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Opinion••November 15, 2023
Is All Math Education Needed in the Age of Smartphones?
Boards of education and administrators in school districts throughout the area, the state and indeed the whole nation are freaking out because of low scores on standardized math tests in all grade…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 15, 2023
Classical Piano, Jazz in Spotlight at OCC’s Grunin Center for the Arts
Ocean County residents have plenty of opportunities to listen to live music at bars, clubs, theaters and venues such as Tuckerton’s Lizzie Rose Music Room, Folk Across the Street’s barn and…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 15, 2023
It’s Turkey Time at Tuckerton’s Red Men Lodge
Tuckerton’s Red Men Lodge will once again host its free pre-Thanksgiving community dinner on Sunday, Nov. 19.
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Opinion••November 14, 2023
Another Take on the Big One That Got Away
Over the years, our next door neighbor, Capt. Joe, owned several boats, culminating with a stout 38-foot Henriques sportfish built in Bayville. I was kind of a natural at boat handling while Joe’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 13, 2023
Pinelands Thespians Deal With Worst House Guest Ever in ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’
The Pinelands Thespians will perform the comedy classic “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at 7 p.m. from Thursday, Nov. 16 to Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Pinelands Regional High School auditorium.
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News••November 13, 2023
Harvey Cedars Results Still Up in the Air
The official votes for the three seats on the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission may not be known until next week.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 13, 2023
See ‘One Sky’ Project at Novins Planetarium This Thursday
The international collaborative project “One Sky” – a presentation focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications and how one sky…
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Sports••November 13, 2023
Southern Regional Dominates Morristown to Capture Group 4 Championship
Sarah Capone’s first hit on one of Molly Regulski’s sets looked and felt like a lighting bolt shot through the Morristown defense.
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News••November 12, 2023
Beach Haven School Bus Driver Is an Unsung Hero
Vernon Berube, a bus driver for the Beach Haven School, has been named as one of the “Unsung Superheroes in Education” by the New Jersey School Boards Association.
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News••November 11, 2023
Tree Lighting, Decoration Contest Planned in Barnegat
Barnegat Township rings in the holidays with special events at the Frederick Watts Gazebo Park on Saturday, Dec. 2 from noon to 5 p.m.
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News••November 11, 2023
Long-Time Harvey Cedars Resident and Navy Veteran Turns 100
Long-time Harvey Cedars resident Frederick L. Lynch III – a man of many talents including decoy carving, who built his own home as well as a sailboat that plied the waters of Barnegat Bay – will…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 11, 2023
Area Theaters Will Be Busy, Busier, Busiest This Holiday Season
The word “plethora” was once extremely overused in journalistic circles, but it must be dusted off when describing the huge number of holiday-related shows that are scheduled at area theaters this…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 11, 2023
North End Is Like North Pole at Santa’s Viking Christmas Village
On Saturday, Nov. 25 at the atmospheric Viking Village in Barnegat Light, Santa’s Viking Christmas Village is the center of merriment. Centered amid the Viking Village Shops at 19th Street and…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
CAP Holiday Program Features Singing, Tree Lighting
On Saturday, Dec. 2, Beach Haven Community Arts will hold a holiday program and tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in the borough.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
In Barnegat Light, Santa Arrives By Boat
To say Santa Claus is coming to town in Barnegat Light is to mean by boat – would there be any other way? It’s part of the borough’s official tree-lighting festivity, capped off with caroling.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Holiday Recipes From Our Homes to Yours
When our discussion of the holiday guide came up a few months ago, I knew immediately I wanted to do something about food. I wasn’t sure what that would look like, but I finally decided on sharing…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Mark the Calendar Because ’Tis the Season for Enjoyable Fundraisers
Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to get together with family and friends and do lots of fun things. Watch football. Do some Christmas shopping. Play mini golf.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Remember, Times Are Still Tough for Many Families During the Holidays
For sure, prices on most consumer items have risen during the past few years. And for families who have some sort of struggle in their lives, purchasing gifts for their children or putting food on…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Last Call for Stafford Photos to Be Considered for Milestone Birthday Calendar
Many who live in Stafford Township may not realize it will be 275 years old next year. And with that special birthday comes a special township calendar, according to the recreation department.
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News••November 10, 2023
Southern Regional Marching Band Lands Top-Three Spot in Atlantic Coast Competition
Since the Southern Regional High School Golden Rams marching band first won a Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship title in 2003, the road toward high-level consistency has been solidly…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Dreaming of a ‘Green’ Christmas: Tips to Reduce Holiday Waste
Retail stores are stocked and ready for the upcoming holidays – as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and more are right around the seasonal corner. Decorations, gifts, cards and meals add up…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Fun, Festive Family Events on Slate in Stafford Yet Again
Heritage Park in Stafford Township has become the home for the annual Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market, and rightfully so. Its charm and warmth are appealing. Its size and historical value…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
It’s ‘Ho Ho Ho’ at Albert Music Hall Dec. 16
Ever hear Christmas songs with a country/bluegrass twist? That’s what’s in store when the Pinelands Cultural Society presents its holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Albert Music Hall, located at…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Barnegat Rotary Giving for the Holidays
The Barnegat Rotary Club invites the community to join its members for a day of fun and philanthropy at the Santa Express Toy Run on Saturday, Nov. 25. The run starts at Barnegat Little League Field…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
White Christmases Rare in These Parts
You may be dreaming of a white Christmas just like the ones you used to know, but the odds are pretty low that you’ll get one in 2023.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
Find Bargains at Fall Bazaar
Want to get a jump on holiday shopping and save some money in the process? The Friends of the branch hold a fall bazaar and boutique sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 2:30…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2023
At Reynolds, Help Make Season Brighter for Neighbors in Need
The newly launched Reynolds Family Foundation extends an invitation far and wide to help nurture and strengthen the community. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 20, drop off nonperishable food and essential…
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News••November 10, 2023
Aboard ‘Chuffed,’ Sailing Veterinarian and First Mate Aid Animals in Remote Locales
During the heart of hurricane season in Mexico, veterinarian Sheridan Lathe and her partner James Brown can often be found on dry land in Ship Bottom, where they stay with Brown’s parents, surf with…
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News••November 9, 2023
Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Off LBI Still a Go
As the dust continues to settle from Ørsted’s announcement that it is pulling the plug on its two New Jersey offshore wind projects, another renewable energy developer with plans to build off Long…
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News••November 9, 2023
Write-In Campaign Success Highlights Local Elections
A typically quiet “off year” election was stirred Tuesday as unusual write-in campaigns dominated the news from Harvey Cedars and Barnegat Light town governments on Nov. 7.
