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Arts & Entertainment••April 12, 2023
The Pickles, Repackaged – Now Even Fresher!
For live music, in these parts The Pickles have been a household name for over two decades.
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Business••April 12, 2023
Antique Peddler Village Sets Its Scene in West Creek
On Route 9 South in West Creek, Antique Peddler Village is a new mainland spot for the rare finds and one-of-a-kinds, the celebrity memorabilia to memorable childhood toys that Mitch Baker is known…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 12, 2023
Take Action to Observe Earth Day
With sustainability as the ultimate objective, Stafford Township’s two new Earth Day events prioritize keeping the community clean and keeping plastic out of landfills.
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News••April 12, 2023
Boaters Grounded on North Jetty Rescued by Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light
Two mariners were rescued by crews from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light after their 38-foot vessel ran aground on the North Jetty of Barnegat Inlet on the evening of April 3, prompting the boat…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 12, 2023
Art Notes, April 12
Beauty Beckons: Artist applications are still being accepted for the 2023 LBI Artists Open Studio Tour, set to take place Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more and apply…
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News••April 12, 2023
Marine Mammals Focal Point of Save LBI’s Second Suit Against Feds
For the second time in less than two years, Save LBI has sued an arm of the federal government for violating national laws regulating environmental policy and failing to protect endangered species…
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Opinion•April 12, 2023
Speaking for All Kids
Sixty-plus taxpaying residents submitted an email to Beach Haven Borough Council members opposing the destruction of Walsh Field. There are site plans for a skate park, a basketball court and 12…
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News••April 12, 2023
School Meditation Program Expands in Barnegat
In the fall of 2021, the Barnegat Township School District implemented a new program that teaches children coping skills through meditation and mindfulness. DreamyKid, an app that connects children…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 12, 2023
Chef Britt’s ‘Tournament of Champions’ Journey Ends in Semifinal
Chef Britt Rescigno, formerly of New Gretna and Tuckerton, lost in the semifinal round of the Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions” that aired Sunday night.
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News••April 12, 2023
Beach Haven Library Has New Director at the Helm
On Monday, April 3, Jane DeHaven began her first day as director of the Beach Haven Public Library, which is looking to open later this month after being closed for environmental factors since…
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News••April 12, 2023
Perforated Sewer Pipe Matter Cleaned Up Quickly, No Seepage Detected
From rumor control to damage control, Stafford Township Administrator Matt von der Hayden provided an update on the Beach Haven West sewer rehab project, which had been the subject of a stir on…
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News••April 12, 2023
State Rolls Out ‘Trans Hub’ Website, Invites Feedback
The state of New Jersey has announced a new online resource – a “one-stop hub” – where the transgender and nonbinary community can find information about essential programs and services.
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News••April 12, 2023
Barnegat School Budget Up by $2.6 Million
The Barnegat Township Board of Education is proposing a $67,276,825 school district budget for 2023-24, an increase of $2.6 million from the spending plan currently in effect.
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News••April 12, 2023
Trout Season Underway in New Jersey
Trout season in New Jersey is officially open as of this past Saturday, April 8, and – bolstered by the efforts of staff at the state’s Pequest Trout Hatchery – opportunities abound to spend quality…
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Opinion••April 12, 2023
Today’s US Gun Industry Is Like Indian Traders of Yore
When the editorial staff of Time magazine gets together in December to decide its 2023 Person(s) of the Year surely officers Rex Englebert and Michael Collazo of the Metro Nashville Police Department…
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News••April 12, 2023
Use Caution With Fire as NJ Enters Peak Wildfire Season
The N.J. Forest Fire Service is reminding residents of important safety tips to help reduce the possibility of wildfires across the state during peak wildfire season, which typically runs from…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 12, 2023
Ocean County College Students Link Up With Local Organizations to Address Food Insecurity
Student clubs at Ocean County College are partnering with JBJ Soul Kitchen and the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce to present Clubs for a Cause, an evening of food, music and advocacy intended…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 12, 2023
Nimbus Dance Brings Contemporary Performance to Grunin Center April 21
Award-winning contemporary company Nimbus Dance is set to thrill audiences from the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, with an evocative performance…
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Opinion•April 12, 2023
Act Responsibly
The unilateral action of the Barnegat Board of Education has the real potential to raise property taxes by almost $500 per home. This comes at a time when economic realities have forced more than 44%…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 12, 2023
Learn About LBIF’s Environmental Stewardship Committee at April 15 Science Saturday
As part of the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Science’s ongoing virtual Science Saturday lecture series, Darlene Cavalier will speak about LBIF’s own Environmental Stewardship Committee…
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Opinion•April 12, 2023
No Quick Fix
I am writing in response to the Clay Street residents in Tuckerton who want the outdoor cats taken to a rescue or to the shelter and feel like TNR is not enough.
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Columns••April 12, 2023
Air Travel’s Future Building in the Pines
1923 will be remembered as a year when the world’s newspapers focused on Ocean County, N.J. – not because of a shipwreck or other tragedy, but as a center for aviation.
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News••April 12, 2023
Stockton University Again Receives Military-Friendly Designation
Each year, the Military Friendly Schools survey designates colleges and universities throughout the country that are most diligent in serving their military and veteran student populations, and this…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 12, 2023
Barnegat Library Celebrating 30th Anniversary
The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch invites the community to a 30th anniversary celebration with programs, entertainment and refreshments on Saturday, April 29.
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News••April 12, 2023
Ocean County Library a Finalist for National Medal
The Institute of Museum and Library Services recently announced the Ocean County Library is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
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News••April 12, 2023
Barnegat High School Participates in Challenge Day
One hundred Barnegat High School students participated in a day of increasing personal power and self-esteem and learning how to shift dangerous peer pressure to positive peer support. Students in…
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News••April 12, 2023
Surf City Beach Badge Reservations Now Online
A new, online beach badge reservation system is available on the Surf City website, surfcitynj.org, for those individuals who are unable to purchase pre-season badges in person by May 31.
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Sports••April 12, 2023
Southern Regional Girls Reload and Start New Season With Solid, Two-Win Week
The opening week of the new season was a big one for several of the local high school lacrosse teams, and for Southern Regional it meant reloading the offensive cannons in an attempt to make up for…
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Sports••April 12, 2023
Klements Returns From Senior Trip to Bolster Pinelands in Victory Over Barnegat
In case anybody had been wondering where Grace Klements had disappeared to during the first week of the golf season, the explanation is quite simple. She was enjoying some fun in the sun at Disney…
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Sports••April 12, 2023
Southern Regional Doesn’t Give Up Much in Three-Game Win Streak to Start Season
Southern Regional started its season just as many probably expected, with three straight victories. But the Rams didn’t simply sweep each of those first three contests; they didn’t allow more than 16…
