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News••December 9, 2021
Beware Social Media; Local Animal Shelter Sets Record Straight
Several locals took to Facebook to express worry regarding the capacity of the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility at 360 Haywood Rd. in Manahawkin. Although well intentioned, the posts whipped up…
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Sports••December 9, 2021
Barnegat Girls Bowlers Perfect Through First 12 Games to Start Season
After two victories to start the season, the Barnegat girls bowling squad continued its early onslaught last week, scoring two more wins to stay perfect through 12 games.
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Opinion••December 9, 2021
Turbine Visibility in NC Study Presents a Disturbing Picture
The robust discussions regarding the wind farm project have compelled my wife, Rose, and me to share our perspectives. Over the last year or so, my spouse (a retired chemist) has followed the wind…
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Opinion••December 9, 2021
Kapler’s Then and Now: We Were There
Kapler’s Pharmacy in Beach Haven celebrated its 75th anniversary on Nov. 27, with carriage rides, sweets and drinks and music outside. I was there, along with Kris Anderson, buying local history…
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News••December 8, 2021
Ship Bottom Construction Department Upgrade Cost Will Be ‘Significant’
Whether Ship Bottom officials can allocate state aid to help offset the cost of upgrading its construction department is expected to be determined over the next few weeks, according to Kathleen…
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Opinion•December 8, 2021
Not the Villain
Regarding Jim Eller’s commentary of Dec. 1, many have said Rittenhouse got off scot-free. That is not true, as he was in a trial and had his life become a media circus, which will continue for some…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2021
Tuckers’ Tree Lighting Benefits Beach Haven Fire, First Aid
Last Saturday, Tuckers Tavern in Beach Haven capped off a full day of holiday festivity with its eighth annual tree lighting celebration, designed to support and give back to the community. The event…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2021
A ‘Blue’ Christmas Service
Recognizing that not all people are happy at Christmastime, Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, at 220 East Main Street in Tuckerton, is offering a Blue Christmas Service on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. The…
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News••December 8, 2021
LBI Health Department to Hold Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Parents and guardians can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children 5 to 11 years of age at the Long Beach Island Health Department in Ship Bottom. The immunization series is comprised…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2021
Skirmish at Cedar Bridge to Be Re-Enacted at Tavern
Tragedy erupted two days after Christmas in 1782, near a Pinelands tavern in Barnegat Township. History would later record it as the last skirmish of the Revolutionary War. Re-enactments are open to…
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News••December 8, 2021
Murder Suspect Sentenced for 2018 Stabbing in Little Egg Harbor
Kendrick Coley, 29, of Little Egg Harbor was sentenced to 14 years in New Jersey State Prison as a result of his previously entered guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter in the stabbing death of…
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News••December 8, 2021
Student Removed From Pinelands High School After Gun Threat
There have been scores of copycat threats to schools since Ethan Crumbly allegedly opened fire on fellow students in Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich., on Dec. 1.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2021
Albert Hall Christmas Show on Dec. 18
The Pinelands Cultural Society presents its holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Albert Music Hall, located at 131 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532) in Waretown. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the…
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News••December 8, 2021
Residence at Stafford Collects Coats and Jackets
The Residence at Stafford senior living community in Manahawkin has collected more than 50 winter coats and jackets from residents, families, associates and members of the local community to benefit…
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Opinion•December 8, 2021
Unfair Burden
My wife, Ellen, and I have been owners of the property at 33 Amherst Road, High Bar Harbor, since 1983. One of the most important things that attracted us to this area and our specific property (as…
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News••December 8, 2021
School Size a Big Consideration When Consolidation Is Proposed
Is bigger better when it comes to school districts and schools themselves?
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Opinion•December 8, 2021
Imperfect Commentary
Mr. Eller states that the courts are imperfect and condemns Kyle Rittenhouse in his commentary (“U.S. Courts May Be Imperfect But They’re the Best We’ve Got,” 12/1). If he was on the jury and…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2021
Art Notes Dec. 8
Lovers of LBI: Looking for that special gift this holiday season? A perfect solution is a new book Local Color: Long Beach Island’s Photographic History Reimagined by Leslee Ganss and Ray Fisk of…
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News••December 8, 2021
Ocean County’s COVID-19 Case Numbers Take Sharp Jump
It was predicted COVID-19 case numbers would increase in Ocean County following the arrival of colder weather and Thanksgiving gatherings. Sure enough, cases for all of Ocean County increased in the…
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Opinion•December 8, 2021
Waste of Resources
Long Beach Island is a small community of year-round residents with a small-town feel. Our elected officials should have the same feeling, connecting with their constituents and communicating, not…
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News••December 8, 2021
Pinelands Protectors Balk at Governor’s Nominees to Commission
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance has been asking N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy to fill empty positions on the Pinelands Commission ever since he took office, but on Dec. 3, alliance members were knocked…
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Opinion•December 8, 2021
Thanks to All
On Sunday morning, Dec. 5, a Marine Corps Reserve representative came and picked up five full boxes of donated toys.
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News••December 8, 2021
Barnegat Announces New Recycling Schedule
Beginning the week of Monday, Jan. 3, Barnegat Township homeowners will have their recycling pickup days changed to the day before their scheduled garbage collection date.
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News••December 8, 2021
Brighton ‘Firewise’ Ready to Resume Activities
Unable to do anything since the pandemic, the Firewise program at the Brighton at Barnegat development in Barnegat Township is looking to get back on track for 2022.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2021
Holy Innocents’ Lessons and Carols Dec. 17
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven holds a traditional service of Lessons and Carols on Friday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2021
Barnegat High School Thespians Will Perform ‘Museum’ This Weekend
Members of the Bengal Theatre Co. of Barnegat High School will be performing Tina Howe’s play “Museum” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 through 11 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 12.
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Columns••December 8, 2021
Horror on the Tracks
In the early 1800s, the New Jersey Legislature had granted a monopoly to the Camden & Amboy Railroad to link New York and Philadelphia in return for a tax to be collected on each rider. As a…
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News••December 8, 2021
Barnegat Police Seeking Applicants
The Barnegat Township Police Department is accepting applications from candidates to apply for a patrol officer position. The department may hire up to five individuals.
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News••December 8, 2021
Spreading the Word About Not Spreading Fertilizers
In 2011, then-Gov. Chris Christie signed into law one of the most restrictive fertilizer content standards in the nation in an effort to protect the Barnegat Bay watershed. According to the measure…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2021
Ocean County Naturalist Describes South Jersey Ghost Towns
The New Jersey Pine Barrens are extensive and mysterious. Within the 1.1 million acres are rare animals and plants that are found nowhere else. And there are towns that have disappeared with only…
