News
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Sports••November 19, 2020
Wrestling Takes a Hit as NJSIAA Releases New Winter Athletics Schedule
The coronavirus pandemic again has caused a big shift in the operation of high school athletics throughout the state.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2020
As Band Show Goes on Despite Restrictions, Golden Rams Deliver
Judging purely by the sight and sound, everything about the Southern Regional High School Golden Rams Marching Band’s halftime performance on a recent Friday night looked normal.
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News••November 19, 2020
COVID-19 Restrictions Cancel Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade
For the throngs of families and friends whose holiday traditions include attending the annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade, 2020 will go down as the Grinch who stole Christmas.
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Opinion••November 19, 2020
Windmills Off LBI Will Be More Visible Than Thought
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Strategic Plan for Offshore Wind, mentioned in the Oct. 28 SandPaper, did not address the one problem that is likely to have the greatest impact on Long Beach…
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News••November 19, 2020
Interfaith Health, Support Services Opens in Little Egg Harbor
Interfaith Health and Support Services of Southern Ocean County and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services have opened a satellite office in the Hackensack Meridian Health building at 279…
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Sports••November 19, 2020
Southern Regional Boys Soccer Squad Secures First Division Title in 31 Years
For the 14 seniors on the Southern Regional boys soccer team, this season could have been a disaster, going the way of the spring season when it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2020
Surflight Celebrating Thanksgiving With Springsteen Tribute Concerts
Beach Haven’s Surflight Theatre is definitely celebrating Thanksgiving this fall despite a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey and Ocean County. The public is responding.
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News••November 19, 2020
Barnegat Schools Going to Five Days In-Person Learning
Despite a spike of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, the Barnegat School District on Nov. 16 returned to a shortened version of five days of in-person instruction. The board of education approved what…
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News••November 19, 2020
Long Beach Island School District Celebrates Veterans Day in ‘Socktober’
Staff and students of the LBI Consolidated School District marked Nov. 11 by wearing red, white, and blue and participating in a variety of events to learn more about Veterans Day and the sacrifices…
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News••November 19, 2020
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ Grants Gift Wishes
A touching way to reach out to senior citizens at this isolated time, “Be a Santa to a Senior” brightens a lonely Christmas with simple gifts.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2020
Ty Mares Trio Lights Up LBI
On Saturday night, Long Beach Islanders braved 40-degree temps to warm up on the Kubel’s Too patio with fine food, libations and music.
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••November 19, 2020
‘Angel Tree’ Program Seeking Support
This Christmas, more families could use an “angel” to insure that there will be a holiday meal and gifts for the children. Caring people in the community can brighten the holidays through the Angel…
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Opinion•November 19, 2020
How We Feel
I just wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the SpeakEasy column penned by Marsia Mason (“Who I Am and Am Not – And Why I Choose Hope,” 11/11).
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Opinion•November 19, 2020
Day America Died
On Nov. 3 the great county of America died. It was killed by its own people – those who would have government provide rather than themselves and those who seek peace through weakness rather than…
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Opinion•November 19, 2020
Thanks, Mr. President
Thank you, President Trump. In four short years you have accomplished much that is of benefit to us all. To name a few successes…
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News••November 18, 2020
Visibility Concern Raised in Talks With Wind Power Company
In his initial discussion with representatives from Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a company poised to build the second wind farm in the state, in part off the coast of Long Beach Island, Surf City…
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News••November 18, 2020
Surf City Counters E.J. School Full Snow Removal Agreement
A decision on whether to enter into an agreement with the LBI Consolidated Board of Education for snowplow services at the district’s elementary school in town was tabled by the Surf City Borough…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Visit Santa’s Viking Christmas Village
Santa is scheduled to visit Viking Village as he always does this day on the calendar, the Saturday following Thanksgiving. This year, that falls on Nov. 28.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Santa Will Light Barnegat Light’s Tree
“Let the Christmas Season Begin!” invites a calendar listing on the bulletin board of Barnegat Light borough – the annual tree lighting the night after Thanksgiving will kick it off.
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News••November 18, 2020
Feds, Pharmacies Agree on Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Pharmacies are going to play an important role as the United States attempts to vaccinate some 330 million people against COVID-19 over the winter, spring and summer of 2021.
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Opinion••November 18, 2020
Interacting With Alex Trebek – A Model of Kindness, Civility
It was just over a week ago when we found out the world lost Alex Trebek. For many, it was another kick in the gut in a year that has beaten us to a pulp. It still stung. Only moments after the news…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Get Creative This Thanksgiving
For many, the pandemic will bring a scaled-down Thanksgiving celebration, and while that might mean fewer people around the table, on the bright side it also means less expense, less work and less…
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Business••November 18, 2020
Chamber, Freeholder Promote ‘Shop Small’ and Other Initiatives
The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce held an in-person meeting Nov. 11 at The Mainland Holiday Inn, introducing holiday marketing plans and featuring a countywide look toward 2021 with…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Fire Company Schedules Santa Runs
Due to the pandemic, the Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co. will not be transporting Santa and Mrs. Claus for its open house at the Birdsall Street firehouse. However, the department will continue…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Coping With the Holidays Is Topic of Virtual Talk
The Ocean County Library will present a virtual program, “Coping with the Holidays,” on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Barnegat Recreation Department Plans Decorating Contest
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is telling businesses and homeowners to dig out their holiday lights, blowups, reindeer and decorations as the department is kicking off its first holiday…
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Sports••November 18, 2020
Barnegat Football Team Shuts Out Lakewood to Kick Off ‘Pod’ Finales
This year’s coronavirus pandemic-riddled football season comes to its end this week. Barnegat and Pinelands Regional were scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, finales while Southern Regional’s final…
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News••November 18, 2020
‘Next Voice’ Ticket Puts Two on Barnegat School Board
Two newcomers and an incumbent won three-year terms in the recent Barnegat Township Board of Education race.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Beach Haven Chamber Announces Activities
The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce is planning several holiday activities, beginning with a “Deck Y0ur Door” decorating contest that starts on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
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News••November 18, 2020
Republicans Dominate in Committee Race
Barnegat Township Committeeman Alfonso Cirulli and newcomer Joseph Marte easily distanced their Democratic opponents to win two three-year terms in the recent November election.
