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News••July 5, 2023
Barnegat Police Celebrate Department’s 50th Birthday
July 3 was a special day for the Barnegat Township Police Department: the 50th anniversary of the unit becoming a full-time force. In 1973, the municipality was known as Union Township. It changed to…
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News••July 5, 2023
Beach Haven Officer Receives Sergeant’s Badge
At its agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council adopted a resolution promoting Thomas Daly from patrolman to sergeant. Borough Manager Sherry Mason swore him into his new position.
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Business••July 5, 2023
Riot Cardio Boxing: John Hobler Throws Hat Into Ring
Tuckerton resident John Hobler has been boxing since 2010. Though he has never pursued his amateur or pro card, Hobler earned his American Sports and Fitness Association Master Personal Trainer…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
SRHS Class of 1978 Reunion Dinner at Dolce Liberta July 15
Members of the Southern Regional High School class of 1978 are invited to come by for a reunion dinner at Dolce Liberta in Manahawkin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. No RSVP is necessary, the…
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Columns••July 5, 2023
Anticipation Builds for ZR-1 Launch
Those of us who can recall the space race of the 1960s can remember the roller coaster ride of preparing for a launch, then only to have it postponed for a mechanical malfunction or bad weather. The…
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Opinion••July 5, 2023
It’s Bunkers! Let’s Figure Out How to Prevent Whale Strikes
First, let me state from the top that I am on the fence about offshore wind turbines. They kill birds and are a lot of trouble and noise, but all energy sources come with costs, so I’m conflicted…
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News••July 5, 2023
Multi-Substance Drug Overdoses Becoming More and More Common
When doctors prescribe a medication for patients, they check to see if the new medication will have any negative interactions with the drugs, even supplements, the patients are already using. Drug…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Kids Party With PJs at Bayview Park July 12
The second of three pajama parties in the park sponsored by the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library takes place on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at Bayview Park in Brant Beach.
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Opinion•July 5, 2023
Model of Compassion
Compassion. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines it as “Sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” Sounds overwhelming, doesn’t it?
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Steal the Sky
STYLE: The sexiest pop, rock, alternative and hip hop covers to set the night on fire.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Learn How to ‘Spot It’ to Relieve Stress at LBI Library
Where can you turn for relief when inner tensions mount? Learn about an in-the-moment technique during “Spot-It” – Breaking Free from Stress, Worry, Anger, and Anxiety,” on Friday, July 7, 2 p.m. at…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Learn How to Become a ‘Dungeon Master’ July 12
Ever wanted to learn to play “Dungeons & Dragons” but didn’t know how to start? As part of the Adult Summer Reading Program theme, “All Together Now,” the Ocean County Library will present a…
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News••July 5, 2023
Youngsters Sell Lemonade, Cookies to Help Children in Ukraine
Instead of going to the beach on an ideal summer day Saturday, four Harvey Cedars boys held a fundraiser selling lemonade and homemade cookies. They set up shop at the corner of Cumberland and Holly…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Virtual Talk Offers a Little Bit of Soule
Best-selling novelist Charles Soule will discuss his new futuristic mystery The Endless Vessel, with fans during his Ocean County Library virtual author talk on Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
‘Rework Your Closet’ With ALO and Feelin’ Blue at LBT Field Station
Join local environmental nonprofit Alliance for a Living Ocean and recycled fashion brand Feelin’ Blue at the Long Beach Township Field Station from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on July 13 or July 27 to…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Stay Small Art Club Comes to Bayview Park Starting July 13
Calling all pint-sized artistes! Beginning July 13, Stay Small Art Club will set up at Bayview Park on Thursdays to offer songs, stories and, of course, art for children 18 months to 4 years old. The…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Surflight’s ‘Something Rotten’ Shows Shakespeare in a Farcical Light
The play-within-a-play has been a common dramatic device for centuries. Theater historians generally agree the first time the concept was employed was in the 1580s, when a mostly forgotten playwright…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
The Rave-Ons
STYLE: Buddy Holly tribute, transforming everything from ’50s rock ’n’ roll and doowop, to classic rock, to ’90s alternative hits.
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Opinion•July 5, 2023
Fishing Regs: A Review
I fish both on the surf and from a boat, and I want to be sure I understand the latest fishing regulations.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Drunken Clams
HOME BASE: The coast with the most. “We play all over New Jersey, but the best, most fun and crazy audience is always at the shore,” drummer Keith Burns said.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Tuckerton Church Offers Blueberries, Prayer and Yoga
Tuckerton’s Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, located at 220 East Main St. (Route 9), is celebrating the blueberry on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Team Mariani Switches Up the Tandem for Another Shot at Mini Golf Glory
Scott Mariani loves a challenge. More importantly, he loves seeing his while family take a challenge and succeed. Three years ago, during Season 2 of “Can You Beat Biggy?” he and two of his children…
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Sports••July 5, 2023
Southern Dominance in State Tourney Phases Gets Tougher for 2023-24 After Realignment
Southern Regional wrestling coach Dan Roy doesn’t mind when his squad is faced with tough competition. In fact, his philosophy is that unless the Rams take on the best, they won’t improve to the…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 5, 2023
Summer Music on the Horizon
The heat of summer is finally settling in, and what’s summer without a punchy beach bop to coast down the Boulevard to?
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Arts & Entertainment••July 4, 2023
Annual Block Party Celebrates Community in Ship Bottom
Looking for something to do after coming off the beach this weekend? Why not attend the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co.’s Block Party on July 8?
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Arts & Entertainment••July 4, 2023
With a New Book, Beach Badges Have Their Day in the Sun
The world’s largest known collection of New Jersey beach badges, over 800 strong, belongs to Bob Kugel of Ship Bottom. The first-ever book on the subject, a colorful hardcover titled 55 Years of Long…
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News••July 3, 2023
Beach Haven Library Back in Business
For the first time since November, the Beach Haven Public Library opened its doors to patrons on Monday, June 26.
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Opinion••July 2, 2023
We Sold the Little Shore Cottage Built by Dad
We sold the shore house last week, and I wanted you to know. That little cottage in Beach Haven Terrace, built by your own hands, held 70 years of wonderful memories for my family and me.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2023
Independence Day Celebrations Ready to Dazzle and Rumble
The Fourth of July always gets summer off to a sizzling start in Southern Ocean County, and this year is no exception.
