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News••February 27, 2019
Bendy Jane Yoga Opens in March
Two close friends who were born and raised in Manahawkin and are yoga enthusiasts and teachers will be opening Bendy Jane Yoga beginning Friday, March 1, at their studio at 85 North Main St. (Route…
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News••February 27, 2019
Ocean County Preserving 8,000 Acres in Forked River Mountains
Nearly 8,000 acres of forest in Ocean County will remain undeveloped after officials recently closed a $15.4 million deal funded by the county’s open space tax. The purchase of 7,923 acres from John…
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News••February 27, 2019
Poll Shows Solid Majority of New Jersey Residents Want Legal Pot
State Sen. Christopher Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove say the majority of their constituents oppose legalized recreational pot in New Jersey. Yet…
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News••February 27, 2019
Connors, Rumpf and Gove Oppose Recreational Pot
The representatives of New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District, state Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, are just saying no to drugs – or at least…
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News••February 27, 2019
Southern Ocean Chamber Launches Coastal Resiliency Committee
The dynamic topic “Coastal Resiliency: What Businesses Need to Know” will be presented at the March 13 breakfast meeting of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. All who do business in the…
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Sports••February 27, 2019
Southern Regional 4×400 Relay Leads the Way at Indoor Track Meet of Champions
With a short crew of local high schoolers competing in the NJSIAA Indoor Track and Field Meet of Champions Feb. 23-24, the opportunities were limited for a possible state champion in any event.…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 27, 2019
Lines on the Pines Offers Family Fun, Learning Experiences to Celebrate the Pine Barrens
The 14th annual Lines on the Pines, an all-day celebration of the Pine Barrens, is set for Sunday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stockton University Campus Center in Galloway (101 Vera King…
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Sports••February 27, 2019
Basketball Seasons End for Southern, Barnegat
Unless your high school basketball team is still competing in the Shore Conference Tournament, the third week of February typically is a tuneup week prior to the state tournament. Such was the case…
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Columns••February 27, 2019
Schooner Surprize Meets Its Fate
One of the great LBI mysteries is how Ship Bottom got its name. According to shipbottom.org, “The captain of a schooner heading south was navigating through a thick fog when he heard cries from the…
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News••February 27, 2019
Updates on Bird & Betty’s and What Features Will Stay
As many well-wishes as the new owners of the Ketch received for “Bird and Betty’s,” there were also pleas (and a petition) to please don’t do away with the popular Teen Night. Another keeper…
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News••February 27, 2019
Transition from All Saints Regional to St. Mary Academy Going Forward
It’s no secret that Superstorm Sandy had a significant effect on Southern Ocean County. Many homes were damaged beyond reasonable repair and some to this day remain vacant, and many families were…
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News••February 27, 2019
Stafford School Board Considers Withdrawal from State’s Preschool Grant Program
When a grant opportunity became available last year, the Stafford Township School District administration took quick action to take advantage of it.
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News••February 27, 2019
Beach Haven Tops the Wind Gust Register
Dangerous winds swept across the area late Sunday through Monday afternoon, and according to the state climatology office at Rutgers University, Beach Haven recorded the highest gust in the state…
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Columns••February 27, 2019
Saving at the Pumps for Summer Vacations; Wind Farms About to Sprout Off the Coast
FILL-UP TIME: Gas prices have sorta tanked this winter. For most lead-footed Americans, it means we can keep driving our big-ass trucks and SUVs with impunity. “Fill it up with impunity, please.”
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News••February 27, 2019
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Meets With Congressman Kim
Opportunities to create and sustain small business success in Southern Ocean County were the mission of board members of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce when they met with Congressman…
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News••February 27, 2019
Pinelands Board Revises Transgender Students Policy
The Pinelands Regional School District Board of Education approved a revised policy regarding transgender students at its Feb. 26 meeting. It allows students to have access to bathrooms, locker…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 26, 2019
Author Steve Hochman Visiting Stafford Library March 6
On Wednesday, March 6,at 3:30 pm, the Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library will present a talk by children’s author Steve Hochman. He will share about howhe writes books and…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 26, 2019
Libraries Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birth on March 5
In celebrating Read Across America, the Long Beach Island and Little Egg Harbor branches of the Ocean County Librarywill hold a special Dr. Seuss storytime on Tuesday, March 5. Youngsters will hear…
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News••February 26, 2019
Holgate Terminal Groin Update Is Complete
Beachfront work to repair the terminal groin in Holgate finished up on Feb. 20, according to officials in Long Beach Township. The parking lot at the far end of Holgate has reopened now that all…
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News••February 26, 2019
Landmark Killeen’s Irish Shop Soon to Be a Manahawkin Memory
The pot of gold is here at 11 North Main St. in Manahawkin, but you have to move swiftly to catch it. The Killeen’s Irish Shop is closing.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 26, 2019
Southern Regional Theatre Co. Performing ‘Crazy for You’
The Southern Regional Theatre Co. will perform the musical “Crazy for You” this Wednesday through Saturday, Feb. 27 through March 2, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. They…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 25, 2019
Solar Energy Talk at LBI Library on March 4
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host “New Jersey Resources Solar Program” on Monday, March 4,at 7 p.m. Nicholas Ianello, a solar energy consultant with NJR…
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News••February 25, 2019
Thefts From Autos, Shoplifting Suspects Sought
The Barnegat Police Department isinvestigating two burglary/thefts of unlocked motor vehicles that occurred in the area of Old Main Shore Road during the overnight hours between Feb. 2 and Feb. 3.…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 25, 2019
March 2 Science Saturday Features Weather NJ Founder-Forecaster
Join Jonathan Carr, Weather NJ founder and forecaster, as he dives into the difference between weather and climate at the March 2 installment of Science Saturday, at the Long Beach Island Foundation…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 24, 2019
Join ‘Gaten’s Angels’ at Holiday Inn Sunday to Support CCD Smiles for Patients With Rare Skeletal Disorder
Netflix star Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin Henderson on “Stranger Things,” lives in Little Egg Harbor Township and attends Pinelands Regional High School, was born with a genetic skeletal…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 22, 2019
Breakers Now Offers Weddings to Those Who Love Beach and Brew
Long Beach Island has become one of New Jersey’s premier wedding destinations, and for good reason. Today’s brides and grooms have opted for more creativity and customization and less tradition. When…
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News••February 22, 2019
Timeless: Wedding Cakes Never Go Out of Fashion
The more things change, the more they stay the same – at least in the world of wedding confections. While cupcakes and cake pops made a name for themselves in the last decade or so as must-haves for…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 22, 2019
On the Road to Be Married
Combining your wedding orits smaller occasions with your already well-equipped-for-fun backyard calls for catering services. Why not just let them roll onto your property? Kitchens on wheels, better…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 22, 2019
Southern Ocean County a Great Place for a Craft Beer Pre-Wedding Pub Crawl
Are you the best man in an upcoming wedding and wondering what would make for a unique bachelor’s party? Well, most grooms – and their friends – are fairly young, so most probably have a fondness for…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 22, 2019
New Salon Makes (Beach) Waves on Your Big Day
Wedding season is upon us, and that means brides near and far will be searching for the right salon to make their wedding-day dreams come true. Beach Waves Salon, which opened in May 2018, has been…
