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•October 19, 2022
Charlie Brown Would Be Proud of Tuckerton Church’s Pumpkin Patch
Sorry, Charlie Brown, but the Great Pumpkin hasn’t made an appearance at Tuckerton’s Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit this fall. But hundreds of his kindred sure have.
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•October 19, 2022
‘Knox Box’ Ordinance Adopted in Beach Haven
An ordinance adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council Oct. 11 would require “Knox Boxes” at all new and existing commercial buildings, structures with improvements requiring land use board approval…
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•October 19, 2022
Van Drew’s Ties With Trump Emphasized in Reelection Campaign
Rep. Jeff Van Drew is running for reelection to New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. He currently represents all of Southern Ocean County except Barnegat Township and half of Stafford Township…
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•October 19, 2022
Stafford Opposes State’s New Rules for Breweries; Plans BHW Boat Slips Upgrade; Town Charter Study Refused
Differences of opinion have become more the rule than the exception at Stafford Township Council meetings lately. On several votes the governing body has been divided, with Township Attorney Jean…
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•October 19, 2022
Harbor Bay Residents Rally Against Off-Road Trespassers
The major topic of discussion during the public comment portion of Little Egg Harbor’s Oct. 13 township committee meeting had to do with the constant trespassing of largely unregistered off-road…
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•October 18, 2022
Join With Family Promise of Southern Ocean County for ‘Night Without a Bed’
October weather can become gloomy. Recently, the remnants of Hurricane Ian drenched Southern Ocean County, during which strong winds whipped cold, heavy rains to soak our streets and yards, making…
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•October 17, 2022
Candidates Forum at Surf City Hotel Oct. 20
The Surf City Taxpayer Association is sponsoring a “meet the candidates for borough council” event on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Hotel. Light refreshments will be…
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•October 16, 2022
Lane Closure Expected to Cause Delays on Ninth Street in Ship Bottom
While the remaining fully cycling traffic lights on Long Beach Island return to flashing for the off-season Oct.17, traffic delays are expected this week as construction on Ninth Street in Ship…
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•October 16, 2022
Couple Goes Back to the Garden for 30th Anniversary
When two environmentalists and avid gardeners decide to marry, where should the wedding be? Indoors – or outside amid flowers and greenery of every kind?
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•October 14, 2022
All Safe in Barnegat After ‘Swatting’ Incident
The Barnegat Township School District was one of seven in the state that were victims of a “swatting” hoax on Friday, Oct. 13. In Ocean County, the Toms River and Jackson Township districts were also…
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•October 13, 2022
Harvey Cedars Beaches Felt Wrath of Ian’s Remnants
Remnants of Hurricane Ian that struck the area for five days beginning two weekends ago resulted in battered beaches in Harvey Cedars, with many beach entrances in shambles.
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•October 13, 2022
Stockton Researches Whether Oysters Can Help Eelgrass Take Root in Barnegat Bay
Last year, Elizabeth Lacey, associate professor of marine science at Stockton University, commenced a research project to determine if a berm of oysters could block current from disrupting eelgrass…
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•October 13, 2022
New CAFRA Violations Cited at Hotel LBI as NJDEP Considers Modified Permit
For the second time since opening its doors in the spring of 2019, the owner and operator of Hotel LBI in Ship Bottom has been issued a notice of violations by the N.J. Department of Environmental…
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•October 13, 2022
Atlantic Shores Virtual Open House to Showcase Management Team Reset for Oct. 27
Citing safety concerns ahead of Hurricane Ian’s impact on the Jersey Shore, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind postponed its “meet the management team” sessions planned for late last month. The sessions…
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•October 12, 2022
Little Egg Harbor School District Is Running Out of Room
The Little Egg Harbor School District’s Frog Pond Elementary School, which serves students in grades 4 to 6, is bursting at the seams.
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•October 12, 2022
Help Available for Seniors Applying for State ANCHOR Money
Ocean County wants to make sure its senior residents have help available in filling out the state ANCHOR program application if they need it.
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•October 12, 2022
Early Voting Centers in Manahawkin and LEH
The Ocean County Clerk’s Office has released its list of 10 early voting locations for the 2022 General Election.
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•October 12, 2022
Harvey Cedars Police Officers Offer Winter House Checks
The Harvey Cedars Police Department invites seasonal residents and businesses to sign up for the borough’s “winter house check program.”
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•October 12, 2022
Association Honors Barnegat School Board
Barnegat Township School District leaders were recently honored by the New Jersey School Boards Association for achieving board certification, which recognizes “mastery of the unique aspects of group…
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•October 12, 2022
Flu May Make Big 2022-23 Comeback
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases are warning that the 2022-23 influenza season could be a rough one. There are two reasons for the…
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•October 6, 2022
Traffic Lights on LBI to Remain Fully Cycling Until Oct. 17
Remnants of Hurricane Ian didn’t just give a lashing to the Long Beach Island region in terms of heavy flooding from excessive rain and high winds. It did the unthinkable, pushing back the annual…
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•October 6, 2022
Transplanted Locals Feel Ian’s Wrath
Aerial photos of Fort Myers Beach following Hurricane Ian’s destructive path made it look like the Florida west coast community got leveled by a nuclear explosion. Where thousands of homes stood are…
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•October 6, 2022
Kimmy’s Safe Haven Rescue Gives Animals a Second Chance
As a youngster in Manahawkin, Kim Brown looked after cats, dogs, rabbits, ducks, even squirrels, including one that fell out of a tree as a baby and broke his front teeth. Brown fed him and cared for…
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•October 6, 2022
New Oyster Shell Recycling Program Truck Makes the Rounds
Every Monday and Friday, Long Beach Township’s Oyster Recycling Program truck – now with a new vehicle wrap designed by the Jetty Rock Foundation – visits local restaurants to pick up oyster shells…
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•October 5, 2022
Democratic Congressional Candidate Has Fundraiser on LBI Thursday
Tim Alexander, the Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, which, due to redistricting will now represent all of Southern Ocean County in The SandPaper’s coverage area come…
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•October 5, 2022
Teen Night Regulations on Tap in Ship Bottom
The Ship Bottom Borough Council introduced an ordinance that, if approved, will reformat regulations regarding the prohibition of teen nights at premises licensed in the borough. The proposed measure…
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•October 5, 2022
Beach Haven Council Candidates Forum at Surflight
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association is sponsoring a borough council candidates forum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Surflight Theatre. Refreshments will be served.
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•October 5, 2022
Motorcycle Club Gives Boost to Vetwork
The Allegiance South Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is continuing its goal to support veterans groups by making a recent donation to Vetwork.
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•October 5, 2022
Beach Haven School Welcomes New Boss
Ted Loeffler’s first day on the job as the new superintendent/principal of the Beach Haven Elementary School got off to a rather inauspicious start with heavy rain, flooding and a power outage. But…
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•October 5, 2022
St. Francis Food Pantry in Need of Donations
Last month, the St. Francis Human Concerns Food Pantry in Brant Beach experienced a significant increase in the number of families utilizing this resource. As numbers of individuals served are…
