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News••June 28, 2023
Future Offshore Wind Rate Hike Focus of Save LBI’s Latest Challenge
Save LBI is contesting the N.J. Board of Public Utilities’ 2021 approval that grants above market prices for power produced by the Atlantic Shore Offshore Wind Project 1 and on June 12 filed a…
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News••June 28, 2023
Island Library ‘Friends’ Announce Scholarship Winners
The Friends of the Island Library recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to local residents, one in recognition of past achievements, one in support of future goals, and both as an affirmation of…
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News••June 28, 2023
Barnegat Police Warn of Comcast Gift Card Scam
The Barnegat Police Department has recently received calls in reference to a Comcast Bill Reduction Gift Card scam.
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News••June 28, 2023
Turtle Garden Locations Sought to Aid Terrapins on LBI
Ever heard of turtle gardens? As Long Beach Township Field Station staff explain, “They’re patches of sand that provide safe areas for turtles to rest or lay eggs,” which helps protect the local…
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News••June 28, 2023
Abandoned in a Suitcase, This Pooch Can Be Yours
Last fall in Guilford County, N.C., a suitcase left along the side of the road contained four puppies. It must have been a shock to the person who came across the 2-month-old female pups, who were…
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News••June 28, 2023
Tax Deduction for Volunteers Clears First Hurdle
Proposed legislation that would permit volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members to claim an exemption to be taken as a deduction from their gross income if they meet certain qualifications…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023
The Impulsives
STYLE: Good-time all-the-time music – tunes the band loves and the audience craves, i.e., classic and alternative rock, pop and country favorites. Not tied to any specific genre, they play the best…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023
Surflight’s ‘State Fair’ Is a Great ‘State Fair’
If the 20th century was the American Century, 1946 may have been the American Year. Much of the rest of the world – Europe, the U.S.S.R., Japan, China and so many other countries were in ruins –…
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Opinion•June 28, 2023
Visual Degradation
I write in response to the letter written by Joris Veldhoven, CEO of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (“Correcting the Visuals,” 5/31), minimizing the visibility of the wind farms scheduled for…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023
Hear Custom Blend Thursday Evenings in Barnegat
If you prefer your music unplugged and rootsy, stop by the Fred Watts Gazebo Park in downtown Barnegat Township on Thursday nights to hear Custom Blend perform bluegrass and country tunes. There is…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023
ALO Seeks Sponsors for 15th Annual Longboard Classic
Local nonprofit Alliance for a Living Ocean is currently organizing its biggest fundraiser of the year – the annual Longboard Classic surf contest – and is seeking sponsors to help support this…
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News••June 28, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Picks Interim School Superintendent
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education has selected an interim superintendent of schools who will serve from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 while the BOE searches for a long-term superintendent…
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News••June 28, 2023
Southern Grad Gianna DeBruyn Takes Aim at Successful Future in Fashion Industry
Back in March, during the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Leadership Conference, Southern Regional School District adviser Susan Stinson had tons of great things to say about…
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News••June 27, 2023
Monday Farmers Market Returns to Surf City
The Surf City Farmers Market kicked off its ninth season on June 19 with more than 40 vendors meeting in the lot next to the firehouse to sell fresh produce, artisan goods and handmade crafts. Look…
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News••June 27, 2023
LBI First Responders Honored by Ocean County 200 Club
An organization dedicated to providing assistance to families of fallen heroes presented lifesaving and valor awards to LBI first responders at a recent ceremony.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2023
Tuckerton Seaport Ferry to Beach Haven Open for Season
Summer has officially begun over at the Tuckerton Seaport which, for its fifth season, has launched its water ferry service to and from Beach Haven. The ferry will be open for service from 8 a.m. to…
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News••June 26, 2023
LBI Students Get a Police Escort to School
Last week, a group of Long Beach Island Consolidated School District students got a chance to ride in a police car. Not because they were in trouble, but because their parents were winners of a PTA…
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News••June 25, 2023
Bay Islands Restoration Project Full Speed Ahead This Summer
The numerous, often-overlooked small islands within the state’s bays provide crucial storm impact mitigation for developed coastal areas, such as Long Beach Island, as well as habitat for migratory…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 24, 2023
LBI Foundation Marks 75 Years at Saturday Celebration
Join in the merriment as the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences celebrates 75 years with a party this Saturday, June 24 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at its Loveladies facility.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 23, 2023
Hear ‘Songs to Know and Love’ at LBI Library
Youngsters can enjoy fun singing and fancy stepping during the Kids’ Concert and Dance Party with Jessica Carroll on Thursday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at the Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island…
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Sports••June 23, 2023
Southern’s Gonzalez Rose to Track and Field Stardom With Mom as His ’Rock’
When Fabian Gonzalez needed somebody to mark distances for him during the COVID-19 spring of his freshman year, she was there. As he hurled the discus some 192 feet for his final throw in a Southern…
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News••June 22, 2023
A New LBI Flag Rises, Steeped in ‘Vexillology’
There are a lot of flags that fly on LBI these days. The American flag has long flown high. Passersby can also catch the odd New Jersey state flag. With connections to both New York and Philadelphia…
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News••June 22, 2023
LBT Wants More Time to Review Environmental Impact of Offshore Wind
Saying Long Beach Township will be the most impacted community if the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm is built as planned, Mayor Joseph Mancini requested additional time to review and…
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News••June 22, 2023
‘Strong, Resilient’ SRHS Class of 2023 Perseveres to Enjoy a Year of Normalcy
Justin Pollina gazed around Southern Regional High School’s main gymnasium, his classmates gathered in bunches, laughing and hugging, taking selfies or simply chatting amongst themselves. At one…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 22, 2023
Zach Person Brings the Heat to HopSauce Fest
Beach Haven saw hundreds gather to eat, drink and be spicy on Saturday afternoon. After a stacked lineup of local and regional musical acts set the stage, international sensation Zach Person, hailing…
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News••June 22, 2023
Beef Over Invasive Bamboo May Grow into Barnegat Light Law
A complaint about invasive bamboo planted by neighbors nudged Barnegat Light Borough Council into agreement that an ordinance could be considered for some type of restriction or ban on planting…
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News••June 22, 2023
Retirees Lead Honored List at Southern Regional Staff Appreciation Day
The Southern Regional School District has a bunch of traditions. One, of course, is the high school’s graduation ceremony, which marks the final day of school for students.
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Columns••June 22, 2023
Possibility of Better Waves, Certainty of Great Music Festivals This Summer
My favorite observation this week was that of the C.J. Hesse Companies and/or the Ocean County Roads Department digging a 10-foot-deep hole into two lanes of the Ship Bottom Circle on the first week…
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Opinion••June 22, 2023
Authorities Need to Get Serious About Unlawful Fireworks Use
This is a call to action for our mayors and police departments to address an age-old problem that is getting worse, not better: the rise in the unlawful use of fireworks on our beautiful island.
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Business••June 22, 2023
Carazy Beans Is Mystic Island’s New Hang
Mystic Island art hub Carazy Paint now has a homey, next-door hang: Carazy Beans.
