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News••August 14, 2024
Teen Night Violation Case Deferred to Aug. 29
In acting as the local alcoholic beverage authority, the Beach Haven Borough Council will be continuing hearings on charges brought against Michael Battista for violating an ordinance prohibiting…
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News••August 14, 2024
Barnegat American Legion Hosting Blood Drive
The John Wesley Taylor American Legion Post, located at 499 North Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township, is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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News••August 14, 2024
Germano Takes Over as Drug Free Communities Coordinator
When schools reopen in September, Kimberly Germano will be taking over as the Barnegat Township School District’s Drug Free Communities coordinator/district counselor. She replaces Michele Cucinotta…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Art Notes, Aug. 14
No Pane, No Gain: Swing by SwellColors Glass Studio in Surf City to see more than 30 new works in stained glass by artist Mary Tantillo. Titled “Amarino,” for “little treasures,” her windows feature…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Pine Shores Artists Picture World in Black and White
When observing black and white artwork, the first order of business is to notice the mood – how, in the absence of color to inform a narrative or scene, emotion rushes to the fore. Pay a visit to…
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News••August 14, 2024
Loveladies Youngster’s ‘Lemoniest Lemonade’ Raises Money for Shelter Animals
Six-year-old Julian Michaels loves all animals, especially dogs. So this summer, he set up a whale-themed lemonade stand outside his family’s home in Loveladies to raise money for the Cold Nose Warm…
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Opinion•August 14, 2024
Sun Shades Safer
I read with interest the letter from James Tombros (“Rethink Shade Ban,” 8/24) concerning sun shades. We also have a sun shade and were on an unguarded beach when a lifeguard from two blocks away…
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Opinion•August 14, 2024
Hurting, Not Helping
Re: “Don’t Take the Elephants for Granted: Save Them” (8/7), conscientious travelers are naturally attracted to places that claim to rescue animals and offer them refuge. But tourists who pay to…
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News••August 14, 2024
DEP to Modernize State Land-Use Regulations for Climate Change Impacts
The state Department of Environmental Protection has proposed formal rulemaking that would make New Jersey the first state in the country to modernize land-resource protection regulations to address…
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Opinion•August 14, 2024
Merger Defiance
After reading the article about the approval of the property redevelopment plan for the Ship Bottom LBI Grade School property (“Redevelopment Plan for LBI School Site Gets a Green Light,” 7/31), it…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Surflight’s Next Musical a Combo of New Wave Music and a 16th Century Tale
Surflight Theatre’s next mainstage musical will be “Head Over Heels,” which will run from Aug. 20 through Sept. 1.
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News••August 14, 2024
Named Storms Forecasts Slightly Down But Many Hurricanes Still Expected
Let’s start off with some good news: The scientists at both the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have both reduced their…
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Columns••August 14, 2024
Lakehurst Takes the Spotlight
Most stories about airships end in disaster, but the year 1924 was the exception as it became one of pride and the hope for a brighter future.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Old Barnegat High School Holding Reunion
Former students at the old Barnegat High School are invited to a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 15 at Calloways Restaurant in Eagleswood Township from 1 to 4 p.m.
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News••August 14, 2024
9th District Bill Would Raise Asset Limits for Certain Medicaid Programs
As part of a policy initiative based on a proposal by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services’ Advisory Council, state Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. and Assemblymen Brian Rumpf and Gregory Myhre of the…
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Sports••August 14, 2024
Pickleball Rules the Weekend in Beach Haven
Last weekend, Beach Haven’s Nelson Avenue park was the scene of the LBI Pickleball at the Beach Tournament.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Free Talk on Native Plants, Sustainability at LBI Foundation Aug. 24
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will host Donna Mason Sweigert, chair of the art department at Rowan University and juror for the LBIF’s +Member +Student +Faculty…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Do Some De-Stressing at Waretown Library
Everyday stress seems manageable unless it extracts a physical, emotional or psychological toll. Relax with a crystal singing bowl sound bath meditation at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Old-Time Radio Shows Brought to Life
Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for “theater of the imagination.” The Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained…
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News••August 14, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Adopts 2024 Budget, Receives Major Grants for Road Improvements
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee adopted the 2024 municipal budget with total appropriations of $28,673,917.94 at the committee meeting on Aug. 8.
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Opinion••August 14, 2024
A Look Back at One of the Original Loveladies Lots
When my wife, Barbara, said we should start downsizing, like all dutiful husbands, my eyes rolled. Just what I always wanted to do. Well, this time there was a nice side benefit during the process.…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Chevy Lopez
STYLE: The group has coined the term “gnar&b” to describe their style; they play both covers and originals in a fusion of genres, including R&B, reggae, rock, funk and soul.
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Sports••August 14, 2024
Barnegat Fire Company Says, ‘Stop, Drop and Run’
The Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co. invites runners of all ages and levels to its 12th annual Stop Drop and Run on Saturday, Aug. 31, beginning at 8 a.m. The event will start and finish at the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
History, Fiction Collide in New Long Beach Island Saga
Not only does Long Beach Island offer beautiful beaches and an energetic atmosphere, but it also has a rich history, the basis for the new saga written by author Joseph John Mezlo.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Meet ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Author Online
Themes of friendship and hope in Shelby Van Pelt’s 2022 debut novel Remarkably Bright Creatures resonate with millions of readers who vaulted her to the top of the New York Times bestseller list.…
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Business••August 14, 2024
Azzurri Italian Cucina New on Harvey Cedars Scene
On the north end of Long Beach Island, some have said they would like to see more restaurant options. Azzurri Italian Cucina, newly open in Harvey Cedars, looks to meet the demand in a unique way. A…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2024
Surfers Salute Good Old Days in Longboard Classic
On Saturday, Alliance for a Living Ocean hosted the Longboard Classic at the 68th Street beach in Long Beach Township. Although early-week prognostications for hosting the event on its scheduled date…
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Opinion•August 14, 2024
Great Memories
The following was addressed to Michael Zahorsky, author of the SpeakEasy column “Madcap Adventures of Summer Kid in Surf City,” 7/17).
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Sports••August 14, 2024
Winners Come From Far and Near as Sailing Championships Flood the Bay
Following their overall victory at the C420 U.S. National Championship, Peter Herlihy and Finn Sperry posed for a group photo with their clubmates. Seconds later, playful shoves sent them tumbling…
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Opinion••August 14, 2024
Diversity Helps Team USA Win Gold in Paris Olympics
U-S-A chants constantly break out in Trump rallies, but the U-S-A chant started as a way for Americans to root for their sports teams during international competitions, such as the Olympic Games.
