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Sports••March 9, 2022
Southern Regional Wrestlers Collins, Velardi and Henrich Climb Onto Podium in A.C.
Conor Collins could have tried to blame the official for not allowing him to reach the championship match at 120 pounds, but he didn’t. Instead, the Southern Regional junior put the onus on himself…
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News••March 9, 2022
Tuckerton Fire Co. Allegations Addressed by Division of Fire Safety
At the March 7 Tuckerton Borough Council meeting, Mayor Susan Marshall requested all in attendance to take an additional moment of silence following the pledge of allegiance in honor of the people…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 8, 2022
Eagle’sWood Creations: Add Pop of Fun to Wardrobe, Home, Gifts
Janine Seeley is a race mom. Her husband, Dennis Seeley, races in the street stock division at New Egypt Speedway, where Janine is the track photographer. Her son Justin Clapper is a NASCAR pit crew…
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Columns••March 8, 2022
Temperature Swings Like Never Before; When Grocery Cashiers Silently Attack
For global warming devotees, this winter has shown all the symptoms of climate change. That isn’t hard since virtually anything the weather does – good, bad or utterly in-between – falls perfectly…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 7, 2022
‘Artrageous’ on Grunin Center Main Stage This Friday
Tickets are selling fast for “Artrageous” this Friday, March 11, at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. Don’t miss this amalgam of art, music, theater, singing, dancing and audience…
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Opinion••March 7, 2022
Another Favorite Place Disappears on Changing LBI
It was with surprise and sadness that I read the Feb. 3 article about the closing of the Sandbox Café’s older location in Ship Bottom. One of our family’s favorite “go to” places for breakfast, it…
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News••March 6, 2022
Proposed Mordecai Island Project Reaches Milestone
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it has completed a draft environmental assessment to address ecosystem restoration of Mordecai Island, located in the bay off Beach Haven.
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News••March 4, 2022
Local Man Literally Races for a Cure
As a young man, Lou Hoguet was quite the stock car racing enthusiast, competing in events all around the East Coast.
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News••March 4, 2022
Mask Mandate Discontinuing in Beach Haven
Effective Monday, March 7, employees and visitors at the Beach Haven municipal building will no longer be required to wear masks.
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News••March 3, 2022
Surf City Land Use Officials Send TLC Proposal Back to Drawing Board
A majority of the Surf City Land Use Board members want to see a more detailed amended site plan before deciding whether to grant preliminary and final approval of a proposal that would divest the…
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News••March 3, 2022
Flood Insurance Rate Map Changes Explained
Changes to the federal flood insurance rate maps are being reflected in policy renewals and new policies.
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News••March 3, 2022
At 100, Community Leader Is Honored
To be celebrated while living is a good thing, especially when an impressive life story is praised at age 100. Civic leader Ed Toriello recently experienced that.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 3, 2022
Newly Local Artist Drawn to Interiors, Has Successful NYC Show
It’s very common for artists to find beauty in the outdoors. There are plenty who find inspiration in our ocean, bay and pines. But there’s a new artist in the community who draws inspiration…
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Sports••March 3, 2022
Southern Regional’s Collins, Velardi, Henrich and Stout Capture Region VII Crowns
Conor Collins already has his eyes on the possibility of returning to the state final at 120 pounds. Perhaps that’s why he gave up a takedown to Camden Catholic’s Jackson Young with 1:28 left in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 3, 2022
Arctic Outreach: Warmhearted Winter Happening
By all accounts, Saturday’s Arctic Outreach was the biggest and best one yet.
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News••March 3, 2022
Oyster Creek Generating Station Eyed as Small Nuclear Reactor Site
Earlier this month, Holtec International said it remains open to the possibility of making the decommissioning Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station the site of its first SMR-160, going so far as…
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Sports••March 3, 2022
Barnegat Girls Basketball Team Nearly Takes Out Second-Seeded Cinnaminson
Most times in the girls basketball state tournament, a 15th seed going up against a No. 2 spells disaster. But that wasn’t the case on Feb. 28.
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News••March 3, 2022
Veterans Memorial Park Coming to Tuckerton
Lots of exciting happenings are on the calendar for Tuckerton this year.
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Sports••March 3, 2022
Southern Regional’s Gonzalez Wins Group IV Shot Put as Brown Swipes Second
After Southern Regional’s dynamic throwing duo saw a separation of only an inch during the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV Championships on Feb. 11, the question of whether junior Fabian Gonzalez and…
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Sports••March 3, 2022
Pinelands Regional Junior Takes Fourth in Regional Tourney, Punches Ticket to Atlantic City
Mason Livio couldn’t solve the puzzle of beating Oakcrest’s Hogan Horsey, but he didn’t have to. The Pinelands Regional junior is on his way to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.
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News••March 3, 2022
NJ Cyber Experts Urge Vigilance in Light of Ukraine Crisis
Although there are no specific or imminent cyber threats to New Jersey as a result of the crisis in Ukraine, state cybersecurity experts are reminding the public and private sectors to make sure…
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News••March 2, 2022
Ocean County College Announces No Tuition Increase for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row, Ocean County College will not increase student tuition, the college announced this week. The OCC Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its last meeting to maintain a…
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News••March 2, 2022
Hope Sheds Light Brings Support to Families in Addiction Recovery
Anyone affected by substance use disorder, both individuals and their family members, is welcome to gather for support at Manahawkin’s Pine Street Recreation Building (25 Pine St.) on the second and…
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News••March 2, 2022
Center Street Project to See Estimated Completion By Summer’s End
At both the Tuckerton borough and Little Egg Harbor Township municipal meetings earlier this month, Dr. John Edmunds of Spruce Drive in Little Egg Harbor presented a progress update regarding the…
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Opinion•March 2, 2022
Biden Report Card
Last fall I expressed my view of what the first six months of Joe Biden’s presidency had brought our country. My letter provided what Joe planned to accomplish regarding the economy, immigration…
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News••March 2, 2022
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Scores New York Bight Lease Area
One of the six companies that successfully bid for a slice of the 488,000 acres of offshore wind energy leases in the New York Bight last month already has plans in place to construct the largest…
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Opinion•March 2, 2022
Showing the Love
For the second year in a row, your paper was kind enough to shine a light on our Valentine activity at Southern Ocean Medical Center. It is a pleasure to be able to show some Tough Cookie love and…
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Business••March 2, 2022
Causeway CARes Unveils New Vision
“Empower. Collaborate. Impact.” Causeway CARes pledges to stand firmly by these three words as it seeks to help its neighbors and positively impact the community.
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Opinion•March 2, 2022
No Free Ride
In response to “Is Ukraine Really a Concern of the US? A Lot to Ponder” (2/16), Putin has made it clear he wants to restore the old Soviet Union. As such, he will threaten, invade or weaken free…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2022
Very Special Dinner, Open Mic Night Planned
Erin Buterick and Dani Corso from the Union Market, located at the Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton, are hosting a couple of special events in the month of March.
