News
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Opinion•August 3, 2023
Stop Feuding
The dispute between Beach Haven and the Holiday Snack Bar is sounding more and more like the longstanding feud of the Hatfields and the McCoys. Students of history know that feud began during the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Community Center Hosting Glow Night
The Edward Thornton Community Center in Little Egg Harbor, with its brand new basketball and pickleball courts and skate park, has been buzzing every day all summer, but with longer days comes even…
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News••August 2, 2023
E-Bike Popularity Continues as Speed Concerns Police
One of the highly advertised perks of electric bicycles is that they provide a quick-speed alternative to a motor vehicle and help protect the environment while also offering a mode of transportation…
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Opinion•August 2, 2023
No-iPad Summers
I have been coming to the Island for 40 years, since I was 1 year old and my parents took me in my car seat from northern New Jersey in their old Dodge Duster. My father was a route salesman for…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Shrimp Tacos
Make these flavorful, crowd-pleasing tacos for your next gathering. They will look impressive on your serving table with minimal effort and, besides, tacos are just fun.
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Opinion•August 2, 2023
Look, Mom, No Hands
BABY ON BOARD: Nine-month-old Cecilia Lackey carries on her family’s surfing tradition, recently displaying stellar form in her first lesson. She is the sixth generation of the Carey family that has…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
‘Unusual Love Stories from the Bible’ a Local Work
First-time local author and LBI businesswoman C.J. Palermo penned “Unusual Love Stories from the Bible,” which she will promote again with a book signing at LBI Book Swap in Schooner’s Wharf shops in…
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Columns••August 2, 2023
Another Bout of Interglacial Weather; Jersey Can Be Such an Energy Mooch
Hard to believe we’ve already reached the median strip of summer. To say Summer 2023 has been hot barely cuts it when thinking in worldly terms. You’ve likely heard it was officially the hottest July…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Late-Summer Fun at Bass River State Forest
There is still plenty of time left to enjoy fresh air before school starts up and the weather cools down. Bass River State Forest invites everyone to enjoy a host of free family-friendly events every…
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Opinion•August 2, 2023
Great Tribute
Thank you for the fabulous article about Bert Politoski, who has walked 20 miles daily for the past 34 years (“Veteran Honored for Service, Environmental Stewardship,” 7/5). It is a great tribute to…
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Opinion•August 2, 2023
Congratulations
Congratulations to MATES graduate Nicholas Guerriero of Surf City! He was named the Garden Club of LBI’s scholarship recipient for 2023. Nicholas will attend Stockton University in the accelerated…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Chevy Lopez
STYLE: “Gnar&B” covers and originals – a fusion of R&B, neo-soul, funk, rock and reggae.
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News••August 2, 2023
ReClam the Bay Begins Living Shoreline Off Parkertown Beach
Last Tuesday, ReClam the Bay volunteers deployed 300 spat-on shells and shell bags at Parkertown Beach in Little Egg Harbor Township. The effort is part of the Little Egg Harbor Living Shorelines…
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News••August 2, 2023
Beach Haven Auto Site Designated for Development – With Controversial Terms
At an agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council approved a recommendation by the land use board to designate the former site of Beach Haven Auto as a condemnation area in need of…
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News••August 2, 2023
Little Egg Harbor School District’s George J. Mitchell School Has New Principal
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education made another important hire at its July 25 meeting, plugging another critical administrative hole as the 2023-24 school year rapidly approaches.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Ocean County Library Reinstitutes Home Borrowing Service
The Ocean County Library has restored its free home borrower service, which provides items for patrons who cannot physically visit a branch. The service is available through all branches.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Stereo Social Club Cranks It Up at Marlin
It was a night of “stereo”-typical social fun Saturday when Stereo Social Club took the stage at The Marlin in Beach Haven. The venue was packed with enthusiastic fans, eager to witness the magic.…
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News••August 2, 2023
Stafford Gets ‘on the Map’ With City Health Dashboard
Stafford Township has joined the City Health Dashboard program as part of the Put Us on the Map Challenge, Mayor Greg Myhre announced. The program was launched last year.
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Sports••August 2, 2023
Time’s Ticking for Competitors to Enter Annual Dog Day Race
After a two-year hiatus, the Dog Day Race made its return last year and had a much lighter field than anytime during its recent past. Nonetheless, the tradition trots along for a 44th time. This…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Katfish Lucy
STYLE: With its improvisational nature complete with mind-bending electric solos, the jam band prides itself on diversity, proficiently executing reggae, blues, funk, grunge and alternative rock…
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Sports••August 2, 2023
Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol Returns to Top Spot in Midsummer Meltdown
After falling short in its own tournament last summer for the first time since its inception, the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol may have had a little chip on its collective shoulders July 28 for the…
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News••August 2, 2023
Beach Haven Special Election Petitions Available
Beach Haven Borough Manager/Clerk Sherry Mason has announced petitions to run in a special borough council election Nov. 7 can be picked up at her office in borough hall. Whoever picks up petitions…
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News••August 2, 2023
New Fantasy Island Attraction Is ‘Wheely’ Big
Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven will hold a private, invitation-only ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. for its new “Giant Wheel.” It replaces a similar ride that had…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 2
Hot Spot: Don’t miss contemporary artist K. Sky’s exhibit at the Ann Coen and Friends Summer Pop-Up in Beach Haven for four days only this weekend. The show opens Thursday, Aug. 3, with a reception…
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News••August 2, 2023
Tax Increase Blame Game Returns in Barnegat
Last spring, Barnegat Township and school district officials got into a verbal kerfuffle when a sign was put up in the municipal building highlighting a proposed 6-cent (per $100 assessed value)…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2023
Kids Get ‘Hooked on Fishing’ in Harvey Cedars
Children ages 5 to 17 can test their angling skills at the annual “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” surf fishing tournament Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harvey Cedars. The event is held…
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Columns••August 2, 2023
ZR-1 Goes to Washington
The Tuckerton Beacon ended its coverage of the triumphant flight of the American-built ZR-1 over New York City and Philadelphia on Sept. 11, 1923 with an understated “ZR-1 started for her home…
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News••August 2, 2023
NJDEP Seeks AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors
The state Department of Environmental Protection is currently seeking recruits for the 24th year of the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program, which helps protect watersheds while creating…
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News••August 2, 2023
Jersey-Friendly Yards Helps Girl Scouts Earn Junior Gardener Badge
While interning with the Ocean County Soil Conservation District a few years ago, Gabriella Marzella worked to combine the necessary steps to earn the Girl Scouts’ Junior Gardener Badge with the…
