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News••November 27, 2019
Tuckerton Proposes Adding Armed Police Officer at Elementary School
Tuckerton officials have offered to place an armed police officer in the Tuckerton Elementary School five days a week during school hours.
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Columns••November 27, 2019
Bring on Thanksgiving Striper, Pilgrim; Wildlife-Killing Ribbons Raining Down
I continue to stump for stripers as holiday fare, speaking of just-keeper bass in the 28- to 32-inch range. That is far(e) and away the best size to thoroughly savor. Anything larger and a slew of…
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News••November 27, 2019
NJNG Ceasing Operations for Now on Eagleswood Side of Pipeline Project
New Jersey Natural Gasis temporarily ceasing operations in Eagleswood on laying a secondary natural gas pipeline under the bay from West Creek to Beach Haven Park, a company representative told the…
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News••November 27, 2019
Interior Department Considers Cable Plan to Wire Ocean Floor for Wind Farms Off NJ-NY Coast
As New Jersey and New York governors press for energy from giant wind turbines along the Atlantic coast and in the New York Bight, the question of how to best get the power to the shore has resulted…
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News••November 27, 2019
Skateboarding Community Urges Stafford Officials to Consider New Skate Park
Members of the skateboarding community filled the Stafford Township municipal meeting room on Nov. 19 to present their case for a new skate park. More than a dozen skaters spoke during public…
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News••November 27, 2019
Pinelands Regional School District Will Be Part of LGBTQ Curriculum Pilot Study
The Pinelands Regional School District is going to be making, or at least helping make, history. Gov. Phil Murphy is requiring all junior high and high school districts in New Jersey to incorporate a…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
‘Messiah’ Sing at Holy Innocents’ Church Dec. 8
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven holdsits annual Handel’s “Messiah” sing on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. Ellen Dondero, minister of music, said the event is held in partnership with the…
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News••November 27, 2019
Buy Your Holiday-Themed Pre-Season Beach Badges
Beach Haven has announced itsspecial holiday beach badges are now on sale. The badge was designed byMarina Bresley, a fifth-grade student at Beach Haven Elementary School.
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News••November 27, 2019
Deputy Mayor Gerkens Declines Recount Attempt
Although she lost by only three votes in the November election, Harvey Cedars Deputy Mayor Judy Gerkens said she will not seek a recount.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
Home Instead Says, ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’
Home Instead Care in Waretownis looking for people to “Be a Santa to a Senior” and make the holidays brighter for an elderly person experiencing difficult times. Tara Bonelli, Home Instead community…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
Christmas Bazaar at First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton
The First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton, at 210 East Main St., holds its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. People line up inside the pews of the church to…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
‘Holistic Retirement’ Topic of LBI Foundation’s Dec. 6 FRED Talk
As part of the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences’ new series – FRED (Film, Readings, Educational Discussions) Talks – Mike and Mary Beckett from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
Free Workshop on Identity Theft at St. Francis Center
St. Francis Financial Success Center, in partnership with United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and nonprofit financial counseling organization Navicore Solutions, will hold a free workshop –…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
Celebrate the Holidays at OCC’s Novins Planetarium
This December, in addition to its regular sky shows and laser shows, the Robert J. Novins Planetarium, on the Ocean County College campus, will offer special seasonal presentations, including a Dec.…
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News••November 27, 2019
9th District Delegation’s ‘Combat to College Act’ Passes Senate Committee
A bill that would make it easier for military service members and veterans to register for classes at public institutions was recently approved by the Senate Higher Education Committee. The “Combat…
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News••November 27, 2019
NJDEP Establishes Working Group to Achieve Offshore Wind Energy Goals
As part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s goal of reaching 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind generation by 2035, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will lead a newly established working group…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
Denise Miller and Son Release 25-Year Compilation Double Album Through the Looking Glass
When folksinger-songwriter Denise Miller of Tuckerton was 18 years old, she said, “Someday I’ll make an album and call it Through the Looking Glass.” Fifty years later, her dream has come true.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
Alliance for a Living Ocean Meet-and-Greet Dec. 6
Alliance for a Living Ocean offers interactive activities and fundraising events throughout the year, all tailored to education and stewardship of the local ecosystem and its inhabitants. Members of…
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Sports••November 27, 2019
Former Southern Regional Stars Kaitlyn Mooney, Peyton Wejnert Have Big Days
Former Southern Regional runner Kaitlyn Mooney continues to amaze the coaches at the Coast Guard Academy.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2019
LBIF Holiday Market Festival a Bright Spot on Small Business Saturday and Beyond
A unique one-stop holiday shopping extravaganza with local books, crafts, sculpture, clothing and handmade artwork is taking place at the Holiday Market Festival at the LBI Foundation of the Artsand…
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News••November 25, 2019
Beach Haven Board Looks to Streamline Proceedings at Hotel Plan Hearing
With the proposed 102-room hotel becoming such a hot-button issue in Beach Haven, the land use board is looking at streamlining proceedings when developer Christopher Vernon has a hearing on the…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 25, 2019
Holiday Market and Festival at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences
From the silly to the sublime and all art expressions in between can be found at the Holiday Market now located in the Blai Gallery at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences.…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 25, 2019
Atlantic City Ballet Performing Christmas Show at STAC This Saturday
The Atlantic City Ballet will perform at the Stafford Township Arts Center at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 25, 2019
Holiday Decoration Swap at Stafford Library
Do you have holiday decorations you no longer use, but that are in good condition? You can swap them at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library on Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 3through 5…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 25, 2019
Diamonds Shine on Surflight Stage Nov. 30
In 1957, The Diamonds released their biggest hit, “Little Darlin’.” The song was distinctive for its castanets, string arrangements and falsetto-dominated harmonies. Although with a different line-up…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 25, 2019
Shop Small for Holiday Gifts at Terrace Tavern
The Terrace Tavern in Beach Haven Terrace will observe Small Business Saturday this year by hosting a pop-up holiday shop full of handmade treasures from local artists, crafters and gift makers this…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 25, 2019
Beach Haven Saturday: Shopping, Carriage Rides and More
The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce hopes shoppers stay local for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30. Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday initiated and promoted by American Express…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 25, 2019
Free Ukulele Lessons at South-End Surf ‘N Paddle Nov. 30
South-End Surf ‘N Paddle is celebrating Small Business Saturday – a day dedicated to supporting small businesses in communities across the country – by offering free ukulele lessons. Stop by the…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 25, 2019
LIFF Screening ‘Emocean’ This Saturday
The Lighthouse International Film Festival will screen the movie “Emocean,” directed by Tony Harrington, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, at South-End Surf ‘N Paddle, located at 220 South Bay Ave. in…
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News••November 25, 2019
Teacher Helping Servicemen and Women With Christmas in Camouflage
When herboyfriend in the U.S. Marines was deployed overseas four years ago, Michelle Lombardi regularly sent Clint Hoffmanpackages with goodies, hygiene needs and reading materials. Also at that…
