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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2023
Young Photographer Had Much to Overcome
When she entered this world 25 years ago, Kaylee McGrath faced myriad obstacles. But it has not stopped the Barnegat Township resident from becoming a well-acclaimed photographer/artist, with…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2023
Catch Perch, Catfish for Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.
Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.’s third annual fishing fundraiser – a combined perch derby, catfish tournament and fish fry – is set for Saturday, April 22, with a captains’ meeting Friday, April 21.…
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Columns••April 5, 2023
Researchers Hit on What Is Killing Whales; Ideal Time to Make Bluefish Ch’arki
Hopefully, our awful whale “unusual event” is now in better hands than mine. Five U.S. senators, including N.J.’s Cory Booker and Bob Menendez, are on the semi-cold cetacean case.
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Opinion••April 5, 2023
From a Tree Frog to a Whale, Change Can Happen
Around 1976 plans were put in place to tear down New Jersey’s one million-acre Pine Barrens and build a mega airport with high-speed transport lines to serve both New York and Philadelphia. In…
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News••April 5, 2023
Barnegat Police Release Second Annual Report
When he became Barnegat Township police chief in February 2018, Keith Germain said one of his goals was to improve community policing through enhancing outreach programs and a greater presence…
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Sports••April 5, 2023
Southern Regional Has to Overcome Several Significant Losses to Repeat as Division Champ
Run production in softball is a big deal. A team can have a great defense with solid pitching to keep the opposing team’s runs to a minimum, but if the scoring punch is lacking, it’s simply difficult…
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News••April 5, 2023
Beach Haven Borough Budget at $15.5 Million
At an agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council introduced a 2023 municipal budget of $15,576,675, approximately $1.9 million higher than last year’s spending plan.
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News••April 5, 2023
FDA Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Sales
Last Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription use.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2023
Art Notes, April 5
Tell and Show: The works of 25 members of the Pine Shores Art Association’s Art Chat collective are on view during April at the Ocean County Library’s Little Egg Harbor branch. An opening reception…
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News••April 5, 2023
Stafford Esports Team Learns Lessons During GSE Final Four Appearance
Once teammate Patrick Eby was defeated for the last time and disconnected his controller from the console on April 1, Dean Donato shook his head a little.
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Business••April 5, 2023
Stewart’s Root Beer Changes Hands, Keeps Its Charm
Half a century and four years later, a family-friendly establishment in the heart of Historic Tuckerton, Stewart’s Root Beer, has changed hands ahead of its April 6 seasonal opening.
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Business••April 5, 2023
Bruno’s Barbershop on Cutting Edge in New Manahawkin Mart Haven
Danielle Saxton hails from a family line in the hair business, but the style of her own barbershop stands out in Manahawkin. Bruno’s Barbershop recently celebrated its ribbon-cutting at its inviting…
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News••April 5, 2023
Southern’s DeBruyn: Example of All Things Great About FCCLA
At one point during her “Five Steps to Being IncREDible” workshop, Gianna DeBruyn kicked aside her high heels and opted to go barefoot as she spoke to nearly 40 of her peers inside a sectioned-off…
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News••April 5, 2023
At FCCLA Conference, Event Competition Yields Lifelong Benefits
Lucais Romo walked out of Suite 1023 at about 1:35 p.m. on March 23, his facial features a bit stone cold, almost as if he didn’t know what to think. He didn’t look nearly as confident as he had when…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2023
LBI Gardeners Brighten Genesis Atmosphere
With a bright spring sun streaming through their windows and dozens of lavender-pink roses everywhere, residents of Genesis HealthCare Center in Manahawkin recently created beautiful arrangements to…
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Columns••April 5, 2023
Final Voyage Ends in Beach Haven
When you begin following the history of a sailing ship, you know the story most likely ends one of three ways: sunk, abandoned or sold for scrap. In March 1946, that’s what would have been predicted…
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News••April 5, 2023
Long Beach Township Lowers Base Water Rates for Multifamily Residences
When Long Beach Township introduced its water and sewer fees last year, base rates for single-family residences were set at $150 per quarter for water and $150 per quarter for sewer – for a total of…
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News••April 5, 2023
Beach Haven West Sewer Work Explained
Stafford Township Administrator Matthew von der Hayden was on rumor control last week after some questions surfaced on social media regarding a potential sewage leak in the lagoons of Beach Haven…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2023
Autism Resources Fair Returns In-Person on April 15
The Ocean County Library’s sixth annual Autism Resources Fair, returning to a live format for the first time since 2019, will take place in the Toms River branch on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to…
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News••April 5, 2023
Ocean County Offers New Program for Proper Disposal of Marine Flares
With the boating season fast approaching, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has announced a new program to help residents properly dispose of old or used marine flares, such as red handheld…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2023
Grunin Center Welcomes Comedian Paula Poundstone April 13
No joke: Comedian Paula Poundstone is set to perform at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. As OCC notes, “Poundstone is known for…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2023
Insights Into King Tut’s Tomb at Toms River Library
The discovery of Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 is arguably the most famous archaeological event of the 20th century. The Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch will host history…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2023
History of the U.S. Coast Guard Highlighted April 19
Ocean County maritime experts Gretchen F. Coyle and Deborah C. Whitcraft will discuss New Jersey’s vital role in the formation of the U.S. Coast Guard at the Tuckerton Library Association’s annual…
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News••April 5, 2023
9th District Delegation Votes in Favor of School Funding Bill
State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the 9th Legislative District have voted in favor of legislation to restore 66% of the funding to 168…
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News••April 5, 2023
Greenbriar Administrator Charged With $175,000 Theft
Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan Jr. and Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Rogalski announced that on March 28, Alicia K. Campbell, 35, of Mays Landing, was charged with…
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News••April 5, 2023
Barnegat Student Art Project Features Creatures
Barnegat Township School District art students are blending their imaginations and abilities to bring “monsters” to life.
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Business••April 5, 2023
Visit Three Women-Owned Businesses at Spring Event
Three businesses in the Manahawkin Mart Shoppes are collaborating to host a special spring networking event with the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 25.
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Opinion•April 5, 2023
Who’s Not Factual?
In EMS worker Jim Vogel’s letter last week regarding me and the subpar assistance that he tried to administer, he claims my letter was “less than factual.”
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Sports••April 5, 2023
Golf, Lacrosse and Volleyball Squads Start Seasons With a Bang
After several of the high school golf teams got off to hot starts last week, two of the lacrosse squads and Southern Regional’s boys volleyball team opened up their seasons with big victories on…
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Sports••April 5, 2023
Southern Regional Girls Need Younger Athletes to Make Some Noise This Spring
The Southern Regional girls track and field team a year ago ended up winning the Shore Conference Class A South championship, mainly on the strength of an excellent crew of seniors who racked up big…
