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Sports••December 16, 2019
Barnegat Wrestling Squad May Rise in Division This Winter
The Barnegat wrestling team has been moving in a fairly good direction the past couple of seasons, as more younger wrestlers enter the program and stick around for a bunch of years. And this winter…
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Sports••December 16, 2019
Barnegat Bowling, Indoor Track Wield Firepower for Winter Season
Last winter, the Barnegat boys bowling team had its strongest season ever. Unfortunately, despite a 31-14 record, the Bengals finished behind perennial Shore Conference Class B South powerhouse…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 16, 2019
‘Angelina Ballerina: the Very Merry Holiday Musical’ at Grunin Center Dec. 22
Angelina Ballerina and her friends are planning an absolutely, positively spectacular holiday dance pageant – the best in all of Mouseland! The heartwarming “Angelina Ballerina: The Very Merry…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 16, 2019
Two Local Churches Offer Free Christmas Dinner
In need of fellowship and victuals? Two churches in the area are offering free dinners on Christmas Day.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 16, 2019
Witness the Renewal of the Pine Forest on Winter Solstice
Celebrate the Winter Solstice, Dec. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. with the Bass River State Forest volunteers as they hike the burn zone of the Spring Hill Wildfire in Bass River State Forest “North.” The…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 13, 2019
Make Holiday Gifts for Wildlife Dec. 14
4 Elements Earth Education in Waretown is hosting a “Holiday for the Animals” on Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Joseph A. Citta Scout Camp in Barnegat Township.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 13, 2019
Dog Hike in Bass River and then the BATONA Trail With a Naturalist
Your dog deserves a break today! Pavement is OK for a poop/pee-walk, but what he really craves is the wild woods. You probably could use some stress-busting forest bathing yourself! Join master…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 13, 2019
Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Brings Christmas Musical Joy on Dec. 20
Christmastime and musical performances seem to go hand in hand, and such will be the case on Friday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, when the the sweet sounds of the season will be…
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News••December 13, 2019
Experience the Polar Express Dec. 14
The Friends of the StaffordLibrary sponsora live experience of The Polar Express on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m.
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News••December 13, 2019
View the Art Work of Linda Ramsay in December
The branch will display the art of Linda Ramsay through December. Ramsay’s medium is oil, on canvas or board. She is an instructor and artist in residence at the LBI Foundationof the Arts and…
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Sports••December 13, 2019
Consistently Good Even Under Pressure, Malandro Ready to Push Her Limits This Season
When Abigail Malandro was entering the Southern Regional High School girls swimming program as a freshman, coach Bill Entrikin had lots of positive things to say about the young freestyle sprinter.…
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Sports••December 13, 2019
Deep, Talented Southern Regional Ice Hockey Squad Looks to Improve Winning Percentage
Last season, the goal for Dan Wasilewski was to set up a new culture within the Southern Regional High School ice hockey program, and the Rams definitely took a step in a new direction, finishing…
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Sports••December 13, 2019
Southern Wrestlers Still Solid Despite Graduation Losses
As the Dan Roy coaching era officially begins this season, the expectations for the Southern Regional wrestling team are nothing new. The Rams are looking to be competitive among the best teams in…
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Sports••December 13, 2019
Southern Regional Swim Teams Loaded With Experience, Talent
Swimming in the Shore Conference Class A South division often is a challenge for any team other than Toms River North. The Mariners have been the perennial powerhouse during the past 10 years, after…
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News••December 13, 2019
School News: Leos Join Lions in Bahamas School Supply Drive
The Southern Regional Leo Club, Stafford Township Lions Club and local radio station WOBM 92.7 recently sponsored a school supply drive to help hurricane-damaged schools in the Bahamas.
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Opinion•December 11, 2019
Good Vibes, Bad Ride
I drove back to Harvey Cedars from a marvelous performance of Handel’s Messiah at Holy Innocents Church in Beach Haven early Sunday evening. The singing by the New Jersey Chamber was first rate. We…
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Opinion•December 11, 2019
Shark Fishing Threat
On Nov. 25, the New Jersey Assembly voted 54-19 to prohibit “certain possession, sale, trade, distribution, or offering for sale of shark fins.” The idea that foreign nations senselessly slaughter…
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Opinion••December 11, 2019
Oh, the People You’ll Meet
History records the deeds of great men; families record the history of the unsung heroes who made the greatness possible.
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Opinion•December 11, 2019
Crucial Crossroads
Our country is at risk as the Republican Party ignores all U.S. intelligence agencies and spreads conspiracy theories that it was Ukraine, not Russia, which interfered in the 2016 presidential…
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Opinion•December 11, 2019
Sad Story
I’d like to comment on last week’s story about Family Police (sic) Alliance praising Barnegat Mayor Cirulli as a”Guardian of the Family.”
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Opinion•December 11, 2019
Model Citizens
The following is an open letter to Chief Warrant Officer Jim Mackey, and parents and cadets of the Barnegat High School Navy JROTC program.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 11, 2019
Art Notes December 11
Artists Wanted: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies invites artists to submit their artwork for consideration for an exhibition titled “Weather” that opens Jan. 24…
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Opinion••December 11, 2019
Forecasts Wrong on Warming
In response to the Dec. 4 commentary about climate change by Bob Stern, I think it’s appropriate to aska question regarding whatthe following three predictions have in common: (1) former Vice…
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Opinion•December 11, 2019
Name Left Out
Thank you for publishing the letter from the Surf City governing body last week. I question your decision to change the undersigned from mayor and council to supposedly naming each member of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 11, 2019
Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Brings Christmas Musical Joy on Dec. 20
Christmastime and musical performances seem to go hand in hand, and such will be the case on Friday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, when the the sweet sounds of the season will be…
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News••December 11, 2019
Local Favorite Calloways Is Back With Upgrades, Eyecatchers and Specials
Calloways, on Route 9 in Eagleswood, returned on Dec. 10 with new updates and former owners. After a brief stint as the Eagleswood Inn, Calloways is back with original owners, the Rossiter family.…
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Columns••December 11, 2019
Wrapping Up 2019: How Many Miles Did You Surf?
Well, it seems the holidays are certainly racing up on us right now. Has anyone else thought of using their CVS receipts to trim the tree?
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Sports••December 11, 2019
Southern Swim Teams, Ice Hockey Crew Open Seasons With Victories
This may be the season both the Southern Regional boys and girls swim teams win Shore Conference Class A South division titles, and the Rams are off to a strong start.
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News••December 11, 2019
Streetscape Ordinance Adopted in Beach Haven
New construction or substantialrenovation projects within the Beach Haven businessdistrict will be subject to streetscape improvements, according to anordinance adopted Monday by the Beach Haven…
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News••December 11, 2019
Tucker’s Walk Veterans and Affordable Housing to Start Construction
The Tuckerton Borough Land Use Board has given OCEAN Inc. permission to begin the first stage ofits Tucker’s Walk affordable housing project. OCEAN Inc. professionals were at the Nov. 14 land use…
