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Arts & Entertainment••March 17, 2021
Lacey Poet Releases Fourth Poetry Collection
Poet and author Alise Versella of Lacey Township has released her fourth book of poetry, When Wolves Become Birds, from Golden Dragonfly Press. It’s a call to action – to the girl figuring out how to…
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Opinion••March 17, 2021
London Calling: Those Good Old Globetrotting Days
Like most people, during these unprecedented days of lockdowns and layoffs, compliments of COVID-19, I’ve had much time to reflect on many of life’s past experiences. One of them has been…
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News••March 17, 2021
Barnegat Quakers Resuming Meetings March 28
The Barnegat Society of Friends (Quakers) are resuming Sunday morning meetings for worship beginning March 28, at 10 a.m. outside at 614 East Bay Ave.
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News••March 17, 2021
WOBM Honors Barnegat Senior as Student of the Week
Barnegat High School senior Kasey Keshecki has often been cited for academic excellence. Her latest honor is being named Ocean County Student of the Week by radio station WOBM-FM.
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News••March 17, 2021
Barnegat Hotel/Motel Ordinance Awaits Word From Pinelands
Barnegat Township is awaiting the green light from the Pinelands Commission for a recently adopted ordinance concerning development on the west side of the Garden State Parkway to be implemented.
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Columns••March 17, 2021
The Battle of Bear Paw
In September 1877, a battle was fought in the Bear Paw Mountains of present-day Montana. While the battle is not one that is often discussed or the topic of historians, it did secure one man’s place…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 17, 2021
Learn About Living Shorelines at March 20 Science Saturday
Rutgers-certified rain garden professional Joe Guastella takes the helm for the next installment of Science Saturday – organized each weekend by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 17, 2021
Popcorn Park Seeks Donations for Online Spring Gift Auction
The Associated Humane Societies, which includes the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, is preparing for its annual spring auction, in early May, to benefit the animals cared for at all AHS facilities.…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 17, 2021
Barnegat Bay Partnership Webinar Tells the Story of ‘Underappreciated’ American Eel
Barnegat Bay Partnership’s Senior Scientist James Vasslides will tell the fascinating story of the American eel (Anguilla rostrata) in North America during the next “Ask a Barnegat Bay Scientist”…
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News••March 17, 2021
Little Egg Harbor to Improve Recreation Fields
The Little Egg Harbor Township recreation fields off Route 539 are 20 years old and in need of drainage upgrades and re-turfing. The township committee introduced an ordinance during its March 11…
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News••March 17, 2021
Barnegat Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday With Parade
Rose Cordasco was wondering what all the fuss was about.
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News••March 17, 2021
Donations Sought in Lieu of Canceled Sprint
For the safety of volunteers, participants and spectators, the Ship Bottom Sprint for Life has canceled its 2021 event.
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Business••March 17, 2021
Mr. J’s Deli South Introduces the ‘Sloppy Joe’
Mr. J’s Deli is known for a sandwich called the “Sloppy Joe ” – not the one newcomers would think, but one that sells so well, owner John Taggart came out of retirement to make more. He’s now at Mr.…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 17, 2021
View House Plants Virtually With Garden Club
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island website, thegardencluboflbi.com, is featuring an array of club members’ houseplants.
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Opinion•March 17, 2021
Spirit of America
I and many people are quick to complain about services in the public sector, but slow to acknowledge excellent public services. I received both of my Moderna doses at the middle school in Stafford…
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Opinion••March 17, 2021
Fact Snafu
I cannot bypass the March 3 article titled “Snow Plow Snafu Sends Little Egg Harbor Woman to Run as Independent” without comment on my surprise and disgust to see my association named (although…
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Opinion•March 17, 2021
Heavy-Handed Order
I applaud Karen E. Tait’s letter (“Reconsider Removal,” 3/10) in reply to the March 3 issue’s “Condo Development Ordered to Remove Islands.” There is no doubt that these nine little green islands in…
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Sports••March 17, 2021
Martin Truex Jr. Swipes Lead on Restart, Captures First Win at Phoenix Raceway
Martin Truex Jr. finally has tasted victory at Phoenix Raceway.
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Sports••March 17, 2021
Season’s Finally Here and Southern Regional Remains a Strong Squad
During a normal school year, high school wrestling teams typically begin practices right after Thanksgiving, and by mid-March they’re done, their athletes moving on to spring sports or gearing up for…
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Sports••March 17, 2021
With Experienced and Talented Core, Southern Regional as Powerful as Ever
Southern Regional volleyball is synonymous with the word success. Titles are a big part of the Rams’ history under head coach Eric Maxwell, whether they be division, conference, state sectional or…
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News••March 17, 2021
Wright Church Open for In-Person Worship
The Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, at 330 S. Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat, has reopened its doors for in-person services Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
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News••March 16, 2021
Seal Season: Reminder to Keep Distant From Beached Animals
As seal season is well underway, officials with the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine are reminding people to stay a safe distance from any seals they may encounter on local beaches.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 15, 2021
Make Mandalas, Soothe Away Stress on Freedom Fridays at Birdy’s
Great news for those who have, or are close to someone with, substance use disorder and are craving a creative release in a supportive, social setting: Freedom Fridays at Birdy’s in Harvey Cedars…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 15, 2021
Tuckerton Church Gives Free Easter Meals
The Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal in Tuckerton will again be partnering with Dynasty Diner to supply a free Easter holiday meal to 100 of those in need of a prepared dinner; 50 dinners on…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 15, 2021
Talk on Eco-Friendly Burials Planned March 21
What is green burial? It is a simple process in harmony with nature. Although simple, there are many options for planning a green burial.
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News••March 15, 2021
Althea Martie Guest of Honor at Outdoor 100th Birthday in Barnegat Light
It’s a good life when you’re sitting outside with a tiara on your head, looking lovely, holding 10 bouquets of flowers, surrounded by family in the driveway of an oceanfront home, and the neighbors…
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News••March 14, 2021
Nonprofit Developing Plans for Homeless Shelter in Ocean County
Just Believe Inc., a nonprofit started by activist Paul Hulse to open warming centers in Toms River for people during Code Blue conditions, is now working on multiple options for land in Ocean County…
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News•March 13, 2021
School News: Southern Scores College Board Diversity Award
The Southern Regional School District has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science A for the 2019-20 school year.…
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News••March 12, 2021
Lucia DeClerck Celebrates 105 With Triumph Over COVID
Just days before her 105th birthday, Lucia DeClerck participated in a Zoom conference from her home at Mystic Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor to share her fascinating life story…
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Opinion•March 12, 2021
Vaccine Thanks
I’d like to praise and thank the Ocean County Health Department and all the people involved with vaccinating hundreds of our citizens so efficiently and lovingly.
