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News••September 5, 2024
Ship Bottom Appoints First Female to Council in Two Decades
Three names were given to the Ship Bottom Borough Council for consideration to fill the seat vacated by former Councilman Peter Rossi’s retirement this summer, but for the sitting members there was…
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News••September 5, 2024
Joe Mobus Aims to Top Last Year’s Great Cycle Challenge for Childhood Cancer Research
For the sixth consecutive year, Little Egg Harbor local Joe Mobus will take part in the Great Cycle Challenge to support the Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
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Columns••September 5, 2024
The Long-Lettered Month Has Many Special Days; Sand Crabs Coming Into Their Own
Welcome to the most be-lettered of all months, even more so after achieving its doctorate. On letter count, it beats out February, November and December.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 5, 2024
Season Finale: Five Years’ Worth of Redemption Wrapped Up in a Birthday Present
Since the first day of “Can You Beat Biggy?” back in June 2019, Aaron Kaminski’s win streak against me seemed akin to a wolverine clamping down on the nape of a moose’s neck. It’d been gnawing on me…
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Sports••September 5, 2024
Southern Regional Looks to Handful of Experienced Players to Lead the Way
Last fall, the Southern Regional field hockey team finished with a record significantly above the .500 mark, relying on a bunch of seniors to lead the offense and score goals.
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Opinion•September 5, 2024
Simple Choice
If you are really serious about wanting to stop the wind turbine projects along the LBI and New Jersey coastline, and if that is a top priority for you, then you have to vote for Donald Trump. He…
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Opinion••September 5, 2024
Thank You for the Memories and RIP LBI Grade School
I was reading a recent article in The SandPaper that detailed what may be the final plans for the Ship Bottom Grade School property. I say maybe because with all real estate deals now, it isn’t over…
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News••September 4, 2024
BoatUS Seeks Volunteers to Review Waterway Cleanup Grant Applications
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is seeking a diverse panel of eco-conscious volunteers to evaluate applications for abandoned and derelict vessel removal grants between December…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2024
Rain Garden 101 Webinar Sept. 10
Log in to a Zoom presentation at noon on Sept. 10 to learn about rain gardens – including how to create one at home – and other green infrastructure practices. Christopher Obropta from the Rutgers…
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News••September 4, 2024
Bill Would Reinstate Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
In response to the recent repeal of New Jersey’s back-to-school supplies sales tax holiday, Sen. Carmen Amato of the 9th Legislative District plans to introduce legislation that would reinstate this…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2024
Go All in for Interfaith With Designer Bag Bingo
Interfaith Health and Support Services of Southern Ocean County is a nonprofit organization that serves the senior community by offering food shopping, rides to medical appointments, reassurance…
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News••September 4, 2024
Mayor Directs LBI School Price Reduction Questions to District Officials
Following a month of mounting criticism over the governing body’s approval of a site-specific redevelopment plan for the LBI Grade School, Ship Bottom Mayor William Huelsenbeck addressed the…
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News••September 4, 2024
Ship Bottom, Ocean County Team Up to Address Resiliency Needs
Ship Bottom officials are hoping inclusion of its resiliency needs into the Ocean County Hazard Mitigation Plan will boost their chances of securing funds.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2024
Fishing Tournament Geared for the Wheelchair Bound
Do you like to fish but have physical obstacles that get in the way of joining the experience? The Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club invites you to sign up for “Access for Reel: Fishing Without…
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Opinion•September 4, 2024
Too Expensive
On Sept. 17, the Stafford Township Board of Education will ask the taxpayers to approve a $75.7 million referendum for adding on to the Oxycocus School and other building improvements. On a tour of…
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News••September 4, 2024
Holiday Ushers in Some Comfy Weather
While Memorial Day is considered to be the unofficial start of summer, Labor Day is called the unofficial end. And the way the weather looks for the foreseeable future, it may just be living up to…
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News••September 4, 2024
Beach Haven Tweaking Loading Area
At its next meeting, on Monday, Sept. 9, the Beach Haven Borough Council plans to introduce an ordinance aimed at resolving delivery and loading issues on Second Street.
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Opinion•September 4, 2024
Oyster Considerations
I have a couple comments and a question regarding the oyster restoration project in Little Egg Harbor (“Baby Oysters Deployed Off Little Egg Harbor,” 8/21).
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Business••September 4, 2024
Lucille’s Is for Sale; Terraces at Seacrest Earns Accreditation
The owners of Lucille’s Luncheonette in Warren Grove have announced the business and building have been listed for sale, with an asking price of $650,000. The 1,536-square-foot building is zoned…
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Sports••September 4, 2024
Divisional Shakeups Within Shore Conference Will Challenge Local Squads
Whenever the Shore Conference has done a realignment with girls tennis in the past, it generally meant a handful of teams shifted divisions every two to four years. Welcome to the conference’s big…
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Business••September 4, 2024
Hempcrete Building Workshop Sept. 21-22 in Manahawkin
Delve into the science and environmental advantages of hempcrete at a hands-on workshop covering mixing, molding and building with this bio-composite material. “Join a growing community of radically…
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Opinion•September 4, 2024
Prayers Answered
Our family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ship Bottom Police Department and all of the other law enforcement agencies that assisted in finding our daughter who recently went missing.
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News••September 4, 2024
Van Drew Introduces Bill Eliminating Taxes on Social Security
Donald Trump is proposing to eliminate taxes on Social Security income, but Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (2nd Dist.) isn’t waiting for Trump to be elected. On Aug. 28 he announced he had…
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Business••September 4, 2024
Buccaneer Club Replaces Buccaneer Motel in Spray Beach
The family-owned and operated Buccaneer Motel, built in 1969, hosted guests for decades at its location on a parcel of land jutting out into the bay at 2600 Long Beach Blvd. in Spray Beach. Following…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2024
Art Notes, Sept. 4
Art Among Books: See the work of photo artist Kaylee McGrath at the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library in an exhibit titled “Red Rose Kay Photography and Multimedia” as the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2024
Comedy Lineup Includes Active Barnegat Retiree
Larry Adamson, a real estate agent for Elite Team Realty in Manahawkin, also moonlights as a stand-up comedian. And he will be part of the festivities when St. Mary’s Parish in Barnegat Township…
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Columns••September 4, 2024
‘USS Shenandoah’ Begins Historic Trip
October 1924 was set to be a record-breaking month in the history of aviation, and Lakehurst, N.J. was to be at the center of the activity.
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News••September 4, 2024
Beach Haven: County Will Cover Beach Work Added Cost
At an agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council approved a state aid agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for beach replenishment work scheduled to…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2024
Ocean County Library Has More Offerings on Mobile App
Ocean County Library patrons can carry more information in the palm of their hands than ever before. The new easy to read, easy to navigate OCL Mobile App is ready for downloading to their iPhone or…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2024
Alborada Dance Group Performing at LBI Library
During Hispanic Heritage Month, explore the rich and diverse history of flamenco through a stirring performance of this flamboyant, dramatic dance form. The Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island…
