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Arts & Entertainment••February 28, 2022
Fast Paced Gaming at Stafford Library March 3
The Ocean County Library presents “The Fast and Victorious Games” at the Stafford branch on Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m.
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Opinion••February 28, 2022
Hooked on Fishing, Studying Striped Bass on the Island
From the time I caught my first big largemouth bass at 6 years old, I’ve always thought I was a great fisherman. No one could skip a wacky rig under a dock or work a jerkbait quite like I could. My…
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News••February 27, 2022
Ice Rescue Training Warms Up for Real Thing
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News••February 26, 2022
Barnegat School District Strategic Planning Session March 8
The Barnegat Township Board of Education will hold the second of three strategic planning sessions on Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in the high school media center.
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News••February 25, 2022
Fatal Accident in Barnegat Under Investigation
The Barnegat Township Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that occurred Feb. 20.
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News••February 25, 2022
Outdoor Dining Is a Go in Beach Haven
An ordinance adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council at an agenda meeting on Thursday, Feb. 24 sets forth rules, regulations and standards for establishments wishing to provide outdoor dining.
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Columns••February 25, 2022
Studies Prove Plants Are Screaming to Be Heard; State Bag Ban Could Have a Doggy Downside
I HEAR YA, HOLLY: Imagine, if you will, standing alone on the 50-yard line of a totally jam-packed stadium, something like the recent Super Bowl scenario. Don’t get nervous, this is profoundly…
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News••February 25, 2022
Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiff for LUB-Denied Subdivision of Old Kubel’s Too Lot
Superior Court Judge Marlene Lynch Ford has ruled in favor of plaintiff Barrier Island 8200, owner of the property formerly the site of Kubel’s Too, in a civil action lawsuit brought against the Long…
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News••February 24, 2022
Outdoor Dining Again on the Harvey Cedars Menu
Although the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission has adopted a resolution to continue outdoor dining for 2022, the proponent of the measure hopes that the borough can develop a more permanent solution.
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News••February 24, 2022
Rescues a Reminder Spring-Like Land Temps Risky for Water Enthusiasts
A kiteboarder reported in distress in the Atlantic off North Sixth Street in Surf City was rescued the afternoon of Feb. 17 by members of the Ship Bottom and High Point volunteer fire companies.
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Business••February 24, 2022
Why Power Stayed in Charge in a Blizzard
Record reliability was achieved in 2021 for the second year in a row, breaking the previous record set just the year before in 2020, Atlantic City Electric reported on Feb. 21.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 24, 2022
Deep Freeze Fest Is LBIF’s Winter Wakeup; Prograsstination Matches Mood
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies reopened its doors this weekend to welcome back guests with toasty-warm bluegrass music, craft beer, hugs from friends…
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Sports••February 24, 2022
Pinelands Regional Senior Mena Climbs to Top of District 32 Podium
For the past two seasons, Mateo Mena hasn’t had much competition during wrestling practice.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 24, 2022
Remembering the Automat With a Night of Food and Films on March 4
The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen a double feature and dole out Texas-style hot dogs with side dishes on Friday evening, March 4, at the Surf City Firehouse. Doors will open at…
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News••February 24, 2022
ALO’s Winter Scavenger Hunt Educational Fun for LBI Students, Community
As Alliance for a Living Ocean President Casey Courts Deacon remarked, “One of our main values at ALO is to share wonder.” In an effort to share wonder here on Long Beach Island in the off-season…
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Business••February 24, 2022
Eagles Nest Airport Gets $700K for Runway Improvements
Eleven of New Jersey’s general aviation airports, including Eagles Nest Airport in Eagleswood, got a big Valentine’s Day gift from the state Department of Transportation in the form of Airport…
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Business••February 24, 2022
Tip’s Changes Hands
Tip’s Hardware in West Creek, under the new ownership of Phil Kolodny, is open in limited capacity while the store undergoes renovations.
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News••February 24, 2022
With More Mystic Island Drug Arrests, Police Join Forces With Healthcare Provider for Treatment
The saga continues in Mystic Island, with two drug-related arrests made in mid-January and three more earlier this month.
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Columns••February 24, 2022
Bridgeton Mourns Its Losses
On July 30, 1896, Atlantic City suffered one of the worst railroad disasters in the city’s history.
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••February 24, 2022
Sahara Moon Shares Stage with Marshall Tucker Band
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Arts & Entertainment••February 24, 2022
Lotus Project Brings Coffee, Comfort to Union Market
Individuals and families of loved ones struggling with addiction are invited to gather with The Lotus Project at The Union Market in Tuckerton at 11 a.m. on the first Sunday every month, beginning…
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News••February 23, 2022
State Newspaper Contest Awards Highlight Breadth of SandPaper Coverage
The staff of The SandPaper won more than five dozen awards in the 2021 New Jersey Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, netting 36 for advertising, 22 in editorial writing and four in…
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Columns••February 23, 2022
When Every Day Is Windsday: Outlook on Windy Swell and Weeks
There is nothing so soothing as a gentle breeze by the seashore … or so we are told.
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News••February 23, 2022
Debate Over the Number of School Administrators Dominates Little Egg Board Meeting
The word of the day at the Feb. 14 meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education was “positive.” But at the Little Egg Harbor School District BOE meeting the next evening, that word didn’t…
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News••February 23, 2022
LBI District Administrator to Retire
At its meeting earlier this month, the LBI Consolidated Board of Education unanimously accepted a letter of intent to retire submitted by Christine Kelly, school business administrator and board…
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Opinion••February 23, 2022
Dealing With Climate Change: Economic Implications Loom
There is a major push by certain sectors to “fix” climate change. There are two aspects to consider: the manifestations of climate change and how to mitigate those negatives, and the root cause of…
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Sports••February 23, 2022
Barnegat Senior Gosser Zips to South Jersey Group II Title in 55-Meter Dash
The NJSIAA South Jersey Group II indoor track championships ended up being a rewarding endeavor for Valencia Gosser on Feb. 18. The Barnegat senior not only sped to her first section title but also…
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News••February 23, 2022
LBI Health Department Offers COVID Vaccines in Office and in Local Towns
The Long Beach Island Health Department continues to offer COVID-19 immunizations weekly – on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – at its office in Ship Bottom. And, in March, the department will partner with…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
Art Notes, Feb. 23
Young at Art: Pine Shores Art Association in Manahawkin now offers an after-school art program for kids ages 7 to 12. The four-class course is held on Mondays in March (7, 14, 21 and 28), from 4 to 6…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
Former Eagle Flaherty Rescheduled for Talk in Manahawkin
Faith and football have been a part of Harry Flaherty’s life for several decades. Rescheduled after a blizzard postponed the event in January, the former professional player and New Jersey native…
