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Columns••September 11, 2024
Rating Island Protests in Anti-Turbine Terms; Cellphones Used to Enter Parallel Universe
Somewhat surprisingly, the Island has greatly quieted in a typical post-season manner, though there’s no quieting weekends from now through Thanksgiving.
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Business••September 11, 2024
Capitano Brings Classic Italian Cuisine to Bay Village
In June, Capitano Italian Coastal Kitchen opened its doors in the heart of Bay Village in Beach Haven. Taking over the spot formerly occupied by Bistro 14 Restaurant and Raw Bar, the new venture by…
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Columns••September 11, 2024
Attention Shifts to the ‘ZR-3’
October 1924 is considered as one of the high points in the history of lighter-than-air aviation in the U.S. The USS Shenandoah was on the West Coast after a triumphant record-breaking flight from…
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Opinion•September 11, 2024
Call to Action
I am pleased to announce that on Aug. 13, I submitted my petition for a Beach Haven council seat with 100 signatures from the community. Thank you to those who honored me with your support. As we…
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News••September 11, 2024
North Beach Has New Welcoming Sign
During the summer, the North Beach Taxpayers Association unveiled a new “Welcome to North Beach” sign located on that Long Beach Township neighborhood’s border with Surf City.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Hear the Story of the Tuckerton Wireless
A radio tower in Tuckerton was among the world’s tallest structures when it was built in 1912. It soon became a lightning rod of international intrigue. Discover its hidden history during “WSC…
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News••September 11, 2024
Beach Haven Beach Badge Fees Going Up
People buying beach badges in Beach Haven for the 2025 season, take note: An ordinance introduced by the Beach Haven Borough Council Sept. 9 will increase beach badge fees beginning with next season.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Art Notes, Sept. 11
Workshop It: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies has several class offerings in September. Register for all classes at lbifoundation.org.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Learn About Brain Health at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library will host a talk on the “Six Pillars of Brain Health” on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m.
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Opinion••September 11, 2024
Quirky, Bedeviling Local Mysteries
Collectively, we locals, left behind in the rush to leave the Island on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, breathed such gargantuan sighs of relief that the Island almost levitated. What brought many of us…
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Opinion•September 11, 2024
Sincere Gratitude
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program (CAP) extends our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the businesses and organizations who sponsored our free, 2024 Wednesday night Summer Concerts on the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Program Trains Volunteers to Help At-Risk Veterans
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Ocean County Library is presenting an opportunity for training in the S.A.V.E. method developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs New…
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Sports••September 11, 2024
Southern Regional Gymnasts Optimistic About Season With Rigby, Peak Leading the Way
For the past several years, the Southern Regional gymnastics team was plagued by injuries, not providing an opportunity for the Rams to be at full strength to gain maximum points in competition.…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Mexican Folk Dance Group at Two Area Libraries
Mexico is home to various diverse regions, and their past comes to life through folk dancing when the Ocean County Library hosts educational performances by the Calpulli Mexican Dance Co. at two area…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2024
Book Donations Needed for Sale Next Month
Do you have books collecting dust on the shelves at home? The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library are accepting donations for their next book sale, which will take place on…
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News••September 11, 2024
Paws for a Cause: The Spirit of Giving
The Barnegat Township School District deeply values the unwavering support staff, students, parents and the community provide to the schools. In return, the district wants to extend this kindness to…
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Opinion•September 11, 2024
Vote Against Wind
I have been contributing letters and commentary to The SandPaper for the past three years opposing offshore wind projects and noting the negative environmental impacts, the threat to endangered…
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Opinion•September 11, 2024
Prevent Entanglement
I was admiring a flock of sanderlings flying at impressive speed into an 18 mph wind the other day. One of them was feeding on the shoreline, hopping on its single leg. I saw one like that a few…
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News••September 10, 2024
Shooting Threat at Pinelands Regional
Parents of students at the Pinelands Regional School District campus were abuzz on social media sites on Tuesday morning, wondering if they should send their kids to school.
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News••September 10, 2024
Compassion Cafe Winding Down Fourth Season
On Thursday, Sept. 12, Compassion Cafe in Beach Haven will be closing for the season after business hours. Operating out of the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club, the business provides work…
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News••September 9, 2024
Pulaski Monument Undergoing Site Improvements
In 2026, the nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding and independence. In October of this year, however, the local community will celebrate the 246th anniversary of the Defense of…
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Opinion••September 8, 2024
Do the Right Thing: Let Female Blue Crabs Live
Is it right or wrong to keep a female blue crab when out crabbing?
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Arts & Entertainment••September 7, 2024
Catch Tuckerton Farmers Markets Selected Fridays Through Fall
Summer might be drawing to a close, but harvest season is only beginning! The Union Market and Gallery, located on Tuckerton Seaport grounds at 120 Main St. in Tuckerton, is home to the ongoing…
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News••September 6, 2024
Road, Lane Closures Return to LBI Region
Work to replace a culvert under Marsha Drive in Stafford Township was slated to begin Sept. 9 roughly two years after a state road crew discovered it could not build a new lane atop it as planned for…
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Opinion•September 6, 2024
Taxing Decision
As I along with everyone else locally await the 2024-2025 tax billing to arrive, I’ve been remembering a Little Egg Harbor Board of Education meeting I attended. It must have been 18 months ago; I’m…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2024
Bingo, Food and Pumpkins at Tuckerton’s Holy Spirit Church
The Church of the Holy Spirit in Tuckerton will hold an evening of gift card bingo on Friday, Sept. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2024
Chowder Competitors Stand By Winning White Recipes
With the 2024 Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off creeping ever closer (Sunday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), four of the restaurants competing in the white New England category, out of 10 total – five white…
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News••September 5, 2024
’Successful’ Active Shooter Drill Shows Level of Preparedness By Law Enforcement Agencies
At 9 a.m. on a Wednesday, Stafford Township police received a 911 call from an individual claiming she had received an alarming Instagram message from “John Smith,” offering his goodbyes and stating…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 5, 2024
Kelsey Grammer Will Serve Up Cheer at Doyle’s Pour House on Sept. 18
You won’t have to go to the Cheers bar in Boston or to the KACL radio station in Seattle to see Dr. Fraiser Crane.
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Columns••September 5, 2024
The Belmar Beach Badge Summer Slam and Its Ramifications
If you woke up in the 609 on Tuesday morning, there was likely a sense of relief. Obviously for those who work every day, it’s reaching the light at the end of a very demanding tunnel. Even for those…
