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News••April 19, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Appoints Two New Police Officers
During its April 13 committee meeting, Little Egg Harbor Township appointed two new police officers on the recommendation of Chief James Hawkins. Both officers, who are lifelong local residents, were…
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Sports••April 19, 2023
Southern Regional Returns to Team Top Spot While Barnegat’s Muhammad Snags Individual Crown at OCT
Last year, the difference was a stroke and the Southern Regional girls golf team was on the short side of that result, as Barnegat captured its first Ocean County Tournament team championship. On…
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Sports••April 19, 2023
Southern Upends Toms River South to Spark Three-Game Win Streak
Gianna DeSanto walked with one out in the bottom of the fourth inning and stole second base to put a runner in scoring position for Kaedyn Lipowski. Seconds later, the barking started.
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Sports••April 19, 2023
Southern Remains Undefeated With Three Wins Over Spring Break
Some 17 points into the first game, Paul Schriever knew it would be a long haul on April 11. And after playing through six deuces before losing that first game, the Southern Regional sophomore also…
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Columns••April 18, 2023
There Are Still Rentals for Those Running Late; Knowing Lane Names for Safety’s Sake
This week’s preview of summer sultriness will jack up the area’s weekend people presence – further jacked by the grown-traditional wringing out of “long weekends,” running Thursday-through-Sunday.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 17, 2023
Volunteer for a Barnegat Bay Blitz Cleanup This Week
Litter is everywhere: on our streets, in our parks, on our shorelines and in the water. “Blown by the wind on trash day, tossed out car windows, intentionally dumped – however it gets there, it’s an…
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News••April 17, 2023
Essay Contest Winner Pays Tribute to ‘Hero’ Brother
A touching essay about a sibling has won a Barnegat High School junior a college scholarship from the Optimist International organization.
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News••April 15, 2023
Clam Shell Dispute Aired at Council Meeting
During Tuckerton Borough’s April 3 council meeting, Councilman Frank D’Amore announced the recent passing of Bill S-428 in the New Jersey Legislature, extending the Right to Farm Act protection to…
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News•April 15, 2023
School News: Spotlight on Student Art and Athletic Achievement
A painting by Xai Chase, an art student at Southern Regional High School, won first place in visual arts at the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival at Ocean County College on March 22.
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Business••April 14, 2023
When Carpet Imitates Yoga, Restretching Is in Order
Waves are spectacular on the beach, not as a line of bulging carpet in the middle of a living room. Ed’s Carpet Re-Stretching/Mico Carpet deftly grasps the unsightly problem and returns the floor to…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 14, 2023
Barnegat Townwide Yard Sale on April 29
If you want to go out and look for all kinds of odds and ends to buy at bargain prices, Barnegat Township is your place to be on Saturday, April 29. That’s the day of the townwide yard sale…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 14, 2023
Life and Music of Bobby Darin on Tap May 5
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library present the “Bobby Darin Story” featuring singer/lecturer Phil Bruschi on Friday, May 5 at 2 p.m. in the lower level meeting room.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 14, 2023
Gardening Is Really From the Ground Up
My paternal grandfather was a master gardener who, as a young man, cultivated roses for the Dodge Estate in Madison, and my maternal grandfather had the best Jersey tomatoes I have ever tasted. The…
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Business••April 14, 2023
Popularity of Modular Homes Is Surging
Michael Dayer, the president of Jersey Shore Modular Homes, says the workers at Pennsylvania’s factories that build modular homes love their jobs.
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Business••April 14, 2023
Don’t Overlook Flushing Tankless Hot Water Heaters
Contractor Sal Cifone is an experienced home builder in all phases of diversified construction and is currently offering home maintenance services and a specialized service of tankless hot water…
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Business••April 14, 2023
Properly Maintaining the Water in a Pool Requires ‘Time, Effort and Money’
In the heat of summer, nothing beats a relaxing dip in the relatively cool water of a pool. It’s such a refreshing way to chill when the humidity has beaten you to a pulp. Of course, having one right…
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Business••April 14, 2023
Nardini Custom Plans Ship Bottom Showroom
Nardini Custom, a respected contractor based in Red Bank, will open a showroom in Ship Bottom in time for the summer season. Specializing in new construction, custom kitchens and designer flooring…
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News••April 14, 2023
Students Get Schooled on the Environment
The Stafford Intermediate School in Manahawkin recently welcomed members of the Garden Club of LBI, who posed thought-provoking environmental questions to the school’s Green Thumb Garden Club.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 14, 2023
Acclaimed Violinist Brings the Sounds of Spring
There will be a spring theme in the air when acclaimed international concert violinist David Podles performs folk, classical and jazz songs on Tuesday, May 2, beginning at 2 p.m.
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Business••April 14, 2023
Robert Kokai’s Not Afraid to Tackle Most Outdoor Projects
Robert Kokai’s first name should be Jack – as in Jack of All Trades.
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Business••April 14, 2023
Mobile Tint Guys Provide Protection of Stone and Glass
Mobile Tint Guys Dan Stragapede and Walter Melkowitz are film enthusiasts of the home improvement variety.
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Opinion••April 14, 2023
Special Agent Down: How Coop Ended Up in the Soup
On March 24, an observant kayaker found a peregrine falcon floating helplessly in Barnegat Bay and he skillfully returned it to shore. Thankfully, Ben Wurst, senior wildlife biologist with Conserve…
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News••April 13, 2023
$9.5M Contract Awarded for New Stafford Library
A $9.5 million contract to build a new Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library System was awarded April 5 to the lowest qualified bidder, Newport Construction Management of Pennsauken, the Ocean…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 13, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Welcomes Locals to Skate Park’s Soft Opening
Little Egg Harbor’s Edward Thornton Community Center opened its brand new skate park on Friday, April 7.
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News••April 13, 2023
Tents Banned on Beach Haven Beaches
Tents and gazebos are no longer permitted on Beach Haven beaches, according to an ordinance adopted at the April 10 borough council meeting.
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News••April 13, 2023
Rapid Emergency Response System Sparks Safety Concerns
The Ship Bottom Borough Council tabled further action on an ordinance that would require businesses to install a rapid response access system used by first responders across the country at its March…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 13, 2023
Joe Pop’s to Host Second Annual LBI Reggaefest
Now that spring is in full bloom, shore folks are dreaming of the breezy lifestyle that awaits this summer, characterized by the sounds of reggae bouncing across Long Beach Boulevard and waves…
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News••April 13, 2023
Barnegat Town Administrator: School Budget Unacceptable
At its April 4 meeting, the Barnegat Township Committee adopted a municipal budget of $33,139,000, an increase of nearly $3 million from the 2022 spending outlay. The budget resulted in a municipal…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 13, 2023
Creativity in All Directions for Ceramicist Sharon Twomey
Potter, educator and businesswoman Sharon Twomey worked at Southern Regional High School for 30 years – first as an art teacher, then as an English teacher and finally as a guidance counselor – while…
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Sports••April 13, 2023
Southern Regional Scores in Spurts, Starts Season With Three Victories
Scoring in bunches was the recipe for success for the Southern Regional baseball team through its first three games of the season, and it led to a 3-0 start for the Rams.
