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News••October 16, 2024
Whooping Cough Cases Rising More Than Fivefold
Pertussis, commonly known as the whooping cough, is back big time.
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Opinion••October 16, 2024
Stafford Must Rein in Spending, Debt and Unfair Dredging Costs
Stafford Township’s current mayor ran on the Stafford Conservative Team in 2018 and 2021. Between 2019 and 2023, that governing body increased the township’s municipal debt by a staggering 35%, from…
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Opinion•October 16, 2024
Specifically Sanderlings
Thank you, Mr. Miller, for the photo of the cormorant (“Entangled Birds,” 10/9). Sadly, this is all too common for this species. Just to be clear, Ms. Myers’ original letter, and my reply, was…
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News••October 16, 2024
Four Relative Unknowns and No Incumbents Running for Ocean County Commission
There’s no doubt the 2024 general election will be important, and not only for the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 15, 2024
Little Egg Harbor‘s Annual Harvest Fest Hosts Free Family Fun
Each year, Little Egg Harbor’s Harvest Festival grows bigger and better, and this year is no exception. Gather the family and head to Pinelands Regional High School on Nugentown Road on Oct. 19 from…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 15, 2024
Open House Will Be a Magical Affair
The Friends of the Island Library host their annual open house at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 15, 2024
South End Surf ‘N Paddle Welcomes Water Legend Chris Bertish Oct. 15
Back by popular demand, South African surfer, stand-up paddleboarder and adventurer Chris Bertish will visit South End South ’N Paddle in Beach Haven on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Stop by from 5:30 to 8:30…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2024
Catch ‘Harmonica Lesson – The Show’ Starring James Dalton at Waterview Café
Watch, listen and play along. Music enthusiasts and aspiring musicians alike will relish a fully interactive show held at Waterview Café in Barnegat this Saturday.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2024
Autumnal Songs at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library presents an “autumn serenade” with singer-pianist Jay Daniels on Friday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2024
LBI Private Chef to Host Cooking Show
When private chef Nicole Dragon left San Diego to spend the summer at her family’s house on Long Beach Island, she didn’t expect to end the summer with her own cooking show in the works.
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Sports••October 13, 2024
Tuckerton Native Skateboarder Ronnie Kessner Turns Pro
“We all knew Ronnie was a talented and dedicated skater since he was very young,” said Fay Kessner of Tuckerton.
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News••October 12, 2024
Stafford Township’s Democratic Council Candidates Give Insight
Editor’s note: As part of this year’s Stafford Township general election coverage, candidates from all parties were requested to provide their answers to three questions for the purpose of giving…
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News••October 12, 2024
Stafford Township’s Republican Council Candidates Weigh In
Editor’s note: As part of this year’s Stafford Township general election coverage, candidates from all parties were requested to provide their answers to three questions for the purpose of giving…
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News••October 12, 2024
Bold and Independent, DiMaria Plans to ‘Find Every Way Possible’ to Lower Taxes
Jessica DiMaria is a homeowner, small business owner and, she says, most of all a wife and mother. And it’s likely a safe bet those who know her would refer to her as bold. Running for Stafford…
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News••October 12, 2024
Crystal Intends to Serve Township By Targeting Spending, Transparency
Barbara Crystal cares deeply about Stafford Township and believes she has the ability, passion and mental fortitude to be the next mayor.
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News••October 12, 2024
Stafford Police Department Announces Graduation of Three Officers
The Stafford Township Police Department recently announced the graduations of three new officers from the Ocean County Police Academy Basic Class No. 118 – Patrolman Michael McMurry, Patrolman Austin…
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News••October 12, 2024
Henken Ready to Take Mayoral Responsibilities to Next Level
Robert Henken isn’t flashy. His fashion sense isn’t amazing. He’s not the most comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. But he knows who he is.
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••October 12, 2024
Time Running Out to Submit Photos for Municipal Calendar
It may not be a special anniversary edition, but the Stafford Township municipal calendar soon will go to the printing house. That means it’s time to submit photos to the recreation department.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2024
Gear Up for Plenty of Fall Fun Throughout Stafford
We’re into the heart of fall, and there’s plenty of activity happening throughout Stafford Township during the coming weeks – plenty to do for youngsters and adults alike.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 11, 2024
Stafford Library Will Go Pacific With Luau
The thrill of exotic Pacific island culture comes to the branch when it hosts an authentic Polynesian luau by Paradise Island Entertainment on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m..
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Arts & Entertainment••October 11, 2024
LBI Kite Festival Soars Into 10th Season
Even with changes to its name and schedule, the two-day, 10th annual LBI Invitational Kite Festival planned for this weekend promises to bring more of the same high-flying fun and activities for the…
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News••October 10, 2024
LBI Region Steps Up to Aid North Carolina Hurricane Survivors
Midmorning on a bright, warm and sunny Sunday in October, the parking lot of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and EMS was far removed from western North Carolina, where residents in one of the…
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News••October 10, 2024
Wally’s, Country Kettle Named Chowder Cook-Off Champs
“Chowderfest” was canceled. In its place, the new and improved Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off was a soup-erlative event that brought more than 7,500 hungry taste-testers to the Taylor Avenue field…
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News••October 10, 2024
Cavagnaro Honored at State DAR Conference
The Middletown Chapter of New Jersey State Society Daughters of the American Revolution has awarded Thy (pronounced Tee) Cavagnaro with an Americanism Medal at the recent NJDAR state conference.
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News••October 10, 2024
State Presents Ethel Jacobsen Elementary With ‘Cream of the Crop’ Award
Representatives from the N.J. Department of Agriculture and the N.J. Department of Education visited the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School in Surf City last week to tour its garden, cafeteria and…
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Sports••October 10, 2024
Southern Boys Score Solid Wins Over Shawnee, Point Borough
During the middle 15 minutes of the second half on Oct. 3, Aidan Donnelly had four opportunities to increase the Southern Regional boys soccer team’s lead. The Point Pleasant Borough goalkeeper…
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Columns••October 10, 2024
October Ends Bad Wind Pattern; Epic Weather Weekend, All Manner of Waves and Relentless Hurricanes
Before I get into the jokey jokes, I just want to say that as someone who covers weather, even peripherally, Hurricane Milton is hitting Florida right now and there will be some serious loss. We’ll…
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Columns••October 10, 2024
There Was a Time and Plan for Offshore Nuclear Power; To All My Greenhead Fly Children
THE WAY WE WEREN’T: So, you think the proposed offshore wind turbine farms are the worst idea to ever menace the Island’s eastern horizon. Nay.
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Opinion•October 10, 2024
Entangled Birds
In response to Mr. Donahower (“No Evidence,” 9/25) regarding birds entangled in fishing line: I have pictures that prove it happens. I found a cormorant dead due to entanglement. One fishing hook was…
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News••October 10, 2024
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Clears Final Federal Hurdle
While a local grassroots organization expressed disappointment over the federal government’s approval of the construction and operations plan for two wind farm projects planned off Long Beach Island…
