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Opinion•February 17, 2021
Vaccine Failure
In response to Mr. Giannantonio’s letter (“Go Figure,” 2/10), wherein he claims the man being impeached (“the man who gets important things done”) could have solved the vaccine supply issues, I quote…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2021
Library Plans Virtual Discussion on Alzheimer’s Care
The Ocean County Library will facilitate a virtual presentation regarding practical, therapeutic and care-related planning on behalf of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, on…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2021
Art Notes Feb.17
Continuing Education: The Pine Shores Art Association’s “Students Art Show” is now online. See dozens of paintings by this dedicated group of artists who support each other with friendship…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2021
Quakers Planning Virtual Concert Feb. 27
The Barnegat Friends Meeting (Quakers) is hosting a virtual Carrie Newcomer concert on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. on the platform Mandolin.
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Opinion•February 17, 2021
Tent Supporters
In explaining his caucus’ decision not to remove Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from her committee positions in the House of Representatives, Senate Minority Leader Keven McCarthy…
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Columns••February 17, 2021
From Ice Age to Global Warming
During the early 1970s the public read many articles about the world’s changing climate. Most started like the one published on May 2, 1975 by the Associated Press.
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News••February 17, 2021
Democrats Franco and Moran Running Again for LEHT Committee
Democrats Gabe Franco and Shaun Moran have filed to run for Little Egg Harbor Township Committee in 2021. The duo and their “Little Egg Harbor United” team created a lot of momentum last year and…
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Opinion••February 17, 2021
From Manhattan Back to My Childhood Bedroom
When I graduated from college in 2016, I heard the same thing over and over: “The world is your oyster.” I had a shiny, new degree, limitless potential and the promise of exciting adventures ahead. I…
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News••February 17, 2021
Local Author’s Diversity Series Fills History Gap for Children
“Three-D glasses, house alarms and dry cleaning are just a small number of contributions Americans of African descent have contributed not only to American history, but world history,” said local…
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Opinion•February 17, 2021
Fighting for Vaccines
What are Barnegat leaders doing to get the vaccine to Barnegat? The committee and I are working nearly daily to make the vaccine more accessible to Barnegat residents.
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News••February 17, 2021
Barnegat Pressing for COVID-19 Vaccine Site
Barnegat Township officials are asking the Ocean County Health Department to set up a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in town. But that will have to wait until the county is able to get a sufficient…
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News••February 17, 2021
Snowman Building Contest Underway
The recent snowfall made Barnegat Township Recreation Director Jean Broadbent smile. It meant she would get some decent entries for her department’s snowman building contest, in which township…
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Sports••February 17, 2021
Gov. Murphy Clears Way for Parents, Guardians to Attend Athletic Events
To the delight of many, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Feb. 12 gave clearance to school districts to begin allowing a limited number of parents or guardians to attend indoor and outdoor athletic…
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News••February 17, 2021
Scams, Scams, Everywhere a Scam
Scamming is big business. Really big! And it is getting larger by the year.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2021
Barnegat High School Foreign Language Club Announces Raffle
Every year the Barnegat High School World Language Club hosts the International Dinner at Barnegat High School cafeteria. The event benefits the club’s scholarship fund for senior students taking…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2021
Virtual Visit to Cedar Bridge Tavern March 7
Although the Ocean County Historical Society remains closed out of an abundance of caution, it is finding ways to continue its mission of “telling the stories of Ocean County.” The OCHS is resuming…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2021
Ocean County College’s Cybersecurity Seminar Series Continues
Karl Siil, chief engineer of Cyber Warfare Systems Group at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory, will present a WebEx talk titled “Security Orchestration, Automation and Response”…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2021
Spotted Lanternfly in the Spotlight at Feb. 20 Science Saturday
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences’ popular Science Saturday programs – all held remotely this year – focus on environmental issues that directly affect the local community. On…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2021
Save the Date: 13th Annual LBI Wedding Road Show, Party Planning Tour
Say “I do” to this year’s LBI Wedding Road Show and Party Planning Tour to garner information and connections to help create the perfect celebration on the Jersey Shore! The Southern Ocean County…
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News••February 17, 2021
Congressman Kim to Hold Telephone Town Hall Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
Congressman Andy Kim, who represents New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District that includes half of Stafford Township and all of Barnegat Township, will hold a telephone town hall with Ocean County…
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Sports••February 17, 2021
Southern Regional Boys Hoops Squad Increases Winning Streak to Five Games
It may have been cold outside during the past week, but the Southern Regional boys basketball team was scorching hot, securing three more victories to improve its winning streak to five games…
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Business••February 16, 2021
Hiring on a Handshake – Webinar to Connect Businesses With Job Seekers
On the digital platform “Handshake,” local businesses can connect with candidates to fill seasonal, full- and part-time jobs. Learn more at a Virtual Job Fair with the Southern Ocean County Chamber…
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Business••February 16, 2021
Wanted: Summer Rentals – By Agents as Well as By Vacationers
Presidents Day weekend used to signal the very start of the annual hunt for a summer rental on Long Beach Island. But in 2021, demand was already catching up to supply on LBI by the first of…
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Columns••February 15, 2021
Rise of Barnegat Light’s Zombie Whale; It Starts With Dead Bigfoots, the Devils
ZOMBIE WHALE: As the buried whale of Barnegat Light has erosionally risen from its shallow grave, I further researched ways to rid a beach of deceased leviathans – a worldwide problem, though not so…
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News••February 14, 2021
With Mom as His Inspiration, Owen LaRocca Assists in COVID-19 Treatment Research
Owen LaRocca understands what suffering looks like. From the time he was 8 years old, he watched as his mother struggled with varying ailments and a disease that affected only a handful of people and…
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News••February 13, 2021
Pickleballers Continue to State Their Case
For around 40 minutes Monday night, pickleball enthusiasts continued to press the Beach Haven Borough Council for three additional courts.
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News•February 12, 2021
School News: Southern Musical to Be Livestreamed; Senior Student-Athletes Sign Commitment Letters
“Tuck Everlasting,” the Southern Regional Theatre Company’s spring musical, will be available for livestream only, for free, but the audience will have to preregister for a link at srsdtheater.com.
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News••February 12, 2021
Expert Says Wind Turbines Can Harm LBI Economy
Beach Haven resident Bob Stern has taken a keen interest in Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind’s proposal to construct a wind farm off the coast of Long Beach Island and parts south to Atlantic City. And…
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News••February 11, 2021
Some Southern Regional Seniors Return to Five Days of In-Person Instruction This Week
Slightly more than half of Southern Regional’s senior class were slated for a return to in-person instruction five days per week starting Tuesday, Feb. 16, Superintendent Craig Henry announced at the…
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Sports••February 11, 2021
Slew of Career Firsts Propels Southern Ice Hockey Team to Victory Over Lacey
Like many other hockey players, Kaitlyn Braun began her path in the sport when she was just a tyke.
