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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
Students Serving Up Artwork at Turkey Dinner
Beach Haven School students have added an artistic flair to this weekend’s annual turkey dinner put on by the volunteer fire company.
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Opinion•February 12, 2025
Spreading the Warmth
Kiwanis of LBI has completed the ninth year of our “Happy Feet” new sock project. We are deeply grateful for the incredible support, generosity and service of our LBI community, mainland communities…
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Sports••February 12, 2025
Barnegat Girls, Boys Score Division Titles for First Time
For 20 basketball seasons, some other team within the Shore Conference B South division always found a way to grab the top spot. The Barnegat girls and boys basketball programs kept falling short.…
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Business••February 12, 2025
Bendy Jane Is Back With Events That Fuel Community
About 60 local women kicked off their Super Bowl Sunday with a hefty dose of self-love and whole body wellness at The Mainland Holiday Inn. After a bit of a hiatus, Bendy Jane Yoga is back for a new…
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News••February 12, 2025
Seasonal Flu on a Rampage, Especially in New Jersey
Seasonal flu is running roughshod across the United States.
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Columns••February 12, 2025
Upbeat Anthems for Anti-Valentines
Valentine’s Day has arrived and it’s only right to reminisce back on the days of the mixtape – that sweet, sonic love letter we so meticulously put together for our best friends and crushes in days…
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Opinion•February 12, 2025
Failure to Represent
My neighbors and I have been discussing why we bother to have taxpayers associations for LBI. Their main objective should be to represent all the homeowners on the Island in the face of any state…
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Opinion••February 12, 2025
No Trivial Pursuit: Games Are Seriously Fun
I am a games person. In the summer I play senior softball three days a week. I always come in either first or second place (there are only two teams each day). I play duplicate bridge twice a week.…
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Opinion•February 12, 2025
Pile of Crazy
In 1946 the U.N. General Assembly unanimously voted to declare genocide a crime. It defined genocide as the intentional destruction of a national, racial, religious or ethnic group.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
Feb. 21 Flute Recital at Grunin Center
The Grunin Center for the Arts will be hosting flutist Beomjae Kim at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 as part of its Afternoon Recital series, funded by the Ocean County College Foundation.
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Opinion•February 12, 2025
Any Wonder?
This country, by electing President Trump, has served notice that, we the people, are no longer happy with the direction this country has taken on the immigration issue. We also are concerned and…
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News••February 12, 2025
Democrats, Republicans, Independents Crowd into NJ Governor Race
The race to replace Phil Murphy as governor of New Jersey is on, and what a race it could be.
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News••February 12, 2025
Flea Markets and Craft Fairs on the Spot
A popular seasonal draw in Beach Haven is the flea markets and craft fairs, where shoppers and browsers can find anything from home goods to high-end artwork. But changes could be in store this…
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Opinion•February 12, 2025
Threats to Democracy
I take pen in hand and write because when democracy in the U.S. is threatened by an autocratic president who wants to be a king you have to respond. You can’t remain silent, even if it falls on deaf…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
Register Now for Annual Pinelands Short Course
The 36th annual Pinelands Short Course will feature 37 presentations, including 24 new programs that explore the region’s unique history, ecology, culture and music. Registration is now open for the…
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Business••February 12, 2025
Bruno’s Barber Lounge Set to Open; LBIF Hosts Wedding Vendor Showcase
Bruno’s Barber Lounge celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. Owner Danielle Bruno Saxton and her talented team of barbers will cut the symbolic ribbon to herald their…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
LBI Health Department Hosts Free Heart Health Screenings
Mark American Heart Month by receiving a free heart health screening from the Long Beach Island Health Department. “Early detection saves lives,” the LBIHD emphasizes.
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News••February 12, 2025
Revaluation on the Harvey Cedars Agenda
At the end of last year, the borough of Harvey Cedars received a written order from the Ocean County Board of Taxation requiring the borough to “implement a municipal wide revaluation to be completed…
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News••February 12, 2025
Committee Advances Amato Bill to Help Individuals With Disabilities Complete Drivers’ Ed
The state Senate Transportation Committee has voted in favor of legislation sponsored by Sen. Carmen Amato Jr., of the 9th Legislative District that would allow parents or guardians to be present…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
Art Notes, Feb. 12
On the Horizon: A brand-new exhibition will be on display at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies next month. “Friends We Meet Along the Way” is a show for invited…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
Ocean County College Hosts ‘The Homage Exhibit’ for Black History Month
In commemoration of Black History Month, Ocean County College will host “The Homage Exhibit” on Tuesday, Feb. 18, on its main campus in Toms River. This special event is sponsored by OCC’s…
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Opinion•February 12, 2025
Leadership, Not Control
Our nation has become chaotic and it shows. We have drifted away from God. Our freedoms, democracy, rule of law, even the very soul of our nation are at risk and in danger. Instead of our leaders in…
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News••February 12, 2025
Ship Bottom Public Projects Hearing Is Feb. 13
The Ship Bottom Borough Council is holding a special meeting Feb. 13 to hear ideas from residents for its Community Development Block Grant application.
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News••February 12, 2025
Take the Ocean County Community Survey
The Long Beach Island Health Department is partnering with the Ocean County Health Department to gather data about the strengths, ideas and needs of county residents.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2025
Langston Hughes Tribute at Toms River Library
The main branch of the Ocean County Library in Toms River is the site for a Black History Month celebration on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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Sports••February 12, 2025
Southern Routs Cherokee, Kingsway; Cruises into Sectional Final
Even without seniors Hayden Hochstrasser and Bryce Manera, the Southern Regional wrestling team bulldozed its way into the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 5 championship Monday evening, first shutting out…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 11, 2025
Learn About Coastal Salt Marshes at Feb. 15 Science Saturday
Join wildlife biologist Joseph Smith on Zoom this Saturday, Feb. 15, as he discusses how historic ditching and farming of salt marshes relate to current conservation challenges and restoration…
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News••February 10, 2025
Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Return Services at OCC
As the 2025 tax season approaches, Ocean County College is offering a new program to assist eligible individuals in the community with filing their tax returns.
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News••February 10, 2025
Federal Aid Loss Would Be Disastrous for Meals on Wheels
The situation changes almost daily, but there is no doubt President Trump and Elon Musk want to severely cut federal spending.
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Columns••February 8, 2025
Six More Weeks of Winter? That Will Feel Like Six Months Near the Ocean
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter. Anywhere near that terribly cold Atlantic Ocean, it will be more like six months.
