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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
A Roaring ’20s Murder Mystery That Sizzles, for Charity
Come dressed to “kill,” they jest – in other words, in inspired attire –for a charitable Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery Dinner on Monday night, Aug. 21.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Last Chance to Register For Annual Harvey Cedars 5-Miler
It’s expected to be hot and steamy in Harvey Cedars on Sunday, Aug. 20. Such conditions will be fitting, as the Dog Day Road Race will be contested for the 44th time.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Confident Barnegat Teen Golfer Sets the Bar High For Himself
David Padgett is a confident young man, and he’s serious about his golf game.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Dakota & Elle Concert in Barnegat Aug. 27
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is holding a special free concert featuring Dakota and Elle on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Russell Brackman Middle School.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Danny Clinch Brings Transparent Vibe to Ann Coen Gallery
For the last two summers, the Ann Coen Pop Up Gallery has been the south-end cultural hub Long Beach Island so desperately needed. A widely respected photographer with going on 20 years of…
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News••August 16, 2023
It’s in the Cards for Barnegat Police Officers
Many youngsters in Barnegat Township are eagerly collecting trading cards, but the color photos on them do not feature professional athletes.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Illustrated Book ‘A Wild Promise’ Features Two Endangered Pine Barrens Species
The Pine Barrens tree frog and the timber rattlesnake are two of the more than 80 creatures beautifully rendered in Allen Crawford’s new book, A Wild Promise: An Illustrated Celebration of The…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Split Decision
STYLE: Covers varying widely, from Metallica to Taylor Swift, with a sprinkle of country for good measure.
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News••August 16, 2023
Beach Haven to Launch Junior Firefighters Group
In a move to hopefully draw young people interested in joining, the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. is starting a junior firefighters auxiliary program. An ordinance authorizing the program was…
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Sports••August 16, 2023
Sign Up for Harvey Cedars Catboat Races
Harvey Cedars’ summer activities come to a traditional end with the annual catboat races on Sunday, Sept. 3, off Sunset Park.
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News••August 16, 2023
AtlantiCare Files Application for New Facility in Stafford Township
AtlantiCare appears primed to create another medical facility within Stafford Township.
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Opinion••August 16, 2023
On Fishing, Family and the Puritan Work Ethic
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally published in The Beachcomber in 1993, and its reflections seem even more pertinent today.
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Sports••August 16, 2023
Young Anglers Have Reel Good Time in Harvey Cedars
The 24rd Annual Association of Surf Angling Club Youth Surf Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Harvey Cedars. Festivities began and ended at Sunset Park and fishing took place at the…
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News••August 16, 2023
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Promotes Clean Energy Action Now! Campaign
Pinelands Preservation Alliance is among the organizations throughout the state applauding Clean Energy Action Now! (CLEAN), a campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of the health, economic and…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Beach Haven Lifeguard Makes a Splash With Kids’ Boogie Boarding Contest
As a Beach Haven lifeguard, Jaime Lippitt enjoys interacting with families and children at her Essex Avenue perch.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Learn About the Healing Touch at LBI Library
People can learn about a relaxed state of consciousness to refresh mind and body at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Friday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Old-Time Radio Brought to Life Aug. 23
Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for “theater of the imagination.” The Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained…
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News••August 16, 2023
Ocean County Library Offers Calm Room for Stressed-Out Teens
Stress can affect anyone, for any number of reasons. Teens feeling overwhelmed can unplug, unwind and re-focus in the Ocean County Library’s online Calm Room.
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News••August 16, 2023
Vetwork, Based in Forked River, Aids Ocean County’s Vets
There are a number of organizations in Ocean County that can provide transportation to medical appointments for county residents.
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News••August 16, 2023
Buckle Up: Hurricane Season May Yet Be Bad
The summer of 2023 has been hot, hot, hot throughout most of the U.S.
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Columns••August 16, 2023
Cue the Start of Seasonal Transition and Hurricane Season; Props to Great Classic Event
We haven’t had enough summer, but more than enough heat.
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••August 15, 2023
Open Studio Tour Nurtures LBI Artist Community
The kickoff party for the LBI Artists Open Studio and Gallery Tour was held for the third consecutive year at photographer and encaustic painter Frederick Ballet’s bayside home in North Beach Friday…
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News••August 15, 2023
Long Beach Township Adopts Ordinance to Dredge Some High Bar Harbor Lagoons
Long Beach Township faced a few voices of opposition at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, but ultimately adopted, on second reading, an ordinance that would allow for the dredging of various…
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News••August 14, 2023
Contractors Working Through Final Punch List at New Municipal Complex
The move-in date for the new Ship Bottom municipal complex is expected to be just a few weeks away.
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Opinion••August 13, 2023
Recalling My Wild and Free Summer of ’65 on the Island
I turned 15 in 1965 and a completely different side of me emerged. Dr. Jekyll got a run for his money from Mr. Hyde. You just never know …
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2023
Island Native Returns to Shoot Short Film Set in 1970s LBI
It has been said the best art comes from suffering. On the second day Bruce Novotny was directing his first film, “Six Miles at Sea,” on the bay, his legs were covered with greenheads. For eight…
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News••August 11, 2023
Mangino Among Residents Making Another Run at School Board Seats
Joe Mangino is going to try again, as are several others.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 11, 2023
Fall Gardening on the Agenda With Two Programs
Autumn is ideal to plan, purchase and plant the bulbs that will blossom in your garden next spring. Green thumbs can get timely tips from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County on Monday, Aug.…
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News••August 10, 2023
At Age 100, Herbert Shapiro Takes Stock of LBI Now and Then
When he first laid eyes on Long Beach Island, around age 10, Herbert L. Shapiro saw a lot of wildness: cactuses, blackberries, beach plums, bayberries, cattails and phragmites dominating the wide…
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News••August 10, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Aims for Grants to Install Wildlife Tunnels Beneath Great Bay Boulevard
During Little Egg Harbor’s July 13 township committee meeting, the township authorized the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration…
