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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Cruise Into the Sunset With Church Fundraiser
A sunset cruise that raises funds for Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light is open to everyone who wants to enjoy the nice ride. This year’s cruise on the Miss Barnegat Light will leave from the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Designer Bag Bingo Helps Celebrate Interfaith’s 25-Year Anniversary
September is here, and so are Interfaith’s Designer Bag Bingo and continuing 25th anniversary celebration. Set for Friday, Sept. 22 at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Manahawkin with doors opening at…
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News••September 6, 2023
Murphy, Van Drew Say No to New York City Asylum Seekers
It isn’t often that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, and Congressman Jeff Van Drew, a Republican who represents New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, agree. But the issue of possibly…
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Columns••September 6, 2023
Jersey Gator Makes a Sudden Showing; Ørsted in the Red and Rethinking Wind 1
The beach has shed its summer skin, accompanied by a changing of the beach guard. Overwhelming throngs have given way to a scattering of fervid postseason aficionados, especially anglers and…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2023
Hear Chef’s Memoir in Online Ocean County Library Program
Celebrated chef, restaurateur and Emmy-winning television personality Lidia Mattichio Bastianich will discuss her memoir My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family and Food in the Ocean County…
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Opinion••September 4, 2023
Transplant to Barnegat Light: Loving Life in a Small Town
The month of August marks two years that my wife and I have lived on Long Beach Island. Both native New Yorkers, we lived in a suburb of the city for 60 years where we raised our kids, worked hard…
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Opinion••September 3, 2023
Great Catch! The Crab Trap Tradition Lives On
Last Monday, Aug. 21, one week after his 11th birthday, my son Dylan hauled in a monster crab measuring 7¼ inches (from one end of the shell to the other) in one of our traps. The crab weighed over a…
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Sports••September 2, 2023
Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim to Return Next Summer With New Organizers
Swimmers, rejoice. The Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim is expected to be back next summer, thanks to the Friends of Barnegat Light Beach Patrol.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 1, 2023
Holy Spirit Church’s Month Includes Bingo and Barks
Tuckerton’s Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit has a busy month ahead.
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Opinion•September 1, 2023
Beautiful Deer
I absolutely loved the picture of the beautiful deer in last month’s Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor Leader. Kudos to Lara Sparks for feeding our four-legged friend.
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News••September 1, 2023
Beach Patrol Chief Has New Job: Motherhood
For Beach Haven Beach Patrol Chief Meghan Marro, the summer of 2023 was unlike no other season.
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News••August 31, 2023
Few Beaches Guarded After Labor Day
While September is usually warm enough to enjoy the beach, only a handful of beaches on Long Beach Island will have lifeguards following Labor Day weekend.
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News••August 31, 2023
Township to Host Bulk of Ninth Annual LBI Kite Festival
The ninth annual LBI International Kite Festival is on the move as some of the Columbus Day weekend events will be held exclusively in Long Beach Township.
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Columns••August 31, 2023
The Subtle Current of Surf Culture Running Through Labor Day Weekend
The once-underground Southern California band artfully mixed punk, reggae, ska, jam band and hip-hop subcultures in the early-’90s surf and skate scene. The first two records, released on tiny little…
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News••August 31, 2023
New Legislation Includes Local Shellfish Farmers in New Jersey’s Right to Farm Act
There was a time that New Jersey had a robust shellfish industry. The entire Barnegat Bay watershed bustled with shellfishing – specifically clams and oysters. Downtown Tuckerton was actually known…
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News••August 31, 2023
LBT Officials Develop New Rendering Showing More Turbine Visibility
Using a photograph of the Holgate skyline and beach as well as data from the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind plan, a Maryland-based multimedia company created a three-dimensional model of what wind…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 31, 2023
Sand Castle City Shaped By Family’s Memories
Twenty members of the extended Fearen and Miles families, ages 5 to 67, spent an entire day digging and designing to create a fantastic sand castle city in Beach Haven earlier this month. As Frank…
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News••August 31, 2023
Recreational Boat Sinks After Coast Guard Rescues Mariners, Dog
A crew from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light rescued four people and a dog moments before the 30-foot recreational vessel they were on capsized in bay waters near Forked River Aug. 27. No injuries…
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Opinion•August 31, 2023
Fix Memorial Park
I recently read the letter regarding the new ramp that was put in at the 25th Street pier in Ship Bottom (“New Gateway,” 8/9). I agree this provides access to the bay in a safe manner and I propose…
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Opinion•August 31, 2023
Tasty Addition
I so very much enjoy the articles that Rosemary Smith is writing in “Beach Bites.” I love the story that she tells before she moves onto the actual recipe. It’s really a great addition to The…
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Business••August 31, 2023
Clients Say ‘All About Smiles’ Dentistry Is Even More
Moving to a new, luxurious, state-of-the-art office in Forked River has allowed All About Smiles Dentistry to offer more exceptional services.
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News••August 31, 2023
Love and Lemonade for Lowe Family
The Lowe family of Little Egg Harbor has suffered a devastating turn of events this summer, beginning with Dan Lowe’s right cerebellum stroke on July 18.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 31, 2023
Barnegat School District Representatives Bring the Heat to Settler’s Mill
As the athletic director for Barnegat High School, John Germano may be a lot of things to a lot of people. But one thing he doesn’t claim to be is a hotshot mini golfer.
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Opinion•August 30, 2023
‘Testing’ Well Tested
Sunday night I attended Save LBI’s event called “Promises and Realities – Wind Turbine Projects Off LBI Shores.” The presenters focused on, and suggested, that the windmill farms should be stopped…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 30
Feast the Senses: This Sunday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., enjoy the Viking Village Art Show in Barnegat Light. Peruse a huge selection from over 70 vendors of fine arts, photography…
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Opinion•August 30, 2023
Imperiale for Mayor
As we approach the end of summer I am reminded that this year Harvey Cedars voters will have the opportunity to vote for the three commissioners who govern the borough. My wife and I have owned our…
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News••August 30, 2023
Local Church Offers Back-to-School Backpacks, Blessings
St. Stephen’s, a vibrant Episcopal church in Waretown, takes helping others very seriously all year long. But as the new school year approaches, efforts shift to supporting local children with new…
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News••August 30, 2023
Residents Turn Spotlight on ‘Bad Neighbor’ Sheltered Cove Marina
During Tuckerton borough’s Aug. 21 council meeting, a handful of Anchor Avenue residents spoke during public forum to express their agitation with Sheltered Cove Marina. Tony Kite presented council…
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Sports••August 30, 2023
Truex Snatches NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Title as Playoffs Loom
Visions of 2017 might be occurring all over again for Martin Truex Jr.
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Opinion•August 30, 2023
Gov’t Giving Special Treatment to Offshore Wind Developers
Frank Smith, in his letter titled “No Subsidies Given to Wind Farms,” (8/23), clearly knows how utility rates and competitive power markets work in New Jersey and on the PJM grid. What he apparently…
