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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Chuck DeBruyn
STYLE: Acoustic covers of hits across all genres from the 1920s to today.
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Opinion••July 17, 2024
Easier Said Than Done: We Must Come Together Again
July 4th at the Jersey Shore – what a party! There were people everywhere, food, fireworks, boats blasting “God Bless the USA” while waving American flags, spouting how lucky we are to be free.
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Columns••July 17, 2024
Who’s Telling the Truth?
On the night of Oct. 30, 1890, two ships collided just east of Barnegat Lighthouse. The four-masted schooner Cornelius Hargraves, loaded with coal, had left Philadelphia when it rammed the…
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News••July 17, 2024
Dengue Fever Has Reached New Jersey
Dengue fever, nicknamed breakbone fever, has long plagued tropical and subtropical regions of the world. But according to the World Health Organization, it is affecting far more people than ever…
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News••July 17, 2024
Harvey Cedars Honors Selfridge for Rescue
The Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners recently honored Bob Selfridge III for his life-saving heroism in August 2022.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Big City Boy Moves to the Sticks in Surflight’s ‘Footloose’
The current mainstage musical at Surflight Theatre is “Footloose,” the 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Stafford Library Schedules Two StoryWalks
Love to read? Love to make new friends? Bring the family to StoryWalk at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library on Mondays, July 22 and Aug. 19, at 10 a.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Stafford Library Gets to the Heart of the Matter
Your heart has a finite number of beats, and there’s no way to know which one is the last. But by taking good care of it, your life expectancy can increase. Take part in “Wellness Screenings, All…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Program Offers Overview of Ocean County Parks
In Ocean County, outdoor recreation and tranquil, natural surroundings that the whole family can enjoy are as close as any county park. Learn about all they have to offer during “Family Nature Walks”…
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News••July 17, 2024
9th District Supports Effort to Increase Veterans’ Property Tax Deduction
State Sen. Carmen Amato, Jr. and Assemblymen Brian Rumpf and Gregory Myhre of the 9th Legislative District have requested to be added as co-sponsors to legislation that proposes a constitutional…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Barnegat Fire Co. Plans Car/Truck Show
The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. is holding a car and truck show and family fun day on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donahue Elementary School, located near the high school at 200…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
LBIF Promotes Passion for Bay
The oppressive summer sun did not stop lovers of Barnegat Bay from showing their support for the environment on July 10 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies, in…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Art Notes, July 17
Meet the Fleet: A new show opens at Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light this Saturday. “Kevin Coogan’s Boat Show” is an exhibition of large paintings of Viking Village vessels. The artist, who splits…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Banking 101 for Young People at Waretown Library
Smart budgeting, like well-managed money, grows in value over time. Teens and tweens can take their first steps into financial matters confidently during “Banking Basics” at the Ocean County…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
America Celebrated in Song at Stafford Library
To celebrate America’s birthday month, the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library hosts a red-white-and-blue celebration in song when “Jessica Carroll Sings Americana” on Wednesday, July 24 at…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Swimming Under the Stars at St. Francis Pools July 24
Go for an evening dip at the St. Francis Community Center’s outdoor pools, adjacent to the bay in Brant Beach, for “Swimming Under the Stars” on Wednesday, July 24. The event also features a viewing…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Holocaust Survivors to Share Their Experiences
The Ocean County Library is hosting three Holocaust survivors who will discuss their experiences in the fourth presentation of its “Combatting Hate” series at the Toms River Branch on Tuesday, July…
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Opinion•July 17, 2024
Do It Right
“The Jersey Shore is where memories are made, and we need to make sure our families can keep creating those memories of summers down the shore for generations to come,” stated Gov. Philip Murphy.
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Opinion•July 17, 2024
Why the Surcharges?
Credit cards have been around since 1950. Credit card fees to businesses have been around also since 1950. Up until the last few years they have been considered an operating expense and were part of…
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Opinion•July 17, 2024
Job Well Done
Living in Harvey Cedars just gets better all the time. During the last six months, our town has had a makeover that no one could have imagined, from Sunset Park, which has been revitalized after…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 16, 2024
Free Open Mic Night at LBI Foundation This Friday
Family Nights at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences feature free fun for all ages, with a variety of events throughout the summer. This Friday, July 19, come by for an open mic…
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Opinion••July 16, 2024
Behind the Scenes at ’50s-’60s Holiday Snack Bar
Over the last year, there were several articles about a Beach Haven landmark, the Holiday Snack Bar, and ongoing controversy about its expanded outdoor dining. As many know, it is a small eatery…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 16, 2024
Tuckerton’s Church of the Holy Spirit’s ‘Holy Rollers’ Have Been Berry Busy
If there’s nothing more American than apple pie, there’s nothing more New Jersey than blueberry pie. After all, blueberries are the official state fruit of the Garden State. And if you love…
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Columns••July 15, 2024
Sand for Thinning Island Beaches Pumped Forth Before Winter?; ‘Dry’ Lightning Bolt Like a Bull Whip
For Island beachgoers who are finding their favorite beaches narrowing through erosion, a sand assist is now on the way.
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Columns••July 14, 2024
So Many Community Events, Such Short Time; Water Temp Swings, Dates to Plan
“How many steps are you going to take?! That’s a travel!”
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News••July 13, 2024
Spirit Airlines Looks Toward Newark Instead of Atlantic City
Spirit Airlines is in serious trouble, and that in turn could cause trouble for the Atlantic City International Airport and put a crimp in local travel to Florida, especially during the winter.
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Opinion•July 12, 2024
Beyond Town’s Control
Thank you for your feedback. I can assure you the recreation team takes all comments, both positive and negative, into account and is constantly striving to improve our events.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 12, 2024
Go on a Story Walk on July 22
Love to read? Love to make new friends? Bring the family to StoryWalk at the branch on Mondays, July 22 and Aug 19 at 10 a.m.
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Opinion•July 12, 2024
Where Are Farmers?
The following was addressed to Stafford Township Recreation Director Jason Hazelton.
