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Sports••November 5, 2020
Fast-Paced Ball Movement Keeps Southern Field Hockey Undefeated
Heading into this fall, everybody knew what the Southern Regional field hockey team faced after graduating so many seniors who had pushed the program to a higher level during the previous few…
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News••November 5, 2020
Republicans, as Usual, Dominate Voting in Ocean County
It wasn’t a surprise that the first election results on Tuesday evening showed GOP candidates had huge leads in Ocean County for both federal and county-wide seats.
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News••November 5, 2020
Pumpout Boat Service Increased Dramatically in 2020
Droves of people took to Ocean County waterways this summer, with many making use of the county’s pumpout boat program.
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Columns••November 5, 2020
Salmon Skin Chips a Tasteful Appreciation; Atlantic Brant, Survivors of Highest-Flying Order
With the election from Hades draining to a tenuous conclusion, we now embark on the final period of what seems an equally hellish 2020. Where the final weeks of this downright spooky year take us, is…
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News••November 5, 2020
Pinelands, Little Egg Harbor Schools Could Open Full-Time in January
The Pinelands Regional and Little Egg Harbor school districts are considering bringing students back full-time, although that probably won’t happen until January.
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Sports••November 5, 2020
After ‘Great’ Start Against Central, Mistakes Thwart Pinelands
Giving up 126 points during the first three games of the season, the Pinelands Regional football team’s mission during Week 4 was to limit the big play and find a way to win against Lakewood. The…
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News••November 5, 2020
‘Senior Freeze’ Application Deadline Extended to Dec. 31
The state has announced a new filing deadline – Dec. 31, 2020 – for the 2019 “Senior Freeze” program, which reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 4, 2020
Sam Jams to Benefit Breast Cancer Research
On Oct. 29, local musician Sam Laubach went live on Facebook with an hour-long performance to benefit cancer research in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Her housemate, Michael Lazarow, joined…
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Opinion•November 4, 2020
Calm Down
In last week’s Commentary, titled “With Election Day About Here, Time to Buckle Your Seatbelts,” the writer gives us some of his thoughts and predictions on alternative outcomes depending on Biden or…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 4, 2020
Manarockin’ Music Fest to Benefit Stafford EMS
Autumn may have arrived, bringing chilly temps with it, but locals are encouraged to dig out their sweaters and gather – outdoors and socially distanced, of course – at the Manahawkin Mart at 657…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 4, 2020
Annual Family Promise Gift Auction Goes Online Next Week
Family Promise of Southern Ocean County’s eighth annual gift auction is going virtual this year, and all are invited to be part of the fun while helping to support the organization in its mission to…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 4, 2020
Conquer Sand Trap’s No. 10, Beat Biggy and Support Hunger Foundation
Aaron Kaminski has played thousands of miniature golf holes as a professional competitor who’s tested his skills on some of the U.S.’s toughest courses. But there’s one particular hole on Long Beach…
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News••November 4, 2020
Pinelands Regional’s New Grading System Controversial
Melissa McCooley, the superintendent of schools at both the Pinelands Regional and Little Egg Harbor school districts, did not attempt to extend her contract, as originally planned, at the PRSD Board…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 4, 2020
Sahara Moon to Release New EP
Despite the best efforts of 2020 to stifle the creative flame for so many, local artists and musicians have treated the obstacle as an opportunity for major growth. Among them is beloved songstress…
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News••November 4, 2020
Marine Max Drop-Off Point for Move for Hunger Food Drive
Emergency food assistance for Americans could reach 50 million people this year as the coronavirus pandemic has increased the need nationwide. Locally, Move for Hunger is holding a food drive with a…
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News••November 4, 2020
Hospital Virtual Gala Will Help Circle of Compassion
In lieu of its annual gala, Hackensack Meridian – Meridian Health Foundation will host a virtual program to raise funds for the Hackensack Meridian Health Circle of Compassion program, which provides…
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Business••November 4, 2020
Green Thumb Daycare Is a Winner
Green Thumb Daycare was the winner of the Barnegat Township Recreation Department’s first-ever scarecrow decorating contest. The facility is located at 361 North Main St. (Route 9), not too far from…
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Business••November 4, 2020
Southern Ocean Chamber Holiday Campaign Kickoff Set With Freeholder Vicari
The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce will host Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari to discuss small business recovery from COVID-19 as well as announcements of business strategies…
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News••November 4, 2020
Tuckerton Welcomes ReClam the Bay; Two Dredging Sections Say Nay to Assessment
The nonprofit organization ReClam the Bay is not just about growing and returning oysters and clams to the Barnegat, Manahawkin and Tuckerton bays, said ReClam volunteer Marty Volz.
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Opinion•November 4, 2020
‘Not Me’ Indeed
Mr. Moran, you are mixed up and new to the game (“Dirty Politics Indeed,” 10/21). Let me help with why your 36 signs were uprooted on Route 539 and Mathistown Road. It’s simple. The county, state and…
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News••November 4, 2020
Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton Remain Republican Strongholds
In Little Egg Harbor, longtime Republican incumbents Ray Gormley and John Kehm have retained their committee seats: Gormley for his ninth, 3-year term and Kehm for his 6th term. Democratic…
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Opinion•November 4, 2020
No Distancing
The news is reporting an upswing in cases of COVID-19. I truly believe this because of what I experienced on Sunday, Oct. 25 at one store on LBI.
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News••November 4, 2020
Weary But Determined: Sandy Survivors Gather with Congressman Andy Kim for Community Solutions
Residents who gathered online on Oct. 29 to mark the eighth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy were joined by Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District. It was the Southern Ocean…
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Columns••November 4, 2020
Sleeping Sickness Hits the Shore
As Labor Day 1959 marked the unofficial end to the summer season at the Jersey Shore, nobody suspected that within a few days Southern Ocean County would be featured in headlines around the world…
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News••November 4, 2020
Stafford Code Enforcement Officer Karl Sillitoe to Retire; Firearms Applications Increase
Stafford Township Deputy Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer Karl Sillitoe has announced he plans to retire after 18 years of service. His retirement follows that of his wife, AnnMarie Sillitoe…
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News••November 4, 2020
Chamber’s Nonprofit Forum Considers ‘Building Bridges’ to Expand Reach
The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce’s fall nonprofit forum “Building Bridges: Fostering Inclusion in the Long Beach Island Region,” twhich took place on Zoom last month, was a presentation…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 4, 2020
Church of the Holy Spirit Hosts Thanksgiving Giveaway
The Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal has offered a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings that will be prepared by the Dynasty Diner and picked up there between noon and 2 p.m. Order by…
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News••November 4, 2020
Use Caution on Roadways as Deer Mating Season Begins
Motorists are reminded to drive with extra caution and watch for white-tailed deer as mating season gets underway and darkness arrives earlier.
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News••November 4, 2020
Barnegat Man Sentenced in Hit and Run Fatality
Craig Menth, 28, of Barnegat Township was sentenced to five years in state prison Oct. 30 in connection with his previously entered guilty plea to knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle…
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News••November 4, 2020
Barnegat’s Gifted/Talented Program Enhanced
The Barnegat Township School District’s Gifted and Talented program got a boost this year with the addition of a second teacher, Roy Huff.
