News
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Business••September 12, 2020
Amiano & Son Adds Area Design-Build Base
The team at Amiano & Son Construction has opened a design-build office and showroom for its home remodeling services at 708 Broadway in Barnegat Light.
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Business••September 11, 2020
Jammer Doors, Quality Since 1920
Jammer Doors observes its 100th year in 2020, a testament to quality and ethics established by its founders.
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Business••September 11, 2020
Oaktree Sheds & Gazebos Extend the ‘Staycation’
Upgrading the backyard for the “staycation” just got easier with a new showroom opened in Manahawkin by an experienced company building bar sheds, pavilions, pool houses and more.
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Business••September 11, 2020
Breathe Easy Air Duct Cleaning, LLC: Clean Air Is Essential to Any Home
Breathe Easy Air Duct Cleaning, LLC provides peace of mind by inspecting and cleaning HVAC systems. Property owners can turn to a duct cleaning company to answer the question “Is your indoor air…
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Business••September 11, 2020
New Surroundings Built in By Taylor Made Cabinets
It’s time for an upgrade to the home and the home office, for many whose home is their castle. The ability to work from home means the shore house can be their prime surroundings. Whether the home is…
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Opinion•September 11, 2020
9/11 Painted Poetry Revisited
I recently received an email from Chuck Person with subject line “It’s that terrible time again.” Chuck is a local artist, and he and I were paired three years ago in the “LBI Painted Poetry III”…
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News••September 11, 2020
Mayor, Administrator Tandem Push to Improve Stafford Operations
When Greg Myhre stepped into his role as Stafford Township’s mayor, he also had to fill the role of township administrator while the town council searched for a new administrator to replace Jim…
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Business••September 11, 2020
Between the Sheets Is More Than Bedding
Luxurious linens pile a sumptuous new meaning into the concept of the comfort of home. But beautiful bedding is far and away not the only amenity dazzling the senses at Between the Sheets in Ship…
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News••September 10, 2020
Some Beaches Will Be Guarded After Labor Day
While September is usually warm enough to enjoy the beach, only a handful of beaches on Long Beach Island will have lifeguards.
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News••September 10, 2020
Coast Guard Rescues Two Unharmed Mariners Off LBI
The U.S. Coast Guard, with the aid of Long Beach Township police, rescued sailors on two overdue and unharmed sailing vessels near the Loveladies Channel in the bay waters off Long Beach Island late…
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News••September 10, 2020
Legendary Commercial Fisherman Lou Puskas Jr. Dies
The commercial fishing industry, Barnegat Light, family and friends have lost a prominent fisherman in the passing of Captain Louis “Lou” Puskas, captain of the Olympic Javelin and part owner of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 10, 2020
Surflight’s ‘Almost Heaven’ Comforting in Turbulent Times
John Denver’s music was rather difficult to define.
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News••September 10, 2020
Blinking Traffic Lights Signal Return to Norm as September Population Soars
As Labor Day approached this year, there were some whispers among locals and fall visitors to Long Beach Island of whether the traffic signals would remain fully functioning to accommodate a more…
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News••September 10, 2020
LBI District Welcomes Students Back for First Time Since March
The summer sounds of basketballs hitting the blacktop court at the LBI Grade School felt like a distant memory Tuesday. A large white tent stood in place of children and adults alike dribbling a…
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Sports••September 10, 2020
Annual Harvey Cedars Catboat Race Goes Off ‘Without a Hitch’
It’s been a strange sailing season so far this summer, with most racing events getting the ax due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, face coverings and social distancing didn’t seem to be…
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Columns••September 10, 2020
Labor Day Without Waves, Sandbars Missing, Tropics Might Finally Deliver
Labor Day is perhaps my favorite holiday. Honoring those of who work hard is certainly a good reason for a holiday, especially around this glorified sandbar where the day happens to fall at the end…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 10, 2020
Wrap Up Season By Trying to Beat Biggy, Raising Funds for First Responders
From June 17 through last Wednesday, 24 competitors challenged me each week on Long Beach Island’s 12 miniature golf courses as part of the “Can You Beat Biggy?” summer series. On Sept. 12, the…
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Opinion•September 10, 2020
Changing the Station
While thumbing through The SandPaper last week I came across your article on WBNJ (“WBNJ Updates, Broadens Format”). I can answer Don Doriety’s question: Who listens to this? Many people and I’m one…
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Business••September 10, 2020
Calloways Opens Range Bar, an Outdoor Experience
“Welcome to my never-ending project,” Calloways owner Chris Rossiter said laughingly, as he worked to install shelving for putters above the brand new Range Bar, at the Eagleswood Driving Range. He…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
Sam Jams: Final Friday at the Sea Shell
“It’s been awesome,” said a smiling Sam Laubach to her audience on Friday night, which marked her last Friday performance of the summer at the Sea Shell in Beach Haven.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
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Opinion••September 9, 2020
Everyone Can Do Something – The Young, Old & the Restless
Who among us is satisfied with the world as it is? Not me. And I, for one, have a great life.
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Working Like a Charm
Regarding the area’s Trump boat parade this past weekend, stupidity is the mother of insecurity. The insecure always feel a need to belong to groups, gangs or clubs. Their fear creates this necessity…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Open and Accessible
I would like to clarify some Barnegat Township issues.
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Sports••September 9, 2020
NJSIAA Releases COVID-19 Protocols as Schools Gear Up for Fall Season Practices
As high schools throughout the state begin preparing for the fall sports season, with practices for football, girls tennis, field hockey, cross-country and soccer set to start Monday, the New Jersey…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
Tuckerton Seaport Offers Boat Trips This Autumn
The Tuckerton Seaport offers private, one-hour, guided boat tours of the historic Tuckerton Creek on the passenger ferry Pohatcong II. Glide through placid waters on the scenic creek that once was a…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Transparency in Gov’t
Thank you for featuring our campaign for township committee in the Sept. 2 issue of The SandPaper and this month’s issue of the Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor Leader, but I did want to clarify some of…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Vital School Safety Net Axed
I have been informed recently that $15 million in School Based Youth Services funding has been eliminated by the state to programs in 91 school districts in New Jersey. As I understand it, this will…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
That Pesky Cat Could Be Homeless
This is in response to a letter titled “Pesky Cat” (8/26).
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News••September 9, 2020
Little Egg Harbor Man Arrested for Causing Accident While Intoxicated
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Hunter Dyer, 26, of Little Egg Harbor has been charged with two counts of assault by auto as a result of a crash involving three vehicles…
