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News••March 16, 2022
Ocean County Commissioner: Beware Scammers When Donating to Help Ukrainians
Much like during any other disaster, manmade or natural, the conflict in Ukraine has attracted scammers attempting to prey on the generosity of others.
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News••March 16, 2022
Congressman Andy Kim Has COVID-19
Representative Andy Kim, whose New Jersey 3rd Congressional District includes half of Stafford Township and all of Barnegat Township, announced on Tuesday that he has contracted COVID-19.
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News••March 16, 2022
Ocean County College Wins Bellwether Award for Innovation
Ocean County College is a winner this year of the Bellwether Award, presented to institutions with cutting-edge, trendsetting programs. OCC took first place in the category of Planning, Governance…
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News••March 16, 2022
LBI Garden Club Members Spring Into Action
As March slips into April, Long Beach Island Garden Club members begin planting on earnest. The club has ideas for local gardeners to get a jump on the project.
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Columns••March 16, 2022
Drawbridge Leads to Death
In September 1906, the Pennsylvania Railroad began service on the longest and most modern electrified rail line in the entire country. The line ran from Camden to Atlantic City and was hailed by…
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News••March 16, 2022
Congressman Van Drew Declares Victory Over the FAA
Many congressmen, such as New Jersey 3rd Congressional District Representative Andy Kim, were excited about what the huge 2,741-page, $1.5 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which was…
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News••March 16, 2022
Congressman Kim Has Busy Week Securing Funds for District and Country
Congressman Andy Kim, who represents New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District, including all of Barnegat Township and half of Stafford Township, was certainly very busy last week.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 16, 2022
‘Baby Yoda’ Library Cards Will Soon Be Available
The Ocean County Library System announces the arrival of a new limited edition library card design featuring “Baby Yoda,” also called “Grogu” or “The Child,” the breakout star of the Disney+ hit…
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News••March 16, 2022
Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Pastor
While spring is always associated with renewal, this season takes on a special meaning as people are going back to more customary activities as many pandemic restrictions have been lifted.
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News••March 16, 2022
Ocean County Commissioners Say Awareness Key to Avoiding Scams
On the heels of the Federal Trade Commission’s report on 2021 fraud claims in which government imposter scams netted scammers more than $442 million, Ocean County officials have joined with the…
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News••March 16, 2022
Coast Guard, State Police Rescue Overdue Boater Off Barnegat Light
An 80-year-old man was rescued by the Coast Guard after his boat ran aground near Barnegat Inlet on March 7.
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News••March 16, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Appoints Advisory Committee
On the consent agenda for the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee’s March 10 meeting was the appointment of a Township Plan Endorsement Advisory Committee.
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Opinion••March 15, 2022
Going Home Again to Grammy and Grandpa’s House
I was very lucky to have two sets of wonderful grandparents. Grammy (Gudny) and Grandpa Jack lived in the house next to the firehouse in Barnegat Light since 1935, my father’s family home. When my…
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Business••March 14, 2022
Celebrate National Sleep Week: Free Sleep Screenings in Little Egg Harbor
As most of the nation springs forward and the thought of losing an hour of precious sleep tries the minds of many, A & O Neuro Sleep Diagnostics Center, at 1387 Route 549, Suite 1-C, in Little Egg…
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Columns••March 14, 2022
First Chirps of a Nearby Spring; Scalloping Could Be Getting Spacey
In pre-spring times like these, it’s little things that first hint at warming times ahead, as wildlife reappears, either emerging from winter siestas or winging back in a migratory fashion…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 13, 2022
Master Basket Maker Mary May Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Much of Mary May’s life has been spent joyfully designing and making baskets and teaching others to do the same. Forked River’s master basket maker has earned the Ocean County Lifetime Achievement…
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Business••March 12, 2022
The Wait Is Over: Chick-fil-A on Route 72 Slated to Open on St. Patrick’s Day
It may be the most anticipated business opening within Stafford Township borders in at least a decade, but the wait is almost over.
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News••March 11, 2022
Lighthouse to Close for Seven-Month Repair Project Starting March 14
Barnegat Lighthouse will close to visitors for the next seven months as the state Department of Environmental Protection embarks on a $1.3 million restoration of the tower, DEP Commissioner Shawn M.…
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News•March 11, 2022
School News: ‘Hidden Figures’ and High-Achieving Students
Troy Christian Hylick, grandson of the main character in “Hidden Figures,” took part in discussions Feb. 21 at Southern Regional Middle School focused on the real-life story behind the award-winning…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 11, 2022
Albert Music Hall Returns Indoors With 25th Anniversary Celebration
Last Saturday, March 5, was a jamboree for the books, as Albert Music Hall welcomed performers and enthusiasts of bluegrass, country and traditional Pinelands music back indoors for the first time…
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News••March 11, 2022
Stafford Township Stock for Free Little Pantries Running a Bit Low These Days
Recently, Stafford Township Mayor Greg Myhre and Councilman Bob Henken utilized their communicative channels to point out a growing need within the town. The free little pantries’ stock is dwindling.
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News••March 10, 2022
Former Barnegat Man Charged in Murder of Son
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain have announced that on March 9, Christopher Gregor, 29, of Monroe Township was charged with murder in…
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News••March 10, 2022
Nightly Work, Traffic Shift to Continue Through Summer in Ship Bottom
The recent change in traffic configuration on Eighth and Ninth streets in Ship Bottom is expected to be in place through the summer as work continues on the final phase of the multi-year, federally…
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News••March 10, 2022
Long Beach Township Aims for June Opening of New Pickleball Courts
Demolition of the old M&M Steam Bar building, at 13301 Long Beach Blvd. in Beach Haven Terrace, commenced last week, as Long Beach Township moves forward with plans to build four pickleball courts…
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News••March 10, 2022
Meals on Wheels Reopening Community Café in Manahawkin With Expanded Offerings
Meals on Wheels is reopening its Community Café On-Site Meal Program at the Meals on Wheels of Ocean County location at 179 South Main St. in Manahawkin on March 16.
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Sports••March 10, 2022
Southern Regional’s Sean White Makes History at State Championship Meet
Sean White hadn’t swum competitively for nearly five weeks before going up against the best breaststrokers in the state this past weekend.
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Columns••March 10, 2022
An Extra Hour of Daylight, Extreme Temperature Gradient and South Swell on the Horizon
Has anyone else Googled Archduke Franz Ferdinand this past week?
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Sports••March 10, 2022
First-timers to Boardwalk Hall Find Out What State Championships Are All About
During the third episode of the inaugural season of “The Mandalorian,” a character known as the Armorer explains that when “one walks the way of the Mandalore, you are both hunter and prey.”
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News••March 10, 2022
Vietnam Veterans to Be Honored at Barnegat Ceremony
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration in Barnegat Township will take place Tuesday, March 29 at 3 p.m. at the Fred Watts Gazebo Park on the corner of…
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Sports••March 10, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club Teen Grabs Second Spot in Winter Series Event
With the spring season just around the corner, Southern Regional High School sailor Turner Ryon has gained valuable experience so far this winter. Not around here, of course.
