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Sports••December 14, 2022
With No Holes in Its Lineup, Southern Expects to Be a Force at the Highest Levels
Going by the word on the street, the Southern Regional wrestling team may be the state’s best public-school squad. And, honestly, that makes sense when considering what the Rams bring to the table…
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News••December 14, 2022
Manahawkin Elks Boost Hearts of Mercy
A nonprofit organization with roots in Barnegat Township aimed at providing support and assistance for low-income families has received a $3,000 grant from the Manahawkin Elks. A check presentation…
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Opinion•December 14, 2022
Up in Arms
Once again I sit here and shake my head in disbelief. Attending the last board of education meeting to hear the developer of the LBI Grade School property and reading the article in The SandPaper is…
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News••December 14, 2022
Rutherford Steps Down From Beach Haven Council
Beach Haven Councilwoman Kris Rutherford has resigned her seat, effective at the end of the year.
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Columns••December 14, 2022
Tuckerton Rescues New York Christmas
Five years ago, I discovered a little-known Jersey Shore Christmas story. Today, after the events which have taken place since then, it might help to retell a story of the true holiday spirit.
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Opinion•December 14, 2022
Thanks for Help
I would like to thank the Beach Haven Police Department and the two officers who helped me last Tuesday, Dec. 6. I managed to lock my keys inside of my Tacoma in front of Murphy’s, and my only spare…
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Opinion•December 14, 2022
Inflated Rates
Missing from an article on Long Beach Township water rates for 2023 (“Long Beach Township Details New Water/Sewer Rates,” 12/7) was the increase of 22% over 2022 for basic rates for water and sewer.…
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News••December 14, 2022
Utility Offers Tips to Manage Energy Costs, Prepare for Severe Weather This Winter
Colder temperatures are here, which means everyone is spending more to heat homes and businesses. Atlantic City Electric, which is readying the local grid to meet increased customer demand in the…
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News••December 14, 2022
New Jersey Announces More Than $8 Million to Build Diverse Green Jobs Sector
Gov. Phil Murphy’s Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, in collaboration with the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection, is supporting innovative pilot programs focused on building a…
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News••December 14, 2022
Pinelands Preservation Alliance to Receive Funds for Green Stormwater Infrastructure Projects
New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection is awarding $9.95 million in grants to local government agencies, nonprofits, universities and other groups to fund projects to improve water…
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News••December 14, 2022
Second Reading of New Water/Sewer Rates Ordinance at Dec. 19 LBT Meeting
Long Beach Township introduced new water and sewer fees for 2023 at its board of commissioners meeting earlier this month. Another meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 19, at 4 p.m., during which…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 14, 2022
Fifth-Graders Invited to Enter ‘Species on the Edge’ Art and Essay Contest
Submissions are accepted now through Feb. 10 for the Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s annual “Species on the Edge” Art and Essay Contest, which empowers fifth-grade students to advocate for an…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 14, 2022
Celebrate Winter Solstice With Song at Toms River Library
You can ring in the winter solstice with the close harmonies of the melodic duo Liberty Tree with their “Sing Lustily of Winter: A Garland of Seasonal Songs” concert planned for Tuesday, Dec. 20 at…
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Columns••December 13, 2022
Crustacean Shells Assist Humanity Power Needs; Jersey Has It Going When Comes to National Honesty
We could very well be riding into the future on the backs of shrimp and crabs, so to speak. And, no, this is not the latest rendition of “Dune.” It’s more along the lines of staying cleanly powered…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 12, 2022
Portraits of Women Heroes Standing Tall at Stafford Town Hall
Three portrait paintings are on display inside the Stafford Township municipal building: Tanya Justin, Christine Reyes and Sue Keane. They are three in a 50-portrait series called “Women of 9/11,”…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 12, 2022
Barnegat Little League Is Going ‘Training’
Two Barnegat Township residents who are officials in the Barnegat-Waretown Little League as well as model train enthusiasts are putting their hobby to good use for the organization.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 12, 2022
Enjoy Country Cooking With the Clauses Dec. 17
The beloved Barnegat Santa Claus has added a final date to his long list of community commitments. Children who missed his sleigh going by have one more opportunity to share a moment with the man in…
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News••December 12, 2022
Barnegat Nursing Center Launches Food Drive
The Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center announces its first holiday food drive, which will be running through Tuesday, Dec. 20.
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Columns••December 10, 2022
With Surf and Life, Timing Is Everything
Everything with surfing revolves around the conditions. And conditions are always changing. Therefore, surfing has a lot to do with timing.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 9, 2022
Relax With Chair Yoga on Dec. 10
Concerned about getting stressed out during the holidays? On Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m., yoga instructor Belle Burns will teach a very gentle yoga practice, where you stay seated in a chair.
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News••December 9, 2022
Closed Beach Haven Library Found Unsafe After Environmental Testing
Environmental testing at the currently closed-for-repairs Beach Haven Public Library has revealed unsafe conditions, leading the borough council to declare an emergency and offer temporary library…
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News••December 8, 2022
Pagnotta Unveils Plans for LBI School Site: 24 Homes and Green Space
One of the key takeaways from Ship Bottom-based architect Michael Pagnotta’s presentation at the LBI Consolidated Board of Education meeting Dec. 6 is his willingness to work with borough officials…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2022
Surflight’s ‘White Christmas’ Shows Classics Can Still Entertain
The second act of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” now playing at Surflight Theatre, opens with a tap dance set to Berlin’s song “I Love a Piano.”
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News••December 8, 2022
Beach Haven Rejects Redevelopment Plan
At an agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council voted down an ordinance that would have approved a redevelopment plan for a proposed Queen City East/Queen City West project.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2022
Get Fired Up for Cedar Bridge Reenactment
Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines announces that the county department of parks and recreation will celebrat3 the 19th commemoration of the Affair at Cedar Bridge, at Cedar Bridge Tavern…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2022
Oscar-Winning Documentarian Julia Reichert Succumbs to Cancer
Julia Reichert, legendary documentarian of middle class America, succumbed to her long and courageous battle with cancer on Dec. 1 at the age of 76. She described herself not as a filmmaker, but “an…
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News••December 8, 2022
Flu Temporarily Shutters Tuckerton AtlantiCare Urgent Care
A sign on the door informing patients of a temporary closing of the Route 9, Tuckerton site of AtlantiCare’s urgent care facility is placed due to a surge in flu cases, explained a media spokesperson…
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News••December 8, 2022
Dozens of Neglected Dogs, Cats Cared for at Manahawkin Shelter After Removal From ‘Horrific’ Conditions
Cleaned of encrusted feces, dogs that were rescued from tragically overcrowded conditions in Brick settled into a warm rest in blankets donated by an outpouring from Southern Ocean County residents…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2022
Art Notes, Dec. 7
Branching Out: The Pine Shores Art Association Student Show runs until the first week of January in the Tuckerton Borough Fine Art Gallery inside borough hall. Next up is the Winter Show, which runs…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2022
Badlees’ New Self-Titled Reunion Album Drops Dec. 23
Since being inducted into the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame a couple years back, the original members of the American roots rock band The Badlees have been hard at work on a new 10-song…
