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Sports••February 17, 2022
Harris Perfect in His Role But Super Bowl Victory Eludes Cincinnati
All his snaps were on target, but Clark Harris didn’t end up a Super Bowl champion on Feb. 13.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2022
Prax Serrano’s Canvases Colorful, Culture-Full
Artist Praxedes “Prax” Serrano came to the United States from his native Oaxaca, Mexico, at age 14. He arrived with a cousin and made his way to New York City to stay with other family members.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2022
The Jersey Tenors Perform at Surflight Theatre This Weekend
Put your hands together and let’s hear it for The Jersey Tenors when they perform two shows at Surflight Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2022
Post-Rest Fest: Deep Freeze in Forecast at LBIF
After a short hiatus, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will host its first in-person event of the year with the Deep Freeze Fest, this Saturday, Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Columns••February 17, 2022
Red Men Trip Ends in Disaster
The Atlantic City of the 19th century owed its existence to the railroads. As the century ended, tens of thousands of riders made the journey” by rail each weekend to what was known as the “world’s…
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Opinion•February 17, 2022
Great Benefit
We agree. Outdoor dining’s benefits, and responsibilities, were summed up perfectly by John Imperiale (“I’ll Have Mine Al Fresca: Keep Outdoor Dining on the Menu,” 1/19).
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News••February 17, 2022
Stafford Superintendent’s Contract Renewed By School Board
Five of the nine Stafford Township Board of Education members showed some love to Superintendent George Chidiac on Valentine’s Day by voting to renew his contract.
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News••February 17, 2022
LEHT Talks Dredging, American Rescue Plan, Leaf Pickup
During the February Little Egg Harbor Township municipal meeting, Committeeman Ray Gormley announced an upcoming meeting to be held for residents impacted by the ongoing dredging project. The target…
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Opinion••February 17, 2022
Who Are the Biggest Victims? We the People
The Jan. 26 issue of The SandPaper featured a commentary about the victimization of truth and suggested using truth as a “new starting point” and the “common ground” we all need to move forward.
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News••February 17, 2022
Water Rate Questions Answered in Barnegat Light
Water and sewer rates for the new state-mandated digital meters have been determined for Barnegat Light residents under an ordinance introduced at borough council’s February monthly meeting. It…
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Opinion•February 16, 2022
Comprehensive Actions
A letter in the Feb. 9 edition (“Slap on the Hand”) appears to take issue with a recent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission enforcement action involving the Oyster Creek nuclear plant.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 16, 2022
Lighthouse International Film Society Screening a Film That May Win Three Oscars
The 2022 Academy Awards ceremony is set for Sunday evening, March 27.
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News••February 16, 2022
New NJOHSP Director Honored to Serve
There’s a new sheriff in town – well, not exactly, but there is a new director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
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Sports••February 16, 2022
Southern Regional Wrestlers Fall Short Against Phillipsburg in Group V Semifinals
Several weeks ago, a specific match on the Southern Regional High School wrestling team’s schedule was bumped off because Southern Ocean County had a mountain of snow dumped on it, as did much of the…
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News••February 16, 2022
Wind Turbine Lawsuit Gains Ground as Officials Take Stand
Next week, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will auction off 488,201 acres in the New York Bight, an area that encompasses two offshore wind leases about 50 nautical miles from the…
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Business••February 16, 2022
Mattress Warehouse Expands Into Barnegat
The growing commerce choices in Barnegat now include a Mattress Warehouse on West Bay Avenue, just a year from the opening of the company’s successful new store in Manahawkin.
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Opinion••February 16, 2022
Is Ukraine Really a Concern of the US? A Lot to Ponder …
When I was a young boy I lived in a town called Ellenburg in upstate New York. Way upstate New York, northwest of Plattsburgh for God’s sake, so close to the Canadian border that when my friends and…
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Opinion•February 16, 2022
Slow Down on Wind
The following letter was addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. A similar letter was sent to her by all six Long Beach Island mayors.
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News••February 16, 2022
New COVID-19 Cases in Ocean County Reach 2022 Low
Ocean County has seen its weekly case count of new COVID-19 cases fall below 1,000 for the first time in 2022.
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News••February 16, 2022
Barnegat Board of Ed May End Mask Mandate in Schools
At its next meeting, on Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Barnegat Township Board of Education will be voting on adopting a revised Road Forward Plan that could include making face masks optional within school…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 16, 2022
Garden Club Springing Ahead With Flower Show
On cold winter days, members of the Garden Club of Long Beach Island are thinking ahead to spring, especially with the May 5 flower show planned at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and…
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Business••February 16, 2022
Hearts for Healing Benefits David’s Cancer Foundation
A Valentine message with meaning: Hearts for Healing, a program to benefit David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation, rallies the community to honor those affected by cancer.
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News••February 16, 2022
Southern Regional School Board Welcomes New Member
In addition to the fact Student Council representative Haley Skimmons, who during the past few months had swim team obligations to fulfill, was back in action for the Southern Regional Board of…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 16, 2022
Albert Hall Holding 25th Anniversary Concert
The Albert Musical Hall in Waretown celebrates 25 years of concerts in its 131 Wells Mills Rd. building on Saturday evening , March 5, with a concert featuring eight bands. Admission is $5 for adults…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 16, 2022
Chef’s Night Out Benefits OCVTS
The 25th annual International Chef’s Night Out and Gift Auction is an appetizing winter-warmer and a chance to socialize, wrapped around the good cause of student education.
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Business••February 16, 2022
Cards a Winner for Families in Need
SCORE: Family Promise of Southern Ocean County Administrative Assistant Tammy Staub thanks Neil Robinson of Equity Prime Mortgage for the gift cards he and his friends donated to the nonprofit, which…
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Opinion•February 16, 2022
Dirty Dining?
In your recent editions, I have been reading about outdoor dining. I have no problem with outdoor dining as long as you assure the diners that they will be protected from the elements. I mean not…
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News••February 16, 2022
Breakfast Is a ‘Thank-You’ for Scholarship Sponsors
Late last month, Barnegat Township School District officials came together to show their appreciation for Barnegat High School scholarship sponsors past and present, during their annual Scholarship…
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Business••February 16, 2022
Platinum Cuts Offers the Modern Touch in ’Dos
Some teens like to make extra spending money by shoveling snow or pulling weeds. But Toms River native Tim Barone found a liking for cutting hair.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 16, 2022
Volunteer for Tuckerton Beach Association’s Annual Beach Cleanup
All are welcome to attend the Tuckerton Beach Association’s annual beach cleanup on Saturday, April 23.
