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Arts & Entertainment••March 1, 2023
OC Democratic Coalition Plans March 14 Fundraiser
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County, a new organization with a mission of electing Democrats to office in Ocean County, is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser on Tuesday, March 14…
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Business••March 1, 2023
Sea Tow Central Cited in Rescue Effort
Sea Tow Central New Jersey was recently honored by its parent company, Sea Tow International, for “going above and beyond” in its efforts in helping rescue a mother and her 4-year-old daughter last…
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Sports••March 1, 2023
Livio Falls to Hansen Again, Yet Rebounds to Earn Spot in the Hall
Following the NJSIAA District 32 wrestling tournament, Pinelands Regional senior Mason Livio said he was “excited for what’s still coming” and planned to “be better for the region tournament.”
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Sports••March 1, 2023
Southern’s Hahn Reaches State Title Bout as Henrich Swipes Fifth at State Finals
After Jayla Hahn transferred to Southern Regional last summer, everybody associated with the wrestling program knew where she’d be at the end of this season. A state champion two years ago, there was…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 28, 2023
Pinelands Thespians’ ‘Matilda the Musical’ Promises to Be Weird But Wonderful
The Pinelands Thespians will be performing Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” at 7 p.m. on March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 as well as 1:30 p.m. matinees on March 4 and 11 in the Pinelands Regional High…
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News••February 28, 2023
Ordinance OK’s Queen City East/West Plan
An ordinance introduced by the Beach Haven Borough Council recently approves a redevelopment plan for a proposed Queen City East/Queen City West project along Bay Avenue.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 27, 2023
Classic Albums Live Presents ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ at Grunin Center
This Friday, March 3, the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College will showcase Classic Albums Live as the musical group performs Pink Floyd’s iconic 1973 record The Dark…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 27, 2023
‘Lenten Fish Frydays’ for All at St. Mary’s Parish Center
Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council 3826 presents St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Frydays, which continues on March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Manahawkin.
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Columns••February 27, 2023
Our Winter Is Whistling Dixie; Shopping for a Mannly Lipstick
Our winter temps are heading down to South Carolina, according to a newscast meteorologist who used temperature chart averages to align this N.J. winter with climes far to our south. February is also…
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News••February 27, 2023
More Questions Than Answers as Causeway Project Continues
On a Friday in late February, under a clear blue sky and warm sunshine, it wasn’t eastbound summer traffic on Route 72 in Stafford Township that backed up motorists on the state highway in the early…
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News••February 25, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Announces Skate Park Opening, Return of Memorial Day Parade
During its Feb. 9 township committee meeting, Little Egg Harbor was proud to announce the opening date for the skate park, which will be situated at the Edward Thornton Community Center, at 319 West…
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News••February 24, 2023
Clam Shells Spread a Message of Kindness
Courtney Pfeiffer and her fiancé, Jason Vosler, were recently walking along the Iroquois Avenue beach in Beach Haven shortly after becoming engaged when they came across a large clam shell. Only this…
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News••February 23, 2023
Ship Bottom Land Use Board Greenlights Ron Jon’s New Design
With the unanimous approval from the Ship Bottom Land Use Board last week, the owners of “The Original” Ron Jon Surf Shop have cleared one hurdle in their efforts to build a new single-story…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2023
On the Move: Musculoids Action Figures Storm Into Art Toy Market
Martina and Frank Russo, newcomers to Manahawkin last year, are the artists behind a line of art toys called Musculoids.
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News••February 23, 2023
No Injuries Reported in Beach Haven Structure Fire
Several fire companies were on the scene in Beach Haven Wednesday morning in response to a structure fire at 313 Iroquois Ave.
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Sports••February 23, 2023
Hahn Snags Fourth Region Crown; Henrich Takes Third to Gain State Finals
Realistically, there was no question the Southern Regional girls wrestling team would land at least one competitor in the state finals. Jayla Hahn already has a state championship attached to her…
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News••February 23, 2023
Offshore Wind Power Hearing Set as Atlantic Shores Addresses Whale Deaths
More than a month after concerns arose about recent whale deaths off the coast of New Jersey and amid calls for the total stoppage of all offshore wind activity in the Atlantic until a conclusive…
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Columns••February 23, 2023
Pickleball Plot Thickens in Beach Haven Amid Welcome Winter Waves and Warmth
I heard something at a Beach Haven municipal meeting on Feb. 13 that I have never heard before. It was in response to Councilman Michael Battista’s statement in lobbying for six new pickleball courts…
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Sports••February 23, 2023
Pharo Becomes First Pinelands Regional Freshman to Win District Championship
Wyatt Pharo wasn’t a wrestler until last year, as an eighth-grader. Interestingly, despite having little to no criteria, along with 12 losses, the Pinelands Regional freshman originally was given the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2023
Learn Something New at Tuckerton Seaport
The Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum is not waiting for warmer temperatures to get the community active and engaged in both fun and learning. There is no time like the present to learn a little…
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News••February 23, 2023
‘Life Skills’ Program Gets Primetime Notice at Southern Regional School District
Part of the responsibilities Southern Regional School District teachers are tasked with includes keeping their eyes and ears open during professional development workshops and presentations for…
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Opinion•February 23, 2023
Wrong Action
I attended the Beach Haven Borough Council meeting on Feb. 13. I wanted to hear the discussion around the proposed addition of pickleball courts in the borough.
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Opinion•February 23, 2023
Noticeable Flip-Flop
Ten years ago there was much ballyhoo about seismic testing off the Jersey Shore. The Sierra Club came out squarely against it, citing the adverse effect it would have on endangered marine mammals…
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Sports••February 23, 2023
Cramer, Gonzalez Snatch Group IV Championships in 55 Dash, Shot Put
Cole Cramer continued with his impressive indoor track season on Feb. 18, while Fabian Gonzalez continued to do what he’s been doing for several years now. Both are headed to the NJSIAA Meet of…
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Opinion•February 23, 2023
Our Tocks Island
The Tocks Island Dam project is to the Delaware River what the wind farm off LBI’s coast is to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Opinion•February 23, 2023
Irresponsible Plan
Stewardship of the land is a responsibility to be shared by all. There is a fast-moving agenda to expand the pickleball courts on Merivale/Nelson avenues. These courts were expanded in 2021. This…
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Opinion•February 23, 2023
Proven Program
In response to a Feb. 15 article about the Tuckerton Borough Council introducing a resolution to prohibit the feeding of wildlife within the borough, I write specifically regarding the portion of the…
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Opinion•February 23, 2023
Accommodation Needed
We don’t need to compare what the wind turbines will look like to the Atlantic City skyline or confuse the issue of visibility by relaying the width of turbine columns and spacing on the horizon.…
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News••February 23, 2023
Critical Component of Fusion Reactor Developed by N.J. Energy Tech Company
The parent company of the decommissioning Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station has delivered a crucial element of the next fusion reactor for Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, a U.S. Department…
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News••February 23, 2023
Meet the Mayor: Various Opportunities in Little Egg Harbor Township
On Feb. 28, Meals on Wheels will have a special campaign called “Mayor on Wheels,” whereby Little Egg Harbor Mayor Blaise Scibetta will donate his time helping to deliver meals to senior and…
