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Opinion•April 7, 2021
Blame Teacher Unions
Although it was nice to read both the article and letter the past two weeks about, or from, teachers and education, they both missed a very critical component of teachers in America today and their…
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Opinion•April 7, 2021
Out With the Old
They said we had to quickly stop Our meetings and our hugs They said we had to keep our distance From all strangers and all thugs…
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News••April 7, 2021
Interim Spent Nuclear Fuel Site in New Mexico Focus of Federal Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by the state of New Mexico against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for its handling of a consolidated interim spent nuclear fuel storage facility application has ties to the…
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Opinion••April 7, 2021
OA: Accepting Good With Bad, Funny With Sad
In February 2017 I wrote a column called “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Dreaded Old Age.” I shared my discovery that dreaded “old age” wasn’t as bad as I’d anticipated. OA actually had many…
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News••April 7, 2021
Pre-COVID Learning Slowly Returns to LBI District
At the start of the second quarter of 2021, with both COVID-19 vaccinations and new cases on the rise across the state, there is a slow shift back to pre-pandemic ways – at least for most students on…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 7, 2021
Harlem Wizards Bring Virtual Challenge to Barnegat
Every year in late winter or early spring, the Harlem Wizards bring their basketball antics for a comedic benefit game against Barnegat teachers and coaches.
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Sports••April 7, 2021
Southern Gymnastics Team Delivers Its Best, Enjoys Fun of Competing Together
For the past few weeks, the seniors of the Southern Regional gymnastics team have learned to embrace high school competition for what it truly was meant to be – fun.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 7, 2021
Associated Humane Society Spring Events at Popcorn Park
As most volunteer organizations continue to adapt and adjust in the ever-changing face of COVID-19, the Associated Humane Societies is no exception, and Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey Township is offering…
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News••April 6, 2021
Public May Comment on Environmental Impacts of Ørsted’s Offshore Wind Farm
The Bureau of Ocean Management has announced a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the construction and operations plan submitted by Ocean Wind LLC that would allow it…
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News••April 5, 2021
New LED Lighting Installed in Stafford Near Target Shopping Plaza
Starting Monday, April 5, drivers along Stafford Park Boulevard and Recovery Road will see infrastructure upgrades in progress as Stafford Township works with Atlantic City Electric to replace street…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 5, 2021
Join NJOP, Coastal Communities in ‘We THRIVE’ Webinar Thursday
The New Jersey Organizing Project, headed by Cedar Bonnet Island’s Amanda Devecka-Rinear, launches a new coalition this week with NJ THRIVES, “a powerful new force stepping up just as President Biden…
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News••April 5, 2021
Nonprofits Shift Gears Amid Uncertainty Caused by Coronavirus
Editor’s Note: During the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted many aspects of our community. Throughout March, staff writers Gina G. Scala, Monique Demopoulos and David Biggy…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2021
One Way or Another the Shows Will Go on at Surflight Theatre
In 2020, most U.S. regional theater companies made and unmade their opening plans multiple times. Some companies went online, creating content, podcasts and virtual camps for children. Others…
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News••April 3, 2021
LBI Health Department Devoting Allotment of Single-Dose Vaccine to Most At-Risk
The Long Beach Island Health Department has received a shipment of the single-dose Johnson and Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine and plans to host stand-alone clinics with this vaccine for Ocean…
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News••April 3, 2021
LBI Landmark Highlights Proximity of Proposed Offshore Wind Farm
To put shoreline visibility of a proposed offshore wind farm into perspective, Ship Bottom resident John Breitling used local landmarks anyone living, working or visiting on Long Beach Island can…
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News••April 3, 2021
Route 72 Shoulder Closure Marks Start of Road Work
A contractor for the state Department of Transportation late last week closed the shoulder of Route 72 in both directions near the Marsha Drive intersection as the final phase of the…
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News••April 2, 2021
Tuckerton Creates Ad Hoc Committee to Explore Banning Marijuana Sales in Borough
Tuckerton Mayor Sue Marshall asked borough attorney Christopher Connors at the borough council’s March 15 meeting to advise on how to best limit the sale and cultivation of cannabis in the town.
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News••April 2, 2021
Bass River and Little Egg Harbor Taxpayers Will Take Hit in Pinelands 2021-22 Budget
Pinelands Regional School District Business Administrator Nick Brown gave a presentation explaining the district’s proposed 2021-22 school year budget at the March meeting of the Pinelands Regional…
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Sports••April 1, 2021
Pinelands Wrestlers Cruise Past Barnegat in Shore’s First Outdoor Match
During a typical high school sports year, the first week of spring is a week in which nothing happens, because it’s between the winter and spring seasons. So wrestling outdoors was unheard of until…
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News••April 1, 2021
Stafford First Responders Recognized for Lifesaving Actions
At the March 23 town council meeting, Stafford EMS Chief Michael Essig and Ptl. Chris Smith were presented with Lifesaving Valor Awards for their actions in October 2020 that saved a woman from…
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Columns••April 1, 2021
Turning to the Sea to Reduce Cow Belches; Big Plastic Is Playing Us Through Recycling
The two big summer beaching questions being blown my way have to do with masks and marijuana.
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News••April 1, 2021
LBI Grade School Student Wins Atlantic Shores Contest
Last October, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, the 50-50 joint venture between EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies US LLC, offered Zoom lessons on sustainable energy to elementary…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2021
LIFS to Screen Oscar-Nominated Short Films Festival
The Lighthouse International Film Society, along with sponsors Willow Graphics, LBI Dreammakers, Firefly Gallery and Wally’s, is proud to present the 2021 93rd Oscar Nominated Shorts Program from…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 1, 2021
Free Easter Activities Flourish in Stafford Township
The spirit and festivity of the Easter holiday are alive and well throughout Stafford Township, thanks to the Recreation Department and spring-minded residents.
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Columns••April 1, 2021
Anti-Renewable Movement Blowing in the Wind; March Ends With Decent Surf
Remember back when LBI was seemingly devoid of any activist spirit?
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Opinion•April 1, 2021
Go Slow With Wind
A March 29 article in the New York Times speaks to the Biden administration’s promotion of offshore wind energy: “The Biden Administration makes a swath of ocean between New York and New Jersey an…
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News••March 31, 2021
Ocean County Board of Social Services Getting a New Home
It is a safe bet to say social services have been in great demand in Ocean County during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Business••March 31, 2021
West Creek Market: Locals’ Best Kept Secret
This time last year the public community seemingly ceased to be as locals remained shuttered in hibernation, despite the emergence of spring. Driving down Route 9 was something of a post-apocalyptic…
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News••March 31, 2021
Williams Selected to Be Pinelands Regional Board President By County Superintendent
Thomas “Tommy” Williams has been selected to be president of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education.
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News••March 31, 2021
Hope Remains Even as Churches Trudge Through Pandemic Times
Churches are as intertwined within the fabric of Southern Ocean County communities as any other nonprofit group or organization. To many, church life is essential.
