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Sports••November 25, 2019
Third-Quarter Grab Gives Gesicki First Touchdown Catch of NFL Career
It took 27 games, but former Southern Regional star athlete Mike Gesicki finally snagged the first touchdown catch of his NFL career.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 24, 2019
#Optoutside With Bass River State Forest Volunteers Nov. 29
Skip the Black Friday chaos on Nov. 29 and instead “OptOutside” with a free, calorie-burning,4- to 6-mile hike in Bass River State Forest “North,” which encompasses the West Pine Plains Natural Area…
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News••November 21, 2019
Suspect in Tuckerton Active Shooter Case Apprehended in NYC After Escaping in an Uber
Miguel Angel Villegas, 29,of New Haven, Conn., a suspect in an active shooting case in Tuckerton Thursday, Nov. 21, was apprehended at Penn Station in New York City that evening.
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News••November 20, 2019
Barnegat Athletic Field Getting Artificial Turf Makeover
Last week, the Barnegat Township Board of Education awarded a $1.4 million bid to replace the high school football field with artificial turf.
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Opinion•November 20, 2019
Disciplined Spending
In the week leading up to the recent election, the Beach Haven Council was highly criticized on social media, and a no vote was recommended on the Green Acres question. These Internet communications…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 20, 2019
Art Notes Nov. 20
Jingle All the Way: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies opensits Holiday Market with arts and crafts on display for sale through Dec. 15. A Holiday Market Festival…
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Opinion••November 20, 2019
Appreciating Value of Choice in LBI Consolidated District
I am a proud Choice parent and while I do not own a home on LBI, I see myself and my family as members of this community. My children started their education in the pre-K program at Ethel Jacobsen…
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Opinion••November 20, 2019
Refuge’s Environmental Trail Pays It Forward
The area’s newest park, the Cedar Bonnet Island Environmental Trail section of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge on Bonnet Island, may be a big letdown to the first-time visitor.
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Opinion•November 20, 2019
Rest of the Story
In the Nov. 6 edition, there is an article “Battling Black Pine Tree Consequences.” This article discusses the current situation on Long Beach Island where the non-native black pine trees are dying…
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Opinion•November 20, 2019
Positive Thoughts
This is a heartfelt thank-you to all who organized, worked, attended or otherwise contributed to the unbelievable benefit for our son, Scott, on Sunday at the Manahawkin Elks.
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Opinion•November 20, 2019
Information Lacking
We are writing to remind all taxpayers of the upcoming LBI Consolidated Board of Education referendum vote, on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Get out and vote! For clarification, we offer the following…
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Opinion•November 20, 2019
Kicking the Can
The upcoming referendum vote on Dec. 10 for $7.6 million to rehab and update the LBI Grade School building should not be put to rest, as suggested by the new incoming board of education member…
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News••November 20, 2019
Surf City Mayor Breaks Silence on Plans for E.J. School Property If Building Is Closed
Surf City officials last week weighed in on two hot-button issues splitting public opinion in five Island communities ahead of a $7.68 million renovation referendum: the future of the Ethel A.…
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News••November 20, 2019
Civil War Brought to Life at Barnegat Library
When Dan Lynch’s wifewas a principal at St. Rose Grammar School in Belmar, she would bring her husband inwhen the time came to teach students aboutthe Civil War. He was always glad to offerhis…
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News••November 20, 2019
LBI School Board, Surf City Negotiating for Sale of EJ School
The Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education on Tuesday night agreed to enter into negotiations with the borough of Surf City for the sale of the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School, forming…
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Opinion•November 20, 2019
Opposition Position
The SandPaper could have added information to the Oct. 30 article on the Eagleswood Dock Road dredging project that would have provided a more accurate, fair and balanced story. As far as I know…
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News••November 20, 2019
Streetscape Measures Required in New Beach Haven Ordinance
New construction or substantialrenovation projects within the Beach Haven businessdistrict will be subject to streetscape improvements, according to anordinance introduced last week by the Beach…
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News••November 20, 2019
Barnegat Schools Introduce Mobile App
The Barnegat School District has launched a mobile app enabling parents and studentsto easily access information. District Superintendent Brian Latwis said the app, introduced last week, can be…
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News••November 20, 2019
Business Owners Propose Trolley Service for Beach Haven
A group of Beach Haven business ownersis trying to drum up support for a proposed trolley transportation systemin the borough that they hope can alleviate parking woes.
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News••November 20, 2019
Hearts of Mercy Seeks Tutors, Mentors
Hearts of Mercy, a Barnegat Township groupthat reaches out to individuals and families in need, is seeking volunteers to work with childrenon Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 at the Main Street…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 20, 2019
Ocean County to Offer Free Passes to Museums
Beginning next month, the Ocean County Library is launching a new museum pass program.
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News••November 20, 2019
Wind Farms Another Challenge to Scallop Fishery at Barnegat Light’s Viking Village
Barnegat Light Mayor Kirk Larson is part of a fishing dynasty going back to his grandfather, who owned one of the town’s first commercial fishing boats, the Mary Ann. With business partner James…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 20, 2019
Italian Tenor Michéal Castaldo Performs Christmas Concert at STAC Nov. 23
Award-winning Italian tenor Michéal Castaldo, accompanied by a string quartet, will take to the stage of the Stafford Township Arts Center at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, to present a traditional…
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News••November 20, 2019
Save Our Seas 2.0, Bill to Tackle Marine Pollution, Passes Key Hurdle
The Save Our Seas 2.0 legislation, created to address the plastic pollution crisis in the world’s oceans, passed the Senate Commerce Committee last week, following separate approvals by the Senate…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 20, 2019
That’s a Wrap for 2019 at Lizzie Rose Music Room
Finishing out the calendar year at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton is a variety of local, regional and national acts performing genres from “avant-folk” to classic rock tribute with an edge.
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News••November 20, 2019
Army Corps, Coast Guard Tackle Shoaling as Dredge Project in Intracoastal Waterway Begins
Christmas is coming early for recreational boaters who navigate the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. The U.S. Army Corps has awarded a more than yearlong contract to Barnegat Bay Dredging Co. to…
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News••November 20, 2019
‘Socktober’ Collections at Stafford, Southern Regional Schools Generate More Than 15,000 Pairs of Socks
For many, socks might be one of those things taken for granted. But for many organizationsthat help the homeless, veterans, families in need, abused women with children in shelters or the elderly…
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News••November 20, 2019
Southern Regional School Board Applauds Braddock, Hears Complaint About Trips Policy
The Southern Regional Board of Education meeting of Nov. 13 had a bit of a celebratory feel to it, as the board recognized the recent accomplishments of boys cross-country standout Jackson Braddock.…
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Sports••November 20, 2019
Southern Regional, Barnegat Reach End of Girls Volleyball State Tournament Road in Semifinals
The road toward possible NJSIAA group championships ended in the semifinals for both the Southern Regional and Barnegat girls volleyball teams, as they each ended up losing to higher-seeded teams…
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News••November 20, 2019
Now ‘Greener’ Tattoos at 777
At 777 Tattoos, with locations in Manahawkin and Tuckerton, staying on the cutting edge has always been a priority – in terms of not only technology but, increasingly, also sustainable practices. By…
