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Sports••February 13, 2019
Southern, Barnegat Bowlers Qualify for State Tourney
The season is one big day longer for two local high school bowlers. Following the NJSIAA South Jersey sectional championships on Feb. 9, Southern senior Nick Wilkinson joined Barnegat senior Precious…
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News••February 13, 2019
Stafford Could Hire New Administrator by Next Month; Township Urged to Become Stigma-Free Zone
In the absence of a township administrator, Stafford Mayor Gregory Myhre said he is currently performing the functions of acting administrator. He reported at the Feb. 5 council meeting that the town…
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News••February 13, 2019
‘Jenner’ Is Newest Officer in Beach Haven
Beach Haven’s newest officer stole the show at Monday’sborough council meeting, which is easy to do when you’re a very energetic1½-year-old Labradorretriever.
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News••February 13, 2019
Senate Passes Veterans Bill to Assist First Home Purchases
The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove (R-9th District) that would permit a portion of…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 13, 2019
Fourth Not-Just-Classical Jam Session an Opportunity for Growth, Fellowship
The fourth Classical Music Jam Session at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven on Saturday, Feb. 9, drew about 35 music lovers to perform, listen and share.
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Columns••February 13, 2019
Tide Turned on Killer Cats; 750 MPH ‘Hyperlooping’ to the Shore?
How about the Colorado man, out for a leisurely run in mountain country, being put upon by a young and rambunctious cougar? This wasn’t just a cougarly love-tap, or merely a territoriality message.…
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News••February 13, 2019
Jen’s Links at LBI on Course for Spring
A prominently located, premier miniature golf course in Barnegat Light, Jen’s Links, will open in May but will offer a food concession a month earlier.
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News••February 13, 2019
Manahawkin Woman Now a Double Amputee; Family in Dire Need of Financial Assistance
Stafford resident Maryann Murray Levine lost both her legs after a car accident on the Garden State Parkway on Wednesday, Jan. 30, with her husband, Gregory Scott Levine. A GoFundMe has been set up…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 13, 2019
World War I Lecture at Barnegat Lighthouse This Saturday
Southern Regional High School history teacher Jeff Brown will be the speaker at the Barnegat Lighthouse Lecture Series sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Lighthouse at 1 p.m. this Saturday…
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News••February 13, 2019
New Jersey Assembly Wants Hotels to Have Defibrillator on Every Floor
When you think of first responders you probably think of police, firefighters and EMTs. But hotel employees? Hotel workers in New Jersey could be added to that list if a bill that was recently passed…
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News••February 13, 2019
Little Egg Harbor Contractor Admits $247,000 in Superstorm Sandy Thefts
Six years after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the coast, Peter Rinaldi, 57, of Little Egg Harbor pleaded guilty to stealing more than $247,000 from eight homeowners who hired him to repair their…
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News••February 13, 2019
Eagleswood Takes Proactive Step By Going Digital With Tax Map
Eagleswood Township is “playing it smart” and being proactive where updating and modernizing its tax mapare concerned, according to mapping expert Don Smith, senior client manager and firm associate…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 13, 2019
Island Deliveryman’s Balladeer Daughter Releases Original EP
LBI’s friendly and reliable UPS driver John Kelly has delivered the good news of his daughter Devon’s original music release, a 5-song EP called Wheat and Wine, available now wherever digital music…
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News••February 13, 2019
Crook Impersonating Sheriff’s Officer Employs ‘Jury Duty’ Scam
The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office released a public warning last Wednesday that was a model of brevity: “Ocean County residents, do not respond to any solicitation over the phone requesting money.…
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News••February 13, 2019
Harvey Cedars Police Collecting Books for Children
The Harvey Cedars Police Department recently established a foundation to raise funds for local charitable causes.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 13, 2019
Learn About ‘Duffy’s Cut’ at Library Program Feb. 25
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host a program on the “Duffy’s Cut Project” on Monday, Feb. 25,at 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Island…
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News••February 13, 2019
Beach Haven First Aid Squad Sounds a Call for Volunteers
February might still be winter, but spring isn’t too farahead, and it won’t be long beforebusinesses start their search for summer help. The Beach Haven First Aid Squad is no different, as extra…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 13, 2019
Stafford Library Helping Foster Children in Ocean County
The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library is one of five collection sites for donated toiletriesfor foster children living in the county. The library system’s Homebound and Volunteer Services…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 13, 2019
Library Program Tells the History of the Potato Chip
When you see potato chips in the snack aisle at the grocery store, you can thank George Crum. He is credited with inventing the salty snack food, and his story will be told on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at…
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News••February 13, 2019
Ordinance Permits Negotiated Rent Increases in Barnegat
An ordinance introduced by the Barnegat Township Committee recently will allow rental developments and landlords to negotiate rent increases by agreement rather than go to the rent leveling board.…
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News••February 13, 2019
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Seeking Re-accreditation
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police has begun a review of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office’s practices and procedures as it seeks re-accreditation.…
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News••February 13, 2019
Barnegat Man Charged in Drug-Induced Death
A Barnegat Township man was arrested last week by thedetectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit and Narcotics Strike Force and charged withstrict liability drug induced…
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Sports••February 13, 2019
T.R. North Ends Southern Girls Swim Team’s Season in Sectional Quarterfinals
Prior to the Southern Regional girls swim team state tournament meet on Feb. 5, Jacquelyn Kilcommons had quite an exciting weekend. Not only did she lead the way in helping the 200-yard medley relay…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2019
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper Coming Back to Life at Surflight Theatre
Thanks to the Don McLean classic “American Pie,” Feb. 3, 1959, will forever be remembered as “the day the music died.” In the very early hours of that fateful Tuesday morning, Buddy Holly, Ritchie…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 11, 2019
Pasta Dinner to Benefit Levine Family Slated for Feb. 16
Several weeks ago, Manahawkin residents Greg and Maryann Levine each sustained numerous injuries during a motor vehicle accident. Now, the community is rallying to helpease some of the extraordinary…
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News••February 8, 2019
‘Arsenal for Democracy’ Is Friends’ Monthly Program
In honor of the upcoming Presidents Day holiday, the Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library monthly adventure program will present “FDR: An Arsenal for Democracy” on Friday, Feb.…
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News••February 8, 2019
School News: Inductees Announced for Athletic Hall of Fame
Dan Higgins (Class of 2013,) Avery Hodgson-Walters (Class of 2010), Nick Jinks (Class of 2013,) Luke King (Class of 2013), Greg Miele (Class of 2005,) Ryan North (Class of 2012) and Coach Virginia…
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Sports••February 8, 2019
Southern Swim Squads Split in State Sectional Tournament
Prior to the Southern Regional girls swim team state tournament meet on Feb. 5, Jacquelyn Kilcommons had quite an exciting weekend. Not only did she lead the way in helping the 200-yard medley relay…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 6, 2019
Art Notes February 6
Student Show: Pine Shores Art Association’s biannual Student Show is in the gallery for the month of February. Students who have taken classes in the last three years have the opportuinity to show…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 6, 2019
Women’s Suffrage at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library was packed to capacity on Saturday to open the February art exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the United…
