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Arts & Entertainment••May 4, 2023
Oh May, Oh My, Don’t Miss Out on Making at Tuckerton Seaport
As warmer weather approaches, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum in Tuckerton is offering a plethora of enriching and educational activities for the whole family. May is filled with a variety…
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Opinion•May 4, 2023
Culture of Bullying
This is a response to the article titled “Bullying in School a Widespread Issue Across the Country” (4/19). Nowhere in the article was there any inquiry into causal factors for bullying in schools.…
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Business••May 3, 2023
Coastal Living Expands as Sea Scape Home & Garden Joins With Tuckerton Lumber
Sea Scape Home and Garden in Surf City has outfitted coastal living outdoors and indoors since it opened two years ago; now that concept will expand as the store joins into a collaboration with…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2023
Come One, Come All to Maximilian’s Craft Market
All are welcome to The Maximilian Foundation’s open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Max’s Self-Esteem Craft Boutique, at 712 East Bay Ave., Suite 6, in Manahawkin. Refreshments…
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Business••May 3, 2023
Join Luxury Looks Beauty to Celebrate
A store anniversary has become many reasons to stop by a pop-up event on Sunday, May 7 at Luxury Looks Beauty, 420 North Main St., Suite G in Manahawkin. The cosmetic tattoo studio invites everyone…
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News••May 3, 2023
Stafford School Board Approves ‘Difficult’ 2023-24 Budget
In March, it looked as if the Stafford Township School District was going to be forced into making drastic cuts to its staff after the state Department of Education released the details of its aid…
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News••May 3, 2023
Stafford Adds Cops, Gets ‘Healthy Town’ Kudos
Two new Stafford Township Police officers were sworn in Tuesday, April 25.
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News••May 3, 2023
Newly Adopted Measure Defines Noise Sources, Sets Limits in Ship Bottom
The responsibility of noise control in Ship Bottom is being divvied up between the Long Beach Island Department of Health and borough code and law enforcement officers, according to a new ordinance…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2023
Celebrate Spring With Music, Food, Vendors and Cornhole at Manahawkin Baptist Church
Mixing cornhole, crafters, music and food is a recipe for enjoyment, especially as the weather warms up. Manahawkin Baptist Church is planning to do just that on Saturday, June 3, when it hosts…
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News••May 3, 2023
The SandPaper Wins ‘General Excellence’ in NJPA 2022 Weekly Contest
The SandPaper won the prestigious General Excellence Award for the second consecutive year for both editorial and advertising content in the weekly division of the 2022 New Jersey Press Association…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2023
Remember Kyle Casaletto and Gear Up for Some Golf at Ocean Acres
About five years ago, the Southern Regional School District community lost Kyle Casaletto. As has been tradition for the past few years, the Southern Wrestling Booster Club will keep Casaletto’s…
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News••May 3, 2023
Gender Books Under Attack at Little Egg Harbor School Board
New Jersey’s new sex education standards have been a controversial issue at the meetings of the Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education for months.
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Opinion•May 3, 2023
Backward Thinking
Mr. Mayor (Joseph Mancini), as a former longtime resident of Long Beach Township, I am not in favor of your wind energy moratorium. Please tell me when sustainable energy is not a good idea.
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News••May 3, 2023
Former Councilman: Let’s Move on Skate Park
A former Beach Haven council member expressed frustration that no progress has been made in building a proposed skate park, which was up for discussion at the agenda meeting last week.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2023
Art Notes, May 3
Beauty and the Beach: Oil painter Nadine Yura has announced her new solo exhibit is up at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library, through May. Her new collection of paintings “celebrates the…
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News••May 3, 2023
Barnegat School Budget Adoption on Hold
The Barnegat Township Board of Education last week voted to table a proposed $67,276,825 school budget for 2023-24 which is proposing a 6-cent per $100 assessed value increase in the school tax…
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Business••May 3, 2023
Oyster House, Terrace Tavern Add Woman-Owned Dock Street Craft Beers to Menu
The Delaware Avenue Oyster House and the Terrace Tavern, sister establishments on the same block in Beach Haven Terrace, have added to their alcoholic beverage menu two Dock Street beers, Barracuda…
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News••May 3, 2023
NJ’s Salamanders and Frogs: ‘Underappreciated But Indispensable’
Charismatic species such as eagles and ospreys may be quick to draw the eye as well as donations, says Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey; however, let’s not forget that amphibians, too, make…
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News••May 3, 2023
Ocean County College Ranked Among State’s Best Online Community Colleges
Each year, higher education researcher OnlineU compiles rankings to compare online programs at colleges across the country, and for 2023, Ocean County College has been named one of the Best Online…
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News••May 3, 2023
Tree-Planting Grants Available for Some NJ Schools
On Arbor Day, at the end of April, N.J. Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette and Sustainable Jersey Director Randall Solomon unveiled a new grant program to…
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Columns••May 3, 2023
Rumrunners Caught Red-Handed
The year 1923 began in Ocean County with a story that a two-masted schooner, Jeanette, had been rammed and sunk off Barnegat Light with a loss of two lives. Rumors spread that the schooner was a rum…
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Sports••May 3, 2023
Jersey Genesis Triathlon Seeking Participants
Area athletes are invited to sign up for the Jersey Genesis Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike on Saturday, June 3, at Harry Bowen Memorial Park in Port Republic. All events begin at 8 a.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2023
Take a Peek at LBT Field Station’s Upcoming Programs
Long Beach Township Marine Field Station coordinators were busy this past winter working with local nonprofits and other organizations to schedule free summer programming at the facility, located on…
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News••May 3, 2023
New Harvey Cedars Borough Clerk Begins Her Job
On Monday, May 1, Anna Grimste officially took over as Harvey Cedars borough clerk. She replaced Daina Dale, who retired after serving in the position since 2001.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2023
Pineland Symphonic Band in Concert May 10
The Ocean County Library’s main branch, in Toms River, presents a concert by the Pineland Symphonic Band on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.
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Opinion••May 3, 2023
Put Focus on ‘Less Is More’ When Judging Green Energy
It is very obvious that we’re in the midst of an all-out effort incorporating the aggressive promotion, incentivization and acceleration of our transition from fossil fuels to Earth-saving, “green”…
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Opinion••May 3, 2023
First Time Back at the Cinema, Popcorn and All
Have you been to the movies lately? Me neither, not since before COVID anyway. I thought it was about time as I’ve always loved going to the cinema.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 3, 2023
Romantic Era Operas the Topic May 10
The public is invited to join the Italian Cultural Society of Long Beach Island for international conductor, composer and educator Maestro Robert Butts’ examination of operatic architects of the…
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Sports••May 3, 2023
Southern Regional Girls Golfers Make Another Statement in Conference Tourney
The Southern Regional girls golfers continue to make big statements this spring.
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News••May 3, 2023
Administrator Turnover at Little Egg Harbor School District Continues
The administration at the Little Egg Harbor School District is in almost complete disarray.
