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Business••March 6, 2024
Good News Spreads: Bagel Shack, Salad House Add Locations
After four decades in Beach Haven, The Bagel Shack is preparing for its 41st summer in business, with a second location in Surf City that opened Feb. 9.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Garden Club Tries Hand at Cascading Flowers
It was cold and rainy outside, but inside the hall at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brant Beach, the aroma was sweet, the colors sparkling and the friendships blooming. It was just like summer.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Democratic Coalition Plans March 12 Fundraiser
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser on Tuesday, March 12, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Lighthouse Tavern, 397 Route 9 in Waretown. Admission is…
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Opinion•March 6, 2024
Beloved Figure
On Sunday, Feb. 25 we lost another Beach Haven local. At age 83, John Blackmann Brown Jr. passed on to the other side after a gastric stomach issue that slowly depleted his strength. He kept his…
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200 Plus••March 6, 2024
About That Other March Storm …
If you mention “March Storm” to most longtime Ocean County residents, you get stories of 1962, of bay meeting ocean, a beached destroyer, dangerous rescues and washed-away houses. But there was…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Big Band Beat Coming to Holy Innocents’
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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News••March 6, 2024
Beach Having Revising Tennis, Pickleball Fees
At an agenda meeting Feb. 29, the Beach Haven Borough Council amended fees for using the tennis and pickleball courts.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Kosinski Ceramics a Cut Above
Limited only by the physical dimensions of the kilns available to her, ceramic artist Sandra Kosinski dwells where talent and imagination meet science and magic.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Pieceful Shores Quilt Display at LBI Library
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City celebrates Women’s History Month and National Quilting Day at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch with a display by…
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Columns••March 6, 2024
Behind the Scenes, In Studio, Part Three: Ty Mares Entrusts ‘Still Breathing’ to Zach Jones
As an imminently approaching spring teases us with longer, warmer days, we are also buoyed through the rainy season with the promise of music festivals and big summer releases. For many small…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Master Gardeners Present Houseplants 101
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present “The Dirt on Houseplants” at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Fantasy Novelist Going Online With Ocean County Library Series
Ever since the publication of his first fantasy novel at age 19, Christopher Paolini has developed legions of young adult fans with compelling tales of universes that spin from his mind.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Grunin Center Presents ‘Ella: The Early Years’ on March 15
Acclaimed chanteuse and music historian Amanda King is a preservationist of the performers of the early 20th century, and on Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m., she’ll take the stage at the Jay and Linda…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Retired Latin Teacher to Discuss the Ides of March
The Ides of March became infamous in 44 B.C. when Roman Emperor Julius Caesar’s assassination changed the course of world history.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
March 9 Science Saturday Spotlights LBT Field Station, NJ Bay Islands Initiative
Long Beach Township Sustainability Director Angela Andersen, who serves as manager of the LBT Marine Education Field Station in Holgate, takes the helm at the March 9 installment of Science Saturday…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Four Seasons Tribute Show Set for March 14 at STAC
Hang onto your seat if you attend the Four Seasons tribute concert at the Stafford Township Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 – you might get swept away by the music.
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News••March 6, 2024
Long Beach Township Adds New Police Officer
Capt. Edward Bernhard of the Long Beach Township Police Department stepped in for Chief Kevin Mahon on Monday, March 4 to conduct the swearing in of new officer Kelley Lutz during the municipality’s…
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Opinion•March 6, 2024
Problems With Wind
After reading the article titled “Historic Fishing Grounds at Risk With New Offshore Wind Leases” (2/28), I wanted to add my opinion.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Prom Dress Giveaway Scheduled at Little Egg Harbor Library
Dazzling dresses and glittering gowns donated by generous Ocean County Library patrons and visitors are about to adorn teens throughout the county during the annual prom dress giveaway. In the…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Master Gardeners Returning to Stafford Library
A sign that spring is nearly here is that the Master Gardeners of Ocean County are again setting up diagnostic clinics at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Children, Police Get Into Colorful Activities
Youngsters can meet and have fun with the people who protect the community during “Cops & Crayons” at the Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor branch on Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
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News••March 6, 2024
All Wars Memorial Baseball Field Improvements Have Begun
Improvements to the All Wars Memorial baseball field in Tuckerton are in the works, Councilman Frank D’Amore said at the borough’s informal town hall meeting on Saturday, March 2.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Library Branches Collecting Toiletry Items
The Ocean County Library System is seeking donations during its Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive, which runs through the end of March. Sparks is the library’s official mascot.
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Opinion•March 6, 2024
Special Needs Wish List
If I had millions of dollars, I would buy the LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2024
Irish Music at Stockton, Celtic Dance at OCC
It’s easy to see St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching.
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News••March 5, 2024
Ocean County WWII Vet Honored With Quilt of Valor
Last Friday, one of the nation’s last remaining World War II veterans, 98-year-old Bernard “Bernie” Foy, of Whiting, was honored with a Quilt of Valor. Foy’s quilt was presented by the newly formed…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 4, 2024
An Irish Serenade at LBI, Stafford Libraries
Songs and tales of the Emerald Isle will spring to life during “An Irish Serenade with Jessica Carroll” at two Ocean County Library branches during March.
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Opinion••March 4, 2024
Peregrine Falcon Future Continues to Look Up
It’s no surprise to hear that peregrine falcons have made a remarkable recovery since being extirpated from New Jersey in the mid-1960s. From the cliffs of the Palisades to bridges and buildings in…
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Sports••March 3, 2024
Southern Regional’s Henrich Captures Second State Title, Mason Grabs Runner-Up Spot
Throughout this season, Matt Henrich had a target on his back as a defending state champion. It didn’t matter. The Southern Regional senior was on a mission to go out on top.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2024
Learn About Tuckerton Creek at Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum
Tuckerton Creek, originally named Pohatcong by the Lenape Indians and later known as Mill Stream, ran through one of the earliest Quaker settlements in New Jersey.
