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Opinion•July 31, 2024
Thumbs Up, Down
Having seen many rules to live by over the years, Greg Golden’s “Words of Wisdom” (7/24) are among the best. And if Peter Savage (“Confusing Signs,” 7/24) can’t understand “Vets for Trump,” I am sure…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
Ryan Zimmerman
STYLE: Acoustic covers of folk rock, soul, blues, roots rock, and reggae.
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News••July 31, 2024
Stafford Police Make Arrests Following Separate Investigations
The Stafford Township Police Department on July 24 announced arrests in connection with two separate investigations, one involving drugs and the other involving iPhone thefts.
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Opinion•July 31, 2024
True Patriotism
By stepping down from his candidacy, President Biden exemplified true patriotism by sacrificing power for the benefit of our nation, in stark contrast to his predecessor, whose loyalty is solely…
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Opinion••July 31, 2024
Face to Face With Desires, Fears of Ukrainian Students
My wife and I have just returned from a three-week trip to the Lviv region of Ukraine, our third trip in a year. Lviv is a beautiful, bustling, historic city 40 miles from the Polish border. It is…
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News••July 31, 2024
Ship Bottom Expects to Name New Council Member in August
By this time next month, the Ship Bottom Borough Council will have a new member in its ranks following the resignation of Councilman Peter Rossi earlier this month.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
Doo-Wop Extravaganza at American Legion Post
If you are a fan of 1950s music, mark down Sunday, Aug. 11. That’s when American Legion Post 493, located at 420 Radio Rd. in Little Egg Harbor Township, will be the site of a Doo-Wop Day Fundraiser…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
Arthur Liese Talks Catboats, Sneakboxes at Tip Seaman
Arthur C. Liese’s fascination with Barnegat Bay began more than 60 years ago when outdoor writer Gene Hill invited him over. While there, Hill’s striking Maine coon hopped up on the mantelpiece…
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Sports••July 31, 2024
Host Crew Tops Standings in Harvey Cedars’ ‘Meltdown’
Cole Pietszak made the turn from north to south around the marker, looked around and had a bit of a revelation.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
Problem Child Goes All-Country at Terrace Tavern
As young people flocked to their favorite clubs on Saturday night, Terrace Tavern, seated right on Long Beach Boulevard in Beach Haven Terrace, appeared deceptively calm from the outside. Passersby…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
The Chris Fritz Band
Style: Classic rock and country with originals tossed in.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
Everything’s Coming Up Chocolate at LBI Museum
The LBI Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven is hosting its annual chocolate fair fundraiser on Thursday evening, Aug. 8, with doors opening at 6 for advance ticket holders and 6:30 for…
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News••July 31, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Reviews School Bullying Issue
The major topic of conversation at the July meeting of the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education was bullying. That’s because Director of Personnel, Planning and Evaluation Jacqueline Truzzoline gave…
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Opinion••July 31, 2024
Rules for the Unruly on LBI Courtesy of Cranky Old Biddy
Several weeks back, I was celebrating vacationers, thanking them even, for opening my eyes to the way we full-timers forget how privileged we are to live here. This was before an SUV the size of a…
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News••July 31, 2024
Local Inventor Solves a Sticky Situation
When wrapping presents or shipping a box, a common struggle and aggravation is finding the end of a roll of packing tape once it has been used.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
Get Hooked on Fishing in Harvey Cedars
Children ages 5 to 17 can test their angling skills at the annual “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” surf fishing tournament Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harvey Cedars. The event is held…
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Opinion•July 31, 2024
Future Is Nuclear
Mr. Ankosko is to be congratulated for his excellent Commentary piece offering 10 reasons to stop the offshore wind projects (7/24). I’d like to add one more major reason to stop these projects. Upon…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
Ironclad Boundaries to Beat Summer Burnout
August is here, and it’s a great time to check on fellow performers and service industry workers.
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News••July 31, 2024
Harvey Cedars Seeks Applicants for Patrol Officer
The Harvey Cedars Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of full-time patrol officer.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 31, 2024
St. Mary of the Pines to Honor Mystic With Special Mass
All are welcome to St. Mary of the Pines Church, at (100 Bishop Lane in Manahawkin, at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 for a special Mass in honor of Maria Esperanza of Venezuela, to commemorate the 20th…
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Columns••July 31, 2024
Orcas Make Boat Crushing Everyday Fun Affair; A Lousy Story Too Gross to Believe
Those wild and crazy orcas are making headlines again, continuing their now patented boat-sinking moves, highlighted by throwing their entire killer whale body weights down on hapless vessels. It’s…
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Columns••July 31, 2024
‘Graveyard’ Claims Third Victim
For many years the ocean just east of Barnegat Light has been called the graveyard of the Atlantic. As 1890 drew to a close, at a site just east of the lighthouse, the masts of two ships that had…
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News••July 31, 2024
Beach Haven Council Election Petitions Available
Prospective candidates for the Beach Haven Borough Council election in November can pick up petitions in the borough clerk’s office, located in the municipal building on Bay Avenue.
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Opinion•July 31, 2024
Poor Planning
The most crucial problem facing Ship Bottom is stormwater run-off from excessive impervious cover. All of Ship Bottom’s planning documents stress the problems from too much impervious coverage and…
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Business••July 31, 2024
Pickleball, Fresh Bread, Soft Serve
Pickleball instructor CJ Milano offers beginner and intermediate clinics this month in Surf City (exact location to be given with reservation).
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News••July 31, 2024
Southern Ocean Medical Center Expanding Surgical Suite
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin continues to grow.
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Opinion•July 31, 2024
Still Here
Hello and happy summer! We are on our annual summer trip to LBI, our happy place. This poem is dedicated to my Aunt Joann Kelty.
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News••July 31, 2024
Transient Occupancy Tax Approved
At its July 25 agenda meeting, the Beach Haven Borough Council adopted an ordinance that would implement a 3% transient accommodation occupancy tax conveyed by any online marketplaces.
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Opinion•July 31, 2024
Stop Faux Outrage
Seven truckloads of debris were removed from the busted wind turbine blade, in Nantucket. Think about how easy a cleanup that was vs. Exxon Valdez, or Deepwater Horizon, or the regular leaking oil in…
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Business••July 31, 2024
Mari’s Grooming Adds Barnegat Location
On July 13, Mari’s Grooming hosted a grand opening celebration at its new location at 34 South Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township. Mayor Joseph Marte was on hand to cut the ribbon.
