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News••September 13, 2023
DEP’s New Online Mapping Tool Monitors Coastal Resilience Projects
A new online mapping tool created by the state Department of Environmental Protection will help the public, stakeholders and government officials advance work needed to bolster the resilience of New…
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Sports••September 13, 2023
Barnegat Gets Big Save From Keeper to Edge Pinelands
Sometimes, the goalkeeper guesses wrong. In Kyle Wright’s case on Sept. 7, he didn’t guess at all.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Author Takes Readers on Journey to Tucker’s Island
Author Kathleen Donnelly has always been fond of telling stories of mystery and intrigue. When the retired school librarian first moved to Long Beach Island more than 40 years ago, she discovered a…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Autumnal Garden Party, Tweed Ride to Celebrate Five Years of Lady Magpie’s
All are invited to ring in fall from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Lady Magpie’s Tea and Curiosities for its Autumnal Garden Party to celebrate the teahouse’s fifth anniversary. The free…
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News••September 13, 2023
Calling All North Beach Residents: Consider Joining Taxpayers Association
The North Beach Taxpayers Association was established in July 1954 to benefit the property owners in this northern section of Long Beach Township, which is the only non-contiguous municipality on…
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News••September 13, 2023
Barnegat Township Committee Blasts School District’s Curriculum Vote
The Barnegat Township Board of Education’s recent approval of the 2023-24 school year curriculum found its way to the township committee, which at its Sept. 5 meeting criticized it for its changes in…
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News••September 13, 2023
Barnegat Hires Information Technology Director
An ordinance introduced by the Barnegat Township Committee last week creates the position of information technology director.
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Opinion•September 13, 2023
Truth Behind Image
Atlantic Shores recently responded to the visual renderings of its offshore wind farm produced by Long Beach Township, calling them “inaccurate.” However, Long Beach Township went to great lengths to…
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News••September 13, 2023
Tuckerton, Ocean County Acquire Land for Open Space
During Tuckerton borough’s Sept. 5 council meeting, a resolution was passed to support the borough’s partnering with Ocean County for the acquisition of 40.6 acres to utilize for open space. The…
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Opinion•September 13, 2023
Needed: More Guards
I can’t help but keep thinking about the young man who drowned in Beach Haven over Labor Day weekend. Such a tragedy! As the grandfather of seven, all of whom love the ocean, it is a challenge…
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Columns••September 13, 2023
What Will the Verdict Be?
One of the cases that catapulted Burlington County detective Ellis Parker to national fame as the Sherlock Holmes of the Pines was the murder of circus owner John Brunen, as he sat reading his…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
‘VetsFest’ Will Benefit Jeff’s Camp
Jeff’s Camp: A Home for Heroes is hosting a “Vetsfest” on Sunday, Sept. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Beach Haven Moose Lodge in Manahawkin.
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Opinion•September 13, 2023
Backhanded Attack
I noticed articles in your earlier summer publications about how the Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners selects who will serve as mayor, and potential changes to that process. At the time, I…
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News••September 13, 2023
Redevelopment Ordinances Put on Hold in Beach Haven
Ordinances approving redevelopment plans for two sites were put on hold by the Beach Haven Borough Council Monday night as officials want to continue talks with the property owners.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Southern Regional Marching Band Off to Strong Start, Even If ‘Unsteady’
We operate in life amid many contrasts. Light and darkness. Rest and unrest. Goodness and evil.
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News••September 13, 2023
Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder, Robbery After LEH Shooting
On Saturday, Sept. 9, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police James Hawkins announced that on that same day Christopher Miller, 36, of Paterson was…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Boat Flare Disposal Event Sept. 23 in Waretown
Following the successful launch of its marine flare disposal program last May, Ocean County will again help residents properly dispose of old or used boat flares, such as red handheld, red meteor…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Education Scholar Discusses School Choice, More at Grunin Center Sept. 28
As part of the Ocean County College Foundation’s Blauvelt Speaker Series, author and education scholar Robert Pondiscio will visit the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at 11 a.m. on Thursday…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Debut Novelist Speaks at Beach Haven Library Sept. 20
The Beach Haven Public Library will welcome New Jersey author Maureen Edwards for a conversation and book discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m., highlighting her debut novel It Is What It Is…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
‘Sinatra: the Musical’ at LBIF on Sept. 17
Entertainer Tony Sands brings his tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” with “Sinatra: The Musical” on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies.…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Author Appearance Honors Memory of James J. Mancini
The Ocean County Library presents award-winning novelist Sandra Brown in a James J. Mancini Author Event at the Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.
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News••September 13, 2023
It’s ‘Show’ Time for Beach Haven Candidates
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association is sponsoring a borough council candidates forum on Friday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Show Place Ice Cream Parlour. Saturday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
LBI Friends Book Sale Runs Sept. 22-23
Stock up on great reading, viewing and listening just in time for autumn at the Friends of the Island Library book sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Long…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Get Metaphysical in Tuckerton: Sea Witch at Water Street
The metaphysically inclined and spiritually in-tune are invited to pay a visit to the Sea Witch on Water Street (situated behind the Tuckerton Emporium) for tarot and oracle readings and other events…
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News••September 13, 2023
LBI Health Department Is Next Harvey Cedars Community Forum Guest
Harvey Cedars Public Safety Community Forums resume on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. at borough hall with a presentation by the Long Beach Island Health Department.
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Opinion••September 13, 2023
These Are Most Definitely Not Unprecedented Political Times
The constant use of the word “unprecedented” by TV’s talking heads these days is nothing short of ridiculous.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
No ‘SNL’ Due to Writers’ Strike, So Try Live Comedy Here Saturday Night
The popular Comedy Night series is returning to Surflight Theatre at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Beach Haven.
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Sports••September 13, 2023
With D’Amelio, Skiendzielewski at Top, Southern Boys Remain Contender
Last season, Santino D’Amelio often was either the second man sandwiched between a pair of seniors or the third guy right behind them, all depending on what the Southern Regional boys cross-country…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 13, 2023
Events Highlight Community Fun All Weekend in Ship Bottom
The new school year may have unofficially marked the end of summer on Long Beach Island, but autumn doesn’t arrive until later this month and before it does, Ship Bottom is hosting a weekend of…
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Sports••September 13, 2023
After 2-0 Start, Southern Regional Football Squad Shut Out By Marlboro
After two lopsided victories, Southern Regional football sustained its first loss of the season on Sept. 8.
