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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
Original Music Showcase at ManaFirkin
At ManaFirkin Brewing Co. this Saturday, Dec. 2, from 3 to 6 p.m., the LBI Singer-Songwriter Original Music Showcase celebrates the original songwriting work of many of the LBI region’s best-loved…
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News••November 29, 2023
Feds Approve Another Wind Farm Off New Jersey
Citing the financial strain on the offshore wind industry, Clean Ocean Action again expressed disappointment with the federal government for its approval of two wind projects proposed off New Jersey…
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Opinion•November 29, 2023
Swell Factor
It seems the powers that be controlling the determination of windmills off the coast of LBI are not paying attention to the logic of the hurricane hunter experience – that no windmill can withstand a…
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Sports••November 29, 2023
Through the Shenanigans, Regulski and Hamlin Steered Southern Regional to Higher Ground
Jordyn Hamlin and Molly Regulski have spent a lot of time together since their volleyball days at Southern Regional Middle School. Heck, they’re best friends now.
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Opinion•November 29, 2023
Language of Universe
In response to “Is Math Education Needed in the Age of Smartphones?” (11/15), educators and administrators should “freak out” over the low scores in math and reading. I do agree that the COVID-19…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
Wreck Diver Speaking at NJMM Program
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven holds its monthly program on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
Hop Aboard Stafford’s Holiday Bus Trip
Stafford Township Recreation has brought back one of its most beloved trips and a tradition for generations of families and friends: a day of shopping and sightseeing in New York City at the height…
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Business••November 29, 2023
New Audiology Practice Makes House Calls
Susan Chin, an audiologist for 30 years, has announced the opening of her new practice, Hear at Home, in Barnegat Township.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
Put Some Soul Into Your Christmas at STAC on Dec. 9
In the mid-1960s, two kinds of popular music were constantly fighting it out for spots on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
’Tis the Season for Ye Olde Christmas in Tuckerton
On Sunday, Dec. 3, Ye Olde Christmas will be spread out all over Tuckerton, and families are encouraged to visit each stop to fill up on season’s greetings.
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News••November 29, 2023
Beach Haven Passes Redevelopment Agreement
At a special meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment agreement for Queen City East and Queen City West.
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Business••November 29, 2023
Drill Sergeant Makes Holiday Giving Easy
Even Santa Claus needs a little help from his friends, and this holiday season, the jolly old elf and the Long Beach Island region are getting just that from one local business.
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Business••November 29, 2023
Walters Assembles Over 100 Thanksgiving Baskets for Local Residents
The award-winning development firm Walters Group held its annual Thanksgiving basket collection and donation by partnering with nonprofit Family Promise of the Jersey Shore to deliver over 100…
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Columns••November 29, 2023
Bureaucrat Blocks Lighthouse Rescue
The story of how Barnegat Lighthouse went from being a major beacon for East Coast mariners to New Jersey’s smallest state park is one of backroom politics complete with heroes and villains.
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News••November 29, 2023
Second Reading of Two Ordinances at Dec. 4 Long Beach Township Meeting
The agenda at the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners’ last meeting of 2023, on Dec. 4, will include second reading of two ordinances introduced at the November meeting of the board: one to…
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News••November 29, 2023
Smart Meter Drama Lingers in Tuckerton
During Tuckerton borough’s Nov. 20 council meeting, Mayor Sue Marshall followed up on an issue that had been raised by Councilman Mike Dupuis at the previous meeting regarding Atlantic City…
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News••November 29, 2023
Tree Lighting Celebrates LBI School Students’ Poetic Musings
Even with school out of session for the Thanksgiving holiday last week, Long Beach Island Grade School students were recognized for their creativity.
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News••November 29, 2023
Double Murder Suspect Remains in Jail Until Trial
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Nov. 27, Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan ordered that Michael Mulgrew, 34, of Barnegat Township shall remain detained in the Ocean…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
Santa Claus Is Coming to Little Egg Harbor Township
’Tis the season to be jolly! Santa Claus will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit families at the Edward Thornton Community Center, 319 West Calabreeze Way in Little Egg Harbor, from 5…
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News••November 29, 2023
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Expands Its Turtle Portfolio
As part of a new collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Conserve Wildlife Foundation is putting a spotlight on the state-threatened wood turtle, which resides in both aquatic and…
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Business••November 29, 2023
Coastal Woods First Phase Is Complete
On Oct. 25, Homes Now Inc. held a grand opening for its newest community, Coastal Woods, located at 750 Lighthouse Drive in Barnegat Township.
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Opinion•November 29, 2023
Leave It Alone
From the time I’ve lived on this Island, which is over 70 years, I always heard “I love LBI.” Charming, quaint, fun, friendly are just some of the things said about this 18-mile strip of sand from…
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Opinion••November 29, 2023
It’s Difficult to Accept the End of America’s Auto Love Affair
For more than a century, Americans and automobiles have been, and remain, connected in very special ways. This strange relationship, which has found its way into almost every aspect of our lives, may…
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News••November 29, 2023
LBT Building and Zoning Department Coordinates $29,000 Donation to St. Francis Food Pantry
It’s the time of the year most associated with giving thanks, and giving back. In Long Beach Township, the municipality’s building and zoning department has continued its autumn tradition of…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
‘Messiah’ Sing, Lessons and Carols at Holy Innocents’
On Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m., Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven will hold its annual Handel’s “Messiah” sing-in.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
Songs From ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Live at Stockton on Dec. 4
Ed Vezinho and the Jim Ward Big Band will take the stage at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4 to perform “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
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News••November 29, 2023
Oldham Files for Recount in Harvey Cedars Election
Harvey Cedars Mayor Jonathan Oldham has filed for a recount of the Nov. 7 election in which he came in fourth for three borough commission seats.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 29, 2023
‘A Christmas Story’ Is a Wonderful Movie Turned Into a Great Musical
Don’t worry about being naughty or nice if you want to take in Surflight Theatre’s next main stage production, which will run from Dec. 2 through Dec. 17.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 28, 2023
Andy Kim Fundraiser at Lighthouse Tavern Saturday
The Barnegat Democratic Club announces a fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Andy Kim on Saturday, Dec. 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Lighthouse Tavern in Waretown.
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News••November 28, 2023
Causeway Bulkhead Repair Unrelated to Ongoing Road Project
In the spring of 2019, local, county and state officials gathered just off the Causeway to celebrate the completion, a year ahead of schedule, of a new western span that included a passive area with…
