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Business••September 13, 2024
Prevent Water Damage With Grout Geek
A wet floor can be dangerous. The risks of letting it go unchecked can be catastrophic as there is the potential for slips and falls, with the resulting potential for injury, lawsuits, litigation…
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Business••September 13, 2024
Welcome the New Season With Fall Decor Trends
For those looking to spruce up their space for fall, there are plenty of trending decor ideas to take into consideration. Of course, pumpkins come around every year, but here are some newer, fresher…
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Business••September 13, 2024
LBI Hot Spring Relocates, Expands Portable Spa, Sauna Offerings
After 38 years in the same location and unmistakable building on Eighth Street in Ship Bottom, LBI Hot Spring Spas is moving to a bigger facility, located at 340 Route 72 in Manahawkin, next to Wawa.
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Business••September 13, 2024
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful You’ll Be Glad You Winterized Your Home
The cool temperatures of the night of Sept. 4 to Sept. 5 showed autumn had arrived in Ocean County, even if it won’t be official until the 22nd. That means winter isn’t far away, so it’s time to…
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News••September 13, 2024
Wildlife Biologist Recounts a Summer Banding Oystercatchers
Emmy Casper began working with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey in 2020, as a beach-nesting bird technician; over the past four years, she has observed banding of a variety of species…
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News••September 12, 2024
Stafford Township Voters Have Big Decision to Make With Referendum
Sarah O’Boyle was the last one to the microphone inside the Stafford Township Arts Center on Aug. 28, but she may have asked the most important questions about the upcoming Stafford Township School…
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News••September 12, 2024
LBI Beach Nourishment to Begin Soon in Beach Haven
September on the Island isn’t just about the return of road and lane closures at its entrance, but the beginning of the next periodic beach replenishment project south of the Causeway.
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News••September 12, 2024
South and North on LBI, Lemonade Stands Benefit People, Animals in Need
For the fourth summer straight, Luisa Villafranco, 7, with the help of little brother Enzo, 4, set up a lemonade stand outside the family residence on East Nevada Avenue in Haven Beach. Each year…
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News••September 12, 2024
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Kim Campaigns on LBI
Ocean County, especially Southern Ocean County, and Long Beach Island in particular, is a Republican bastion.
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Opinion••September 12, 2024
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
I witnessed the second airplane crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center, as indicated in this photograph.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 12, 2024
Surflight’s Current Musical, ‘Stardust Road,’ Sophisticated to the Max
One word immediately came to mind while taking in Surflight Theatre’s current musical production, “Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road”: smooth.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 12, 2024
LIFS Screening Features True Story of Survival at Sea
The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen the documentary “76 Days Adrift” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Surf City Firehouse.
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News••September 12, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Navy Vet Ann Petronaci Wrapped in Quilt of Honor
Last month, over 50 community members gathered at American Legion Post 493 to honor Little Egg Harbor’s own Radioman 2nd Class Ann Petronaci, as Jersey Shore Quilts of Valor Chapter 95426 wrapped her…
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Opinion•September 12, 2024
Big Thank-You
This year’s concerts at the dock in Barnegat were again a real success. The weather was great except for one Saturday, and the flies and gnats were of little consequence.
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Business••September 12, 2024
Harvey Cedars Homeowner’s New Cannabis Dispensary Delivers to LBI
Life can change without warning. And minds can change under the right circumstances.
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Opinion•September 12, 2024
Cherished Emblem
In response to the letter titled “Stick With Seagull” (8/28), I would like to thank the writer for her support of “The Original LBI Flag.”
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Opinion•September 11, 2024
Unsubstantiated Claims
In response to Mr. Kibbe’s letter (“Baseless Nonsense,” 9/4), although he makes two valid points regarding the horseshoe crab threats (i.e. habitat loss and overharvesting) he makes other…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Day at Bay Promises Community, Family Fun
Mother Nature can be fickle, especially this time of year on a barrier island. If she stays true to the extended weekend forecast, though, she’ll set the perfect backdrop for Ship Bottom’s second…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Grunin Center Will Have Busy Week With Wide Variety of Programs
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is opening its 2024-25 season in a big way. It will offer nine different programs between Sept. 15 and Sept. 28.
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Sports••September 11, 2024
Barnegat Field Hockey Squad Falls Short in Opener Against Toms River East
At Barnegat High School, the post-Alyson Sojak era began when the field hockey team opened its season against Toms River East on Sept. 5. It started off great, too.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Artists Grow, Thrive During Harvest Season
The days are crisper and quieter now, on the other side of Labor Day. There’s still live music playing for the majority of the week, but most artists now have their Mondays and Tuesdays to…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Mural Artist Scales Up All Things Lovable
The eye-catching murals and signage that adorn the buildings at Out of Sight Alpaca farm in Waretown were lovingly hand painted by Elizabeth Paseler, a full-time artist native to the Waretown-Forked…
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Opinion•September 11, 2024
Simple Choice Indeed
I am opposed to the wind turbines off LBI. But, as mentioned in a letter last week (“Simple Choice”), if it comes down to a choice between turbines and voting for a misogynistic convicted felon, who…
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Sports••September 11, 2024
Silva Makes Big Plays to Lead Southern Regional Past Manchester
It hasn’t been a long time since the Southern Regional football team started the season with two straight victories. In fact, it occurred last season. However, the Rams won just one more game the…
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Sports••September 11, 2024
Skiendzielewski Takes Reins as Southern Regional Boys’ Squad Leader
Kyle Skiendzielewski knew after last year’s Ocean County Cross-Country Championships that he’d be staring at a leadership role this fall. Santino D’Amelio was on his way out of the Southern Regional…
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News••September 11, 2024
Fish Mortality in West Creek Due to Oxygen Depletion
At Joanne Alvaré’s creekside home of more than 20 years on Dock Road in Eagleswood Township, the sound of gulls is not unusual, but this August morning was different. The birds were flocking right…
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News••September 11, 2024
TV News Correspondent Has Fond Memories of Harvey Cedars Shellfish
Jim Axelrod would have loved to go to the Harvey Cedars Cedars Shellfish 50th anniversary reunion, but he had bigger fish to fry.
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News••September 11, 2024
$156M Grant to Provide Solar Power, Lower Energy Costs Across New Jersey
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities $156 million – under the Solar for All Program – to develop programs that enable lower-income…
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Opinion•September 11, 2024
Not Your Man
It’s interesting how many Republicans have “found religion” about the environment as it relates to offshore windmills. Their party’s voting record on environmental issues is abysmal, consistently…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Dance at Manahawkin Lake During Joey D ’Pop-Up’ Concert
In lieu of the Stafford Township Historical Society’s September walking tour, the group is hosting a makeup concert following the cancellation of the final summer concert late last month.
