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Columns••January 21, 2026
Propaganda Stirs Up Colonists
The ideas put forth by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence weren’t new. Six months before in a local Cumberland County newspaper, The Plain Dealer, the editor stated the ideas that…
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News••January 21, 2026
Eagleswood School Hosts First Fun Run
On Jan. 14, the students at the Eagleswood Elementary School held their very first 1-mile fun run.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 21, 2026
Music Makers Spread Joy to Senior Community
A four-piece band called Nothing But Trouble entertained a room full of grateful residents of The Residence at Stafford on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14. Seated in the cozy dining room, complete with…
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News••January 21, 2026
Pinelands Regional Student, Teacher Named Environmental Heroes
Real impacts within a community often come to fruition through smaller, individual efforts. This is certainly the case for a young Little Egg Harbor resident, Matilda Voss, who was recently…
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News••January 21, 2026
Pump Station at Sunset Park Getting Makeover
Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last two years, including all-new equipment, refurbished restrooms, a repaired gazebo, landscaping, the turtle nesting…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 21, 2026
Astronomer Speaking to Barnegat Quakers
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) presents a fascinating look at the Ocean County skies on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. The program will be held at the meeting house, at 614 East Bay…
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Opinion•January 21, 2026
Focus on Cedars
Fred Bercari, a longtime Harvey Cedars resident, has launched a new podcast dedicated to conversations with individuals who play important roles in our community. His inaugural episode features an…
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News••January 21, 2026
O’Keefe Appointed to LEHSD Board of Education
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education has a new member. At its Jan. 13 meeting, the BOE filled a seat to replace former member Allison L. Laurence, who had submitted her resignation with one year…
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Opinion•January 21, 2026
Redo ‘Bayfront’ Platform
On page 21 of the Jan. 14 edition of The SandPaper, there is an article titled “Community Development Grant Plans on Beach Haven Agenda.” My name is attached to some misinformation that I would like…
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Opinion•January 21, 2026
Where’s the Humanity?
Have we all lost our minds, our humanity, our morals?
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Columns••January 21, 2026
New Lingo Is Old Already; Cold Winter Keeps Producing for Surfers
I don’t know if you heard this week, what with the stable genius administration dominating the international news cycle, but the Gen Z term “six seven” is officially dead. Not to worry, kids will…
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Sports••January 21, 2026
Barnegat Seniors Lead Way in Final Home Swim Meet
There’s no hiding it. The Barnegat girls and boys swim teams are not dozens deep. But where they’re not big in numbers, coaches Emily Cherry and Taylor Teliszewski will tell you they’re big in heart…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 21, 2026
TheatreWorksUSA Bringing ‘Pete the Cat’ to Stockton
TheaterWorksUSA will visit the Stockton University Performing Arts Center at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, performing a show titled “Pete the Cat.”
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Sports••January 21, 2026
Southern Girls, Pinelands Boys Basketball Squads Extend Win Streaks
Two local high school basketball teams are still perfect in 2026, as both the Southern Regional girls and Pinelands Regional boys captured victories late last week to keep winning streaks alive.
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Sports••January 21, 2026
Pinelands on the Prowl for Next Division Title After Solid Wins
Wyatt Pharo decided it was time to do something funky for a change, create a different kind of vibe on the Pinelands Regional wrestling team’s bench.
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Columns••January 20, 2026
Superflu to Tsunamis: The Column Takes Off Stopping in ‘The West’
There’s a mugger of a bug cycling about out there, wearing a gray hoodie that reads “Gotcha!” It’s the flu de jour.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 19, 2026
Try Your Hand at Senior Game Day
Ready for a little friendly competition? Little Egg Harbor Township will host its first senior game day of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Little Egg Harbor Senior Center at 641 Radio Rd.
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News••January 19, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Police Chief Hawkins Reflects Ahead of Retirement
Over the past 28 years as an officer in the Little Egg Harbor Police Department, Chief James Hawkins has witnessed changes to the department, the township, and policing itself. Now, as he prepares to…
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Opinion••January 18, 2026
Winter Time in a Summer Town Has Its Charms
When it’s winter time in a summer town and All we are are friends we keep or lose in time Fade away, the precious ones we keep in mind I wonder now if I’m the one that you’d leave behind…
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News••January 17, 2026
Stafford Township EMS Seeks Volunteer Members
Emergency medical services is one of the most diverse and challenging careers today, whether it be volunteer or paid, and Stafford Township EMS is seeking certified emergency medical technicians or…
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News••January 17, 2026
Community Policing Strengthens Bonds, Develops Trust, Creates Safer Place to Live
On Thanksgiving evening, the Stafford Township Police Department’s video about its arrest and apprehension of the Grinch garnered more than 85,000 views, some 365 shares and 168 comments, no doubt…
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News••January 16, 2026
Stafford Police Busy as New Year Begins
The Stafford Township Police Department continued to crack down on crime as the new year got underway.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 16, 2026
Documentary Focuses on Harriet Tubman
February is Black History Month, and on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. the documentary “Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom” will be shown. It goes beyond the legend who repeatedly risked her life and…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 16, 2026
LBI Museum Announces Expanded Talk Series
The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum is launching a newly reimagined speaker series titled “History Happens Here,” offering residents and history enthusiasts an engaging new way to…
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News••January 15, 2026
What a Year 2025 Was in Southern Ocean County
2025 was yet another busy year for news in Southern Ocean County.
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News••January 15, 2026
Surf City Presses for State Emergency Declaration to Combat Storm Impacts
Over the course of five months’ time, destructive forces of three named hurricanes and a prolonged nor’easter have not only eroded Jersey Shore beaches, but also ignited urgent calls for the…
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Sports••January 15, 2026
Southern Regional Ousts Rumson, Brick Memorial to Stay Undefeated
Now into the toughest part of its dual-meet schedule, the Southern Regional wrestling team’s main goal isn’t necessarily to remain undefeated as it surges toward February, but more likely to prepare…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 15, 2026
Annual Super Plunge Set for Feb. 8 in Brant Beach
St. Francis Community Center’s much-anticipated annual Super Plunge challenges area residents to take a dip in the ice-cold ocean each winter. This year’s event, the 22nd, will be held on Sunday…
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News•January 15, 2026
LBI School Demolition Marks End of Era
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Arts & Entertainment••January 15, 2026
LIFS Screening of ‘Veselka’ Shows Some People Haven’t Forgotten About Ukraine
The Lighthouse International Film Society, the year-round sister of the Lighthouse International Film Festival, is ready to screen its first offering in 2026 with the documentary “Veselka: The…
