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Arts & Entertainment••January 25, 2023
‘Living With Alzheimer’s’ Virtual Programs in February
Caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease patients can deepen their understanding of progressive symptoms and how to address them effectively and compassionately in a three-part, interactive, virtual program…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 25, 2023
Free Rabies Clinic Scheduled Feb. 11
Ocean Township (Waretown) will be holding a free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday morning, Feb. 11, at the community center at 239 11th St.
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Opinion••January 25, 2023
Where Would We Be Without Our Volunteer Responders?
On a beautiful Sunday morning during the 10 a.m. service, the officiant at an LBI church paused, mid-sentence, because very quietly and with an air of dignity, a parishioner appeared to be in…
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Sports••January 25, 2023
Southern Regional Boys Indoor Track and Field Squad Snags Ocean County Crown
Many of the Rams were fast, jumped high and threw well, but it was depth in several events that propelled the Southern Regional boys indoor track and field team to an Ocean County championship last…
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Sports••January 25, 2023
Pinelands Wrestlers the Victors in Back-and-Forth Divisional Clash Against Barnegat
Two wrestling teams went into last weekend with a five-match losing streak. And while neither team wanted a loss against non-divisional foe Manasquan, the focus for Pinelands Regional and Barnegat on…
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News••January 24, 2023
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Files Motion to Revoke Pre-Trial Release of Animal Hoarders
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has filed motions to revoke the pre-trial release of Aimee Lonczak, 49, and Michele Nycz, 58, who were arrested in December after 135 dogs and 44 cats were…
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News••January 23, 2023
LBI Branch Library Closed for New Heating System
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City is closed as it is having a new heating system installed.
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News••January 23, 2023
Top 20 News Stories of the Year, Part I: Dramatic Rescues of Both People and Animals Made SandPaper Headlines in 2022
There’s no doubt that 2022 was a busy year for news at all levels, internationally thanks in large part to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and nationally mostly owing to our sharply divided politics.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 22, 2023
Next Steps for ‘Lovable’ Food Network Regular Chef Britt Rescigno
Chef Britt Rescigno of Tuckerton will make her fifth appearance on cable TV’s Food Network Feb. 15 as a competitor on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
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News••January 20, 2023
Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Mourns Loss of the Rev. Al Oldham
The former longtime director of the Harvey Cedars Bible Conference, the Rev. Al Oldham, passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 17 at the age of 95. At the time of his death, he was a resident…
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News••January 20, 2023
Offshore Wind Advocates Challenge Theories on Recent Whale Deaths
Opponents and proponents of offshore wind farm development off the coast of New Jersey agree on just two things: the deaths of seven endangered whales in a recent 38-day span are tragic and must be…
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News••January 20, 2023
School Districts in Stafford Have No Desire to Bring Back Mask Mandate
Right before Christmas, several New Jersey school districts reinstated mask mandates in an effort to control the spread of influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) amid rising case…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 20, 2023
It’s All About Bread at Feb. 8 Friends Program
The neo-artisan wave in America has turned bread into a superstar food. Yet, there are questions to ponder about healthful eating.
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News•January 20, 2023
School News: Southern Community Scores Awards, Achievements
Liam Barker, an eighth grade student at Southern Regional Middle School, won the Lightning Team’s 2022-2023 Geography Bee. Students in five classes competed using the format from National Geographic…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 20, 2023
Lighthouse International Film Society Screening Film That Won ‘Israeli Oscar’
The Lighthouse International Film Society and the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island are teaming up to present the Israeli drama “Cinema Sabaya” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the…
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News••January 20, 2023
Sarah Neil Is Garden Club Scholarship Winner
Southern Regional High School graduate Sarah Neil has been named the Garden Club of LBI’s scholarship recipient for 2022. She is beginning her spring semester at the College of New Jersey, majoring…
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News••January 19, 2023
Ron Jon Surf Shop Seeks Variances to Return to One-Story – Albeit Sprawling – Building
An application to completely rebuild the Ron Jon Surf Shop in Ship Bottom is expected to be heard by the Ship Bottom Land Use Board at its Feb. 15 meeting. It was removed from the Jan. 18 agenda…
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Sports••January 19, 2023
LEHYC’s Haig, Fisher Are Best at Melges 15 Winter Series Opener
With six boats representing Long Beach Island, Emily Haig and Zoe Fisher of Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club made the biggest splash of the Melges 15 Winter Series opener Jan. 7-8 in Jensen Beach, Fla.…
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News••January 19, 2023
LBTPD Arrests Manahawkin Woman for Theft, Forgery
In December 2022, the Long Beach Township Police Department was contacted by a local business to investigate an alleged theft of funds. Following the investigation, the department charged Dona…
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News••January 19, 2023
Homeowners Celebrate as Party Venues Banned in Residential Zones
Ship Bottom officials ended 2022 with a series of comments of appreciation from homeowners for putting the seaside borough and its residents first by taking swift action to ban party rental…
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Sports••January 19, 2023
Southern Regional Boys Team Grabs 10th Victory of Season at Thunderbolt Classic
When the Southern Regional boys basketball team holds its opponents to 45 points or fewer, the Rams are a dangerous bunch. Last week, three more opposing teams felt the wrath of the Rams’ defense as…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 19, 2023
Take the ‘Plunge’ at Annual Event in Brant Beach
Brave the winter ocean in just a bathing suit – or a costume – for the 19th annual Super Plunge, a fundraiser benefiting St. Francis Community Center and the Southern Regional High School swim teams.…
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News••January 19, 2023
MLK Day Event Highlights Volunteer Opportunities
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a holiday to honor the civil rights icon. It is also a National Day of Service, stressing ways people can make meaningful change in their communities.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 19, 2023
James Deely Announces Upcoming Record
Fans of area native Americana artist James Deely – best known for his outfit James Deely and the Valiants – have been invited to mark their calendars for the release of his eighth record, This Train…
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Opinion•January 19, 2023
Breach of Etiquette
I am writing to alert the community to a serious breach of etiquette by a nonprofit. Last week it was brought to my attention that one of Surflight Theatre’s longtime supporters received a letter…
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Opinion••January 19, 2023
Rev. King‘s Legacy of Love Is as Relevant in 2023 as Ever
Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16, we once again pause and give thanks for the character and courage of an American giant in the civil rights movement.
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Opinion•January 19, 2023
Props to Police
Every dog owner knows the hyperventilating crisis of a lost dog. About a week ago we lost our dog Chester in Sunset Park. As darkness licked the bay, we called the Harvey Cedars police to see if they…
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News••January 19, 2023
New Year, Same Trash Collector in Ship Bottom
While the Ship Bottom Borough Council awarded a three-year contract to Suburban Disposal for trash collection, residents can look forward to improvements from the company that served the community on…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 19, 2023
‘Four Plaids’ Visiting Stafford Township Arts Center
The Bellarine Theatre Co. will be performing “Forever Plaid” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Stafford Township Arts Center, located at 1000 McKinley Ave. in…
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Sports••January 18, 2023
Barnegat Girls Basketball Squad in the Game But Falls to Division-Leading Central
Barnegat girls basketball coach Tammy Nicolini is OK with her squad playing a high-tempo game. But sometimes, all gas and no brakes, especially with a largely young group of players, means mistakes…
