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News••February 6, 2019
Ashley HomeStore Coming to Stafford Square
An Ashley HomeStore is slated to open this spring in the retail space formerly occupied by A.C. Moore in the Stafford Square shopping center, Manahawkin. A May 1 opening date is targeted for the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 6, 2019
Chocolate Week Full of Sweet Surprises
Taking a cue from Cupid, Chocolate Week zings some sweetness into the LBI region’s winter scene Feb. 10-17.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 6, 2019
Learn About FDR’s Arsenal for Democracy Feb. 15
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 6, 2019
Barnegat Wants Flooded Street Corner Resolved
Barnegat Township officials are hoping that the state Department of Transportationcan resolve a flooding situation at the corner of Route 9 and Gunning River Road. While the area has been known to be…
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Sports••February 6, 2019
Barnegat Youth Lacrosse Taking Sign-Ups
Barnegat Youth Lacrosse is looking for boys and girls in grades K through eight to sign up forits spring program, which begins in March.
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News••February 5, 2019
Tuckerton Buys New Ladder Truck for Volunteer Fire Co.
Tuckerton Borough Council bonded $959,500 for a new Pierce 107-foot-ladder truck for the Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Co. The truckis designed to better respond to problems atthe many new homes built on…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 5, 2019
Bellarine Theatre Co. Presenting a ‘Cupid Cabaret’
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Bellarine Theatre Co., in conjunction with the Stafford Township Arts Center, will perform “The Cupid Cabaret” for one night only, at 7 on Saturday, Feb. 9. The…
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News••February 5, 2019
Car Break-ins Reported at Two Gyms in Stafford
On Monday, Feb. 4, Stafford Township police responded to two separate vehicle burglary theft incidents involving forced entry into locked vehicles.
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News••February 4, 2019
Temporary Causeway Traffic Shifts Begin This Week
For many, the fact that Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow was proof spring would arrive early. On Long Beach Island, however, it’s all about the traffic pattern on the Causeway, and on Monday…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2019
Learn About Charcoal Making in the Pinelands Feb. 13
The next Lunch n’ Learn program sponsored by the Tuckerton Seaport and the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve is Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and held in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2019
‘Bay to Table’: Talking and Cooking Fresh Seafood at Feb. 9 Science Saturday
One of Science Saturday’s most popular sessions is back! On Feb. 9, join Karter Larson of Viking Village and the Larson Puskas Fisheries Education Partnership, and Ian Smith, culinary teacher at the…
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News••February 4, 2019
Ocean County College Offers Pet Therapy Certification Course
Ocean County College is going to the dogs! OCC’s Department of Continuingand Professional Education, in partnership with Caregiver Canines and Compassionate Canine Training LLC, is once again…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2019
‘Blow-Out’ Mattress Sale to Benefit Boy Scouts Feb. 10
A great bargain on a new designer mattress is an opportunity not to be taken lying down – especially when the proceeds from sales benefit a local cause: new camping equipment for Boy Scout Troop 65.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2019
Beach Haven Students Are the Stars of ‘Seussical’
Surflight Theatre andits education partner Starlight Performing Arts arepartnering with the Beach Haven PTA and Beach Haven Elementary School to present “Seussical Kids the Musical” on Saturday and…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2019
‘Animal Tracks,’ ‘Owl Prowl’ at Cloverdale Park
Children will get a wildlife education with its “Animal Tracks” program onSunday, Feb.10, at 11 a.m. to noon at Cloverdale Farm County Park in Barnegat Township. Youngsters will participate in a…
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News••February 2, 2019
Holgate Home Burns; Woman and Dog Rescued
The tenant of a home in Holgate escaped unharmed, along with her dog, as a fire ripped through the residence Thursday, Jan. 31. Jacqueline Niederle and pup Maylee, though, did lose all possessions in…
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News••February 2, 2019
Two Charged in 2018 Overdose Death in Ship Bottom
Two men have been charged with selling heroin to a 40-year-old man who overdosed in Ship Bottom last spring.
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News••February 1, 2019
Little Egg Harbor Police Don New Bulletproof Vests
Little Egg Harbor’s police department has a new look.
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News••February 1, 2019
Tuckerton Seeks Dredge Spoil Site in Tuckerton Beach
Tuckerton is looking for another dredge materials site in Tuckerton Beach for when the lagoons are dredged, said Tuckerton Councilman John Schwartz. The town is looking at the Noller property that…
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News••February 1, 2019
Little Egg Harbor School Board Boasts Clean Audit
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education received a “clean” audit for the 2017-18 school year. Michael Garcia and Gene Volpe of Ford Scott and Associates of Ocean City said a $56,000 deficit in the…
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News••February 1, 2019
Episcopal Church Sponsors Needed Blood Drive Feb. 11
Tuckerton’s Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, at 220 East Main St. (Route 9), is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. As of this writing…
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News••February 1, 2019
Anchor Homes Real Estate Opens on Radio Road
Anchor Homes Real Estate is a state-of-the-art office in Little Egg Harbor whose mission combines “honesty, integrity and experience” in serving the region.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 31, 2019
Valentine Dance at Ocean Acres Community Center
WBNJ-FM (91.9)will be holding a Valentine’s Dance on Thursday, Feb. 14,from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ocean AcresCommunity Center in Stafford Township. Soda, bottled water, coffee and cake will be…
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News••January 31, 2019
Ship Bottom Man Faces Drug and Weapons Charges
A Ship Bottom man faces a laundry list of charges relating to drugs and guns found at his borough home earlier this week. He was not at home at the time a search warrant was executed at his West…
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News••January 30, 2019
Rotary Club of Great Bay Is Sponsoring Flags for Heroes
The Rotary Club of Great Bay is again offering its “Flags for Heroes” program in time for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The $50 tax-deductible donation buys an American flag that is flown in a…
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Opinion•January 30, 2019
Animals Over Asphalt
As a parent, part-time resident of Brant Beach, pet owner and environmentally responsible citizen, I have many objections to the application for the development of Bayview Park.
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Opinion•January 30, 2019
Terrible Idea
To understand why efforts to raise the minimum wage are a terrible idea, we must understand what a minimum wage is and why it ever existed.
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Opinion•January 30, 2019
Trashcan Problems
I am writing regarding Beach Haven’s proposed changeover to the automated trashcans. While I understand and support the need to protect township workers from injury, there are a couple of parts of…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 30, 2019
Wildlife Photography Exhibit Takes Off at LBI Foundation
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies brings together the sciences and art inits new “Wild_Life Photography” exhibit.
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News••January 30, 2019
Students’ Art Work Featured at Bella’s Café in Barnegat
In partnership with Barnegat Township schools, a local eatery is offering youngsters a chance to display their artwork.
