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News••August 17, 2023
County Funds Stormwater Projects in Long Beach Township and Manahawkin Lake
The rehabilitation of the Manahawkin Lake dam in Stafford Township and two stormwater drainage improvement projects in Long Beach Township are slated to receive funding under Ocean County’s latest…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2023
Home-Grown Icon Danny Clinch Sees All, Hears All, Tells All
Danny Clinch brought a glimpse of his famed Transparent Clinch Gallery from Asbury Park to the south end of LBI, with a celebrated pop-up exhibit inside the Ann Coen Gallery on Aug. 12. Ahead of the…
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News••August 17, 2023
Ship Bottom Putting Open Space Question on November Ballot
Ship Bottom voters will have an opportunity to cast a ballot this November for or against allowing the governing body to create an open space tax that, if approved, will be used for the acquisition…
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Sports••August 17, 2023
Family Ties Run Deep at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club’s Down Bay Regatta
Kelly McGlynn loves sailing with her father. Unfortunately, Kevin McGlynn has some bad luck when it comes to getting in or near a boat.
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News••August 17, 2023
Volunteer Firefighting Bonds Father, Daughter
Scott and Emily Peraria share more than a last name. They share a commitment to their community and to serving that community as members of the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co.
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News••August 17, 2023
Brant Beach Yacht Club Juniors Deliver 40,000 Meals to Fulfill as LBI Gives Together
Every few minutes, a cheer echoed through the main reception space inside Brant Beach Yacht Club. The buzz created by dozens of people working together was loud, but the cheers were louder.
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News••August 17, 2023
Follow Along Online as Terrapins Hatch at LBT Field Station
For the next few weeks, volunteers will take turns keeping an eye on the diamondback terrapin hatcheries at the Long Beach Township Field Station, on the bay in Holgate, to make sure all baby turtles…
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Opinion••August 17, 2023
Yes, It Is Hazy, Hot, Humid But Smile – You’re on LBI
It’s been a while since inspiration has struck, but it looks like the summer’s uglies have finally arrived (and my friends know what I mean), providing some thoughts for a story. The 3 H’s have…
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Opinion•August 17, 2023
Victory Lap?
The other day I read in one of the daily papers “Bus tour celebrates anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act.”
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Opinion•August 17, 2023
Out of Sight
There are multiple reasons why LBIers are against the installation of wind turbines, amongst them “they will spoil our view of the ocean.” Let me put that one to rest.
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News••August 17, 2023
Rule Reaches Out to Ban Bamboo in Barnegat Light
Bamboo roots got invasive; the borough of Barnegat Light is claiming control under an ordinance passed on second reading Aug. 9.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2023
Pinelands Brewing Co. to Host Classic Car Show
Engines are revving in anticipation for a classic car show for a great cause! Head to Pinelands Brewing Co., at 140 Seventh Ave., Unit 15 in Little Egg Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 26 for a trip back in…
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Columns••August 17, 2023
Horse Theft Leads to Career
During the first quarter of the 20th century, Ellis Parker was one of the most famous residents of the Jersey Pines. The subject of books and magazine articles on both sides of the Atlantic, he was…
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Opinion•August 17, 2023
Great Ideas
In his letter, “No Bail, Not Always” (8/9), Joseph P. Gorman put forth some great and novel ideas opposing our new, progressive leniency on criminals. Most of us can agree that people who commit a…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2023
Seaport Stitchers Guild Donates Quilt to Wildflowers Auction for Local Animal Rescue
Every year, Wildflowers by the Lighthouse holds a fun, family-friendly dog show and a silent auction, both to raise funds for the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, for which…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 16
Hall of ‘Fam’: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies has announced its next major show is the Member Student Faculty Exhibition, juried by Kelly Whalen, chair of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Neil Miranda
STYLE: Covers of classic folk and rock, e.g. Paul Simon, James Taylor, The Eagles.
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News••August 16, 2023
New Route 72 Traffic Lanes Could Open Later This Year
While work on the final phase of the Causeway project was halted last month for the remainder of the summer, one thing about the work hasn’t stopped: speculation about the new lane configuration on…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Wind Farm Discussions in Beach Haven, Barnegat Light
Save LBI is hosting two events this month focusing on the promises and realities of wind turbines, with a focus on the Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island.
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Opinion•August 16, 2023
What’s Not App
Why in this world of instant communications are we still using noisy, intrusive sirens to summon first responders?
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Opinion•August 16, 2023
Disappointing Process
I am disappointed in the recent voting process done by the High Bar Harbor Taxpayers Association for input on the proposed dredging project that will impact 235 properties with a special tax…
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News••August 16, 2023
Meet Nick Delfico, Alliance for a Living Ocean’s New Executive Director
There’s been a change at the top of Long Beach Island’s grassroots environmental organization. As of August, Alliance for a Living Ocean hired new executive director Nick Delfico, 27.
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Columns••August 16, 2023
Lawnmowing Session of Epic Oddness; When Water Intake Takes Deadly Turn
Commencing this week’s column with a human-vs.-wildlife tale of barely believable proportions. It’s stunningly true, though.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Surflight Theatre Will Be Performing ‘Disaster!’ Starting Aug. 22
Surflight Theatre’s next main-stage musical will be “Disaster!,” opening on Tuesday, Aug. 22. It replaces “Annie Warbucks,” which will end its run on Aug. 20.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Black Ties Hang Loose at 68th Street Beach Jam
If you crossed the dune onto Brant Beach’s 68th Street beach Sunday and saw dozens of beachgoers staring at you, facing away from the water in their chairs, you were not losing it and you didn’t have…
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News••August 16, 2023
Barnegat Police Looking to Hire Patrol Officers
The Barnegat Township Police Department is accepting applications from candidates to apply for a patrol officer position. The department may hire up to five individuals.
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News••August 16, 2023
Meadowedge Park Building to Be Demolished
The main building at Meadowedge Park in Barnegat Township will soon be torn down with the East Bay Avenue tract being turned into a passive park. The facility has been used for activities for adults…
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News••August 16, 2023
Big Changes Coming to LEHSD Report Cards
There will be some big changes at the Little Egg Harbor School District this autumn.
