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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Young Director’s ‘Out There’ Gives Ken Burns a Run for the Money
When Brendan Hall was attending New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, he was planning on becoming a narrative filmmaker. But then one summer, he and a friend took a road trip visiting…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Calling LGBTQ+, Allies to Paint Lakeside Rainbow for Pride in the Park
Stafford Township will host its annual Pride in the Park event at Manahawkin Lake Park on Wednesday, June 21 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Sports••June 14, 2023
Pinelands Regional Boys Volleyball Squad Falls Short of Sectional Title
When examining the Pinelands Regional boys volleyball team’s schedule, it’s easily noticeable what coach Kathy Bennett wanted to do.
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Sports••June 14, 2023
Through Season of Bumps and Bruises, Rams Rally Around a ’Lucky Charm’
A team’s journey toward a state championship often has some potholes, and many times they’re beneficial bumps in the road.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Jumper
STYLE: High-energy covers of Top-40 hits from the ’60s to now.
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Sports••June 14, 2023
Southern Regional Claims Sectional and Group IV Championships
Senior Ethan Brummer and his classmates were scheduled to graduate Tuesday, June 13, leaving the Southern Regional boys volleyball program as state champions.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
The Way Outs
STYLE: Covers of all the new and old tunes that keep the party happening – classic rock, hip hop, pop and emo – complete with inflatable palm trees, flamingos and pizza.
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News••June 14, 2023
Tuckerton Residents Demand Clearer Traffic Signs
During public forum of Tuckerton Borough’s June 5 council meeting, Nina Howard of North Green Street stressed her opinion that crosswalk signs should be clearer. At the end of May, she was hit by a…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Going All Out With Outside Living Garden Tour and Art Show
The name itself conjures colorful thoughts: The Outside Living Garden Tour and Art Show. The Garden Club of Long Beach Island has it arranged for Monday, June 19 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. as a ticketed…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Calista Quinn
HOME BASE: Originally from Little Egg Harbor, now California
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
2023 LIFF Was Exhausting and Exhilarating
I’ve been covering the Lighthouse International Film Festival for several years, but I was totally unprepared for this year’s event. It was so much bigger, so much better, so much everything than…
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News••June 14, 2023
New Signs Point to Barnegat Rail Trail History
Historical information about the Barnegat Branch Rail Trail is the focal point of an Eagle Scout project developed and constructed by Sean Clark, a member of Boy Scout Troop 26 in Barnegat Township.…
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Business••June 14, 2023
Southern Ocean Chamber Kicks Off Summer at Fantasy Island
It’s a pre-summer tradition for business owners and staff – get out and have some fun together before really getting down to the business of another hectic summer season. That chance took place…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Live Music Happening ‘Right Outside This Lazy Summer Home’
Already, June is plenty underway and vanishing into the distance, along with a third of Dead & Company’s final tour. It bears reminding to take pause and bask in the glow of summer before we’re all…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Island Library Friends Announce Book Sale
Need to stock up for your beach reads ? The Friends of the Island Library’s Big Book Sale takes place at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and…
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News••June 14, 2023
Pickleball Trying to Make Inroads in Barnegat
While Barnegat Township does not have public pickleball courts, a group of residents is hoping one day that will become a reality.
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News••June 14, 2023
Area Invaded by Canadian Wildfire Smoke
The eerie orange glow in the sky combined with hazy smoke made the area look like the scene of a dystopian sci-fi movie in the middle of last week.
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Opinion•June 14, 2023
Shop Local to Keep Economy Strong and Alive
Is it possible to imagine a better time of year on Long Beach Island than the summer? When the lights come back and the weather is (finally!) warm, we can all go to the beach. It seems like a…
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Columns••June 14, 2023
Klan Claims to Support Law and Order
The rise of the Ku Klux Klan at the Jersey Shore in 1923 caught many by surprise. Most residents linked the Klan with the racial oppression and atrocities committed in the predominantly…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Barnegat Rail Trail Section Gets New Surface
Bicyclists, joggers and walkers using a section of the Barnegat Branch Rail Trail in Barnegat Township will find the path less bumpy as the area has been resurfaced.
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News••June 14, 2023
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships Awarded
On Wednesday, June 7, the Great John Mathis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual dinner at Calloways Restaurant in West Creek to celebrate local scholarship winners.…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Barnegat Farm Market Open for Customers June 22
Beginning June 22, the Barnegat Township Recreation Department sponsors a Jersey Fresh farm market on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 14 Birdsall St., across from the volunteer fire company.…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Gypsy Moon Singer, Ukulele Player Robin Tricker’s New Track ‘Secret Sauce’ Out Now
Tropical rock songstress Robin Tricker, a longtime performer, musician, songwriter and all-around music lover from Cream Ridge – and one half of the musical duo Gypsy Moon with Rich DeFeo, regularly…
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Opinion•June 14, 2023
Seniors Overlooked
Every year in May the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month by recognizing their contributions to our communities. Little Egg Harbor, with over…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Tweetspot
@Conductor222 (Jun 10) Pretty light this morning #Episcopal #LBI #NJ
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Art Notes, June 14
Garden Art Tour Goes All Out: The name itself conjures colorful thoughts: The Outside Living Garden Tour and Art Show. The Garden Club of Long Beach Island has it arranged for Monday, June 19 from 10…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Barnegat Fireworks Show Planned July 1
Two summers ago, Barnegat Township ended a tradition of more than 45 years by moving the Independence Day fireworks display from the municipal dock to the high school football field. The event will…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
LBI Library Invites Kids to PJ Party in the Park
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City celebrates the first day of summer during its pajama party in the park, at Bayview Park in Brant Beach on Wednesday, June 21 at 7…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 14, 2023
Democratic Group Plans Fundraiser June 20
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County is sponsoring a “Mixer Fundraiser” on Tuesday, June 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Battle Creek Brewing in downtown Toms River.
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News••June 14, 2023
NJ Files Landmark Inland Flood Protection Rule
New Jersey is preparing to adopt a landmark inland flood rule to better protect the state’s communities from worsening riverine flooding and stormwater runoff, Gov. Phil Murphy announced last week.…
