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News••March 22, 2020
Long Beach Township, Acme Partner for Home Grocery Delivery for LBI Seniors
Long Beach Township has set up a designated phone number and email address to allow any Long Beach Island seniors 65 years of age and older, and individuals with compromised immunity, to place an…
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News••March 22, 2020
LBI Towns, Governor Recommend Second Homeowners Stay at Primary Residences During COVID-19 Pandemic
Long Beach Township and Ship Bottom officials are asking individuals to remain in their primary residences rather than travel to the shore during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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News••March 21, 2020
Gov. Murphy Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order, Closure of All Nonessential Retail Businesses
New Jerseyans were directed to “stay at home until further notice,” with certain exceptions “such as obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical attention, visiting family or close…
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News••March 21, 2020
Food Pantry in Little Egg Harbor Is Now a Drive-By
St. Theresa’s Food Pantry at 641 Radio Rd. in Little Egg Harbor has implemented the following “drive by” food pickup method to eliminate the need to enter the Little Egg Harbor Township Senior Center…
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News••March 21, 2020
Pinelands, Little Egg Harbor, Bass River School Districts Closed Through April 19
The Pinelands Regional, Little Egg Harbor and Bass River school districts will be closed through April 19, with a tentative reopening date of April 20. The districts would have been closed from April…
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News••March 21, 2020
Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures Signed
As COVID-19 creeps into more and more lives, New Jersey residents can at least know they won’t be evicted or foreclosed on during this time of the pandemic, according to action taken at the federal…
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News••March 20, 2020
New Route 72 Traffic Signal to Doc Cramer Boulevard Opening Overnight
The timing of the new Route 72 traffic signal and jughandle unveiling in Manahawkin might be perfect, with all state residents, except those considered essential workers, ordered to stay home as…
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News••March 20, 2020
Stafford Township Schools Officially Shuttered Through Spring Break
Stafford Township School District schools will remain closed until at least Monday, April 20, according to a statement on the district website.
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News••March 20, 2020
July 15 Is New Deadline for Filing Income Taxes
The income tax filing deadline will be moved from April 15 to July 15, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced March 20.
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News••March 20, 2020
Beach Haven School ‘Delivers’ to Students
It was a role reversal when the bus from the Beach Haven Elementary School rolled down borough streets on the morning of March 17. Instead of bringing children to school, the bus brought the school…
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News••March 20, 2020
Kim to Trump: Invoke Defense Production Act Now
Congressman Andy Kim has called on President Trump to immediately use the powers outlined within the Defense Production Act to address the crippling shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE)…
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News••March 20, 2020
Barnegat Lighthouse Closed But Park Open to Hiking
The lighthouse is closed to climbing, but the fresh salt air is still there, at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Walking around the 32-acre grounds is allowed, but overnight camping is not, and…
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News••March 19, 2020
Wawa Limiting Number of Customers at LBI Stores
In the ever-changing world of the COVID-19 pandemic, the simple task of the first morning cup of coffee is also changing, especially if that coffee is from Wawa. At the request of Long Beach Township…
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News••March 19, 2020
She’s The Fresh Prince(ipal) of Brackman Middle School
Everyone’s routine has undergone drastic changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was no different for Barnegat Township school teachers and staff when they got word March 13 that schools would…
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News••March 19, 2020
Ship Bottom Oceanfront Beaches Remain Open While Bay Beach, Area Parks and Playgrounds Are Closed
Oceanfront beaches in Ship Bottom will remain open, Mayor William Huelsenbeck said early Thursday morning. Officials will keep an eye on the beaches to ensure beach-goers are adhering to the…
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News••March 19, 2020
Stafford Township Temporarily Lifts Bag Ban to Help Businesses, Residents During State of Emergency
During the “Mayor’s Forum” Tuesday, March 17, Stafford Township Mayor Greg Myhre and Police Chief Thomas Dellane discussed multiple goings-on surrounding the town’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Opinion••March 19, 2020
Life Goes On: Let COVID-19 Bring Out the Best in Us
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
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News••March 19, 2020
Publisher’s Note
We know that life at the shore may be no typical “day at the beach” for the next several weeks. Entertainment and recreation will be taking a back seat to community health concerns. Social distancing…
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News••March 19, 2020
Ocean County College Donating All Perishable Food on Campus to The B.E.A.T. Center
With the move to online instruction and remote business practices due to COVID-19, Ocean County College has directed its food service provider to gather all perishable foods on campus for delivery…
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News••March 19, 2020
Area Businesses Adjust to Takeout Model
Monday morning was cold and bleak in more ways than just the weather.
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Columns••March 19, 2020
Distance Yourself Huddled at Home – Or Go Where Killer Sun Shines Brightest
It’s a Blizzard of the Century without snow, a 500-year flood without water, a Cat. 5 hurricane without wind, a Superstorm Sandy without evacuation. In fact, what’s the total opposite of an…
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Columns••March 19, 2020
The Great Quarantine of 2020: Living in the Age of Misinformation
Well, it has been quite a week. And whenever we have one of these weeks that changes the course of history we sure do learn a lot.
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Columns••March 19, 2020
Reconstructing NJ Dinosaurs
The most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found had been discovered in New Jersey before the Civil War, but while it had been interesting to scientists, the general public took little notice.
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News••March 18, 2020
Social Distance: An Opportunity to Turn Inward
In less than a week, COVID-19 has infiltrated New Jersey, and with it, a wave of uncertainty has washed over the shore, with families feeling fearful for their health and financial security. At such…
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Business••March 18, 2020
Walters Opens Three Buildings at Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow
Off Route 9 in Manahawkin, at the newest Walters Group development, Cornerstone at Grassy Hollow, three of the five planned buildings are open in the premium income-restricted apartment community.
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••March 18, 2020
Municipal Buildings Closed, New Processes Instituted
The following is a roundup of local municipal building closures and local government processes instituted to keep residents safer as the coronavirus threat looms.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 18, 2020
Art Notes March 18
Culture Crisis: Many of life’s pleasures have been stymied by the coronavirus emergency and that includes enjoying the arts. Thankfully, those who paint, sculpt and take photos may have more time for…
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News••March 18, 2020
Public to Participate in Ship Bottom Council Meeting by Phone
The Ship Bottom Borough Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, will be held as planned and for the second consecutive month participants may dial in to the meeting from home.
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News••March 18, 2020
Little Egg Harbor Bonding for Roads, Community Center; Sandy Demolitions Continue
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee last Thursday introduced ordinances to bond $209,000 for road improvements and $61,750 for upgrades to the Edward Thornton Community Center.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 18, 2020
Jacob Evan Smith Band Competes in Stone Pony’s ‘Rock to the Top’
A local trio called the Jacob Evan Smith Band has begun to take flight, battling other bands from all over the world in the Stone Pony’s Rock to the Top Competition. First- and second-place winners…
