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Arts & Entertainment••November 28, 2023
World-Acclaimed Bell Choir, a Musical Scrooge, and a Christmas Concert at Grunin Center
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is going to be a busy place the first weekend of December as it hosts three holiday shows.
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News••November 25, 2023
New Jersey Devils-Jetty Clothing Collab ‘Captures the Grit’ of the State
Before the puck even dropped at the Prudential Center last Saturday, the “New Jersey Devils x Jetty” collection apparel was fully sold out at the team store in the rink. The Devils lost the game to…
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News••November 23, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Reintroduces Noise Ordinance, May Consider Wildlife Feeding Revisions
During Little Egg Harbor’s Nov. 9 township committee meeting, several ordinances were introduced, including an updated amendment to the sound ordinance.
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News••November 23, 2023
Following Appointment, Morello Joins Stafford Township School Board
Robert Morello may not have abstained so much during a public session throughout his professional life, but he did so quite a bit on Nov. 13. Of course, there was a reason for it – he had just…
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Opinion••November 23, 2023
Taking Stock of What We Want as Opposed to What We Need
Last week, I attended a lecture in a small room. As people wandered in, claiming seats and chatting, the air in the room became close. Not one of us was wearing a mask. I wondered how many people had…
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News••November 23, 2023
Independent Scientist Proposes Paradise Garden in Little Egg Harbor
Emily Walsh of Lakewood Court spoke during the public comment portion of Little Egg Harbor’s Nov. 9 township committee meeting to request feedback on the latest proposal to develop a project called…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 23, 2023
Give, Receive Holiday Spirit at Little Egg Harbor Gift Giveaway
All are invited to participate in the Little Egg Harbor Township Holiday Gift Giveaway, whether it be to give or receive much-needed holiday cheer.
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Opinion•November 23, 2023
Rising Risk
The increased rising of sea levels and extreme weather events will create storms off our coast that will be more destructive, last longer and be more frequent. The New Jersey Back Bays Storm Risk…
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Opinion•November 23, 2023
Is It Smart?
How smart is a smart electric meter or is Atlantic City Electric’s new program of installing these meters on residential homes just another version of big brother?
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Opinion•November 23, 2023
Fabulous Story
The following was addressed to L.J. Wallace Jr., author of “Another Take on the Big One That Got Away,” SpeakEasy column, 11/8).
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Opinion•November 23, 2023
Missing the Point
In his column last week, Rick Mellerup asks the question “Why do we need math in the age of smartphones?” Like so many students, Rick misses the point of math education.
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Opinion•November 23, 2023
School’s Out
What a brilliant column by Rick Mellerup in last week’s paper (“Is All Math Needed in the Age of Smartphones”)! I hope he realizes what a far-reaching solution he has advanced for so many of our…
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News••November 23, 2023
Beach Haven to Holiday Snack Bar: Flagpole Has to Go
The Holiday Snack Bar’s dispute with Beach Haven took a new turn with the eatery recently receiving a letter from the borough mandating that various items be moved from the right-of-way.
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News••November 22, 2023
Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Head Cites Voting Irregularities
The president of the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association said the eagerly awaited 2023 election results for the borough have not yet been certified because the Ocean County Board of Elections has…
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News••November 22, 2023
St. Mary Academy Again Comes Through for David’s Dream and Believe
Rachael Canale and her eighth-grade classmates at St. Mary Academy in Stafford Township were on a mission this fall. They had a number in mind, and they did everything they could to make sure it was…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 22, 2023
Stafford Holiday Info Has Focus on Those in Need
As a resource guide for families in need, the Stafford Township Recreation Department has compiled the following information…
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News••November 22, 2023
Long Beach Township Amends Drone Ordinance
In 2015, Long Beach Township adopted an ordinance banning the use of drones in the municipality, with some authorized exceptions. At its most recent meeting, though, the township board of…
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News••November 22, 2023
Negotiations Continue as Utility Workers Strike Lingers
Roughly 400 Atlantic City Electric workers will mark their Thanksgiving holiday this week on strike, as the work stoppage enters its third week.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 22, 2023
Ship Bottom Ushers in Holidays With Annual Events
Each year, a little more than a mile of Long Beach Boulevard in Ship Bottom is transformed into Santa Claus Lane for the borough’s Christmas Parade. This year the 44th holiday kickoff is slated for…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 22, 2023
Surf City’s Holiday Kick-Off All About the Trees
On the calendar, Christmas is one month and three days away. In Surf City, it arrives three weeks early with the kickoff to the holiday season at the firehouse.
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Business••November 22, 2023
Cheese Shoppe Spreads Thanksgiving Gratitude, Community Awareness
The season of giving has arrived around the Long Beach Island region, but at least one small business has been working for months to help those less fortunate this holiday season.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 22, 2023
Enjoy Holiday Musical Favorites at Southern Regional High School
The holiday season is here. That means holiday themed music will be in abundance soon enough.
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Business••November 22, 2023
Forever Begins at The Farm on Main
The Farm on Main in West Creek is 18 acres of seclusion and beauty where up to 200 guests can celebrate a wedding or other special event in elevated-rustic, modern-farmhouse refinement adjacent to…
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News••November 22, 2023
Wednesday Means Wellness at Beach Haven School
At the Beach Haven School, the basics are more than reading, writing and arithmetic. During the middle of the week, students engage in health-promoting programs and activities on “Wellness…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 22, 2023
Stage Road Winter Wonderland Returns on Black Friday
The spirit of the season is stoked again in Little Egg Harbor just in time for the holidays. The Stage Road Winter Wonderland was all lit up and ready for visitors beginning Black Friday, Nov. 24.
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News••November 22, 2023
New Physical Therapy Center Geared to Children
As an early intervention specialist and evaluator in Southern Ocean County, Marcella Lippman was getting feedback that the area needed an outpatient physical/occupational therapy center geared to…
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News••November 22, 2023
Pageant Winner Speaks of Hope to Students
While it’s not unusual for former Beach Haven School students to drop by and reminisce a little, there was extra buzz in the air when Julia Carrano recently walked through the doors.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 22, 2023
Kapler’s Holiday Soirée Features Carriage Rides
Kapler’s Pharmacy helps Beach Haven ring in the Christmas season with its “Holiday Soirée” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25, from 4 to 6 p.m.
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Columns••November 22, 2023
LBI Isolated in the 1930s
Today on Long Beach Island we are part of the modern world. We have access to all the marvels of Wi-Fi, cable, cellphones and the services provided by progressive government. But not long ago, a trip…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 22, 2023
Old Souls, New Sounds: New Gretna’s Grayson Lands Itself on Grammy Ballot
In a digital era of endless, mass-produced content bombardment, some of the best work is homegrown. That certainly has proven to be the case for Grayson, a four-piece indie pop-rock band comprised of…
