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News••August 28, 2024
Children Go ‘Casting With a Cop’ in Barnegat
A new late-summer tradition has apparently taken hold in Barnegat Township with its first “Casting With a Cop” fishing event on Aug. 24 at the municipal dock.
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News••August 28, 2024
Ocean County Library Helps Kids, Reaches Out to Homebound
The Ocean County Library System is about more than just books, magazines, videos and CDs. Hundreds of youngsters in need and the Ocean County Library’s Homebound and Volunteer Services are thanking…
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News••August 28, 2024
Brant Beach Taxpayers Association Meeting Sept. 7
Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini will serve as the guest speaker at the Saturday, Sept. 7 fall membership meeting of the Brant Beach Taxpayers Association, to be held at 9 a.m. in the…
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News••August 28, 2024
50th Anniversary Celebrants Get a Parade in Their Honor
For their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 18, longtime Beach Haven summer residents Robert and Ruth Goldston knew there was going to be a dinner celebration.
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Opinion•August 28, 2024
Surf Movie Thanks
Fellowship of Christian Athletes – SURF LBI would like to thank all who supported our Surf Movie Night on Aug. 24. Thank you to all our enthusiastic attendees! It was a perfect evening with many of…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Take Part in Cardboard Boat Regatta Sept. 7 at Bayview Park
Save those cardboard boxes and buy some extra duct tape: Long Beach Township’s second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta is set for Saturday, Sept. 7 at Bayview Park in Brant Beach. Prizes are in store…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
‘Enhancing Community Resilience’ Stakeholder Meeting at LBT Field Station Sept. 6
Calling all boaters, bayfront residents, bait and tackle shop proprietors, marina owners and anyone else interested in learning and talking about Little Egg Inlet. On Friday, Sept. 6, the U.S.…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Library ‘Talkin’ Baseball’ in September
As Major League Baseball races toward post-season play, the Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch is presenting its “September Grand Slam” – four authors and experts with unique baseball…
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News••August 28, 2024
Barnegat Swears in New Patrol Officer
On Aug. 15, the Barnegat Township Police Department swore in Emmanuel Koffi as its newest police officer.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Autumn Is Calling at Tuckerton Seaport
The sun is setting, rather early it seems, on summertime, although the calmer days and cooler nights may come as a welcome change. The Tuckerton Seaport is offering its final ferry service to and…
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News••August 28, 2024
Harvey Cedars Bans Signs on Public Lands
At a recent Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners meeting, officials adopted an ordinance banning political or promotional signs on public property.
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Business••August 28, 2024
Jersey Girl Kitchen and Market Offers Homemade Food, Relaxing Atmosphere
Since it opened in 2008 in Haven Beach, Jersey Girl Grill has earned a reputation for serving fresh, high-quality food. Last month, the Jersey Girl Family of Restaurants opened a second location…
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Columns••August 28, 2024
Airship Passes Important Test
One hundred years ago many experts believed the future of aviation would be with giant lighter-than-airships and the New Jersey Pine Barrens would become the center of activity.
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News••August 28, 2024
Stafford Police Seek Applicants for Upcoming Citizen’s Academy
Starting Sept. 25, Stafford Township residents can attend a fun, interactive course detailing the inner workings of the police department.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
LBI Museum Holding Craft Fair/Flea Market
The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum will hold a craft fair/flea market Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven. Admission is free…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Music Never Stops for Barbara Lin Band
The tranquil shores of Harvey Cedars came to life on Wednesday, Aug. 21 as the Barbara Lin Band delivered a captivating performance at Sunset Park. Against the backdrop of a fiery summer sunset, the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Diabetes Management Courses at LBI Library
“Take Control of Your Health: Health Management Courses for Diabetes,” a six-week course at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library begins Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon.…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Ship Bottom Fire Co. Holding Oldies Dance
The Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. is hosting an oldies night dance party on Friday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the firehouse.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Surflight’s Next Musical Will Be a Sophisticated Hoagy Carmichael Review
Surflight Theatre’s next mainstage musical will be “Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road.”
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Harvey Cedars Reaching Out to Local Veterans
Are you a veteran who is a seasonal or year-round Harvey Cedars resident? The borough’s Activity Committee is planning its first Veterans Day event. It will be held at noon at Sunset Park on Friday…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Ned Ryerson Band
STYLE: A rotating setlist of party hits across all genres, fueled by audience participation.
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News••August 28, 2024
Prepare to Turn Towns Teal for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
This year marks the 18th annual national campaign to Turn the Towns Teal for the month of September to promote awareness of ovarian cancer and its often-subtle symptoms and risk factors, because “the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Chad Miller
STYLE: Acoustic covers of classic rock and newer hits.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Green Knuckle Material
LINEUP: Dan Kee, guitar and vocals; Daniel “D-String” Ravenda, bass; Brandon Alvaro, guitar.
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Opinion••August 28, 2024
Things Were Rough But The SandPaper Helped Me Move Forward
I remember shooting up out of my desk chair when I saw the email from the New Jersey Press Foundation offering me a summer internship with The SandPaper. I had been obsessively checking my inbox for…
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News••August 28, 2024
Most Area Towns Have Uncontested Elections This Fall
Many commentators from both the Republican and Democratic sides have said the Nov. 5 General Election will be one of the most important elections in U.S. history.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 28, 2024
Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser at Grunin Center Features Two Comics and a Band
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting an MD Keep the Faith fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7.
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Sports••August 28, 2024
Final August Weekend Provides for Casual and Competitive Sailors
As LBI’s sailing season winds down, the bay saw some different sides of sailing over the weekend with two of the summer’s final regattas being the easy-going Catboat Rendezvous and the high-stakes…
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Sports••August 28, 2024
Recent High School Grads Take Aim at Golf Careers
Many recent high school graduates headed off to college during the past couple of weeks, embarking on a new path in life as they start taking steps toward an eventual career, perhaps one they’ve been…
