division Crown
The Southern Regional boys basketball team wasn’t far from the top of the Shore Conference Class A South division last season. This winter, the Rams should be a contender to win it.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 17, 2024
Local Skateboard Artist Rolls Beyond LBI
Beach Haven resident David Broughton has two major passions: art and skateboarding. Seven years ago, he put the two interests together to create his own custom-decorated skateboards, many of which…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 16, 2024
Beach Haven Residents Spread Christmas Cheer at Sing-Along
Who needs Hallmark movies when you live in Beach Haven? Joy radiated from the LBI Historical Museum on Saturday night, Dec. 7, when residents donned tutus, feathers and golden rings for ‘The Twelve…
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News••December 15, 2024
Christmas Parade ‘Pardners’ Deliver Happiness and Cheer
By all accounts, the year the Grinch stole Christmas in Ship Bottom during the pandemic is safely in the rearview mirror, and this year’s annual borough parade was more proof in the pudding.
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News••December 14, 2024
WWII Veterans Make Pearl Harbor Ceremony Special
In early December each year, the American Legion Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars chapters in Barnegat Township hold a Pearl Harbor remembrance day at the municipal dock. But what made the Sunday…
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News••December 13, 2024
Stafford Council Approves $2.3 Million to Buy Property for Recreational Use
The Stafford Township Council soon will be exploring options to develop additional recreation space near the Doc Cramer sports complex after it approved an ordinance Dec. 10 to purchase a property…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 13, 2024
October Ensemble Improvisers Ask, ‘WTF Is My Line, Santa?’ at Waterview Café
“WTF Is My Line, Santa?” is an R-rated, holiday-themed improv show coming to Waterview Café in Barnegat next weekend, Thursday Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 22.
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News••December 12, 2024
Retiring Mayor Davis Praised for Beach Haven Service
At its last regular meeting of the year, the Beach Haven Borough Council paid tribute to Mayor Nancy Davis, who is stepping down after serving 14 years on the governing body. She lost a reelection…
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News••December 12, 2024
Selfridge Awarded Prestigious Coast Guard Gold Medal for Heroism
When he was growing up on Long Beach Island, a young Bob Selfridge’s room was scattered with books, all with tattered pages and broken spines, about courage and heroism that told stories of…
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Sports••December 12, 2024
Southern Regional Dedicates Season to Parker Nork, Starts With a Bang in 7-4 Victory
Aidan Ruiz considers it a privilege to compete this season in honor of Parker Nork.
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Columns••December 12, 2024
The Skies Come Alive With Mystery Drones
I have to drone on from the get-go this week, based on a skyload of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sightings seen across the state – a pinch worth spotted in our Southern Ocean County skies. I’m in…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 12, 2024
For Gingerbread Architects, It’s Time to Shine
The Stafford Township Recreation Department and Home Alliance Realty have joined forces once again to present the Home Sweet Home online gingerbread house competition, open to all Stafford Township…
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News••December 12, 2024
The Great Debate: Real Christmas Trees or Artificial
There’s a question that comes up every Christmas season: a real tree or an artificial one? It turns out that issue has been debated for centuries.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 12, 2024
American Legion Post 493 Sings at Seacrest
American Legion Post 493 decided to bring joy to Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Little Egg Harbor with some Christmas caroling and arrived with bells on … literally. Members and…
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Columns••December 11, 2024
One Thing We Can All Agree On, and Smattering of December Swell
Let’s make a distinction right off the bat here. Liquid Lines is a newspaper “column.” While it is full of facts, it’s also threaded with commentary, which is the nature of a column. It seems some…
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Opinion•December 11, 2024
Decorated Survivor
My husband, Bert Heller, has decorated this tree on our front lawn every year for over 10 years. It was only a tiny little sapling about 6 inches tall when it survived Superstorm Sandy.
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Opinion••December 11, 2024
Dinner With My Role Model: Uplifting Tom Hoover
You have all heard the stories. Professional athletes who made millions and squandered it all away. Stars with great careers whose post-stardom years became disasters, personally and professionally.…
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Opinion•December 11, 2024
Heartfelt Gratitude
We would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our community for supporting our third annual Helping out HOME for the Holidays at The Marlin.
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News••December 11, 2024
Van Drew Pushes Rate Hike Embargo in Meeting With Exelon
Swift, tangible action, including a moratorium on all future rate increases until billing practices and smart meter accuracy are fully addressed, was part of a discussion between Congressman Jeff Van…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 11, 2024
Long Beach Township Offices Dress Up in Holiday Best; Public to Vote for Favorite
Hurry to vote for the best holiday decorations inside the Long Beach Township municipal building. The a-door-able contest ends Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. This week, photos of all 16 office doors…
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Sports••December 11, 2024
Southern Has Enough Experience, Talent and Depth to Win State Crown Again
When the Robin Leff Tournament is contested on Saturday, Dec. 14, the Southern Regional wrestling squad will begin yet another quest to have an outstanding team season. After all, head coach Dan Roy…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 11, 2024
Memorial Gathering to Be Held for Richard Plunkett
The Barnegat Light Museum will host an informal gathering this Saturday, Dec. 14, to honor and remember longtime Islander Richard Plunkett, who died in November at age 86 at his home in Boothbay, Me.…
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News••December 11, 2024
Man Charged in Theft of Lottery Tickets
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Dec. 4 Kenneth Franke, 57, of Barnegat Township was charged with theft by unlawful taking in connection with incidents that occurred…
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News••December 11, 2024
Stockton Expands Transfer Pathways with Ocean County College
Students in four majors at Ocean County College can now seamlessly transfer to Stockton University’s four-year programs as part of a new memorandum of understanding signed by the schools.
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Columns••December 11, 2024
… and a Merry Christmas to All!
The story of how modern Christmas in America emerged is the result of many factors, but the influence of one New Jersey man must be conceded. Lorraine Boissoneault gave some background in a 2018…
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News••December 11, 2024
9th District Proposal Would Give Utility Assistance to Volunteer Emergency Squads
State Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. and Assemblymen Brian Rumpf and Gregory Myhre of the 9th Legislative District plan to introduce legislation that would require a public utility to charge a volunteer…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 11, 2024
Beach Haven Library Welcomes Holiday
The Beach Haven Public Library invites the community to stop by for a holiday open house on Friday, Dec. 13 from noon to 3 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 11, 2024
Grunin Center Finishing 2024 Season With Flurry of Events
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is going all out as the Christmas season rapidly rolls along.
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Business••December 11, 2024
Christmas Spirit, Charitable Giving Boost Local Economy
This Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m., “sip and shop” at a holiday vendor fair at The Mainland at Holiday Inn in Manahawkin; then “sip and shop” again on Wednesday, Dec. 18 starting at 5 p.m. in the…
