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News••March 31, 2021
Blood Drive at St. Francis Parish Hall
The American Red Cross will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, on Tuesday, April 20 for a blood drive. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m.
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News••March 31, 2021
Junior Miss Stafford Lindsey McDermott Honored by Red Cross New Jersey Region
On April 21, the American Red Cross New Jersey Region is slated to honor community heroes during its virtual experience, “New Jersey Heroes: Meeting the Moment.” Stafford Township 11-year-old Lindsey…
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Sports••March 31, 2021
Southern Girls, Boys Swim Squads Oust South to Complete Undefeated Seasons
A shortened season. The need to wear masks at poolside and on deck when not swimming. The uncertainty of who wouldn’t be able to compete on a particular day. Each of these factors easily could have…
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Sports••March 30, 2021
Melges 15 Boat Provides Sleek, More Affordable Way for Adults to Sail
A new class of sailing boat has found its way onto Long Beach Island, and as it picks up pace as becoming a favored vessel across the U.S., it’s bound to become more popular at local yacht clubs.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 29, 2021
Capt. John Larson Memorial Fish Fry – Catch It at Manahawkin Elks
The Manahawkin Elks are known for their fish fry fundraiser; now the same event has been re-named the Capt. John Larson Memorial Fish Fry in recognition of the late Viking Village dock co-owner who…
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News••March 29, 2021
Teachers Everywhere Have Struggled But They Continue to Persevere
Ask any school administrator to say something about his or her teachers and how they have handled things during the past year, as a global pandemic undermined just about everything they had been used…
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News••March 28, 2021
Village Harbour Home Destroyed By Fire
A Village Harbour home has been reduced to a charred wooden frame and the two cars in its driveway completely destroyed following a fire on Saturday. The house next door also sustained damage.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 28, 2021
Vietnam Combat Artist Honors Vietnam Vets as Their Day Nears
Tom Sherwood is planning a party and inviting Vietnam veterans and their partners to his Toms Retreat estate on March 29, the National Vietnam War Veterans Day. A post on the VFW Post 493 Facebook…
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News••March 27, 2021
Southern Ocean Medical Center Administers 10,000th COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
Retired dental hygienist Judy Rapoza of Barnegat received the milestone 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine dose on Friday, March 12, at Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center’s vaccination center…
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News••March 26, 2021
Seal Rescued From Harvey Cedars Driveway
Sightings of beached seals on Long Beach Island are not unusual this time of year. But a baby gray seal took things a step farther last Thursday when it was spotted in a driveway of an East 68th…
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News••March 25, 2021
Pinelands High School Goes All Virtual Again
Pinelands Regional High School’s experiment with four-days-a-week face-to-face instruction came to a crashing halt on Thursday, March 25.
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News••March 25, 2021
Long Beach Township Achieves Third Sustainable Jersey Recertification
Back in 2009, Long Beach Township was one of the first municipalities in the state to register with Sustainable Jersey, which provides tools, training and financial incentives to support communities…
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News••March 25, 2021
Harvey Cedars Marsh Tract to Be Preserved
A 3.4-acre area of open space in Harvey Cedars will be preserved, according to action taken last week by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. It represents a portion of $500,000 in open space tax…
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News••March 25, 2021
Board Rejects Offer for LBI School, Advertises for Bids a Second Time
While the sole bid for the LBI Grade School property in Ship Bottom exceeded the minimum asking price of $12 million, it was rejected by the Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education because…
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News••March 25, 2021
Crea Wins Support at GOP County Convention
After Little Egg Harbor Township Committeewoman and former Mayor Barbara “Bobbi Jo” Crea earned the endorsement of the Ocean County Republican Screening Committee in February to run for the seat of…
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Opinion•March 25, 2021
Godspeed, Mr. Hoyt
I learned last week of the passing of a man I never met but had heard of over the years, and sadly I failed to keep him at the forefront of my mind when it came to inspiration: Dick Hoyt.
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News••March 25, 2021
School, Community Mourn Intermediate Teacher Tim Rogers’ Sudden Death
A beloved Stafford Township Intermediate School teacher, Tim Rogers of Barnegat, died at home unexpectedly on March 6. His death followed a brief illness, possibly COVID-19, but the family will not…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 25, 2021
Stealing Savanah Acoustic Duo Returns to Old Causeway
Hailing from South Jersey, the nationally touring five-piece powerhouse Stealing Savanah made an epic return to the region Friday night at Old Causeway in Manahawkin, as a pared-down acoustic duo.
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Opinion•March 25, 2021
Unfair Dredging Cost
I attended a Zoom meeting recently for the proposed dredging project in Mystic Island, Little Egg Harbor. The preparation work has been well done, the project will be voted on by the homeowners, and…
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News••March 24, 2021
Foreclosure Mitigation to Include Bulk Purchase of Loans
The New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act, signed by Gov. Murphy, authorizes programs to address mortgage distress in New Jersey amid a rising number of foreclosures that was seen as far back as 2018…
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News••March 24, 2021
Education, Open Space and Recreation Only Permitted Use at LBI School Site
In approving the 2021 Master Plan Reexamination Report, the Ship Bottom Land Use Board on March 17 reaffirmed the significance of sustaining the LBI Grade School as a venue for open space/recreation…
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News••March 24, 2021
All Signs Point to Marsha Drive Road Work Beginning
The orange and white cans lining both sides of Route 72 toward Marsha Drive coupled with electronic signs on the median saying roadwork is expected to begin March 26 can only mean one thing: The…
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News••March 24, 2021
Eagleswood Fire Co. Asks for Help; Committee Will Take Another Look at Budget
Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. needs over $1.1 million in new equipment. A meeting with the Eagleswood Township Committee has been arranged for mid-April.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 24, 2021
Coastal VIM ‘Saves the Date’ for an April Fools Fundraiser
“Join us,” said the fundraiser invitation from Coastal Volunteers in Medicine – “come drink, come dine, come dance, come have fun.” The date on the card is April 1, 2021.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 24, 2021
B98.5 Morning Show Host, Bride-to-Be Will Share ‘Top Secret Tips’ During Virtual Wedding Road Show
Save the date to get exclusive access to top trends and prizes – as well as personal “top secret wedding tips” from B98.5’s Morning Show co-host and bride-to-be Lenny Luca – at the 13th annual LBI…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 24, 2021
Swoop In for March 27 Virtual Science Saturday: Birding on Long Beach Island
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences’ virtual Science Saturday presentations continue on March 27 as Sue Puder, wildlife photographer and author of New Jersey Birds and Beyond…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 24, 2021
Ocean County College Welcomes Women Leaders in STEM for Panel Discussion
Join Ocean County College on Wednesday, March 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., for a free virtual panel discussion featuring four women leaders in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
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Opinion•March 24, 2021
Wind Has Benefits – But Study It Well
I just reread the March 3 article “Opposition Develops on Long Beach Island Over Wind Farm Plans.” First, let me make clear that I am in favor of comprehensive environmental assessments of all large…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 24, 2021
Take a ‘A Random Walk Through Cybersecurity’ as Part of OCC Virtual Seminar Series
On Friday, April 2, Ocean County College welcomes Edward Amoroso, chief executive officer of TAG Cyber LLC – a global cybersecurity advisory, training, consulting and media services company – to…
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News••March 24, 2021
Pandemic’s Challenges Haven’t Stopped Schools From Educating Students
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…
