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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2024
Wellness, Prevention Workshop Offered for Stafford Seniors
Coping tools and resources, the importance of leisure and recreation, and reintegrating post-COVID are a few of the free services available on Friday, March 15, as representatives from Preferred…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2024
It’s Early, But Start Preparing for Summer Camps Now
As always, the Stafford Township Recreation Department has a lot of things in motion to provide residents with engaging and fun experiences within town and elsewhere.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2024
Can Older Adults Find Love?
The need for companionship, love and intimacy doesn’t fade with age. Older adults can build new relationships with just a screen and a keyboard.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2024
Beach Haven Library Celebrating Centennial
This year is a very special time for the Beach Haven Public Library: It’s celebrating its 100th anniversary. The first celebration of the milestone is planned on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.
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Sports••February 8, 2024
Southern Regional Girls Swim Squad’s Impressive Stretch Includes State Tourney Win
Summarizing the past nine days for the Southern Regional girls swim team is easy. What started with another awesome regular season coming to an end continued with some outstanding efforts in the…
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News••February 8, 2024
State’s New Storm Drains in Ship Bottom Applauded, But Maintenance Questioned
Whether a remedy is determined to address sand and water issues in the work area for the final phase of the Causeway project in Ship Bottom is unclear, but at least one borough official is hopeful…
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News••February 8, 2024
West Creek, Parkertown Communities Mourn Tragic Death of Firefighter, Recycling Supervisor
West Creek resident Tim Hannold, 50, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, when he was crushed in a dumpster at the Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 8, 2024
Eagles Music Will Fly at Surflight Over Presidents’ Day Weekend
Take it easy, take it easy, don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy with two performances by Winslow at Surflight Theatre over the long Presidents’ Day weekend and .
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News••February 8, 2024
Ship Bottom Eyes New Curfew Regulations
It might still be winter on the calendar with overnight temps dipping too low for outside late-night escapades, but warmer weather is around the corner and Ship Bottom officials have their eyes…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 8, 2024
Southern Regional Fishing Flea Market This Saturday, Feb. 10
Hook some great deals on new and used fishing gear at the Southern Regional High School Fishing Club’s annual Fishing Show, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. this coming Saturday, Feb. 10. The event, held in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 8, 2024
20th Annual Super Plunge Set for Saturday, Feb. 10
St. Francis Community Center’s much-anticipated Super Plunge challenges local residents to tap into their inner polar bear and take a leap into the ocean in winter. This year the event – the 20th…
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News••February 8, 2024
‘Not One More’ Campaign Reports Progress in Mission to End Overdose Crisis
The grassroots campaign “Not One More” has announced multiple victories in the fight for solutions to “crush stigma” against substance use disorder and to end the state’s overdose crisis: The Ocean…
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Opinion••February 8, 2024
Let’s Collaborate on LBI School Plan to Benefit All
The LBI Grade School – its place in our community, its role in educating our children and its open space – represents our past, present and most certainly our future on Long Beach Island. Imagine for…
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Columns••February 8, 2024
Second LBI Songwriter Showcase Huge Success; Yours Truly Shares on Air
Last weekend, Chris Fritz’ LBI Singer/Songwriter Showcase was a wild success, adding another full set and two additional musicians to the lineup. Teaming up with Jetty Rock Foundation served the…
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Opinion•February 8, 2024
Make No Mistake: Newest Leases Don’t Change Wind Project Off LBI
In light of the Board of Public Utilities recently issuing two leases for offshore wind in areas some 40 miles offshore, let’s be clear: This in not in place of the hundreds of 1,000-foot windmills…
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Sports••February 8, 2024
Barnegat Girls Drop Two Games to Lacey, Fall Into Third Place
When two of the teams within a division are depleted, it makes picking up ground difficult, especially once your team falls behind in the standings. The Barnegat girls bowling squad’s push toward a…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 8, 2024
Jump Start the Weekend With CPR Training
Most morning events serve up coffee with some sort of breakfast staple, but only the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS offers a lifesaving lesson. Is your interest piqued?
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Business••February 8, 2024
Pinelands Brewing to Host Royal Bine’s ‘Worth the Wait’ Release Party
According to Royal Bine Brewing co-founder Gabrielle Ward, opening a brewery can be a “royal pain.” However, after several long years, the father-daughter passion project undertaken by Ward and her…
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Opinion•February 7, 2024
Prophetic Words
Editor’s Note: This was a letter to the editor 20 years ago. Monika Jackson of North Beach requested that her husband’s letter be published again posthumously because of what she believes is the…
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News••February 7, 2024
Stafford Township Police Issue Warning to ATV Enthusiasts
If you ride all-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, within Stafford Township borders, the police department recently served a warning to the public about doing so.
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Opinion•February 7, 2024
Best Cover Ever
Kudos to The SandPaper for the cover of the Jan. 24 edition – our “Coasties” giving ’er hell in the inlet recently. It was perhaps the best cover ever.
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Sports••February 7, 2024
Romano Buries Big Shot as Southern Girls Take Over First Place
Brielle Romano has buried eight three-point field goals this season, the second highest total on the Southern Regional girls basketball squad, but about 80% less than the output of teammate Casey…
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Business••February 7, 2024
New Allie May Boutique: Where Confidence, Compliments Come From
The new Allie May Boutique in Beach Haven Gardens is a little over 500 square feet of on-trend apparel and accessories, blending cuteness and comfort, sass and class. The boutique is named for owner…
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News••February 7, 2024
Contention Galore at Pinelands Regional Board Meeting
Portions of the January meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education meeting were contentious. At times it got downright nasty.
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News••February 7, 2024
Ship Bottom Switches Up Land Use Board
Changes are in store for the Ship Bottom Land Use Review Board as it appointed a new chair and moved its meeting day and time for this year.
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Business••February 7, 2024
Nurture Body, Mind and Spirit at Blessed Roots; Get Crafty With County’s Small-Batch Brews in the News
A winter wellness expo will be held at Blessed Roots in Ship Bottom on Sunday, Feb. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. Explore acupuncture, spiritual readings, sound lounge thermography and other healing…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 7, 2024
Four Magicians in One Night at STAC on Feb. 17
Do you believe in magic? If you do you definitely don’t want to miss “Max’s Magic Show” at the Stafford Township Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. Tickets range from $20 to $45 each. They…
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Columns••February 7, 2024
Sea Surface Temperatures Now Hot Under the Collar; The European Model Rocks the Forecasting Runway
As fun-loving crazies ready themselves to take the annual St. Francis Parish Polar Plunge into 40-degree LBI waters, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts is on the brink of…
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News••February 7, 2024
Queen City East/West Approved by Board
At its meeting Feb. 5, the Beach Haven Land Use Board approved the proposed Queen City East and Queen City West developments on Bay Avenue.
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Columns••February 7, 2024
No Matter How Much You Love This Island, There Are Times to Get Away
For as ripe as 2024 started out, it’s gone rotten pretty darn quick. We went from a barrage of giant swells and classic late-season fishing to an icy bay and soggy meteorological misery real quick.…
