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News••March 2, 2022
Interfaith Health and Support Services Welcomes New Director
Interfaith Health and Support Services of Southern Ocean County welcomed Amy Raimondi as its new executive director, beginning at the start of 2022.
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News••March 2, 2022
Chambers Hear Lawmakers’ Issues With Current Flood Program
Even as changes to the National Flood Insurance Program rate mapping are in force, a bipartisan bill introduced last November would set up a more permanently funded system that sponsors say would…
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News••March 2, 2022
Medical Supplies Stolen From Stafford Ambulance
A Stafford Township EMS ambulance was burglarized late Friday night, Feb. 25. Squad 38 put out an announcement on social media.
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Opinion••March 2, 2022
Taking Freedom to Extremes – Have We Lost Our Minds?
In response to the Feb. 2 column “Freedom vs. Tyranny: We Have a Choice,” much as I would like to believe that humankind has a natural moral compass leading to an agreed upon standard of natural law…
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Healthcare Union Offering Free Training, Workshops for Mental Health
The Health Professionals and Allied Employees union, New Jersey’s largest union for nurses and other healthcare professionals, is inviting members of the public to participate in a free series of…
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News••March 2, 2022
Beach Haven School Children Go STYLE-ing
In February 2020, a group of Southern Regional High School students who are part of the STYLE (Student Teambuilding Youth Leadership Experience) group put on a program at the Beach Haven Elementary…
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News••March 2, 2022
Joint Base Air Mobility Wing Helps US Deployment Effort
The active-duty Air Force unit at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is providing support services to the United States’ efforts to deploy troops to Europe, following last week’s Russian invasion of…
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200 Plus••March 2, 2022
Electricity Comes to Railroads
At the beginning of the 20th century, Atlantic City was one of the nation’s leading resort destinations. In the period before the rise of the automobile, the major method of transport was the…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2022
Labor Activist’s New Book Examines Future of Collective Bargaining
Two local women were involved in the creation of a new book, The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century, now available for pre-order through Cornell University…
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Business••March 2, 2022
AtlantiCare CEO Chosen Board Chair of NJ Hospital Association
The New Jersey Hospital Association installed Lori Herndon, president and chief executive officer of AtlantiCare, as chair of its board.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2022
Everything Pine Barrens at Stockton Event
For the third time, the “Lines on the Pines” event celebrating the New Jersey Pine Barrens will be held indoors in the Stockton University Campus Center, at 101 Vera King Farris Drive in Galloway…
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News••March 2, 2022
9th District Delegation Introduces Anti-Sanctuary State Bills
N.J. State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the 9th Legislative District have reintroduced legislation to deter unauthorized immigrants from…
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News••March 2, 2022
Drivers Face Numerous Charges Following Car Accident
A car accident Saturday evening in Barnegat Township resulted in drivers being charged with criminal and motor vehicle complaints.
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Business••March 2, 2022
Sweet Addition to Seaport Plaza, Joe’s Bake Shop Pops Up at Union Market With Preview of Stuffed-Cookie Decadence
Joe’s Bake Shop will open this spring in Tuckerton’s Seaport Plaza, at the end of the row that contains 777 Tattoos and Retro Fitness.
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News••March 2, 2022
March 14 Virtual Public Hearing on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Amendment 7
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife announced last week that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Management Board has approved Draft Amendment 7 for public…
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News••March 2, 2022
Optimistic Mood at Tuckerton BOE Meeting
COVID-19 seems to be loosening its grip on New Jersey and spring is around the corner. So it wasn’t surprising there was an optimistic – if still somewhat cautious – feeling in the air at the Feb. 28…
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News••March 2, 2022
Barnegat Schools Take the Masks Optional Route
Last week, the Barnegat Board of Education voted unanimously to make wearing face masks optional in school buildings effective March 7 as part of its “The Road Forward” plan.
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News••March 2, 2022
Barnegat Community Garden Expanding in 2022
The Barnegat Community Garden is starting up its new season with a meeting on Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Barnegat Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Ave. There will also be a Zoom link…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2022
OCC Repertory Theater Co. Presents ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’
Under the direction of Ocean County College Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani, the OCC Repertory Theater Co. endeavors to create opportunities for college and community participation in a…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2022
Authors Discuss History of the A.J. Meerwald
The next New Jersey Maritime Museum presentation focuses on “The A.J. Meerwald and New Jersey’s Oyster Industry” on Friday evening, March 18 at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2022
After Two-Year Hiatus, Book Sale Returns
The Friends of the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Island Library are accepting donations of books and other materials for two days only, on Wednesday and Thursday, March 9 and 10, in…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2022
‘Seasons of Life’ Photo Exhibit at Barnegat Library
The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will present “Seasons of Life,” an exhibit of inspirational, nature-centered photographs by Carol Stauffer, throughout March.
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News••March 2, 2022
Ocean County Library System Seeks Toiletry Donations
Members of the Ocean County Library’s Department of Homebound and Volunteer Services are asking for the community’s help as they collect donated toiletry items for area children in need throughout…
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News••March 2, 2022
New County Funds Available for Arts, History Projects
Thanks to an unprecedented increase in funding from the state of New Jersey, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission has announced $225,000 in grant awards available for 2022 – double the…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 2, 2022
Art Notes, March 2
A Time for Peace: View photographer Carol Stauffer’s “Seasons of Life” – an exhibit of nature-centered images infused with spiritual messages – during the month of March at the Barnegat branch of the…
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News••March 2, 2022
Southern’s ‘Mini Academies’ May Lead to More Students Embarking on Careers Sooner Rather Than Later
Several weeks ago, Southern Regional School District Superintendent Craig Henry announced during the monthly board meeting that the district’s “Mini Medical Academy” was returning to give prospective…
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News••March 2, 2022
Van Drew Bill Would Cut Off Federal Dollars for Flying Unauthorized Migrants
Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.-2nd) spent much of February working on a piece of legislation that would prohibit the Federal Emergency Management Agency from allocating money to transport…
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News••March 1, 2022
Beach Haven Taking Time With Zoning Ordinance
The Beach Haven Borough Council appears to be in no hurry to finalize a new zoning ordinance that would result in changes to the business zone along Bay Avenue.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 28, 2022
Pinelands Is Alive With the Sound of Music
The Pinelands Thespians of Pinelands Regional High School are back. Big time! They’ll be performing “The Sound of Music” at 7 p.m. from March 3 to 5 and 10 to 12 and at 1 p.m. on March 5.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 28, 2022
Grunin Center Welcomes Irish Comedians and Dancers in March
Join the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College for a one-two punch of Irish performers in the leadup to St. Patrick’s Day. On Thursday, March 3 “The Real Irish Comedy Tour”…
