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News••December 4, 2019
Conserve Wildlife, NJ Fish & Wildlife Partner to Enhance Habitat for Terrapins in Little Egg Harbor
There are often more northern diamondback terrapins than cars on the road along the Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area, according toBen Wurst, habitat program manager for the Conserve…
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News••December 4, 2019
Remember in November: Elks Serve Vets Dinner
Area veterans were remembered in November by Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with allthe trimmings being served as part of Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. About…
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Columns••December 4, 2019
Lakehurst Rumors Become Fact
In the days following World War I, the nation looked for ways to benefit from the technological advancement it had created. The Trenton Times of April 5, 1919, announced Atlantic City’s plan to be…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2019
Put On That Nasty Sweater and Run a 5K to Benefit St. Mary Academy Students
It’s that time of year, folks! Break out those ugly Christmas sweaters, or stop by your favorite retailer and buy one from the rack, and then head on over to the Stafford Township municipal complex…
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Sports••December 4, 2019
Gesicki Grabs Second Touchdown Pass in as Many Weeks During Miami Victory Over Eagles
It seems Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick may have discovered how reliable Mike Gesicki’s hands are in the end zone.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2019
Pajama Drive Honors Teen’s Memory, Provides Comfort to Those in Need
Breanna would be 25 now. In her memory, her mom Chris O’Rourke organizes an annual collection of comfort items – pajamas, books, socks, blankets, slippers, stuffed animals – for anyone in need of…
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Sports••December 4, 2019
Southern Regional High School’s Braddock Qualifies for National Cross-Country Championships
Jackson Braddock learned a valuable lesson during the NJSIAA Cross-Country Meet of Champions on Nov. 23, and a week later he applied what he had learned to qualify for the Nike Cross National…
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Sports••December 4, 2019
One Runner Blows Through the Course at Windy Gobble Wobble 5K
With more than 340 competitors comprising the field, the annual Gobble Wobble 5K in Stafford Township on Thanksgiving morning was a windy one. But Nick Nocco didn’t seem to have trouble breaking…
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Sports••December 4, 2019
Stout School of Wrestling a Place for Young Wrestlers to Improve Their Skills
Most people aren’t ever going to accuse John Stout of being the fanciest guy around, so when it came time to figure out a name for his wrestling club, he went with basic, simple and something many in…
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News••December 4, 2019
Water Service Connection Fee Process Established for Commercial, Multi-Family Properties in Ship Bottom
An ordinance establishing a payment method for water service connection as it pertains to multi-family and non-residential properties was unanimously adopted by the Ship Bottom Borough Council last…
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News••December 4, 2019
Little Egg Harbor Library Slated to Reopen in January
When an electrical transformer blew in front of the Ocean County Library branch located on Mathistown Road in Little Egg Harbor, it created a power surge that knocked out the entire electrical system…
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News••December 4, 2019
Recently Retired 98-Year-Old Honored for Ship Bottom Beach Work
In one of its final acts before Thanksgiving, the Ship Bottom Borough Council recognized a longtime employee for her years of service to the community and visitors, too. Millie Hughes, the almost…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2019
Zinnia Moon Places Second in Musicash Talent Contest
Pinelands Regional High School freshman Zinnia Moon, singer, songwriter, ukulele player and pianist, placed second overall in last month’s live grand finale of the Musicash online talent contest. She…
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Columns••December 4, 2019
Freshness Is Not in the Eyes of Kuwaiti Beholders; Walled Narwhal Tusk Called Into Anti-Terrorist Duty
Here we go again with weirdness manifest. This one sounds so fishy it must be true. Seems a Kuwaiti fishmonger was busted covering the dull, been-dead-too-long eyes of whole fish with dime store…
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News••December 4, 2019
Tuckerton Approves Resource Policeman for Elementary School
A shared service agreement between Tuckerton borough and the Tuckerton Elementary School was approved during the Dec. 2council meeting. The borough will supply a full-time police officer to serve at…
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News••December 4, 2019
Ocean County Health Department: ‘Just the Facts’ on Flu Shots
Can a flu vaccine give you the flu? Does the flu vaccine cover all strains of flu? Do I need a flu shot every year? These are three most asked questions we hear at the Ocean County Health Department…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2019
Cyberspace Safety Program Planned Dec. 14
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Be Safe in Cyberspace” aton Saturday, Dec. 14., at 2 p.m. Thomas Kenney, an internet technology professional who specializes in…
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News••December 4, 2019
Shop Locally, Give Generously
With holiday shopping underway, Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari urges residents to buy locally with his annual “Buy in Ocean County” campaign, which encourages consumers to support local…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2019
Life/Recovery Coach Offers Free Help for Adults and Their Loved Ones Struggling With Substance Use Disorder
Life coach and recovery specialist Elizabeth Beaty of Holgate has partnered with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey to provide free services locally for those in need of support or help…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 3, 2019
Beach Haven Taxpayers to Host ‘Politics-Free’ Holiday Party
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association is hosting a holiday wineand cheese party on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the New Jersey Maritime Museum, located at 528 Dock Rd. The event is…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 3, 2019
Beach Haven Library Celebrates Holidays Dec. 10
The Beach Haven Public Library invites the community to stop by for a holiday open house on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The library board and staff will provide light refreshments…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
Embroidery Workshop at LBI Library Dec.11
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City presents an embroidery workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. The program is suitable for teens and adults. Jennifer Santa…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
‘Green Drinks’ Meeting for Eco-Friendly Gathering Dec. 10
Environmentally minded people are welcome to stop by for refreshments and conversation on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Mainland Holiday Inn in Manahawkin from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is sponsored…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
Wartime Shipwrecks Are Topic of N.J. Maritime Talk Dec. 13
“Wartime Shipwrecks Along the Jersey Shore” is the topic of the next presentation sponsored by the New Jersey Maritime Museum on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern in…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
Yates Musical Theatre and OCC Concert Band Imbue Grunin Center With Holiday Spirit Dec. 7
Yates Musical Theatre for Children will once again bring the traditional holiday tale “A Christmas Carol” to life on the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
Surflight Theatre’s 2019 Holiday Show Has a Hometown Feel
Surflight Theatre’s holiday show for 2019, “‘Tis the Season,” opens this week. It will be performed at 2 p.m. on Dec. 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 and at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14.…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
SOMC Goes Aglow for Lights of Life Tree-Lighting Dec. 5
The 26th annual Lights of Life holiday tree lighting at Southern Ocean Medical Center will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. The following organizations will light a tree at this…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
Bring a Donation and Try to Beat Biggy at The Sand Trap on Dec. 7
Back on June 12, when cousins Rudy Reel and Aaron Kaminski traveled north from the Ocean City region of the state to take the “Can You Beat Biggy?” miniature golf challenge, who would have thought…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
Stafford Lights the Night, Plus Ice and Gingerbread Are Nice
Stafford Township’s tree-lighting ceremony sparkles for the season with lights and ice on Dec. 6 at the Municipal Complex, 260 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. Local…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 2, 2019
What to Know Ahead of 40th Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade
Time is ticking, and loudly. It’s three weeks until Christmas Day and four weeks until a new decade of the 2000s begins. Luckily, it’s only a few more days until the annual Ship Bottom Christmas…
