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Columns••April 18, 2024
April Can Always Find New Ways to Disappoint But We Had a Diamond in the Rough
I’m writing this column on my phone, from inside my Volkswagen. I am currently lost in Beach Haven West. Due to whatever is being done to eastbound Rt. 72, I was forced to detour into Beach Haven…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 18, 2024
Art Notes, April 17
Eclectic Youth: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies presents the annual Southern Regional School District art exhibition now through April 25, with special…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 18, 2024
Sample Local Creations at Lady Magpie’s Spring Craft Fair
Celebrate spring at Lady Magpie’s Tea & Curiosities and shop the Spring Craft Fair from noon to 4 p.m. on April 28. The free, family-friendly event takes place on Tuckerton Seaport grounds.
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Opinion•April 17, 2024
Extremely Grateful
The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and the volunteer organization Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Dr. Brandon Denning and…
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Opinion•April 17, 2024
Transparency Valued
I want to shout out to the Harvey Cedars commissioners for their initiative to share local borough news transparently and informatively.
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Opinion•April 17, 2024
Vote of the Century
Once again I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Thayer’s wide-ranging assessment of our current political culture that serves only to highlight the incompetence of the Congress and the decline of the American…
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News••April 17, 2024
Three Officers Appointed to Little Egg Harbor Police Department
Little Egg Harbor Mayor Blaise Scibetta opened the April 11 township committee meeting asking residents to keep the family of Pete Ferwerda III in their prayers. Ferwerda, 82, passed away on March…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2024
Celebrate Earth Day With Little Egg Harbor Cleanup, First Green Fair
As per tradition, the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee honored Earth Day by recognizing the environmental commission with a well-deserved proclamation during its April 11 public meeting. The…
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Opinion•April 17, 2024
Let’s Let It All Hang Out to Dry
Hey gals! It’s Monday – how do you start your day? Groaning? Putting the pillow over your head? Dolly Parton’s song has you tumbling out of bed, stumbling to the kitchen, pouring that cup of ambition.
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Sports••April 17, 2024
Southern Regional Girls Earn Back-to-Back Victories Following Slow Start
In past years, the Southern Regional girls lacrosse team often would play six, eight, sometimes 10 games before meeting up with one of the regional powerhouses, either in the Shore Conference…
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Opinion••April 17, 2024
Climate Is Changing as Seen by New Plant Hardiness Map
Most longtime New Jerseyans, especially gardeners and growers, have noticed that winters have gotten milder over the last few decades. Cold weather seems to arrive later, and the Garden State gets…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2024
Pine Shores Student Show Crosses Generational, Dimensional Lines
The Student Show at Pine Shores Art Association’s Manahawkin Gallery was divided into three divisions, for ceramics, paintings, and children’s art. Judged separately, the ceramics and paintings…
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Sports••April 17, 2024
Pinelands Regional Rebounds From Loss by Blistering Barnegat
Pinelands Regional boys volleyball coach Kathy Bennett knew exactly what the issue was when her Wildcats lost to Jackson Liberty on April 9.
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News••April 17, 2024
Medicare Enrollees Warned of Rising Copays as Pharma Giants Leave PAAD Program
New Jersey’s Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled program suffered a major blow in 2024, according to local insurance group NJ Life and Health, which is headquartered in Toms River but…
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News••April 17, 2024
Barnegat Woman Sentenced to Three Years on Drug Charge
On April 12, Laurie Maxson of Barnegat Township was sentenced to three years New Jersey State Prison as a result of her previously entered guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute more than 5 ounces…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2024
‘The Voice’ of BHS Looking for Singing Talent
The second annual “The Voice Of BHS” recording arts competition at Barnegat High School is looking for contestants to sign up for the event scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m.
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Business••April 17, 2024
Thoro Care Launches New Website, Offering One-Contact Resource for Independent Seniors
Three years ago, Renu Thomas and her husband, John Roth, launched a pilot program called Thoro Care, in hopes of providing a much needed resource for local seniors. They were inspired by personal…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2024
Shipwrecks Are Topic of Beach Haven Library Talk
Author Margaret Thomas Buchholz will present a slide show and readings from her New Jersey Shipwrecks: 350 Years in the Graveyard of the Atlantic on Thursday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at the Beach Haven…
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News••April 17, 2024
Surf City Council Serves Up Concessions in Outdoor Dining Debate
From Barnegat Light all the way to Holgate, parking is to living and working on Long Beach Island what soup to nuts is to formal dining, except there is no satisfying conclusion.
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Columns••April 17, 2024
First Permit Granted for Nuclear Reactors
In April 1972 the New Jersey Assembly had passed a resolution asking the state’s Department of Environmental Protection to delay issuing permits to build two floating nuclear reactors off Holgate and…
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News••April 17, 2024
Harvey Cedars Police Are Reaccredited
The Harvey Cedars Police Department has received its fourth straight accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. At the April 15 borough commission meeting, Harry…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2024
Learn to Protect Yourself From Fraud on April 19
The Beach Haven Public Library will host a seminar on “Law and Consumer Rights” for New Jersey residents on Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m.
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News••April 17, 2024
Gas Prices Expected to Leap in Coming Weeks
Fill up your tank as quickly as possible because you can expect to pay more, perhaps much more, for a gallon of gas in the coming weeks.
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Business••April 17, 2024
Manor House to Mark 30 Years in May
Manor House Shops on Main Street in downtown Manahawkin celebrate 30 years of “a unique shopping experience” with a special event to be held Sunday, April 21 from noon to 4 p.m. The retail…
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News••April 17, 2024
Rescuers Receive Heroism Awards; BL Introduces Budget
Awards honoring local first responders at a 2022 accident in which a mother and daughter were rescued from a capsized and sinking boat took center stage at the Barnegat Light Borough Council meeting…
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News••April 17, 2024
Spirit Airlines Eliminating Atlantic City Airport as Crew Base
Congressman Jeff Van Drew is concerned that Spirit Airlines has announced it will be closing its crew base at the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) effective Sept. 1.
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News••April 17, 2024
FCA Skate Clinic Links Recreation With Divine Purpose
Dozens of kids between the ages of 5 and 13 rolled, slid and zipped around the Barnegat Light skate park on Saturday as they got schooled in some basic board skills and safety, as well as the message…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2024
Music With a Touch of Salsa at Toms River Library
You’ll want to dance in the aisles when the Ocean County Library presents the David Cedeño Sextet at the Ocean County Library Toms River branch on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m.
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Business••April 17, 2024
Secret No More: Reynolds Opens ‘The Vault’ for Newest in Home Style
“Do the day” at the ever-growing Reynolds Garden complex in downtown Manahawkin. Grab coffee and a snack. Wander from shop to shop. Find a special gift, bask in beauty, socialize, daydream and escape.
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News••April 17, 2024
9th District Introduces Bill to Assist School Districts Targeted for Aid Cuts
In response to concern from educators and parents regarding school aid cuts for some of the area’s districts, Sen. Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Greg Myhre of the 9th…
