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Sports••May 13, 2021
Pinelands Regional Goes Undefeated Through First 10 Tennis Matches
Since Brian Jones has been at the helm of the Pinelands Regional boys tennis team, the Wildcats hadn’t started a season with a perfect record through its first 10 matches. Of course, there’s a first…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 13, 2021
May 15 Science Saturday: Pinelands Ecosystem Through a Camera Lens
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will host just three more virtual Science Saturday presentations before a break for summer. On May 15, LBIF invites guest speaker Albert…
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Opinion••May 13, 2021
Are the Answers Really Blowing in the Wind?
Our energy planners can’t see the trees through their forest. No, that’s not scrambled. They are focused on the big picture of thousands of kilowatt hours’ output from armies of wind turbine forests…
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Sports••May 13, 2021
Young, Inexperienced Barnegat Squad Off to a Positive Start
At times on May 6, the Barnegat boys volleyball team looked like a viable, well-versed squad. At other times, the Bengals looked as if they still needed a significant amount of practice to get some…
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Opinion•May 13, 2021
Great Job
Many thanks to the 18 Mallard Island neighbors who volunteered to clean up our island and for the great job they did. Along with Terri Torquato and Chet Revinski, I would also like to thank the…
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News••May 13, 2021
Local Organizations Support COVID-19 Relief at SOMC
The Southern Ocean Medical Center Foundation received $13,000 from two local organizations to support COVID-19 relief at the medical center.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 13, 2021
Fourth Annual Red Rocker Record Fair Will Feature Four Live Acts
Get outside this Sunday, May 16, from noon to 5 p.m. and celebrate the nostalgia of an alternative era during the fourth annual Red Rocker Record Fair, held at ManaFirkin Brewing Co. at 450 East Bay…
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Opinion••May 12, 2021
Library vs. Police – Meritless Argument
Unable to attend the Stafford Township Council meeting on April 13, I watched the proceedings on Channel 22. I was particularly distressed when it came to the public portion of the meeting. It soon…
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Opinion•May 12, 2021
Town Responsibility
In the March 24 issue a resident expressed concerns in a letter titled “Unfair Dredging Cost,” and I have to agree. I have been living in Tuckerton Beach for the past five years and from the very…
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News••May 12, 2021
Sea Change Offers Recovery Support, Invites Public to Help #CrushTheStigma of Substance Use Disorder
The Sea Change Community Recovery Organization offers free programs each week for people seeking recovery support in the realm of substance use disorder. Sea Change embraces all pathways of recovery…
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News••May 12, 2021
Ship Bottom Seeks to Ban Cannabis Businesses
Later this month, the public will have an opportunity to tell the Ship Bottom Borough Council how they feel about a proposed measure to prohibit all classes of business establishments, and…
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News••May 12, 2021
Harvey Cedars Police Foundation Has T-Shirts
In the market for a new T-shirt? The Harvey Cedars Police Foundation has some available at a cost of $20 plus shipping.
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News••May 12, 2021
Harvey Cedars Re-works Noise Ordinance
The Harvey Cedars Borough Commission last week adopted two proposed “Good Neighbor” ordinances and delayed action on a third as it will be amended.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 12, 2021
Art Notes May 12
Blooming: The Pine Shores Art Association’s “Spring Show” is online through May. See dozens of paintings by this dedicated group of artists who support each other with friendship, encouragement and…
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News••May 12, 2021
Anti-Weed Ordinance Adopted in Barnegat
Barnegat Township has taken action once again to ban the sale, manufacture and farming of marijuana in the municipality.
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News••May 12, 2021
Eagle Scout Ready to Take Flight in Barnegat
At a special Eagle Court of Honor to be held this summer at American Legion Post 232 in Barnegat Township, Christian Babbage of Barnegat will earn the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve.
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Business••May 12, 2021
Spray Beach Bagel N Grill Geared Early for Summer
The new owner of the Spray Beach Bagel N Grill started with a good thing and imagined a few boosts to add – for starters, a 13-foot coffee bar and a cold case of grab-and-go parfaits and protein…
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News••May 12, 2021
New Jersey Natural Gas Seeking Nearly 25% Rate Hike
A New Jersey Natural Gas proposal to raise rates by nearly 25% that it submitted to the N.J. Board of Public Utilities in late March would cause customers’ monthly bills to skyrocket if it is…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 12, 2021
Go Corn Holing With Barnegat Rotary
The Rotary Club of Barnegat holds its third annual cornhole tournament on Saturday, May 22 beginning at noon at 11 Birdsall St., across from the volunteer fire department. Registration begins at 11…
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News••May 12, 2021
Barnegat Administrator Asked to Control the Winds
It sounds as if someone thinks Barnegat Township Administrator Martin Lisella has divine powers.
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Columns••May 12, 2021
Ocean County Gets Bad News
For Ocean County, N.J., the year 1921 was one of disappointment and what-ifs.
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Opinion•May 12, 2021
Approvals Questioned
In order to protect myself from any litigation-happy person or people, let me preface my comments that these are just my opinions, although I strongly doubt that they are mine alone.
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News••May 12, 2021
Beach Haven Sets Parameters for Pickleball Courts
An ordinance adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council on May 10 will set hours of play, number of players and fees for passes at the Nelson Avenue pickleball courts.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 12, 2021
Southern Wrestling Booster Club to Host Kyle Casaletto Golf Tourney
When Kyle Casaletto died unexpectedly on May 31, 2018, the Southern Regional School District community lost a vibrant and dedicated individual mostly known for his accomplishments on the wrestling…
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News••May 12, 2021
State Announces New Funding Round for Open Space and Parks Development
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres program has funded the preservation of nearly 677,000 acres of open space and developed hundreds of parks across the state since it…
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News••May 12, 2021
Sen. Connors Votes Yes on ‘COVID Immunity’ for Senior Communities
New legislation sponsored by Sen. Linda Greenstein would prohibit any causes of action for damages arising from a COVID-19 exposure or transmission on the premises of a planned real estate…
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News••May 12, 2021
Southern Ocean Medical Center Gets High Marks in Comprehensive Evaluation
Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin was one of 10 hospitals in New Jersey to receive a four-out-of-five-star rating in the 2021 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services overall hospital…
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News••May 12, 2021
Beach Haven Borough Hall Reopening Monday
Beginning Monday, May 17, offices at Beach Haven Borough Hall will reopen to the public during business hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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News••May 12, 2021
Police Officers Receive Honors in Harvey Cedars
Patrolman Daniel Grundtisch was named Harvey Cedars Officer of the Year at a virtual borough board of commissioners meeting on May 7.
