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Business••October 4, 2023
Retired LBT Police Officer’s New Venture: ‘Layin’ Down the Paw’
After two decades of service, Officer Megan Keller bid a fond farewell to the Long Beach Township Police Department, and is now focusing her efforts on a canine-specific venture: Layin’ Down the Paw…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Earn Volunteer Hours in Little Egg Harbor’s Fall Cleanup
Looking for reasons to get outside and enjoy the weather? Little Egg Harbor’s environmental commission is calling all volunteers for a fall community wide cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 14.
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Opinion•October 4, 2023
Dedicated Officials
Four years ago we endorsed our good friend John Imperiale’s candidacy for Harvey Cedars borough commissioner and we expounded on his career experience and his recent contributions to Harvey Cedars…
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Opinion••October 4, 2023
Presidential Age: Not a Deal Breaker
Ronald Reagan was around 74 years of age in 1985 when he began his second term in office as U.S. president. No one would deny that by that time he’d “lost a step or two,” both physically and…
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Opinion•October 4, 2023
Harvey Cedars Future
As a political science major and young adult working in Harvey Cedars who has grown up in this beautiful town and plans to spend many more years here, I would like to offer my opinion of the…
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News••October 4, 2023
SOMC Reinstates Mask Mandate
Spiking COVID-19 cases have prompted five New Jersey hospitals, including Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, to reinstate mask-wearing for all patients, visitors and staff, Hackensack…
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News••October 4, 2023
Forest Fire Service Sees $3M Budget Boost
With New Jersey facing increasing wildlife risks due to climate change, the Murphy administration is providing an additional $3 million to the state Forest Fire Service budget to enhance protection…
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News••October 4, 2023
Noncompliance Heaps on Household Trash Issues
Ship Bottom officials aren’t just talking about trash, they are doing something about it as highlighted by the recent rash of verbal and written warnings for both garbage and recycling container…
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Opinion••October 4, 2023
Mimi’s House – A Cherished Memory
Recently I saw the obituary of Miriam Ruth Tyler (née Bannar), whose parents owned a home in Surf City that she inherited. Mimi, as she was called, was always a mystery to me.
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Opinion•October 4, 2023
Sincerest Gratitude
Gratitude is the best way to describe our feelings to the first responders in Stafford Township.
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News••October 4, 2023
Barnegat Community Walks for ALS Awareness
On Sunday, Oct. 1, residents of the Seacrest Pines adult community in Barnegat Township held a 5K walk to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Opinion•October 4, 2023
Three Questions
There are three unrelated subjects in this letter, none of which involves windmills.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Lisa Budd’s Art World Commingles Design, Color, Light
In the wise words of painter Lisa Budd, “There is so much beauty everywhere in this world; you just have to pay attention.”
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News••October 4, 2023
Federal Program Provides Jobs for OCC Students With Disabilities
Ocean County College students and recent graduates with disabilities will have the opportunity to seek internships or permanent employment with federal agencies thanks to the college’s participation…
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News••October 4, 2023
Barnegat Fire Co. Going to Bat for Special Needs Group
In what it said is an inspiring display of community solidarity, the Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. is working closely with the township to find a suitable new location for the special needs program…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Art Notes, Oct. 4
Good ‘Plein’ Fun: The Plein Air Plus Exhibition is on view at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies through Oct. 29. The show features 45 artists who worked and…
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News••October 4, 2023
Harvey Cedars Looking to Lay in Donor Bricks at Sunset Park
The first phase of a beautification project at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars has been completed, with the next stage involving laying in donor bricks. The project is a partnership with the borough and…
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News••October 4, 2023
Old Cars Pull Up to the Residence at Stafford
For those living at the Residence at Stafford, an event last month wasn’t a walk down memory lane. It was more like a ride.
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News••October 4, 2023
Democratic Coalition Plans ‘Vaccines and Votes’
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County invites the public to “Vaccines & Votes” on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Barnegat Township Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Ave. Admission is free.
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News••October 4, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Honors Parker’s Army for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
During Little Egg Harbor’s September township committee meeting, Mayor Blaise Scibetta presented local organization Parker’s Army with a proclamation in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Hoofy’s Fall Fest Continues Barnegat Tradition
The fourth annual Hoofy’s Fall Fest welcomes the community to partake in a daylong autumn celebration, taking place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 in the field adjacent to Barnegat Fire…
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News••October 4, 2023
Mayor Oldham Now a Write-In Candidate
What was initially a contested election for the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission that later became uncontested has become contested again.
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News••October 4, 2023
Pagnotta Updates Beach Haven on Development Plans
Architect Michael Pagnotta has made more changes to his proposed Queen City East and Queen City West development in Beach Haven.
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News••October 4, 2023
E-Bike Rule Options Yield No Easy Answers
Share the road. While the message is simple, Ship Bottom Borough Councilman Tom Tallon learned implementation isn’t always after being charged by the mayor to come up with recommendations that would…
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200 Plus••October 4, 2023
Killer Brought to Justice
In August 1922, Ocean County experienced what would become one of its most famous murder cases.
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Opinion••October 4, 2023
This Is Not Just Another Election
Thank you, Mr. Mellerup, for the poignant reminder that men are a quarrelsome bunch given to chicanery and double dealing to achieve their ends (“These Are Most Definitely Not Unprecedented Political…
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News••October 4, 2023
Beach Haven Enacts Seasonal Parking Limit
An ordinance adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council at an agenda meeting last week will set a seasonal time limit for the public parking lots at Centre Street between Bay and Delaware avenues.
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News••October 4, 2023
Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council Seeks Proposal Reviewers
The fate of $15 million – Ocean County’s share of settlement payouts from the nationwide opioid litigation brought against opioid distributors and manufacturers – rests in the hands of a select…
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Business••October 4, 2023
YourBody 360 Yoga and Fitness Studio: ‘A Gem’ in Ship Bottom
On a quiet fall day in her bright and airy studio in Ship Bottom, Rosemarie Elenis led a small group through a restorative yoga class – the release of tension, and deep relaxation, shepherded by…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Book Sale Donations Sought in Stafford
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library in Manahawkin are accepting donations for their next book sale, scheduled on Friday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lower level…
