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old barney’s reopening attracts nearly 1,000 visitors in first weekend By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT LIGHT – After a $1.3 million restoration project, the Barnegat Lighthouse, affectionately known as Old Barney, reopened its doors to the public. In just two days, nearly 1,000 visitors ventured inside to climb the 217 steps to the top and take in the spectacular views of the surrounding area. Visitors who are unable or
June 17, 2023
Class Explores From The Barrens To The Bay
(Visitors - See Page 12)
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The restoration project was finished just in time for the summer months.
–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Pinelands senior Delaney Lowe said that one of the class’s projects is analyzing water coming from the parking lot and then down through the retention basins.
Dr. Izzy Sound News Page 14
Inside The Law Page 17
Classifieds Page 18
47 New Officers Graduate From Academy
By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – A total of 47 recruits of the Ocean County Police Academy’s Basic Police Class #114 celebrated the achievement of graduating the Academy. Family, friends, and
law enforcement representatives gathered for a graduation ceremony at Georgian Court University to honor those who successfully completed months of intensive training. (Officers - See Page 4)
Stafford Library To Begin New Chapter At Future Location
By Bob Vosseller STAFFORD – The shovels were put into the ground; the hard hats were f ir mly in place and the latest phase of a new library was launched, celebrating the star t of
construction on a new 19,700 square foot library located at 179 South Main Street. The new facility will provide educational resources and community spaces, state of the art technologies,
public computers and shelving for 40 to 50 percent more books and materials. The new branch will also include larger areas for children’s programs, and an intergenerational space (Library - See Page 13)
Sasha Manger, a senior, said she’s always been interested in the bogs and is proud to be part of the group renewing them. By Stephanie Faughnan LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A popular new honors class at Pinelands Regional High School takes advantage of the school’s natural surroundings and proximity to the bay to provide students with an immersive ecological experience unlike any other. Spanning over 40 acres within the Pine Barrens, the school’s campus offers access to wooded paths, former cranberry bogs, and the Gifford Mill Branch stream. For Pinelands teacher Jim Arden, the setting serves as a living laboratory for ecological exploration and conservation efforts. (Class - See Page 5)
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