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SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 37
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Chef’s Night Out: More Than Just The Food
March 18, 2023
Here’s What’s Known About New Wawa Plan
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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The Super Wawa on West Bay Avenue is one of only two stations in town offering gas.
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–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan OCVTS culinary students were the star of the show. (Inset): The crowd of people had a lot of options to choose from. By Stephanie Faughnan LACEY – Saucy Asian delights, shucked oysters, and specialty desserts were just a few of the options that Ocean County Vo Tech (“OCVTS”) students dished out at the 26th Annual International Chef’s Night held for their benefit. The annual fundraiser held at the Lacey Elks (Food - See Page 4)
Local Man’s Life Leads Him To Do Random Acts Of Kindness
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Michael Patrick Hogan practices random acts of kindness to make others better.
By Stephanie Faughnan LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A lifetime area resident, Michael Patrick Hogan is the first to admit he started off life a bit rough around the edges. Some might still find the 46-year-old man to look a bit intimidating, giving credence to
the old adage that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Meanwhile, the reality is that there’s nothing daunting about Hogan – unless you consider any ill effects that could come from random acts of kindness. The day before he turned 18, (Kindness - See Page 5)
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – A proposed new Super Wawa announced by Mayor Pasquale “Pat” Pipi has a number of residents looking for answers about the project. Barnegat currently has two Wawas, but only one is a Super Wawa e qu ip p e d w it h ga s pumps and electric vehicle charging stations. “We’ve heard your complaints about the congestion trying to get in and out of Wawa here on West Bay,” said Pipi. “We are well on the way to getting a new Super Wawa in Barnegat that will be located on Route 9 and Barnegat Boulevard.” Edgewater Properties has spoken with township officials about construction of the convenience store and gas pumps on three acres of land at the intersection of Route 9 and Barnegat Boulevard. Lefty’s Restaurant, a
popular eatery abuts on one side of the proposed site; the other runs up to the Barnegat Branch Trail. Traffic experts have evaluated area conditions and made some preliminary suggestions. Entrances and exits would be available on both Route 9 and Barnegat Boulevard. Those wishing to travel north on Route 9 would need to use the Barnegat Boulevard exit as left turns from the Route 9 exit will likely be prohibited. “The new Wawa will not only relieve traffic congestion for those who live on the west side,” said Pipi. “It will also give easy access to those who live on the east side of the Parkway.” Rumors that the second Wawa would replace the space owned and operated by Lefty’s sent shockwaves throughout the community. “Lef t y’s is goi ng (Wawa - See Page 6)
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