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News••September 18, 2024
Beach Haven Will Provide Sand Renourishment Updates
Beach Haven residents who want beach replenishment updates will be able to access information on a link to the Army Corps of Engineers on the borough’s website, beachhaven-nj.gov, once the work…
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News••September 18, 2024
Pennsylvania Man Dies Despite Attempted Ocean Rescue
A Pennsylvania man lost his life after submerging in the surf off Bergen Avenue in Harvey Cedars early Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Presentation Focuses on Teen Suicide Prevention
In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library presents an adults-only workshop, “Compassionate Conversations: Helping Teens Cope with Loss,” on…
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Opinion••September 18, 2024
Fig Follies Followup – Our Tradition Continues
Perhaps you recall my story about figs which appeared in The SandPaper last year (“Fig Follies – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” SpeakEasy, 10/24/23). It recounted my family’s love of figs…
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News••September 18, 2024
Lacey Woman ‘Keyed’ on Breaking World Record
How many keychains would you guess that you’ve had in a lifetime? Each one speaks of a place, a time and an experience.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Parkinson’s Disease Updates at Stafford Library
Every advance in Parkinson’s disease research means progress for patients and caregivers. That will be the focus of “Living Your Best Life with Parkinson’s Disease” at the the Stafford branch of the…
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News••September 18, 2024
Barnegat Man Sentenced on Drug, Burglary, Weapons Charges
On Sept. 13, Quaison Ellis, 25, of Barnegat Township was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Kenneth T. Palmer to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to possession of heroin…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Registration Still Open for Sept. 22 LBI Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquabike
It’s a sprint to the official end of summer! Spots are still available for the annual Long Beach Island Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquabike, scheduled for this Sunday, Sept. 22, in Brant Beach. Register now…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Yoga for Special Needs Adults at Little Egg Harbor Library
Adults with special challenges have an invitation to engage in relaxing sessions of chair yoga at the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Nature Photos on Display This Month
The beauty of South Jersey’s natural environs and the creatures that inhabit them bursts from the photographs of outdoorsman Frank Grasso, whose pictures are on display throughout September at the…
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News••September 18, 2024
Tuckerton Residents Question Council About Sexual Harrassment Lawsuit
Tuckerton borough residents questioned the borough council at its regular meeting on Sept. 16 about sexual harassment accusations against Borough Administrator Jenny Gleghorn.
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News••September 18, 2024
Grace Calvary Church Looks Back at 100 Years, Forges Ahead
Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom celebrated its centennial on Sunday, Sept. 8 with a church full of well-wishers. The church had shared its story through publications in June and July, displayed…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Art Notes, Sept. 18
Framers: South Jersey’s natural environs and the creatures that inhabit them burst from outdoorsman Frank Grasso’s photography, on display through September at the Ocean County Library’s Barnegat…
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Sports••September 18, 2024
Pinelands Regional Field Hockey Squad Off to Solid Start at 2-1
It had been been five years since the Pinelands Regional field hockey squad had won two of its first three games, but the Wildcats on Sept. 14 cleared the first two hurdles of eclipsing their three…
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Sports••September 18, 2024
Compitello, Simon Lead Southern Regional Past Pinelands
For about three minutes, the Southern Regional girls soccer team prodded the defense of Pinelands Regional. On the Rams’ first corner kick of the game, they made it count and exercised their…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Eagles Tribute Band Will Perform at STAC
The Stafford Township Arts Center seems to specialize in tribute band shows and on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. it will return to that genre when it presents “Hotel California,” which it calls…
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Sports••September 18, 2024
Haviland Tosses Three TD Passes as Barnegat Routs Jackson Liberty
It took all of 20 seconds for the Barnegat football team to set the tone against Jackson Liberty Sept. 13.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 17, 2024
Tuckerton Block Party to Fill Main Street With Music, Art, Food
On Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all are welcome to enjoy the Tuckerton Block Party happening at hot spots all along Main Street.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 16, 2024
Find Great Bargains at LBI Library Book Sale
Your chance at picking up early fall bargains on reads, sounds and videos is at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21 from 9…
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Business••September 16, 2024
Harvey Cedars Shellfish Marks 50 Years With Reunion
When John Garofalo began selling lobsters at a spot near the Harvey Cedars Marina in 1972, little did he know it would be the start of a longtime culinary tradition in the borough.
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News••September 15, 2024
Granddaughter Goes on Quest for Unique Gift, Gets Assistance From Flamingo Golf
For 64 summers, Bill Burr’s Flamingo Golf in Ship Bottom has been satisfying families’ undying thirst to compete in miniature golf, score some holes-in-one and make amazing memories that last a…
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Columns••September 14, 2024
Surf Perks Up, Hurricane Season Restarts and Sandmen Cometh
Well, how about that. We finally have some surfing to write about in a surf column!
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Business••September 14, 2024
Simple or Elaborate, a Rain Barrel Is ’Great Way’ to Conserve, Use Water
Every so often, sometimes multiple times per week depending on the time of year, Mother Nature provides a suitable resource that can be used to hydrate a garden, fill a birdbath or even wash the car.…
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Business••September 13, 2024
Landvisions Scapes Dream Homes on LBI
Barnegat Light native Michael Scott opened his landscaping business four years ago with a vision for Long Beach Island customers. Based in Medford Lakes, Landvisions is a design-build landscaping…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2024
Annual Fall Harvest, Wine Festival on Slate for October
One day of fall fun isn’t enough, so Stafford Township is having two again this year.
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Business••September 13, 2024
Build a Healthier, Happier Home With Biophilic Basics
Despite the nostalgia brought on by fall, the season does seem to settle apprehensively into these parts despite our best efforts to hold onto whatever bits of warm, sunny salt air still linger.…
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Opinion•September 13, 2024
Needs, Not Wants
As the proud superintendent of Stafford Township School District, I can tell you that the educational experience that our staff provides for every student every day is exceptional.
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Business••September 13, 2024
Cricket McGehee and the Art of Knife Sharpening
No matter the knife, the blade will eventually dull. And for many pursuits – cooking, fishing, styling hair, sewing, gardening, woodworking – a sharp knife, pair of scissors or tool is essential, and…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2024
‘Friends’ Seek Donations for Book Sale
The Friends of the Stafford Library are accepting donations for their next book sale, which takes place Friday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a bag sale of leftover materials to…
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Business••September 13, 2024
Closet Factory Clients Build Functional, Luxury Custom Projects
In nature, snowflakes are uniquely individual. When it comes to the interior of the home, so are projects designed and installed by the New Jersey South Closet Factory, located in Burlington County.
