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News••October 24, 2024
Alexa Tabbacchino Speaks at White House for Italian American Heritage Month
On Monday, Oct. 14, Waretown resident Alexa Tabbacchino picked up her phone to check the time. What she saw instead was a life-changing text message inviting her to introduce First Lady Jill Biden at…
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News••October 24, 2024
Ceremony Honors Mary Catherine Kennedy
On a sun-splashed Oct. 19 afternoon, the Barnegat Historical Society celebrated the reopening of its barbershop at the group’s Heritage Village and Museum on East Bay Avenue and also dedicated a…
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Sports••October 24, 2024
Pinelands Girls Volleyball Team Takes 19-Match Win Streak into Conference Tourney
Several weeks ago, after the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball squad’s three-game victory over division rival Barnegat, senior hitter Jill Becker was adamant that the Wildcats were good enough to…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 24, 2024
Trunk or Treat in Ship Bottom, Surf City
For all of those thrill-seeking, spooky-season lovers, there is no sweeter treat on Long Beach Island than events sponsored by Ship Bottom and Surf City first responders on consecutive nights, making…
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Opinion••October 24, 2024
Risk Is Low, But Some Fish Can Make You Sick
Last June I got a call from my grandson Steven from Okaloosa Island in the Florida Panhandle. Steven and his wife, Bridget, were very sick from food poisoning. I asked what they had for dinner at one…
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Sports••October 24, 2024
Southern Regional Boys Bounced From Conference Tourney By Central
Only two Ocean County boys soccer teams managed to get past the second round and into the quarterfinals of the Shore Conference Tournament. Southern Regional was eliminated by one of them.
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Opinion••October 24, 2024
Leadership Addressing Issues After Stafford’s ‘Lost Decade’
Elections are about the future, and the 2024 election is more consequential than most in Stafford Township, as voters will be casting ballots for president, U.S. Senate, Congress, Ocean County Board…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 24, 2024
Art Notes, Oct. 23
A Cut Above: Stained Glass Weekend returns to SwellColors Glass Studio next month. The biannual fall workshop is offered Nov. 9 and 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Opinion•October 24, 2024
Pure Poppycock
Like many Liberals, Ms. Chakrin (“President for All,” 10/16) appears to be relying on a popular list of oft-repeated comments attributed to former President Trump, or actions he has allegedly taken…
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News••October 23, 2024
Save LBI Urges NJDEP to Be Cautious With Resiliency Proposal
Keeping a firm eye on offshore wind development off the Jersey Shore, Save LBI is also focusing on the next environmental concern it believes could significantly impact coastal communities, and the…
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Opinion•October 23, 2024
Police Commended
Thank you to Sgt. Roe and Officer Allen of the Surf City Police Department.
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Opinion•October 23, 2024
Questions to Ask
There are questions that must be asked and answered honestly before voting:
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Opinion•October 23, 2024
Dangerous Advice
As a 30-year Beach Haven homeowner and lifelong LBI vacationer, I, too, hate to see our beautiful shoreline blurred with wind turbines. But Mr. DeBenedictis’ letter (“Vote Against Windmills, 10/16)…
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Sports••October 23, 2024
Parkinson Scores in OT to Lift Pinelands Regional Past Neptune
The Pinelands Regional football team jumped back onto the winning track following a one-point loss to nearby rival Barnegat the previous week and needed overtime to do it.
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Sports••October 23, 2024
Southern Regional’s Skiendzielewski, Collins Place Third in County Cross-Country Meet
Kyle Skiendzielewski finished among the top three in Ocean County for the first time in his career, but the Southern Regional boys cross-country team didn’t claim the top spot as a team this year.…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 23, 2024
Tuckerton’s Haunted With Halloween Happenings
It’s time to get spooky, and the communities of Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor have got plenty to offer in the way of Halloween hijinks. Dress up the kids and head out for a fun few days of tricks…
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News••October 23, 2024
Van Drew Calls on NJBPU to Investigate ACE
Before Congressman Jeff Van Drew meets with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discuss the next steps in its intervention into surging utility bills in South Jersey, he urged New Jersey…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 23, 2024
Donations Sought for Stafford Library Fall Bazaar
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library are seeking donations for a fall bazaar on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23, in the lower level meeting room. Friday hours are from…
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News••October 23, 2024
Modern Measures Make Boating Safer for Mariners
Earlier this week, the U.S. Coast Guard unveiled a new and updated local notice to mariners and light list as part of their efforts to improve accessibility, accuracy and user experience.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 23, 2024
Weeklong StoryWalk at Bayview Park
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City, in partnership with Bayview Park in Long Beach Township, will provide a weeklong Fall StoryWalk starting 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28…
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News••October 23, 2024
In Beach Haven, Six Seek Three Council Seats
Three incumbents, a former candidate and two newcomers are in the running for three four-year terms on the Beach Haven Borough Council on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Opinion•October 23, 2024
Game Changer: Say Yes to Open Space in Beach Haven
This November, as Beach Haven voters enter the voting booth, they will have the opportunity to make a significant investment in their town’s future by voting yes on the open space referendum…
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News••October 23, 2024
BoatUS Foundation Seeks Experts to Speak at Virtual Summit
BoatUS Foundation has put out a call for speakers to participate in its first-ever “Turning the Tide Online” summit, scheduled for Feb. 25-27, and focused on sustainable boating-related waste…
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News••October 23, 2024
New Jersey Issues Drought Watch, Urges Water Conservation as Dry Conditions Persist
It’s been awhile since we’ve seen rain here in the Southern Ocean County area – and there’s no precipitation in the forecast. The sunny, dry weather has been nice for enjoying time outdoors, but it’s…
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Columns••October 23, 2024
Fight for Lighthouse Continues
The story of how Barnegat Lighthouse is still standing at the north end of Long Beach Island is one of ups and downs and a long list of heroes. None deserves more credit for saving old Barney then…
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News••October 23, 2024
Barnegat Man Convicted in 25-Year-Old Murder Case
A Barnegat Township man was convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and murdering a 17-year-old Sayreville teen in a case that dates back 25 years.
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Opinion•October 23, 2024
Bigger Picture
In response to “Don’t Vote for Liar,” 10/16), I’m astounded by the opinion of Harris being a truth teller. She avoids most interviews with anyone who may not be a supporter.
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News••October 23, 2024
Beach Badge Fees Raised in Beach Haven
People buying beach badges in Beach Haven for the 2025 season, take note: An ordinance adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council Oct. 15 will increase beach badge fees beginning with next season.
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News••October 23, 2024
Succulent Glasswort: A Salty Salad Assist
Don’t pass up this rarely heard invitation. Fresh from its muddy bayside haunts, Jersey Shore’s Salicornia bigelovii, or dwarf glasswort, is easily as tasty as more-established salad vegetables.…
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Opinion•October 23, 2024
Qualified to Lead
I want to thank the Beach Haven Taxpayers Association for hosting the Meet the Candidates session on Oct. 16. When I began my campaign for a seat on the borough council in July I distributed a…
