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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Food Drive to Support Service Members, Families of Joint Base
A food drive to benefit the Military Support Alliance’s Food Warriors Program will take place Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean County Southern Service Center located at 179 Main…
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Sports••September 27, 2023
Kline, Kobilynk Rise to Challenge, Help Keep Pinelands Undefeated
The target on the back of the Pinelands Regional football team continues to grow, and that’s OK.
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Sports••September 27, 2023
Southern Regional Gymnasts Score First Victory of Season Against Toms River East
It’s not so much a rebuilding season for the Southern Regional gymnastics team as it is simply a building season. The Rams have enough components in the machine, but now it’s time to rev up the…
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Opinion••September 27, 2023
Mowing Assails Biodiversity-Rich Great Bay Blvd.
Editor’s Note: The following comments, addressed to Little Egg Harbor Township Mayor Blaise Scibetta, are solely that of the author, and do not represent the opinions or position of any company…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Chowderfest Is Free Bayfront Festival, With Ticketed Chowder Tasting
Chowderfest is back “on the front burner” this Saturday, Sept. 30. The popular tasting aspect is also back, in the ticketed Cook-off Classic portion, while the overall day welcomes fall with a free…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Tough Job
I appreciated the story about the beach badge checkers (“Successful Summer for Badge Checkers Despite Pushback,” 9/20). It’s a tough job, but it is a good way for younger teens to have a summer job.…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Tuckerton Porchfest Postponed to Spring
A weekend nor’easter put a damper on some of the biggest local events of the season. The Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show was rained out for the first time in its 42 years and the first annual…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Really Bad Idea
So Ørsted has delayed the idiotic plan for the wind turbines until 2026, due to financial concerns among other things. This, even after Murphy and his fellow Democrats let them keep the tax credits…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Hosts Halloween Bash Friday, Oct. 13
The communities in and around Little Egg Harbor are invited to celebrate the season with a Halloween Bash, to be held Friday, Oct. 13 at the Edward Thornton Community Center at 319 Weest Calabreeze…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Write in Reynolds
I have a relatively short message about a special person – a dear friend, and long-time public servant in Barnegat Light – Councilwoman Dorothy (Dottie) Reynolds.
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Opinion••September 27, 2023
September’s Here and Gone With Chaos, Change and Angst
It happened right before Labor Day. Thub (the + hub) and I were doing our monthly Costco run, hoping to score some end-of-season beach gear. No sooner had we passed a yummy display of Metamucil than…
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News••September 27, 2023
Seacrest Celebrates Centenarian Agnes Goetz
Last Friday, Sept. 22, marked National Centenarian’s Day, an annual observance and perfect opportunity to honor the community’s residents who have lived an entire century or more. The Terraces at…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Lady Magpie’s Welcomes Autumn
Ring in autumn from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1 at Lady Magpie’s Tea and Curiosities for its Autumnal Garden Party to celebrate the teahouse’s fifth anniversary. The free, family-friendly event…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Stands to Reason
There has been a lot written about the view the wind farms will have from the beaches of LBI. We live in Beach Haven West and can clearly see the hotels in Atlantic City that are 23 miles away as the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
St. Stephen’s Blessing of Animals to Feature Host of Special Guests
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Waretown is growing, and in many ways. With new leadership in 2022 (The Revs. Chip and Lisa Graves, who also head St. Stephen’s sister church, Tuckerton’s Church of…
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News••September 27, 2023
Pinelands Regional Scores Again in U.S. News’ High School Ranking
For a second straight year, the folks at Pinelands Regional High School have a reason to be proud. U.S. News & World Report has released its 2023-24 Best High School rankings, and Pinelands ranked…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Stafford Library Hosts Visit by Raven Master Author
The literary career of Casey Masterson is off and running, following her recent appearance at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library to discuss her debut novel, Revelations of the Raven…
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Columns••September 27, 2023
A Time the Pinelands Almost Took Flight; Ophelia Lights Fire Under Marine Life
What the cyclonic Lady Ophelia lacked in arrival strength, she made up for in staying power, lasting for many windy days on end. She fattened up on beach sand before finally moseying off to the…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Turbine Removal Questions
I have been following the discussions on the wind turbines that are proposed for the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New Jersey. I see one issue that has not been covered to my knowledge and that is…
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News••September 27, 2023
Veterans Unite to ‘Make It Right’ for Victimized Widow
Manahawkin native Amanda Simpson moved back to Ocean Acres from Lacey Township this summer after her husband, Scott Simpson, a Marine Corps veteran with PTSD, took his own life in their garage. At…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
LBI Library Friends Get to the ‘Hearth’ of the Matter
Amy Hill Hearth, Peabody Award winner and internationally published author, was the featured speaker at a Friends of the Island Library Author Luncheon held at daddy O in Brant Beach on Wednesday…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Free Surf Fishing Seminar Oct. 7 at Ship Bottom Firehouse
Novice and experienced anglers alike are encouraged to join “Bayside Dave” Etelman and Fisherman’s Headquarters’ Greg Cudnik at this year’s “opening day” surf fishing seminar – held annually at the…
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News••September 27, 2023
Beach Haven Takes Local Brunt of Ophelia
Although it was preceded by various warnings and advisories, Tropical Storm Ophelia did nothing extraordinary on Long Beach Island, according to various town officials.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Renowned Author/Diver Giving Talk Oct. 6
The first fall monthly presentation by the New Jersey Maritime Museum will be given on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Look Up: Ninth LBI Fly International Kite Festival Oct. 6-8
Since the first year of the LBI Fly International Kite Festival, in 2015, area residents and visitors alike have to come to know, and eagerly anticipate, that early fall means a weekend full of…
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News••September 27, 2023
Eagle Scout Makes Improvements to Meadowedge Park
At a recent court of honor, Jack Shive of Barnegat Township earned the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve, as he received his Eagle badge during a ceremony at the township recreation center.
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Sports••September 27, 2023
Southern Regional Boys Soccer Squad Stays Unbeaten With Divisional Wins
After the Southern Regional boys soccer team tied Shore Conference Class A South foe Toms River South two weeks ago, head coach Robert Muñoz said he wasn’t concerned whether his Rams would go…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
St. Francis’ Annual Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 7
Pasta lovers – and who doesn’t love pasta? – are not going to want to miss this year’s annual spaghetti dinner held by the St. Francis Parish and Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 7. Tickets are on…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Very Special Place
I did not attend the annual Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association meeting a couple of weeks ago but was appalled to hear the testy comments directed at Jon Oldham, director of the Harvey Cedars Bible…
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Columns••September 27, 2023
Widow’s Claims Don’t Match Evidence
By the summer of 1922, Burlington County Detective Ellis Parker was one of the best known in the country. His ties to the Jersey Shore were strong, having been married in the Manahawkin Methodist…
