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Opinion••November 2, 2023
Trees, Not Turbines, to Regulate Climate
I’m writing in reference to Jay Mann’s column about planting trees and not turbines (“One Wind Farm Array Sinking While Another Build Re-Arises,” The Fish Story, 10/18).
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Sports••November 2, 2023
Southern Regional Never Quits But Toms River North Too Much in State Playoffs
After getting thrashed by defending NJSIAA Group 5 champion Toms River North in late September, the Southern Regional football team knew trying to get through the Mariners in the first round of the…
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Business••November 2, 2023
‘Cooking Safety Starts With YOU’ on Fire Prevention Week
The Stafford Township Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with…
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News••November 1, 2023
College Board Honors 43 Pinelands Regional Scholars
Student athletes often get their names in newspapers, but scholars rarely do. Nothing against athletes and their accomplishments, but let’s even up the score a bit when it comes to Pinelands Regional…
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Opinion••November 1, 2023
Fill in Your Town
I just spoke to Holly at the Ocean County Election Board. Every election we seem to have the same question about what to fill in on your mail-in ballot as your municipality.
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Opinion•November 1, 2023
Election Flash Card
“Offshore wind farms … are … a lousy business. … Ørsted … says it will abandon projects if it doesn’t get more government support.” That’s a quote from “U.S. Wind-Farm Revolution Is Broken” in the…
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Sports••November 1, 2023
Pinelands Regional Cruises Past Ocean City to Start State Tourney Road
On the heels of last season’s state sectional championship, everybody knew some things were going to change with the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball squad. After all, when you graduate two-thirds…
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Opinion•November 1, 2023
Poised to Lead
Harvey Cedars is a very special community that is treasured by many of its residents. I can truly say that owning a home in Harvey Cedars since 1991 has offered a welcoming and peaceful rhythm to…
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Business••November 1, 2023
Southern Ocean Chamber to Host AI Intro Sessions
The Small Business Saturday presentation for this year by the Southern Ocean Chamber Association is an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 14 geared to better understanding artificial intelligence for…
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Sports••November 1, 2023
After Battling Back All Season, Barnegat Falls Short Against Cinnaminson in State Tourney
Through its first eight games of the season, the Barnegat field hockey team was staring at the possibility of not making the state tournament. But during the last three weeks of the regular season…
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News••November 1, 2023
Cannabis Dispensary, Fire Department Big Issues in Tuckerton Council Race
Three seats on the Tuckerton Borough Council appear on the election ballot this fall.
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News••November 1, 2023
Stafford Delays Decision on Donated Rescue Boat for Police
The Stafford Township governing body is undecided on whether to accept a donation from the Stafford Township Police Foundation, which has procured a 15-year-old, 24-foot, decommissioned Coast Guard…
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News••November 1, 2023
Smart Metering Will Track ‘Watt’s Up’ at Home and Business
Electric meters have gotten “smarter,” and Atlantic City Electric is now installing new digital smart meters outside homes in Southern Ocean County. A series of notifications – by mail, phone, and…
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Business••November 1, 2023
Swan Therapy Group Opens in Little Egg Harbor as Fourth Location
The soothing suite of Swan Therapy Group LLC at 590 North Green St. in Little Egg Harbor Township is the newest location of the offices also in demand at the 81 Nautilus Drive address in Manahawkin…
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News••November 1, 2023
High School Senior Goes to Bat for Veterans
With a family tradition of military service, Luke Pennisi of Manahawkin has always wanted to do something to help veterans.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
House of Hamill to Bring Celtic Energy to Lizzie Rose
The days may be growing shorter, but there is plenty of music to fill those long evenings. National touring act House of Hamill will perform at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Sunday, Nov.…
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News••November 1, 2023
State Officials Tour Recreational Area in Pinelands to Spotlight Nature Accessibility Efforts
N.J. Department of Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman and Department of Environmental Protection Assistant Commissioner of State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites John Cecil recently…
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News••November 1, 2023
Beach Haven Introduces Bond Ordinance for Capital Improvements
At an agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council introduced a $1.7 million bond ordinance for various projects and improvements to be undertaken next year.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Art Notes, Nov. 1
Shape Shifter: View the work of Barnegat fine artist Nadine Yura during November at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Her oil paintings, watercolors and charcoal…
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News••November 1, 2023
Redevelopment Ordinance Introduced in Beach Haven
At an agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council introduced an ordinance approving a redevelopment plan for Queen City East and Queen City West.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Mariachi Herencia de México at Grunin Center Nov. 9
The tradition of mariachi music, as the Grunin Center of the Arts notes, “has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City. As the ever-evolving genre’s influence spread, it…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Tuckerton Church Holding Special Service For Veterans Nov. 5
Tuckerton’s Church of the Holy Spirit, located at 220 East Main St. (Route 9), will hold a special worship service honoring veterans at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.
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Opinion•November 1, 2023
One Important Vote
Incumbent Southern Regional Board of Education members are correct in boasting that the school is debt free. What they failed to acknowledge is the substantial Island tax levy received.
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News••November 1, 2023
Familiar Names Absent on Legislature, County Ballots This Year
It is an off-year election throughout the country in 2023 because it isn’t a presidential election year.
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News••November 1, 2023
Barnegat Quakers Take Stand on Gun Violence
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) have invited the local church community to take a stand on gun violence.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
‘Money Talks’ at Virtual Author Presentation
Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, whose personal financial setbacks and dramatic turnaround produced her best-selling Get Good with Money, will offer ways to develop a budgetary action plan during…
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Opinion•November 1, 2023
No Plan B
It’s that time of year when local issues come to light. The one I have in mind is the sale of the LBI Grade School, which is under contract to Michael Pagnotta Architects in the amount of…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Nadine Yura Exhibit at LBI Library This Month
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will be displaying oil paintings, watercolors and charcoal sketches by award-winning local artist Nadine Yura throughout the…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Experience the Brill Building Sound Nov. 6
The tidal wave of music that shaped American youth culture in the 1950s and ’60s flowed from a skyscraper in midtown Manhattan. Learn about the “The Brill Building Sound” with pop culture historian…
