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Opinion•June 22, 2023
Huge Shoutout
I just wanted to give a huge shoutout to the Hughes family for opening up their doors and their hearts to the Compassion Café at the Seashell Resort for our “special” young adults. My son Frankie is…
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Opinion••June 22, 2023
Shore Shots: Another Casualty of Wind Turbines
I’m one of a group of avid photographers who love to photograph and show off the special beauty of LBI. These include professional, serious hobbyists and all the residents and visitors who love to…
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Opinion•June 22, 2023
Why Me?
Have you ever been in a situation on a roadway where either you or someone you know has been pulled over by a patrolman for either speeding or maybe running a red light? As the officer approaches…
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Opinion•June 22, 2023
Drones to the Rescue?
Each year we face a scarcity of lifeguards on LBI, which seems to be a problem everywhere. We used to have guards visit the Island from Australia, but since COVID or before they’ve stopped coming.…
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News••June 22, 2023
Save LBI Among Groups Challenging NJDEP Offshore Wind Determination
Although New Jersey’s first planned offshore wind farm is located south of Long Beach Island, a local grassroots organization seeking the relocation of a planned wind farm off the coast of the Island…
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News••June 21, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Police Department Welcomes Officer Back
Luke Wiatrowski was appointed to the Little Egg Harbor Police Department during the June 8 township committee meeting. He was sworn in by Township Attorney Melanie Appleby, surrounded by his family.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Pinelands Regional Star Takes Another Shot, Brings Sister in Attempt to Thwart ’Champ’
Brandan Tyhanic learned several lessons during Week 8 of “Can You Beat Biggy?” last summer. The first was to not equate putting on a mini golf course to putting on a standard green on a regulation…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Standup at Elks for Veterans
Get ready to bust a gut for a good cause. The Elks Lodge in Manahawkin hosts comedy night this Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m. with proceeds to benefit New Gretna’s Veteran’s United Military Memorial…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Lick of Sense
STYLE: Classic rock deep cuts and dance music throwbacks. A unique song list that leans away from over-played top 40.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
French Filmmaker Rediscovers Herself in Debut Film, ‘Leave Me Tender’
French filmmaker Rachel Collignon began her career in Paris as a playwright and actor when she was only 19. After four successful years producing and acting in her own plays, Collignon decided to…
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News••June 21, 2023
Ocean County Celebrates Trails Day; Historic Cedarview Lodge Undergoes Restoration
Wells Mills County Park in Waretown, home to over 27 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty, observed National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3.
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News••June 21, 2023
Barnegat Light Spending Plan Up Half-Cent Amid Increasing Costs
The $8.83 million 2023 budget passed unanimously by Barnegat Light Borough Council contains a half-cent municipal rate increase that will equal a $42 increase for the owner of a home assessed at…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Live Music Matinees Sunday on 68th Street Beach
Sunday afternoons on Long Beach Island just got even better. Long Beach Township once again is hosting live concerts from noon to 2 p.m. right on the 68th Street beach beginning Independence Day…
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News••June 21, 2023
Bivalent COVID-19 Immunizations Still Available at LBI Health Department
COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are at their lowest since the start of the pandemic. However, the SARS-CoV-2 virus still leads to “about 750 deaths per week in the U.S., or about 100…
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Columns••June 21, 2023
Add Smoke to Haze, Hot, and Humid; BOEM Meeting Comes Off Disingenuous
The famed three H’s of summer – hazy, hot and humid – have suddenly found themselves forced into making room for … smoky.
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Business••June 21, 2023
Coastal Woods in Barnegat Includes Adult, Affordable Units
A new active-adult condominium community of 148 spacious one- and two-bedroom units is selling in Barnegat. Coastal Woods, at 750 Lighthouse Drive, has begun closing on sales of units for owners ages…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Art Notes, June 21
Art Every Way: Themed events are lined up at the Tuckerton annex of the Pine Shores Art Association and at partner organization Maker’s Station pottery and glass blowing studio/gallery in West Creek.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Surflight Theatre Performing ‘State Fair’
Surflight Theatre’s second musical of its 2023 season is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “State Fair,” which opens June 21 and runs through July 9.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
BH Fire Company Selling Blueberries June 30
The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a blueberry sale at the firehouse on Amber Street on Friday, June 30, beginning at 11 a.m. Flats, which consists of 12 pints, will be available for $36…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Master Cutter Demonstrates His Art June 27
Without sketching, in the wink of an eye, Hou-Tien Cheng takes ordinary paper and cuts it into images that spark the imagination. The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Hot Take: Danksters Capture LBI Essence at HopSauce
Island life was a theme of Saturday’s eighth annual HopSauce Festival at Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven, and local reggae-fusion band The Danksters purveyed the message musically in their…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
Meet an Author Virtually on June 28
Award-winning writer-actor-producer Tananarive Due, a contributor to Black Panther: Days of Wakanda and Black Panther: Sins of the King, will appear in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2023
First Responders Converge on Stafford Library
The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library celebrates the system-wide summer reading theme “All Together Now” by meeting community helpers who keep the community safe at a First Responders Day…
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News••June 21, 2023
Long Beach Township Ready for Summer Season
Officials and staff of Long Beach Township work hard each year to ensure residents and visitors alike have a safe and enjoyable experience during the summer months. So check out the many recreational…
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News••June 21, 2023
Tax Deductions Proposed Again for Firefighters, EMTs
State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove recently reintroduced legislation that would permit volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members…
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News••June 21, 2023
Four More Enshrined in Barnegat Hall
Toward the end of the school year, school districts often hold awards ceremonies honoring the top achieving students. But on a recent evening, it was all about the teachers and staff as the Barnegat…
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Columns••June 21, 2023
Klan’s Influence Spreads in Ocean County
During the summer of 1923, Jersey Shore residents watched as the “new KKK” tried to establish its presence locally and flex its muscle. Lakewood, Point Pleasant and Asbury Park all experienced cross…
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Business••June 21, 2023
Headwear, Handbags, Fancy Footwear: Sophisticated, Functional Style Statements at Mod Hatter
As temperatures rise, it’s the perfect moment to invest in fresh summer accessories to embrace sunny days with unparalleled style and sophistication. When it comes to upgrading your summer look from…
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Opinion•June 21, 2023
Happier Median
Long Beach Township, known for its scenic beauty, is currently facing the challenge of revitalizing the median in North Beach after the removal of trees during the water line replacement. While…
