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Arts & Entertainment••January 6, 2020
General Meade ‘Visits’ Barnegat Lighthouse Jan. 11
The Friends of the Barnegat Lighthouse organization hosts its first lecture of the New Year on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 1 p.m. at the visitors center at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park in Barnegat Light.…
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Sports••January 1, 2020
Big Running Efforts Can’t Overcome Biggest Team Moment in Barnegat High School History
Another decade has come to an end, and throughout its final year a lot of big accomplishments took place among our local athletic teams and individuals, many of which garnered big headlines within…
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Sports••December 30, 2019
Gesicki Ends Big Season With Game-Winning TD Catch Against Patriots
The nine-second video posted to the Miami Dolphins’ Twitter feed focused in on Mike Gesicki as he calmly walked off the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday, Dec. 29.
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News••December 29, 2019
Vicari to Lead Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2020; Gary Quinn to Serve as Deputy Director
Veteran Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari has been tapped by his peers to serve as director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2020.
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News••December 28, 2019
John Musto Revives the Kitchen as Mario’s Italian Market Reopens
On Dec. 14, Mario’s Italian Market celebrated its grand reopening following the sudden passing of owner Mario Aversa on Nov. 7. Aversa was visiting long-time friend John Musto in Florida when he…
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News••December 27, 2019
County Residents Encouraged to Recycle Christmas Trees as Part of Holiday Cleanup
As people begin to take down their Christmas trees, the Ocean County freeholders want to remind everyone about where they can be recycled.
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News••December 26, 2019
Stafford Adopts Electrical Vehicle Charging Grant Program
The Stafford Township Council signed on to “It Pays to Plug In: New Jersey’s Electrical Vehicle Charging Grant Program” at its regular meeting Dec. 17.
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News••December 25, 2019
The SandPaper Elves Are Back! Elvie and Elsa Are at It Again
The elves leave the shelf and explore Christmas on the Island!
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Arts & Entertainment••December 23, 2019
Thomas Gabriel Carries the Johnny Cash Legacy to Mystic Island Casino
“Let me guess. You were expecting me to be 6-4 with slicked back hair, weren’t you?” laughed a rugged Thomas Gabriel, who certainly has not adopted his legendary grandfather Johnny Cash’s showmanship…
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Opinion•December 18, 2019
Morrison’s Monstrosity
Coming onto LBI earlier this month, I almost missed the Victoria Rose project. It just blends in with the neighborhood, fits and enhances the character of Beach Haven. Believe that and I have a…
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Opinion•December 18, 2019
Way to Go
I saw the ad titled “… Takinga Break!” in the Dec. 11 issue. It should have been titled “Taking a Much-Needed Break!” or “A Well-Deserved Break!”
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Opinion••December 18, 2019
Google Chernobyl
This letter is in response to last week’s Feedback essay titled “Forecasts Wrong About Warming” by S. Fox. Although I can see where he is trying to come from, his belittling attitude doesn’t get…
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Opinion••December 18, 2019
Celebrating With War Orphans: A Christmas Story
It was 1955 and Christmas in Germany. I was a 21-year-old soldier and stationed for two years in Butzbach, a small farm village. This would be the first time away from my family on Christmas … and…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2019
Art Notes December 18
Handmade Happy Hour(s): The Union Market is hosting a “Handmade Holiday Happy Hour” on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. Shop from dozens of local artisans’ works including Sara Setzer Feltworks…
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Opinion•December 18, 2019
Misplaced Priority
There were two interesting headlines in the November issue ofThe Stafford Leader: “Electric Vehicle Stations a First Step” and “Stafford School District Rallies to Oppose State Aid Funding Cuts.” We…
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Opinion•December 18, 2019
Respectfully Disagree
Recently J. Bradford Sweeney wrote a letter to the editor (“Majority for Dredging,” 12/4) in response to my letter about the state Department of Transportation plan for a regional dredge spoil…
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Opinion••December 18, 2019
PC Meets Ho-Ho-Ho – Santa’s Going to Get a Laugh Makeover
In a world where political correctness is the new norm, old St. Nick is frantically trying to make sure he doesn’t offend anyone this year. What with the continued influence of rap culture and the…
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Opinion•December 18, 2019
Get Over It
Ever since the 2016 election the Democrats have been trying to impeach President Trump. They lost the election and after three years they still haven’t gotten over it. Maybe President Trump should…
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Opinion•December 18, 2019
Warm Thanks
St. Francis Human Concerns Department and Family Support Services would like to take this time to thank community residents, volunteers and businesses that made the “Gift of Warmth” project possible…
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Opinion•December 18, 2019
Purple Heart Petition
Frederick W. Born Jr. Stafford Twp. American Legion Post 511 is in the process of obtaining signatures to have Route 72 from Ship Bottom to Four Mile Circle in Woodland Township designated as a…
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News••December 18, 2019
Cedar Bonnet Island Residents Could Finally Be Heard on Traffic Safety Concerns
The state Department of Transportation plans to schedule a meeting with residents of Cedar Bonnet Island and local officials early next year to address concerns some individuals living on the south…
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News••December 18, 2019
Slight Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana Causing Problems
Ignorance, famously, is no excusewhen it comes tothe law, and when it comes to hemp and the manufacturing, sale, possession and use of CBD products derived from hemp, there is more than enough…
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News••December 18, 2019
Southern Regional School Board Recognizes Staff Members Who Helped Save a Life
As a recent medical incident at the high school indicated, it pays to have quick-thinking and take-charge staff inside the school, and the Southern Regional Board of Education paid homage to three of…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2019
Sammy Davis Documentary Shown on Dec. 28 at Barnegat Library
A documentary on Sammy Davis Jr. will be shown Saturday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library. It isthe first major film documentary to examine the legendary…
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Columns••December 18, 2019
How Good Is Your Memory?
There are some New Jersey traditions that you can set your clock by … like it will rain and be cold during Memorial Day weekend and you will see your last mosquito while wearing your Halloween…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2019
Ocean County Library System Offering Creativebug
Want to get more in touch with your creative side? Beginning on Jan. 2, Ocean County Library resident cardholders now have access to art and craft educative resource Creativebug.
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News••December 18, 2019
Law Enforcement Visibility Stepped Up in Ocean County
In light of the eventson Dec. 10 in Jersey City, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Sheriff Michael Matronardy have announced an increasedpresence of law enforcement officers throughout…
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News••December 18, 2019
Novak to Get Barnegat Mayoral Reins in 2020
When Barnegat Township reorganizes onJan. 1 at 1 p.m., John Novak will be named mayor. Committeeman Pasquale Pipi will be named deputy mayor, the position currently held byNovak.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2019
The British Invasion Will Meet American Rock ‘n’ Roll in Rave-Ons New Year’s Eve Shows
The Rave-Ons, America’s leading Buddy Holly tribute band, will be performing two New Year’s Eve concerts at Surflight Theatre this year, at 5 and 8 p.m. But the band, led by Todd Meredith, won’t be…
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News••December 18, 2019
Van Drew Expected to Become a Republican
It is expected that Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who represents New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes all of Southern Ocean County save half of Stafford Township and the entirety of…
