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Sports••October 23, 2019
Southern Regional Starts Girls Volleyball SCT With Win Over Lakewood
Tournament time for fall sports is in full swing throughout Southern Ocean County. For the Southern Regional girls volleyball team, it means the possibility of winning not only a Shore Conference…
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News••October 23, 2019
Manasquan Bank Welcomes Little Egg Harbor Customers
Manasquan Bank has opened its doors in both Little Egg Harbor and Manahawkin. The Little Egg Harbor branch welcomed the public on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 540 Route 9 South.
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News••October 23, 2019
Tuckerton Seeks NJ Dredging Aid
The Tuckerton Borough Council approved a resolution to have Borough Engineer Frank Little apply to the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust for funds to dredge Tuckerton’s waterways. The…
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News••October 23, 2019
LBI District Clarifies School Referendum Details, Hears Concerns from Public
The $7.68 million referendum for which voters in five Island communities will be asked to cast ballots on Dec. 10 is only for renovations to the LBI Grade School, district officials repeatedly said…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 23, 2019
Witches’ Brew Is Island Source for Supernatural Exploration
Colleen McNally believes “a witch is anybody who wants to make magic.” She doesn’t mean spells and potions or demonic practices. When she talks about the supernatural, she’s really talking about a…
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News••October 23, 2019
Pinelands Regional School District Awaits State Help for Schools Consolidation Study
The consolidation of the Little Egg Harbor School District, and perhaps the Bass River, Tuckerton and Eagleswood districts, with the Pinelands Regional School District seems almost inevitable to at…
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News••October 23, 2019
Barnegat Light to Buy Water Meters; Homeowners Call a Plumber
Details of the required water meter installation project were updated at the Octobermeeting of Barnegat Light Borough Council.
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News••October 23, 2019
Words to the Wise for Halloween: ‘Put Safe Before Scary‘
The chills and thrills of this time of year have many squealing with delight, and some recoiling in fright. For those feeling anxious, take heart. Stafford Township police will have extra patrols out…
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News••October 22, 2019
Shellabration: ‘A Party With a Purpose’
Farmers, guardians and lovers of the bay gathered last Saturday in Brant Beach for the second annual Shellabration: a salute to aquaculture and saltwater bivalve mollusks like the oyster, its…
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News••October 22, 2019
Poached Terrapins Returned to Great Bay Wilds
It was a good ending to a two-year investigation into illegal trafficking of protected diamondback terrapins, many of them taken from local salt marshes in Little Egg Harbor Township.
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News••October 22, 2019
Stafford Plans Water Stations at Local Parks
Stafford Township will apply for a Sustainable Jersey grant at the end of October to purchase and install water refilling stations at Manahawkin Lake, Mill Creek Pavilion and Ocean Acres Lake…
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News••October 22, 2019
Stafford Police: Fewer Traffic Accidents in 2018
Stafford Police Chief Thomas Dellane presented the department’s annual report at the Oct. 15 meeting of the mayor and council. Annual reporting since 2017 provides an overview of how tax dollars are…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2019
Pinelands Thespians Performing ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
The Pinelands Regional Performing Arts Department, a.k.a. The Pinelands Thespians, will be performing “The 25th Annual Putnam Valley County Spelling Bee” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday, Oct.…
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News••October 22, 2019
Know Your Risk for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men. According to the American Cancer Society, there will be about 174,000 new cases of prostate cancer in 2019. Early stage…
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Columns••October 22, 2019
When Cussin’ Becomes Too Damn Much; Sorting Out What Makes Atmosphere Go Gonzo
MANN OVERBOARD: Do you curse your ass off? I’m talking about loosing a ton of crude cusses, per day; countless per annum. Is your language inevitably saturated with enough verbal vulgarity to incur…
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News••October 21, 2019
Beach Haven Bonds $1.8 Million for Projects
Beach Haven is allocating approximately $1.8 million for various improvements, according to a pair of ordinances adopted by the borough council last week.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 21, 2019
Cindy G. Bluegrass Band Appears Oct. 26
You’ll hear bluegrass with a touch of rock and soul when Cindy G. Bluegrass Band performs Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library. Cindy Geijda is a…
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News••October 21, 2019
Women in Business Meet at Surf City Hotel With Southern Ocean Chamber
Join the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce for October’s Women in Business Roundtable on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Surf City Hotel, decorated in Halloween style. It’s located at Eighth…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 21, 2019
Free Senior Scam Seminar at St. Mary’s Parish Center Oct. 29
When it comes to scams, senior citizens are the most targeted group. Seniors can learn how to protect themselves at a free seminar at St. Mary’s Parish Center next Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m.…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 21, 2019
Take a Haunted Train Ride Through the Woods of New Gretna
“The Revenge of the Conductor #6 Haunted Train Ride” presented by Jersey Shore Live Steam has pulled into the station at the Bass River Woods Park. The free Halloween-themed, small-scale train ride…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 21, 2019
Halloween Costume Parties at Area Bars, Plus Other Frightful Fun for Everyone
This Saturday, Oct. 26, is the night for grownups to celebrate Halloween out on the town. So book the sitter now and get ready for a pub crawl of zombie-apocalyptic proportions.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 21, 2019
Dress Up the Kids and Grab Some Treats at Multiple Locations
With Halloween arriving next week, this weekend marks one during which families have a monstrosity of events and activities available to their youngsters for friendly, safe enjoyment. Bring the…
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News••October 20, 2019
Tuckerton Event to Raise Awareness of Storm Drains That Lead to the Bay
The Tuckerton Environmental Commission is hosting two volunteer projects and invites anyone who wishes to help improve the environment in Tuckerton and Barnegat Bay to participate.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2019
Family Promise Holds Open House in West Creek Oct. 25
Family Promise of Southern Ocean County has a new address and home, at 1001 South Main St. in West Creek. On Friday, Oct. 25, it will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come meet staff and…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2019
Ghost Fest at LBI Historical Museum Oct. 26
It’s about to get very spooooky at the Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven. Join the Jersey Devil and local ghouls from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, for a Ghost…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2019
Long Beach Township Hosts Free Harvest Hayride, Festivities in Bayview Park
Get in the spirit of Halloween with a harvest hayride – and other seasonal activities – in Brant Beach on Saturday, Oct. 26. Families are invited to take part in the fun, for free, from 1 to 3 p.m.…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2019
‘The Great Gatsby’ Coming Alive at Southern Regional High School
The Southern Regional Theatre Co. will present “The Great Gatsby” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, in the 9/10 building’s Joseph P. Echle…
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News••October 18, 2019
Cindy G. Bluegrass Band Concert on Oct. 26
You’ll hear bluegrass with a touch of rock and soul when Cindy G. Bluegrass Band performs Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
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News••October 18, 2019
Eight Seek Three Seats in Barnegat School Board Race
Eight candidates are on the ballot in the Barnegat Board of Education election on Nov. 5. Two incumbentshope to retaintheir seats. Board President Scott Sarno and Peter Toth are joined by a newcomer…
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News••October 18, 2019
Bille, Houle Running for Township Committee
Barnegat Township Commiteeman Albert Bille, a Republican, isbeing challenged by Democrat Peg Houle in the Nov. 5 election. He is aretired postmaster from Bayonne and currently an independent agent…
