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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Flowers Put Extra ‘Fling’ in PSAA Spring Show
The “Spring Fling” exhibition with its special “Art in Bloom” component, now on display at Pine Shores Art Association’s main gallery in Manahawkin, is a timely symphony of artistic endeavor. Members…
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Sports••May 29, 2024
Top-Seeded Pinelands Regional Boys Volleyball Squad Cruises Past Triton
Within an eight-day stretch earlier this month, the Pinelands Regional boys volleyball team sustained three of its four losses, including a 2-0 drubbing by Shore Conference Class B South rival…
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Sports••May 29, 2024
Southern Regional Boys Trounce South Brunswick in First Round
The Southern Regional boys lacrosse team had a rough regular season within the newly formed Shore Conference American division, losing six of its seven contests against divisional opponents this…
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Business••May 29, 2024
Utility Processing Hundreds of EV Port Rebates
Atlantic City Electric’s EVsmart Program helps make the transition to an electric vehicle even more affordable via various incentive opportunities first implemented in 2021, with approval from the…
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Opinion•May 29, 2024
Enough Is Enough
I have always thought of Beach Haven as a family-oriented town for people to visit, enjoy and feel safe. When I attended the council meeting and listened to council members and residents speak about…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
All About Hydrangeas at Stafford Library
Thinking about hydrangeas for your yard? Did you know this showy, versatile shrub comes in more than 500 varieties? Join Nancy Osterberg of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County for…
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News••May 29, 2024
Program Asks Summer Visitors to Be ‘Street Smart’
With millions of people expected to visit the Jersey Shore this summer, police departments across Long Beach Island are participating in Street Smart NJ to raise awareness about pedestrian safety.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
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@StevenWisdom13 (May 22) My first two summer jobs (1994) were in LBI; while staying with my grandparents I worked at the Loveladies Tennis Club and the Haymarket Hobby + Toy shop in Ship Bottom (It’s…
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News••May 29, 2024
Summer First Aid Squad Volunteers Get a Primer at Open House
On Sunday, May 26, the Beach Haven First Aid Squad held an open house for 30 summer volunteers, consisting of a mix of newcomers and returnees.
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News••May 29, 2024
Despite Krier’s Contention, Boat for Stafford Township Police Gains Approval
Stafford Township Councilman Paul Krier has been on a contentious streak lately, and during the council meeting of May 21 he had plenty to say regarding the opening resolution to accept the donation…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Fundraiser Supports Compassion Café
On Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m., Station No. 17 Restaurant and Garden in Beach Haven is hosting a four-course wine dinner to benefit the Compassion Café, a business devoted to giving work opportunities…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Greg Warren
STYLE: Acoustic and electric guitarist playing classic rock, folk, soul and funk
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Gypsy Moon
STYLE: Acoustic covers in a variety of genres: classic rock, modern country, oldies, classic and contemporary pop.
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News••May 29, 2024
Offshore Wind Project Clears Hurdle as Final Impact Report Issued
A week before being publicly available and just ahead of the unofficial start of summer at the Jersey Shore, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it had issued the final environmental…
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Business••May 29, 2024
Neptune Market Enters a Whole New Era
Memorial Day weekend kicked off in Harvey Cedars with one of its most iconic places holding a grand reopening. Although Michael Epstein and Karen Robbins purchased the Neptune Market from Albert and…
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Opinion••May 29, 2024
Generation Gap Shrinks When Stephen Moves In
It was late August when our grandson innocently asked, “If I got a job down here next summer could I live here with you and Pop Pop?”
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Columns••May 29, 2024
EPA Questions Oyster Creek Approval
At the time few people realized that a fish kill in August 1973 at the Oyster Creek nuclear reactor on Route 9 in Lacey Township would trigger a series of events that would affect the nation’s energy…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Learn About Beeswax Food Wraps at Two Libraries
One way to elevate your environmental sensibilities in the kitchen is using sustainable food wraps made from beeswax. This is the topic of special workshops at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County…
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Opinion•May 29, 2024
Senior Thanks
Hail to the king and queen of the Stafford 2024 Senior Prom, Joe Murphy and Minnie Ciao. Both were selected by the recreation staff and are residents of Perry’s Lake. The prom was held at the…
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News••May 29, 2024
Ocean County Urges Families to Learn Food Aid New Eligibility
The Ocean County Health Department has announced the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, has released its new income guidelines, effective June 1.
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Opinion•May 29, 2024
Invaluable Asset
In 2012 during Superstorm Sandy, Joe Valyo walked into the borough to volunteer to help. His background as a fire marshal and in emergency services soon became noticed.
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Opinion•May 29, 2024
Much to Be Lost
Think of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance, then think of the mess our nation is in. Consider the following words in the pledge…
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Opinion•May 29, 2024
Controversial Tenure
I feel the need to respond to William Fenimore’s “Time for Change” letter (5/22). As some may know, he is running for Ship Bottom Council. Mr. Fenimore seems to have misrepresented his role in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
‘Lions, Tigers & Beers’ at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge June 8-9
Have a Pilsner among the peacocks, or a Belgian near the bears, as Popcorn Park Animal Refuge hosts its third annual Lions, Tigers & Beers Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9. The weekend…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Tom Petty Tribute Band and Jazz Trio Open the Grunin Center’s Summer Schedule
Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center isn’t going away after the end of the college’s school year. At 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 The Breakers, a Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
LIFF Is More Than Watching Films
The Lighthouse International Film Festival is more, far more, than film screenings.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Matt Fisher
STYLE: A blend of originals and acoustic covers ranging from Taylor Swift to Frank Sinatra.
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Sports••May 29, 2024
Southern Regional Shut Out in First-Ever Conference Final Appearance
Under the lights of ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood, in one of the biggest games in program history, the Southern Regional baseball team felt the humbling heartbreak of defeat.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Art Notes, May 29
One of a Kind: Make a sterling silver sea glass necklace with artist-instructor Jen O’Reilly of JO’s Oyster Garden on Wednesday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Foundation of…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
Little Mouse, Big Dreams in Early Reader Book by Beach Haven West Author
Lighthouse Cheese Factory is a new children’s book about a mouse named Bleu who dreams of becoming an inventor. Throughout the book the reader sees Bleu and her friends face many challenges. The book…
