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Opinion•November 1, 2023
No Newcomer
I’m running for the Beach Haven Borough Council. I know our town quite well and from many vantage points since I’ve lived here year ’round for over 50 years and held various positions in our borough.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Albert Music Hall Kicks Off November With Jersey Devil Show
The Albert Music Hall in Waretown will hold three special Saturday night concerts in November. Admission for each show is $6 for adults, and $1 for children.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Comedy Show at Surflight Will Benefit Beach Haven Fire Co.
Comedy is returning to Surflight Theatre, but it’s doing so for a serious purpose.
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News••November 1, 2023
Local Police Putting Razors Away This Month
Although police officers are usually clean-shaven according to policies, there is an exception for November as the Harvey Cedars Police Department leads a “Let It Grow” campaign to raise awareness –…
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Columns••November 1, 2023
The Verdict: Guilty or Not?
In June 1930, the nation’s newspapers descended upon the Ocean County courthouse to cover a sensational murder trial.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Celebration Planned
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library invites fans of Doctor Who to a 60th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 1, 2023
Free Musical Tribute to Veterans at Stockton University
The Bay Atlantic Symphony will be performing a musical tribute to veterans at 7:30 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center.
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News••November 1, 2023
Three Candidates, Two Seats, in LEH Race for Pinelands School Board
Three candidates are running for two seats to represent Little Egg Harbor on the Pinelands Regional Board of Education.
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Columns••November 1, 2023
Pumpkin Treats, Unpopular Offshore Wind Opinions and Fantastic Weather With Waves
I guess we should have known this, but if you carve a pumpkin in the middle of October and then we have a few late October days in the 80s, said jack-o-lantern is going to rot out in a hurry and…
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News••November 1, 2023
Four Candidates for Two Spots on LEHT Committee
There are two seats up for grabs on the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee this year, and it is a contested election, with two Republican incumbents, Ray Gormley and John Kehm, squaring off against…
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News••October 31, 2023
McCaffrey Meet-and-Greet Thursday
A meet-the-candidate night for Michael McCaffrey is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Black Whale Bar and Restaurant, 100 North Pennsylvania Ave. in Beach Haven. McCaffrey is…
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Opinion••October 31, 2023
Boo Who? Boomers Have Co-opted Halloween
No one should ever start a column with either of these two expressions: “When I was your age” and “Back in the day.” So even though I’m taking you into the past, I will begin by saying that once upon…
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Columns••October 30, 2023
Though Our Waves Can Be Challenging, LBI Has It Good in an Ever-Crowded Surf World
On pretty much any given day, you can pull up Surfline’s Malibu First Point camera and see no fewer than 30 black dots moving around in the water. Scroll over to Third Point and there are a few dozen…
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Sports••October 29, 2023
Gesicki Catches First Touchdown Pass With New England During Win Over Buffalo
Lucky No. 7 on National Tight Ends Day – who would have thought?
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Sports••October 27, 2023
Bodybuilder Michelle Johnson Wins Big in Utah, Heads to Nationals
Award-winning bodybuilder Michelle Johnson of Little Egg Harbor made history Oct. 7 at the NPC Utah Classic in Salt Lake City as overall winner in the figure division, placing first in both figure B…
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News••October 26, 2023
Local Episcopal Priest Finds Spiritual Renewal in Kenyan Mission
When the Rev. Chip Graves returned from a two-week trip to Africa on Aug. 22, he was jokingly asked, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”
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News••October 26, 2023
A Healthy Barnegat Bay Starts on Land
Simply put, more of the same is the goal for ReClam the Bay President Bill Walsh as he looks toward the future of the nearly two-decade-old organization. Simple, though, isn’t necessarily a word used…
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News••October 26, 2023
New Statue Is Happy Ending to Devilish Tale at Lucille’s
Four months after the famous chainsaw-carved Jersey Devil statue was stolen from Lucille’s Luncheonette in Warren Grove, artist Joe Wenal of Rocky Mountain Carvers designed, carved and installed a…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 26, 2023
Free Harvest Hayride, Pumpkin Picking and More at Bayview Park
Get in the spirit of the season with Long Beach Township’s annual Harvest Hayride and other family-friendly activities on Saturday, Oct. 28 in Brant Beach. All are invited to take part in the free…
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News••October 26, 2023
Osprey Is Stafford’s Official Raptor
The noble osprey has been named Stafford Township’s official raptor. The proclamation came at the October meeting of mayor and council.
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News••October 26, 2023
Contested Election in Barnegat Light Includes Write-In Campaign
An incumbent council member, a Republican Club-endorsed challenger and a write-in incumbent on council are all Republican candidates vying for two seats in the General Election in Barnegat Light Nov.…
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Columns••October 26, 2023
Stealing a Look at Island Crime Sprees; Money Is Set Aside for Bay Bottom Damages
While LBI is generally blessed with a low showing of criminality, there remains the well-advertised risk of vehicle swipings. Island police departments are ongoingly warning about leaving vehicles…
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News••October 26, 2023
Battista, McCaffrey in Beach Haven Council Race
Beach Haven Councilman Michael Battista is seeking re-election for a one-year unexpired term, and is opposed by newcomer Michael McCaffrey.
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Sports••October 26, 2023
Southern Regional Girls Cross-Country Squad Swipes Sixth in Conference
After capturing the Ocean County championship a week earlier, the Southern Regional girls cross-country team returned to Ocean County Park for the Shore Conference Championship meet and again was the…
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News••October 26, 2023
Local Town Engineer Wins NJ Planning Award
One of the first orders of business during Little Egg Harbor’s Oct. 12 township committee meeting was to recognize Township Engineer Jason Worth, who is vice president and operations manager of T&M…
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Opinion•October 26, 2023
Independent Person
Trish Formica is running for re-election to the Stafford Township Board of Education. I had the honor and pleasure to have served with her. She is an independent person and does not serve at the will…
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Opinion•October 25, 2023
More Than a ‘Massacre’
Reading the story titled “The Defense of Little Egg Harbor Honored (10/18),” we are very appreciative of your acknowledgment of this historical event. Allow us to point out that complex history…
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News••October 25, 2023
Pro-Dredging Facebook Post Sparks Confusion for Mystic Island West Residents
A group of residents from the west side of Mystic Island attended Little Egg Harbor’s Oct. 12 township committee meeting after receiving notice from another resident, via Facebook, that there might…
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News••October 25, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Presses Atlantic City Electric, Board of Public Utilities for Solution
During Little Egg Harbor’s Oct. 12 township committee meeting, Mayor Blaise Scibetta reported that he and Deputy Mayor Dan Maxwell had met with the new liaison for Atlantic City Electric. According…
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Opinion•October 25, 2023
Not the ‘Truth’
I am writing to correct and refute the lies and misrepresentations made by Al Cirulli and Joseph Marte, the incumbent candidates for Barnegat Township Committee, in their campaign.
