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News••February 2, 2022
Ship Bottom Borough, Police Raise Money for Hearts of Mercy
Recently, the Ship Bottom Police Department and Borough Council met with Hearts of Mercy founder Kristin Santorelli to donate money raised during the No Shave fundraiser. All officers and command…
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Opinion••February 3, 2022
‘Survivor 2022’ – Long Beach Island Version
If you’re wondering whose fault it is that winter thus far has been brutal, I confess that I am responsible. Back in September, when a friend groused about the upcoming winter, I opined that it would…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2022
More to Love: Super Bowl Sunday Falls Weekend Before Valentine’s Day
With the Super Bowl taking place Feb. 13 and Valentine’s Day the next day, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has created a play-by-play of activities, suggested romantic dinners, takeout…
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News••February 2, 2022
NRC Issues Second Civil Penalty for Security Violations at Former Nuclear Plant
The owners of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station have been hit with a second civil penalty levied by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The $50,000 penalty is for a separate and distinct…
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News••February 2, 2022
New COVID-19 Cases in Ocean County Melting Away
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Ocean County once again dropped precipitously during the week of Jan. 26 through Feb. 1.
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Opinion•February 2, 2022
Unassuming Excellence
How fortunate you’ve been, to have Pat Johnson on the team. I couldn’t agree more with the praise Carol Freas offered in her letter published last week (“Art-Felt Thanks”).
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News••February 2, 2022
NJDEP Offers Tips to Reduce Air Pollutants When Burning Wood in Winter
As the state settles firmly into winter, the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents basic practices can reduce the impacts of burning wood on air quality, in both homes…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2022
Art & Décor Owner Nita Shapiro’s New Whimsical Works Are Mixed Media Paintings on Wood
Mixed media artist Nita Shapiro feels more connected to the art she’s making now, and more fulfilled by it, than any she has made before. Using reclaimed pieces of dune fence and other scraps of wood…
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News••February 2, 2022
Administrative Law Judge to Decide Ethics Complaint Against Former LBI School Board Members
An investigation to determine whether two former Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education members violated the code of ethics for school board members wrapped up last month following a…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2022
Southern Regional Fishing Flea Market Feb. 12
Reel in great deals on new and used fishing gear at the Southern Regional High School Fishing Club’s annual Fishing Flea Market, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. The event – held in the…
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Opinion•February 2, 2022
Special Delivery
Last week my wife and I were ill and didn’t feel we should be around others. Our daughter, who lives in New York, found out and started calling restaurants on the Island to have meals delivered.
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News••February 2, 2022
Long Beach Island Consolidated School District STEAMing Ahead - The SandPaper February 2, 2022
Teachers and administrators at the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District work consistently and diligently to develop innovative learning experiences that promote student achievement.…
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Columns••February 2, 2022
Lives Lost, Changed Forever in Wreckage
At 6 p.m. on Aug. 11, 1880, over 1,000 daytrippers left Atlantic City on two trains after a pleasant excursion to the shore, bound for the return trip to Camden.
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News••February 2, 2022
Beach Haven Students Ride the Golden Surfboard
Last September, the Beach Haven Elementary School applied to be a School of Character, an organization (character.org) whose mission is to inspire core values that will help students succeed at home…
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Sports••February 2, 2022
Barnegat Girls Bowling Team Just Misses on Capturing First Division Crown
Anybody who really understands bowling knows that sometimes, for some reason, pins just don’t go down. One day, you throw a great pocket shot and the 10-pin drops even if the 3-pin breezes by it.…
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Opinion•February 2, 2022
Start With the Little Things and Go From There
I’ve lived on LBI for over 30 years and I’ve never written a letter to this or any other newspaper. However, Tom Meredith’s SpeakEasy column in the Jan. 19 SandPaper regarding courtesy and respect…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2022
Art Notes Feb. 2
Hibernating: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is currently closed for a winter break, but an event-filled 2022 season is in the making.
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Sports••February 2, 2022
Barnegat Girls Developing Better Chemistry as They Aim for More Victories
The first time the Barnegat girls basketball team squared off with Lacey this season, the Bengals were not so much outmatched as they were out of rhythm.
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Sports••February 2, 2022
Barnegat Swimming Squads Conclude Regular Season With Wins Over Lacey
Coming out of last season, delayed and subsequently shortened due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it was hard to determine how effective any progression might have been with the Barnegat High…
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News••February 2, 2022
Syringe Service Programs, Decriminalization Now State’s Say-So
On Jan. 18, Gov. Phil Murphy signed far-reaching legislation to expand New Jersey’s harm reduction services, including sterile syringe distribution, which lowers injection-related health risks and…
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News••January 31, 2022
Coast Guard Buoy Removal Offers New Take on Anchor’s Away
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News••January 28, 2022
Barnegat Schools Achieve Strategic Plan
The Barnegat Township School District has completed its five-year strategic plan in just three years.
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News••January 28, 2022
Ship Bottom P.D., Borough Raise Money for Hearts of Mercy
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the Ship Bottom Police Department and Borough Council met with Hearts of Mercy founder Kristin Santorelli to donate money raised during the No Shave fundraiser. All officers…
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News••January 28, 2022
County Ready for Blizzard Conditions
The county says it’s “prepared“ for blizzard conditions, in an announcement sent out on Friday, Jan. 28, as the start of forecasted heavy snow loomed hours away.
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Opinion•January 28, 2022
Talking Trash
To continue the communication between the township committee and residents, the Barnegat Township Committee has asked me to take on the role of committee liaison to public relations. Therefore, I…
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News••January 28, 2022
Betty White Challenge Is Windfall for Local Animal Shelters
Actress and animal welfare advocate Betty White’s 100th birthday was Monday, Jan. 17. To honor her legacy, animal lovers the world over donated to shelters in her memory. The Betty White Challenge on…
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News••January 28, 2022
Cirulli: New Town Hall Priority for the New Year
As mayor of Barnegat Township for 2022, Alfonso Cirulli is hoping to have the new municipal building completed this year among various projects on the agenda.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 27, 2022
HopSauce Is Back June 18
Save the date of June 18 for the seventh HopSauce Festival, set to return to Beach Haven this year after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID crisis.
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News••January 27, 2022
New JCTA, New Emphasis on LBI Concerns
With the new year on Long Beach Island comes a new Joint Council of Taxpayers’ Associations of LBI.
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Business••January 27, 2022
Fisherman’s Headquarters Owner ‘Lured’ into St. Francis Pool for Tackle Test
Greg Cudnik, owner of Fisherman’s Headquarters in Ship Bottom, had planned to test cast and film a new lure in the Barnegat Bay. He headed west with the tackle – the Nomad Shikari, from an Australian…
