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News••April 3, 2019
Developer Continues Beach Haven Hotel Pitch
Since announcing plans to builda proposed restaurant and a 102-room hotel in Beach Havenat the vacant site of Morrison’s restaurant, Christopher Vernon has stressed reaching out to the community…
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News••April 3, 2019
Firewise Cleanup Day Planned at Brighton Community
The Brighton at Barnegat mobile home community’s Firewise Assocationwill hold acommunity cleanup day on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 9 a.m. The rain date is Sunday, April 14, at the same time.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2019
Abandoned Buildings Theme of Photo Display at Barnegat Library
The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will host a black and white photography exhibit by Ryan Marchese throughout the month of April. The pieces in this exhibition examine the aftermath of…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2019
Investment Fraud Seminar at LBI Branch April 11
The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will present “Tricks of the Trade: Outsmarting Investment Fraud” on Thursday, April 11, 2 p.m.
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News••April 3, 2019
Eagles Nest Airport: Town Officials Address Past Issues, Present Concerns, Hopes for Future
A relationship with an airport will have its ups and downs. During the nearly 10 years since Eagles Nest Airport was purchased by Peter Weidhorn, Eagleswood Township officials and residents have…
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News••April 3, 2019
DEP Proposes to Upgrade Environmental Designations for Tuckerton, Westecunk Creeks
The state Department of Environmental Protection wants to upgrade 749 river miles of state waters, including segments of Tuckerton Creek and Westecunk Creek, to category one anti-degradation…
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News••April 3, 2019
Eagleswood Introduces 2019 Budget With No Tax Increase
Eagleswood Township Chief Financial Officer Albert Stanley has introduced the 2019 municipal budget, totaling $1.77 million, with no increase in the tax or sewer rates.
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Columns••April 3, 2019
Is It Spring We Yearn for or Actually the Season Beyond?
Overall I like to surround myself with positive people. I prefer those who see the glass as half full of lemonade.
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News••April 3, 2019
Barnegat Signs Off on Town Budget of $26.4 Million
Without public comment at its meeting on April 2, the Barnegat Township Committee adopted a $26,492,597 municipal budget for 2019. The budget is approximately $700,000 higher than what was spent in…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2019
Folk Across the Street Welcomes Energetic Stylings of Songstress Carsie Blanton
Carsie Blanton brings her dazzling sound and stage presence to West Creek this Friday night in an intimate home concert experience, courtesy of Folk Across the Street.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2019
Explore Coastal Resiliency at April 6 Science Saturday
Scientists throughout the state are working together to create more resilient ecosystems, and Amy Williams, New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s coastal ecosystems extension agent, will discuss this and…
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News••April 3, 2019
Tuckerton Promotes Eateries During Restaurant Week
Tuckerton is sporting Restaurant Week this spring from Saturday, April 27, to Sunday, May 5. Tuckerton Economic Development Chairman Jon Miller said there are 13 eateries within the borough’s compact…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2019
Easter Egg Hunts in Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton
Little Egg Harbor holdsits annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13, at noon at the Edward Thornton Community Center, 319 West Calabreeze Way in Mystic Island. Over 6,000 eggs will be hidden.…
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News••April 3, 2019
Species on the Edge Social Media Contest Open to NJ High School Students
High school students from throughout the state can win scholarship money by entering Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey’s Species on the Edge 2.0 social media contest. Students are asked to…
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News••April 3, 2019
Free Seedlings Available as Part of New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign
New Jersey residents are eligible to receive five free tree seedling bundles at a number of distribution sites through May 5.
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News••April 3, 2019
DEP Directs Five Chemical Companies to Fund Removal of PFAS Contamination Throughout State
Citing near daily findings of dangerous chemicals in New Jersey’s air, land and water, the state Department of Environmental Protection has identified five companies it says are responsible for the…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2019
Join Stafford Lions Club for Childhood Cancer Fundraiser at Calloways
“Tackle Kids’ Cancer” is a fundraiser at Calloways that the Stafford Township Lions Club has set up for Friday, April 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. Besides the heartening help for young patients…
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Columns••April 3, 2019
Deadly Time Off the LBI Coast
As you drive down Long Beach Boulevard on LBI in early spring you see signs of suburbia coming to life. It’s hard to imagine this place as ever being described as deserted or isolated and remote, but…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2019
Friends of Animal Shelter Invite Others to Lunch
Meet fellow animal lovers at a luncheon Saturday, April 27, at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin. All are invited to come to the annual meeting of the Friends of the Southern Ocean County…
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News••April 3, 2019
LBTPD Sergeant Arrested for Illegal Computer Criminal Activity
Long Beach Township police Sgt. Gerard Traynor, 52, has been arrested and charged with two counts of computer criminal activity, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on April 1.
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News••April 3, 2019
Ruling By Federal Judge a Blow to Trump’s Offshore Oil Drilling Plans
A federal judge declared late last month that President Trump’s executive order removing a previous ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Ocean and parts of the Atlantic Ocean was illegal. The…
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News••April 3, 2019
Plan for Additional Parking at Bayview Park Under Review By DEP
The state Department of Environmental Protection is reviewing an application from Long Beach Township that seeks to add seven parking spots to the far north end of Bayview Park, in the Brant Beach…
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News••April 3, 2019
Hats to Turn Heads for ‘A Night at the Derby’
“Be sure to attend in Derby attire!” say the posters inviting ticket holders to the 24th Annual Hunger Relief Dinner & Auction, the themed gourmet gala that to date has raised more than $1 million…
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News••April 3, 2019
Walters Clears Site for Cornerstone At Grassy Hollow
Walters has begun site work on a new 60-unit income-restricted apartment and townhome community in Manahawkin, to be named Cornerstone At Grassy Hollow. The first residential building is slated for…
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News••April 3, 2019
Bulkhead Work at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Will Close Waterside Picnic Area
A scenic picnic by the inlet at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park will not be possible this summer- visitors will see bulkhead repair instead.
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Sports••April 3, 2019
With Freshman in Lead Spot, Pinelands Boys Tennis Team Starts Season With a Rout
Even though the boys tennis program at Pinelands Regional High School has one of the best records of winning division titles in the school’s history, only a few individual players have stepped onto…
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Sports••April 3, 2019
Southern Volleyballers Score Trio of Victories to Start Season
The Southern Regional boys volleyball wasted little time erasing the memory of last year’s loss in the NJSIAA championship match against Old Bridge. In an opening quad at St. Joseph-Metuchen on April…
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Sports••April 3, 2019
Barnegat Girls Lacrosse Team Rebounds After Opening Loss
Winning in lacrosse doesn’t require some magic formula. It’s a possession game, after all. And maintaining possession while generating good scoring opportunities generally leads to positive results.
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News••April 3, 2019
Pinelands Community Raises More Than $5,000 to ‘Love the Levines’
Nolan Rollison was just one of hundreds running or walking on the brand new track surrounding the football field at Pinelands Regional High School on March 27, and that fact wasn’t lost on him.
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News••April 3, 2019
Running for Recess 5K Returns to Ship Bottom Next Month
Last year’s Running for Recess 5K drew about 75 runners and walkers to Ship Bottom for the first fundraising event for the new nonprofit Raising Hands & Hopes, developed by Southern Regional student…
