News
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Business••November 10, 2021
Businesses Invited to Launch Holiday Shopping Season
The 2021 holiday shopping season locally is about to get underway officially.
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Opinion•November 10, 2021
New VFW Friends
A few months back I wrote a letter to The SandPaper reminding people we have a VFW post on the Island and that visitors were invited. The response has been extremely gratifying.
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Opinion••November 10, 2021
Slow Down on Offshore Wind and Refocus on Onshore Options
Regarding the proposed Atlantic Shores wind farm project off our coast, I am concerned about the potential for negative impacts on community character, tourism, the local economy, the fishing…
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News••November 10, 2021
Van Drew Under Fire From Republican Right After Voting for Infrastructure Bill
Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who represents all of Southern Ocean County save half of Stafford Township and all of Barnegat Township, was one of the 13 Republican members of the House of…
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Sports••November 10, 2021
Slow Pit Stop Costly as Martin Truex Jr. Ends NASCAR Championship in Second
Martin Truex Jr. finished second in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, again.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
Nectar and Ambrosia Presents: Union Market Music Showcase
This Saturday, Nov. 13, head over to The Union Market & Gallery in Tuckerton from 6 to 9 p.m., to enjoy an evening of festivity, including three live music acts. The diverse lineup includes June’s…
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Business••November 10, 2021
Ghost Kitchen Training Ground for New Independent Chefs
The ghost kitchen concept is well known and practiced in cities, where space is at a premium, and creative/entrepreneurial startups share resources whenever possible to optimize an inch and a dollar.…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
Red Rocker Record Fair Features Dying Light Album Release
ManaFirkin Brewing Co., at 450 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin, welcomes the public this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. for yet another Red Rocker Record Fair event. The event was conceived by Chris Fritz in…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
Pine Shores Art Association’s Art Harvest Show
The Pine Shores Art Association’s Art Harvest Show is the epitome of its art exhibits for 2021. Fifteen monetary awards were presented by artist judge Doris Ettlinger.
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News••November 10, 2021
Boat Ramp Revenue Balance Loss in Ship Bottom Badge Sales
While Ship Bottom’s 2021 beach badge sales declined over the previous year, the difference was almost made up this year in increased boat ramp revenue.
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Opinion•November 10, 2021
Keep Outside Dining
As a resident of Harvey Cedars, I look forward to supporting the restaurants in our town. I look forward to summer nights and enjoying al fresco dining in our town.
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News••November 10, 2021
Hearts of Mercy Has New Home in Manahawkin
A nonprofit organization aimed at providing support and assistance for low-income families has opened a new office at 364 North Main St. in Manahawkin.
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Opinion•November 10, 2021
Compassion Booster
On Oct. 29-31 the Sea Shell held its 24th annual Striped Bass Derby. Although the weather kept our turnout a little low, it did not stop an overwhelming outcry of support from the local business and…
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News••November 10, 2021
Little Egg Harbor Adds Revenue to Budget
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee added $1,136,281 to the township’s 2021 budget from the American Rescue Plan Act, federal money sent to municipalities to offset costs associated with the…
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News••November 10, 2021
‘Send a Hero Home for the Holidays’
Nine years ago, the Knights of Columbus Councils and Assemblies in the Trenton Diocese initiated a program that pays the transportation costs of active duty military personnel to come home for…
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Business••November 10, 2021
Busy Bees Kids Therapy: Pediatric Speech, OT, PT Services in Tuckerton
The kids call her “Chello.” Marcella Fernandez, owner of Busy Bees Kids Therapy in Tuckerton, doesn’t mind; all the adults in her practice go by their first names, making the children here feel they…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
Lizzie Rose Music Room Opts Not to Move Indoors, Closes for 2021
Like so many other small businesses and nonprofits, the Lizzie Rose Music Room was forced to close its doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The nonprofit live music venue, which was established in 2014…
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News••November 10, 2021
Pinelands School District Consolidation May Face Minefield of Challenges
Many issues were discussed at the Oct. 18 meeting at Pinelands Regional High School explaining the feasibility study report that recommended the consolidation of that district with the elementary…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
Take on ‘Holey Moley’ Season 3 Finalist, Help Hunger Foundation
Since 1995, the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean has done a lot of great work, raising well beyond $1.5 million, to support local food pantries, including several student/school operated food…
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News••November 10, 2021
Barnegat Seeking Limits on Campaign Signs
Barnegat Township candidates running in November 2022 can expect to have more stringent regulations when it comes to placing political campaign signs.
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Columns••November 10, 2021
Rocky Start for New Railroad Co.
During the fall of 1833, the Camden & Amboy Railroad began the first steam-powered transportation link between New York and Philadelphia. At first it was held as a marvel of modern technology, but a…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
The Pine Barrens Subject of a Documentary With the Same Name
The Lighthouse International Film Society will be virtually screening the documentary “The Pine Barrens” from Nov. 11 to 14.
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Opinion•November 10, 2021
Greatness in Jeopardy
A situation came to my attention recently. I did not witness the event first hand but was told about it by someone who did – a non-gossiping, reliable friend.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
Nov. 10 Art Notes
Fall For It: The Pine Shores Art Association’s Fall Harvest Show is now on display in the gallery through Nov. 30; the location is 94 Stafford Ave. in Manahawkin.
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News••November 10, 2021
Support the OCC Foundation’s Operation Ocean Heroes Scholarship
In connection with the upcoming observance of Veterans Day, the Ocean County College Foundation and the Veteran and Military Resource Center at OCC are partnering to support veterans and military…
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Business••November 10, 2021
With Caring, Tailored Approach to Fitness, CrossFit ARX South Opens Its Doors
Jacob and Lauren Conner met in a rather unusual way, almost as if it happened in a movie.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
St. Francis Community Center Christmas Craft Show Nov. 20-21
Start holiday shopping with a stop at the St. Francis Community Center’s annual Christmas Crafts Show, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20 and 21, in the community center gymnasium. Hours are…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
Butchy Bash ALS Benefit Nov. 13
All are invited to Tuckers Tavern, 101 Southwest Ave. in, Beach Haven, this Saturday, Nov. 13 from noon to 6 p.m. for Butchy Bash, an afternoon of festivity hosted by Jetty Rock Foundation. All…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 10, 2021
OCC Repertory Theatre Company Presents ‘End Days’
Join the Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company this month for a performance of “End Days” at OCC’s Black Box Theater. The play, written by Deborah Zoe Laufer, looks in on a family trying to…
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Opinion•November 10, 2021
Smooth Walk
When the Cedar Bonnet Island Trail originally opened, I attempted to walk it. Due to my limited walking ability, I got about 20 feet and decided I could go no farther. The loose gravel surface was…
