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Opinion•February 23, 2022
LBI ‘Nightingales’
By this headline we do not mean the birds but rather a flock of dedicated, hardworking, unsung heroes of LBI, especially during the pandemic.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
SOMC Receives Sweet Delivery From Low Cut Connie Fans
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, Southern Ocean Medical Center team members received a sweet morning delivery of several dozen valentines. The heart-shaped notes of gratitude were hand crafted by the “Tough…
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News••February 23, 2022
Ocean County College’s ‘Veterans’ Voices’ Program Airs on TV and YouTube
The Veteran and Military Resource Center at Ocean County College has been recognized for its excellence in helping veteran students transition from military to civilian life and, more specifically…
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News••February 23, 2022
LBI School District to Be Mask Optional
The wearing of facing coverings will be optional for the students, staff and visitors of the LBI Consolidated School District, beginning March 7. That’s the day Gov. Phil Murphy’s order mandating…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
‘Fish Frydays’ at St. Mary’s Parish Center
What could be a better sign of spring than hearing “We’re back!” about the Lenten “Fish Frydays” that the Knights of Columbus holds at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Manahawkin?
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
Saturday Night Fish Fry at St. Francis
A delicious fish tradition is back to its spring time at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Catch the Annual Fish Fry on Saturday, March 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
Register Now for 33rd Annual Pinelands Short Course on March 12
The 33rd annual Pinelands Short Course, set for March 12, will feature 31 programs that explore the region’s unique history, ecology, culture and music, including 15 brand-new programs. Registration…
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News••February 23, 2022
9th District Delegation Wants Harsher Penalties for Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Persons
N.J. State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the 9th Legislative District have reintroduced a bill – S-1207/A-750 – that would create a new…
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Opinion••February 23, 2022
LBI’s Beaches Are His University Classroom
As a professor at Stockton University, I have the unique pleasure in creating my own general studies course. Because I am an avid angler with a particular obsession for striped bass, my general…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
Have Another Round of ‘Green Drinks’ March 1
Environmentally minded people are welcome to stop by for refreshments and conversation on Tuesday, March 1 at the Mainland Holiday Inn in Manahawkin from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is sponsored by…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
Ocean County College’s Center for Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Events Begin This Month
The Center for Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will host events this winter and spring – all of them free and open to the public – beginning with a presentation…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
Offshore Wind and Marine Fisheries Topic of Feb. 26 Science Saturday
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences caps off a month of Science Saturday presentations centered on wind power with a Feb. 26 talk – “Offshore Wind Energy and New Jersey’s Marine…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 23, 2022
‘All Shook Up’ Being Performed at Southern Regional
The Southern Regional Theatre Co. will be performing “All Shook Up” from Wednesday, March 2 to Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center on the campus of Southern…
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Sports••February 23, 2022
Southern Regional’s Cordasco, Yanuzzelli Take Fourth in Girls Wrestling State Finals
In 2019, Gracie Cordasco became Southern Regional’s first female wrestler and ended her freshman season by placing fourth in the 147-pound weight class at the South Region tournament at Red Bank…
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Sports••February 23, 2022
Southern Regional Hockey Squad Falls Short in Regular Season Finale
Being named after a legendary coach, Brooks Hradek was almost destined to play hockey. Unfortunately, the Southern Regional High School senior’s days are numbered, and on Feb. 17 he, along with the…
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News••February 22, 2022
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Details Successful Year for Great Bay Boulevard’s Terrapins
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey’s projects often sprout from compassion for a species in need. One of those species is the northern diamondback terrapin, which is often spotted locally on…
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Business••February 21, 2022
Learn About New Nonprofit Funding Initiatives
New funding will become available to qualifying Ocean County nonprofit organizations, say Ocean County representatives. Local organizations can learn more in a nonprofit forum held online by the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 21, 2022
Long-Time Member to Speak at Quaker Program
The Barnegat Society of Friends (Quakers) will host an online talk featuring longtime member Franklin Reusch on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
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News••February 21, 2022
Help Seniors Avoid Grandparent Scams
Stafford Township police have an urgent message for the public: Everyone with elderly loved ones has a responsibility to educate them on how not to fall for scams by phone and online. If they receive…
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News••February 21, 2022
Beach Haven Awaits Word on Flood Control Measures
Beach Haven is awaiting approval from the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection on a flood mitigation plan so it can begin advertising for bids on a project aimed at reducing nuisance flooding.
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Columns••February 20, 2022
Ticks Are Bloodsuckers for All Seasons; Wildlife Smugglers Come in Large and Small
One warm day and the ticks do play, as evidenced by crawlers on my pant legs during last week’s 60-degree weather. Per those who study such things, anything over 35 degrees spurs those eight-legged…
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News••February 19, 2022
Controlled Burns Set to Begin in Proactive Forest Fire Mitigation Program
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is set to begin its annual prescribed burning program to reduce vegetation and debris, which could contribute to the start and spread of a wildfire, according to…
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News••February 18, 2022
Meadowedge Social Club Seeking Volunteers
The Meadowedge Social Club, a Barnegat Township program for adults with special needs, is seeking volunteers to share hobbies and interests with its members. Coordinated by the recreation department…
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Opinion•February 18, 2022
Biz-Friendly Barnegat
Barnegat has added over 34 new businesses in the last 22 months, from a bakery to ice cream shop to hair salons to fast food to sit-down restaurants and more. The old saying that Barnegat is not…
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News••February 18, 2022
Starve Poverty Ready to Roll in Barnegat
Last fall, a nonprofit organization that seeks to “break the chains of poverty” by deploying people into specific communities to help meet humanitarian, educational, medical, social and spiritual…
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News••February 18, 2022
Quality Medical Taking Over All Barnegat First Aid Calls
As of Feb. 15, Quality Medical Transport is handling all first aid calls in Barnegat Township.
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News••February 18, 2022
Barnegat Officers Among Mourners for Slain NYC Detectives
Four Barnegat Township police officers joined members of law enforcement from all over the country in New York City recently for the funerals of two young detectives killed in the line of duty on…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 18, 2022
More Than 100 Take the Plunge!
With the ocean water temperature hovering around 40 degrees, some 120 hardy souls, plus one dog, took the 18th annual Super Plunge, held in Brant Beach on Saturday, Feb. 12.
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News••February 17, 2022
Outdoor Dining, Music Extensions Part of LBI Summer Prep
In just over 100 days, throngs of summer visitors will cross the Causeway into Ship Bottom, kicking off the hustle and bustle of another busy season of sun, sand, sea and fun on the barrier island.…
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News••February 17, 2022
LBI Restaurant Manager Sails, Surfs Across the Atlantic Ocean
When a leg of Stephen DiPietro’s winter travels got canceled, something told him to wait it out. He had been surfing in Portugal since Dec. 1. He and his pals were planning to fly into Morocco, but…
