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News••March 13, 2019
Chiropractor Earns Certification to Better Care for Children and Families
Dr. Kelly Muldoon of Barnegat Family Chiropractic Center has been granted a certification for advanced studies in providing techniques of care for children and pregnant women. The certification was…
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News••March 13, 2019
Stafford School District Slated to Lose More State Aid Than Projected
Last week when the Stafford Township Board of Education voted to withdraw from the New Jersey Department of Education’s Preschool Education Expansion Aid program and return to its tuition-based…
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News••March 13, 2019
Pinelands Track Squad, National Honor Society Team Up for Manahawkin Family
Amy Martelli and Holly Egan may be part of the staff in the Pinelands Regional School District, but helping a family in Stafford Township was close to their hearts. Now they’re not only asking the…
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Sports••March 13, 2019
Southern Regional Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony March 23
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Southern Regional Athletic Hall of Fame, and on Saturday, March 23, the latest group of former athletes will be the highlight for the induction ceremony at…
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Sports••March 13, 2019
Former Southern Regional Runner Kaitlyn Mooney Sets Division III Record in 5,000 to Win National Indoor Title
Flash back to June 2016. Kaitlyn Mooney had just wrapped up her senior year at Southern Regional High School not only by winning the NJSIAA Meet of Championships title in the 3,200-meter run, she did…
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News••March 13, 2019
Weapon, Drugs Found After Motor Vehicle Stop
A West Creek man faces numerous charges after being pulled over for reckless driving in Barnegat Township on March 10.
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News••March 13, 2019
Kim and Van Drew Pop Up on Television
It used to be the children-should-be-seen-and-not-heard rule applied to freshman members of Congress as well.
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News••March 13, 2019
Governor’s Proposed Budget Gains High Marks from Environmentalists
State environmental groups are lauding Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed 2020 state budget, saying fiscal responsibility is a key component to environmental protection.
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News••March 13, 2019
Victoria Rose Project in Beach Haven Undergoing Revisions
Eliminating rooftop amenities was amajor change announced for the proposedVictoria Rose project in Beach Haven during a presentation at the March 11 borough council meeting.
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News••March 13, 2019
Stafford Police Thank AT&T Store Owner for Unity Tour Role
“It’s a privilege just to be associated with these guys,” Brian Wainwright said Monday morning as he accepted a token of thanks from the Stafford Township Police Department for his years of support…
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Columns••March 13, 2019
Weirdest Boat Fishing Trip of All Time; Biggest Bass Don’t Make the Best Bass
It’s well known that many boat fishing trips are not made purely to wet lines. Anything can go down out there, including some mighty homicidal happenings. Take, for instance, the whacking of Big…
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News••March 13, 2019
Assorted Stafford News
The Stafford Township Building Department issued a total of 118 permits in February, according to Councilman Thomas Steadman. Ten were for single-family dwellings and 105 were for general heating…
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News••March 13, 2019
Pinelands Regional Superintendent, Parents Spar Over Special Ed Department
Pinelands Regional School District Superintendent Melissa McCooley met with a couple of dozen concerned parents of children enrolled in special education classes on Thursday evening. It is difficult…
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News••March 12, 2019
Fantasy Island Owners Propose Family Fun Center for Vacant CVS at Causeway Circle
The owners of Fantasy Island, the landmark family entertainment center in Beach Haven, want to bring some of that family fun to the vacant CVS building near the Causeway Circle in Ship Bottom. To do…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 12, 2019
Adults, Teens Invited to LGBT Workshop March 20
The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library willbe the site of an LGBT Workshop on Wednesday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Presented by Garden State Equality, the program…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 12, 2019
Southern Regional High School Hosts Jazz Festival on March 22
With a genre of music known for its smooth sounds and catchy tunes, it’s easy to enjoy some jazz, and music enthusiasts of all kinds can stop by Southern Regional High School next week for the annual…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 12, 2019
Stay Tuned for New Music From The Circa 68
Pete Palladino is a familiar face to many as the Island’s longtime director of operations for Fearless Restaurants (Plantation, daddy o, Tuckers), but his passion has always been music. For 25 years…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 11, 2019
Stafford PTO Dodgeball Tournament Set for March 28
It’s a fast and furious, wild and crazy game, and dodgeball is a lot of fun not only to play, but also to watch. On Thursday, March 28, competitors and fans can get their fill during the sixth annual…
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News••March 8, 2019
Friends Sign Up for Trip to See ‘Crown’ Exhibit
The Friends of the Stafford Libraryare planning a bus trip to the Winterthur Museum and Gardens: The Crown Exhibit on Thursday, May 9. The bus leaves the parking lot across the street from the branch…
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News••March 8, 2019
School News: Students Get Crafty, Prepare for Japanese Visit
The second MakerSpace event, at which Southern Regional students created, invented and designed products to take home with them, was held Feb. 12 in the 9/10 Library.
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News••March 8, 2019
Stafford Lions Share Vision Enhancer Machines
People with low vision, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma and cataracts can benefit from a Vision Enhancer Machine that helps them read, write and regain their visual independence.…
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News••March 8, 2019
Stafford Settles Campaign Sign Lawsuit for $15,000
Stafford Township has settled a lawsuit over a controversial 2018 election campaign sign. The settlement amount was $15,000 to cover legal fees, according to Township Attorney Jean Cipriani. The…
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News••March 7, 2019
Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread Approved by Stafford Planning Board
The application for Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread was approved March 6 by the Stafford Township Planning Board for 434 Route 72 West.
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Opinion••March 6, 2019
Nurturing Terrapins – and Compassionate Leaders
Five years ago, I began spending my summers in High Bar Harbor and became curious when I saw plastic pails in laundry baskets along the roadways. I subsequently learned that they were part of a…
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Opinion•March 6, 2019
LBI-Centric
I am writing this letter to Jay Mann in response to his Fish Story column in the Feb. 20 edition. Mr. Mann, 99 percent of the time I thoroughly enjoy reading your column; you are an insightful and…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 6, 2019
Art Notes March 6
Irish Eyes: Amergael’s art exhibit “Places I Remember … in Ireland” is attheIsland branch of the Ocean County Library through March. A reception is planned for March 13 at 10 a.m. Music will be…
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Opinion•March 6, 2019
Concerns Worsen
On Feb. 20 I wrote a letter raising concerns about the installation of “smart” water meters in Long Beach Township. My concerns focused on the mix of full-time residents vs. summer-only residents.…
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News••March 6, 2019
Ship Bottom Mayor Satisfied with Volunteer Fire Company Relationship
Borough officials are forging a new relationship with the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. administration after adopting an ordinance recently that gave them limited control, if needed, over the…
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Opinion•March 6, 2019
Threat-Based Ideology
Recently I was with a few friends and the conversation turned to politics. I don’t have to tell you that this is not a good idea these days. I began to squirm. I could feel my defenses as well as my…
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Opinion•March 6, 2019
Excellent Institution
I’m writing this from my hospital bed at our local hospital, which we’ve known as SOCH (Southern Ocean County Hospital) but is now called Southern Ocean Medical Center and is part of the Hackensack…
