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News••November 13, 2025
Clam Cove Restoration Project Underway in Holgate
After years of research and planning, Long Beach Township’s Clam Cove Restoration Project is officially underway in Holgate.
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Sports••November 13, 2025
Pinelands Regional Ousts Seneca to Capture Second Straight Sectional Crown
There’s a thing called an “on” switch, and sometimes the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball team opts to flip it to the “off” position. Fortunately, the Wildcats have a lot of experience and talent…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 13, 2025
Holiday Market Set to Take Over LBIF Galleries This Saturday
For art, science, culture and education on Long Beach Island, the Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is a mecca. Starting Saturday, it will also be, for a limited time, a world-class…
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Columns••November 13, 2025
Settling Into the Happy Winter Season With a Great Run of Waves
I certainly hope everyone got out and enjoyed Saturday for the lovely day it was. Even Sunday was nice minus some rain showers. Monday was decent, and the waves were firing.
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News••November 13, 2025
Teen Collecting for Veterans Home Residents
In honor of Veterans Day, a Pennsylvania high school student and Surf City summer resident has launched a collection drive for residents at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 13, 2025
Opera Returns to Beach Haven
The Center Stage Opera Company of Harrisburg, Pa., will make its annual visit to Surflight Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15.
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News••November 13, 2025
Last Call for Calendar Photo Submissions
While it is not a special anniversary edition, the Stafford Township municipal calendar soon will go to the printing house, so here’s the final call to submit photos to the recreation department.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 13, 2025
Little Egg Harbor to Host First Tree Lighting
Get ready for a holly jolly evening in Little Egg Harbor. The township will host its inaugural tree lighting on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the municipal building.
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News••November 13, 2025
Free Thanksgiving Meals in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor
For those in need of a hot meal this Thanksgiving, or for those looking to help fellow community members, there are multiple free meals available in the Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor areas.
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News••November 13, 2025
NJ Congressional Leaders Explore Solutions to Electric Rate Surge
Electric ratepayers continue to face unprecedented spikes in monthly utility bills, pitting New Jersey officials and the regional transmission organization responsible for meeting the state’s needs…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2025
Taylor Swift Tribute Band, Emerging Jazz Saxophonist and Woodwind Player Coming to Stockton
Different websites vary dramatically when they list the average price for tickets to a Taylor Swift concert.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2025
LIFS Screening Spanish Documentary About the Story Behind the Comic Opera ‘Behold the Man’
The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen the new documentary that looks into the true story behind the light opera “Behold the Man” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Surf City…
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Opinion••November 12, 2025
My Cup Runneth Over on Trip to See ‘Moses’
Bus trips are not high on my to-do list in this busy travel age, but I realize they might offer a more pleasant option than driving oneself in certain situations. Three hours on a bus isn’t a long…
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Opinion•November 12, 2025
TDS Is …
In response to Jim Kane’s letter, “Plenty to Protest” (11/5), since he educated us on what the Constitution states I will borrow a phrase from the Declaration of Independence: “When in the Course of…
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Sports••November 12, 2025
Barnegat Girls Soccer Team Blasts Overbrook With Six-Goal Barrage
Last year as an 11th seed, the Barnegat girls soccer team made a surprising run into the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 2 semifinals, stunning the sixth and third seeds along the way before bowing out…
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News••November 12, 2025
Eagleswood to Restrict Commercial Vehicle Parking
Eagleswood Township will create a new ordinance restricting commercial vehicle parking on residential streets, officials announced at the regular township committee meeting of Monday, Oct. 27. A…
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Sports••November 12, 2025
Villani Rises at Right Time to Lift Southern Regional Past Howell
When critical points were needed, Sophia Villani was there to provide them.
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Sports••November 12, 2025
Colavita Finishes 14th in Group 2, Advances to Meet of Champions
Angelina Colavita made history at Holmdel Park on Nov. 8. The sophomore runner became the first from the Barnegat High School girls cross country program to earn a position in the NJSIAA Meet of…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2025
Wobble Through Downtown Manahawkin in Annual 5K
For millions, Thanksgiving is a day to gather with family or friends and eat some great food, maybe watch a little football and take a short nap induced by the old turkey coma. But if you’re a runner…
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Business••November 12, 2025
Ladies Night Out at Jeweler’s; Tattoo Shop Changes Name and Location
Ladies who love jewelry will not want to miss Blase DeNatale Jewelers’ exclusive “ladies’ night out” promotional event at the store on Lacey Road in Forked River, this Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5 to 8…
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Business••November 12, 2025
Seacrest Healthcare Debuts New Look at Grand Reopening
Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center marked the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation and modernization with a recent grand reopening celebration. Located at 1001 Center St., the…
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Columns••November 12, 2025
Fighter Planes’ Recovery Thwarted
A May Speakeasy article in The SandPaper by Garrett Filemyr about a little-known 1945 mass air crash in Ocean County started a deep dive into the facts. After coming up short searching Wikipedia and…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2025
Art Notes, Nov. 12
Snag a Deal: Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light is having its first-ever fall art sale during the month of November with selected paintings discounted 20%. The gallery is open weekends, 11 a.m. to 4…
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News••November 12, 2025
Dune Walkover Ordinance Adopted in Beach Haven
At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Beach Haven Borough Council adopted an ordinance regulating private dune walkovers. The seasonal walkovers are rolled-up mats that are 4 feet wide and vary in length from…
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News••November 12, 2025
Beach Haven Scores Well With ‘Best Practices’
Beach Haven performed well in its 2025 Best Practices Inventory, which is under the auspices of the New Jersey Division of Local Government Service.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2025
Surflight Theatre Hopes for More Christmas Displays and Gingerbread Houses in Beach Haven This Year
It’s a rather slow time of year for Surflight Theatre, even though an opera company will perform Bizet’s “Carmen”there on Nov. 15, rehearsals for its holiday musical, “Elf,” will soon start if they…
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Opinion•November 12, 2025
Heartfelt Thanks
A heartfelt thank-you to the residents of Ship Bottom for their support during this year’s election for borough council. I pledge to be open, honest, hard working and do my best for our town, our…
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News••November 12, 2025
Prosecutor’s Office Agent Speaks to Students
Students in grades four to six at the Beach Haven Elementary School recently learned about cybersecurity in a safety presentation led by Michael Colwell, an agent from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2025
St. Francis Parish Planning ‘Spiritual Journey’ in Italy
In April of next year, the Rev. Francis DiSpigno of St. Francis of Assisi Parish will lead a “spiritual journey” to Italy. Those interesting in learning the details of the trip can attend an…
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News••November 12, 2025
Seasoned Firefighters Tackle New Challenges as Ship Bottom Volunteers
After nearly a dozen years of fighting fires, the idea of adding new skills to his extensive repertoire was one reason fourth-generation firefighter Kevin Hayes joined the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire…
