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Opinion•October 5, 2022
Six Critical Issues
The upcoming election should focus on the following six points:
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Opinion•October 5, 2022
Inhumane Action
I chose to be a Democrat several years ago because the party appeared to be more people driven than the Republican Party. Never has that been more starkly evident than in the past weeks when…
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Business••October 5, 2022
Reviewing Summer Business: Busy Despite Labor Shortages
What summer 2022 had going for it: great weather, clean water and a flow of vacationers to white sand that was relievedly a tank of gas away from many major East Coast cities, noted Ocean County…
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News••October 5, 2022
Teen Night Regulations on Tap in Ship Bottom
The Ship Bottom Borough Council introduced an ordinance that, if approved, will reformat regulations regarding the prohibition of teen nights at premises licensed in the borough. The proposed measure…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Frights, Delights This Month at LBI Historical Museum
The Long Beach Island Historical Society puts the “eek” in weekends this month with two Saturdays of festive fun leading up to Halloween.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Barnegat Library Friends Seek Items for Boo-Tique
Do you have any knickknacks stored away in drawers or closets? The Friends of the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library could use them for the Boo-tique and Book Sale at the end of October.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Donations Needed for Library Friends Fall Bazaar
Donations of various item are needed for a fall bazaar sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 in the…
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News••October 5, 2022
Beach Haven Council Candidates Forum at Surflight
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association is sponsoring a borough council candidates forum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Surflight Theatre. Refreshments will be served.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Catch Special Screening of ‘Drift,’ Q&A With Save Barnegat Bay at Tuckerton Seaport
All are welcome to gather at the Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. for a special, free screening of “Drift,” hosted by the Tuckerton Environmental Commission. The Seaport’s…
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Opinion••October 5, 2022
It’s Not Too Late to Stop Industrialization of Ocean
In a letter to the editor (“Unrealistic Guarantee,” 9/28), a gentleman from Long Beach Township commented that the requirements in Virginia for the offshore wind project there to have a guaranteed…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Walk, Run to Relieve Hunger in Ocean County
The fifth annual Causeway 5K walk/run road race is Sunday, Oct. 16 at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin. Walkers’ start time is 8:45 a.m.; runners’ is 9 a.m. The first 250 registrants are…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Remember the Defense of Little Egg Harbor on Oct. 15
On Saturday, Oct. 15, gather around the Pulaski Monument to hear the cannon sound, recalling the defense of Little Egg Harbor during the American Revolution.
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News••October 5, 2022
Motorcycle Club Gives Boost to Vetwork
The Allegiance South Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is continuing its goal to support veterans groups by making a recent donation to Vetwork.
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News••October 5, 2022
Beach Haven School Welcomes New Boss
Ted Loeffler’s first day on the job as the new superintendent/principal of the Beach Haven Elementary School got off to a rather inauspicious start with heavy rain, flooding and a power outage. But…
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News••October 5, 2022
St. Francis Food Pantry in Need of Donations
Last month, the St. Francis Human Concerns Food Pantry in Brant Beach experienced a significant increase in the number of families utilizing this resource. As numbers of individuals served are…
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News••October 5, 2022
Ocean County Sheriff Elected President of State’s Constitutional Officers Association
Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy has been named to serve as president of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
‘Father Ron’ Presents Folk Music in Concert
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven will present an afternoon of traditional and contemporary folk music on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m, by Father Ron Clingenpeel. A reception follows the…
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Opinion••October 5, 2022
Turbines: A Welcome Sight Off Long Beach Island Coast
I recently spent a relaxing week on Long Beach Island to celebrate the end of summer and enjoy one of the best beach spots in New Jersey. My family has been visiting LBI for as long as I can…
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News••October 5, 2022
$1.4 Million of American Rescue Plan Funds Being Used to Support County Seniors
Money from the federal and state taps is still flowing into Ocean County as a result of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Speaker Delves Into the Paranormal on Oct. 17
Curious about what it takes to be a ghost hunter? Barry Ruggiero, founder of New Jersey Paranormal Investigations, will touch on that topic at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Fire Prevention Talk Planned at Stafford Library
In connection with Fire Prevention Week, the Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library will present a talk by Heidi Michel on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2022
Comics Converse: Q&A With Paul Reiser
This interview was contributed to The SandPaper by Beach Haven West’s John Poveromo, a nationally touring comedian, cartoonist, writer and actor, and the host of “Dystopia Tonight with John Poveromo”…
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News••October 5, 2022
Radio Station Sponsors Oct. 7 Food Drive in Manahawkin
WBNJ 91.9 F.M. in Barnegat Township, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau are holding a food drive on Friday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the…
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Columns••October 5, 2022
100 Years Later, Barney Still Shines
As you stand at the base of Barnegat Lighthouse and watch workers remove the scaffolding to expose the refurbished historic icon, you cannot help but wonder what might have been.
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Opinion•October 5, 2022
Growing Pains
There has been an explosion of construction in Barnegat Township these last eight years. My opponent, Al Bille, claims the overdevelopment is good for township coffers, yet municipal taxes have risen…
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Opinion•October 5, 2022
Stop Speeding, Etc.
My wife and I have been discussing the issue of speeding on Beach Avenue in Long Beach Township for the past five years and Andy Matthews’ letter (“Speeding on Beach,” 9/21) motivated me to write…
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Opinion•October 5, 2022
Puzzling Decisions
As a concerned Barnegat resident living in Four Seasons at Mirage, I have been very troubled over the eyesore that is directly across from our development known as the Cottages at Compass Point. The…
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Opinion•October 5, 2022
Proven Representatives
We in Surf City have a truly unique gem that needs to be protected. We are a small town with big advantages. It is thanks to the efficiency and foresight of our incumbents: Peter Hartney, Jackie…
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Sports••October 5, 2022
Barnegat Squad Turns Things Around With 3-0 Victory Over Pinelands Regional
With the exception of one game early on, the Barnegat field hockey team had little trouble scoring goals during the first quarter of the season. Then the real tests came in the form of Point Pleasant…
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Sports••October 5, 2022
Barnegat Much Better the Second Time, But Pinelands Prevails Behind Benson, Becker
When the Pinelands Regional and Barnegat girls volleyball teams first met this season, on Sept. 9 in Little Egg Harbor, the Wildcats absolutely scorched the Bengals, to the tune of 25-3, 25-15.…
