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•March 3, 2021
Tuckerton Again Considers Special Assessment for Dredging
An otherwise uneventful March 1 Tuckerton municipal meeting was shaken up by Tuckerton Beach residents Peter Gioiello and John Zubrinski. Gioiello forced a discussion on revitalizing a special…
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•March 3, 2021
Proposed Offshore Wind Farm’s Environmental Impact a Growing Concern on LBI
Growing opposition to a proposed wind farm off the coast of Long Beach Island is about more than just having an altered beach view of the horizon. So much more, according to a lifelong Ship Bottom…
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•March 3, 2021
Little Egg Harbor Woman Marks 100
The Terraces at Seacrest Village wishes Edna Ruff a very happy 100th birthday.
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•March 3, 2021
Officials Weigh Best Recourse for Ship Bottom in Sale of LBI Grade School
The Ship Bottom Borough Council last month awarded two separate contracts for two conflict attorneys as it reviews all its options regarding the LBI Grade School, which the local school board voted…
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•March 3, 2021
New Jersey’s New Stormwater Rules Take Effect
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection’s new stormwater runoff rules went into effect March 2 in all municipalities, requiring new development to implement “green infrastructure,” such as…
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•March 3, 2021
Teddy Bear Patrol Up and Running in Barnegat
Feb. 17 was National Act of Kindness Day and the Horizons at Barnegat Women’s Club in Barnegat Township marked that occasion to donate 80 hand-stitched teddy bears to the police department.
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•March 3, 2021
Boy With Loving Heart Pays It Forward
A lot of kids, given a little spending money, would opt to buy new toys or electronics. But when Xavier Rodriguez, 10, of Manahawkin received $100 for his birthday this year, he wanted to use it to…
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•March 3, 2021
Condo Development Ordered to Remove Islands
The Towne Club of Beach Haven condominium development has been ordered to remove nine existing tree islands by next month. The islands are located on a section of Centre Street between Bay Avenue and…
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•March 3, 2021
Barnegat Schools Get High Marks From State Review
For the second time since the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum has been in place, the Barnegat Township School District has passed the state-mandated performance review.
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•March 3, 2021
Ocean County College’s Workforce and Professional Education Programming Delivers
Helping to address the need for allied health professionals across the country is just one component of Ocean County College’s Workforce and Professional Education program, which offers training in…
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•March 3, 2021
Hearts Of Mercy Reaches Out During Pandemic
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, Hearts of Mercy has been working on behalf of children in the Southern Ocean County area.
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•March 3, 2021
Barnegat Excels in CyberPatriot Competition
Students from Barnegat High School recently competed and earned recognition at the CyberPatriot XIII Awards for New Jersey teams, a regional offshoot of CyberPatriot’s National Youth Cyber Defense…
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•March 3, 2021
SOMC’s New Angiography Suite a ‘Game-Changer’ for Vascular Care
Southern Ocean Medical Center bolstered its cardiac care and vascular services last year with the investment of a $1.5 million GE Innova IGS 540 angiography suite – i.e. a vascular, cardiac and…
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•March 3, 2021
SandPaper News Coverage Makes Waves in NJ Press Contest
2020 had to be one of the busiest news years in history what with the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting recession and school closings, a presidential election and a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane…
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•March 1, 2021
Authorities Seek Suspect in Scam
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain announced recently that Juan C. Piedrahita, 49, of Hollywood, Fla. has been charged with theft by…
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•February 28, 2021
Oyster Creek Generating Station Spent Nuclear Fuel Moved to Dry Storage
A planned Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspection of the dry cask storage site, including moving the remaining spent nuclear fuel into canisters, at the decommissioning Oyster Creek Nuclear…
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•February 27, 2021
Cedar Bridge Tavern Restoration Reaps Award
Home to the last known skirmish of the American Revolution, the Cedar Bridge Tavern, tucked away in the Pine Barrens in Barnegat Township, is a historic treasure that offers a glimpse into the past.
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•February 25, 2021
DOT Launches Online Forum for Final Phase of Causeway Project
For the next two weeks, the state Department of Transportation will host a virtual public information center on the final phase of the $312 million federally funded Causeway rehab and expansion…
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•February 25, 2021
Pinelands Scenic Byway Gets National Recognition
The state-designated Pine Barrens Scenic Byway that meanders through six southern counties has now been designated as a National Scenic Byway, through the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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•February 25, 2021
Veteran of Utah Avalanche Center Remembers LBI Roots
When Craig Gordon got off the ski lift in Utah in 1979, he saw ski patrollers doing avalanche work.
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•February 25, 2021
Outdoor Dining Axed to Make Room for Mixed-Use Build
As restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic edge toward a full year, most officials are being asked to expand or forgive rules that govern outdoor dining at food establishments. That’s not always the…
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•February 24, 2021
Stafford Patrolmen Recognized for Excellence
At the Stafford Township Police Department’s annual awards ceremony this year, officers were recognized for exhibiting excellence in the course of duty. Ptl. Zach Wiatrowski and Ptl. Anthony Vincent…
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•February 24, 2021
9th District Takes Stand Against ‘Diversity Bill’
The 9th District legislative team of state Sen. Christopher J. Connors and Assembly members DiAnne C. Gove and Brian E. Rumpf is joining other delegations opposing Assembly Bill 4454, requiring…
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•February 24, 2021
Gov. Murphy Establishes Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 221 to establish an Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy, designed to focus on interlocking priorities: addressing climate change…
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•February 24, 2021
Ocean County Celebrates Black History Month, Honors Dr. Lena Edwards
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is honoring Dr. Lena Edwards as part of the county’s tribute to Black History Month.
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•February 24, 2021
Harvey Cedars Appoints New Patrol Officer
The Harvey Cedars Police Department has announced the recent full-time appointment of Police Officer Nicholas D’Andrea.
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•February 24, 2021
OC Health Department’s New Mobile App Puts Prudent Info in Palms of Hands
The Ocean County Health Department has launched a new and innovative mobile app that residents can download free from the Google Play/Android and Apple app stores. The free app provides residents…
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•February 24, 2021
Harsh Winter Weather Forces COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site Indoors at Ocean County College
The drive-thru coronavirus testing site at Ocean County College, off Hooper Avenue in Toms River, has been moved indoors because of the harsh winter weather. Tests will now be administered within…
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•February 24, 2021
Ocean County Reminds Residents to Properly Recycle Batteries
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners used the occasion of National Battery Awareness Day, late last week, to remind residents of the importance of properly recycling certain batteries.
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•February 24, 2021
Tuckerton Official Chides Waterfront Residents for Dumping in Lagoons
Some Tuckerton waterfront residents are clamoring for dredging of their lagoons while others are busy filling up the lagoons by dumping washed-up marsh grasses back into the waterways.
