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Opinion•October 10, 2024
Representation Overdue
All the noise and commotion about skyrocketing electric bills and the installation of the so-called smart meters by Atlantic City Electric will be exactly that, just noise, unless we get…
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Opinion•October 10, 2024
Helping Hurricane Helene Victims: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Thank-you will never be enough. To quote a friend, “If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart.” The outpouring of support for our hurricane relief efforts far exceeded any of my…
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Opinion••October 9, 2024
Current Stafford Leadership Putting Politics Before People
Once again Stafford Township will have the opportunity to elect a mayor and council to govern our town. Over the past several years, I have made it a point to avoid getting involved or saying…
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News••October 9, 2024
Kitten Trio at Manahawkin Shelter Awaits Loving Home
The only thing better than a cat? Multiple cats.
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News••October 9, 2024
Blinking Lights, Shellabration Signal Fall in Long Beach Township
Midday temperatures are still summer-like, but it’s firmly fall in Long Beach Township. All the signs are here, including the annual Shellabration, set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 12…
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News••October 9, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Recognizes National Childhood Cancer Month
Little Egg Harbor Township Mayor Blaise Scibetta presented David’s Dream and Believe Foundation founder David Caldarella with a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month…
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News••October 9, 2024
Save LBI Puts Feds on Notice Over Offshore Wind
Citing both the Endangered Species Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, a local grassroots organization is doubling down on its fight to stop an offshore wind project off the coast of Long…
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News••October 9, 2024
Van Drew Requests Federal Audit of Energy Company’s Practices
Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced Oct. 8 he has formally requested the Department of Justice and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to audit the owners of Atlantic City Electric for their…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Art Notes, Oct. 9
Show and Tell: The Ocean County Library Toms River branch exhibits the work of members of the Ocean County Artists’ Guild this month in the Second Floor Gallery.
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News••October 9, 2024
LBI Museum’s New Venture: Sponsorships
The Long Beach Island Historical Association and Museum launched a business sponsor program in 2024 that resulted in new partnerships with 33 local businesses and supportive families.
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News••October 9, 2024
Eagleswood’s Country Fair a Day for Family, Neighbors, Hometown Pride
The 28th annual Eagleswood Country Fair was “like a block party to the nth degree,” in the words of historical society member Suzanne D’Ambrosio.
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Business••October 9, 2024
Azzurri Has Grand Opening Celebration
Azzurri Italian Cucina, located at 8001 Long Beach Blvd. in Harvey Cedars, celebrated its official grand opening on Oct. 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering guests a taste of its…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Stafford Harvest Fest Levels Up Live Music With Jersey Shore Musicians Podcast
The leaves are falling all around and excitement is stirring around the upcoming Stafford Township Harvest Festival. The 17th annual event, which takes place at Manahawkin Lake Park at Route 9 and…
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Columns••October 9, 2024
Airships Hampered by Lack of Helium
In November 1924, the giant hangar at Lakehurst, N.J. held two of the world’s largest airships. They had just completed record-breaking flights, but as the month began neither was able to fly.
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Opinion•October 9, 2024
Time for Change
In this election year, we are inundated with commentaries on the various issues promoted by the presidential candidates. This is right and proper, but it does not excuse citizens from active…
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Opinion•October 9, 2024
Be Sure to Vote
We in New Jersey and those of us in Barnegat have multiple ways to cast our vote for the Nov. 5 election this year. Vote by mail is certainly the easiest way to cast your vote.
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News••October 9, 2024
Area Ocean County Library Branches Undergoing Refurbishing
Ocean County Library branches in the southern region have been undergoing various improvements.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Bella Foundation Performing at Two Library Branches
The Waretown and Stafford branches of the Ocean County Library highlight Diversability Month with a concert featuring the Bella Music Foundation (For the Blind) on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Waretown…
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News••October 9, 2024
Bashaw and Kim Face Off in Debate
The first debate between Democratic candidate Andy Kim and Republican candidate Curtis Bashaw for a U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey was abruptly halted after just a few minutes on Sunday night, Oct.…
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News••October 9, 2024
Food Waste Reduction Reported at Horbelt School
The Robert L. Horbelt Intermediate School in Barnegat Township will again participate in a Rutgers University study following last year’s successful program that taught young students the skills…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Stafford Library Turns Into Pacific Paradise
The thrill of exotic Pacific island culture awaits when the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library hosts an authentic Polynesian luau by Paradise Island Entertainment on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Documentary Details Italian Hardships During WW II
During World War II, some 600,000 Italians in America found their freedoms restricted by the U.S. government. The Italian Cultural Society of LBI invites the public to view the sobering cinematic…
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News••October 9, 2024
Harvey Cedars Brings Concerns to Governor’s Office
Following what Harvey Cedars Mayor John Imperiale described as a “productive meeting” in September with the District 9 state legislative delegation to address several items, the mayor met last week…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Grunin Center This Week: Classical Piano, Big Band Jazz and African a Cappella
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is offering an eclectic mix of musical performances this coming week.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Luxuriate in JO’s Oyster Garden
Self-taught metalsmith Jen O’Reilly creates for a living, making jewelry with gold, silver and gemstones. Her brand of handcrafted jewelry, JO’s Oyster Garden, began over 12 years ago when, as a…
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Sports••October 9, 2024
Kline Sets Career Passing Mark, Leads Pinelands Past Toms River East
After losing its first two games of the season, the Pinelands Regional football team has won three straight by a combined score of 115-23, the latest a 33-7 rout of Toms River East on Oct. 4.
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Sports••October 9, 2024
Pinelands Beats Barnegat Again, Pushes Win Streak to 14
Old Bridge. Madison. Donovan Catholic. None of them are slouch programs. So far this fall, the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball team has beaten each one.
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Sports••October 9, 2024
Guerriero, Southern Regional Make Progress Under New Coach
Rylee Guerriero doesn’t mind playing in a singles position. In fact, she prefers it to doubles, where she had played the previous two seasons.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Meet ‘Ghosts’ of Earliest Tuckerton Settlers
Spooky season is in full swing and to celebrate, the Tuckerton Historical Society invites residents to come out and meet ghosts of the early Little Egg Harbor settlers from 2 to 4 p.m. this Saturday…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2024
Union Market and Gallery to Host OctoberFest
An unforgettable evening of music, art and community spirit will flood the Tuckerton Seaport for the first-ever OctoberFest, happening Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Union Market and…
