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Opinion•May 25, 2023
Effective Politician
As Harvey Cedars residents, four years ago my wife and I attended a get-together titled “Meet The Candidates.” Listening to the folks running for office, many thoughts went through my mind – mostly…
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News••May 25, 2023
Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Co. Responds to Proposed Agreement With Borough Council
During the public forum of the May 15 meeting of the Tuckerton Borough Council, Elaine McClure of Cedar Street spoke on behalf of former councilwoman Nancy Speck, regarding reinstatement of the…
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Opinion•May 25, 2023
Democracy in Action
Last week’s letter titled “Small Town Politics Imperil Councilwoman’s Tenure” has necessitated this response to correct the record.
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Business••May 24, 2023
Hunger Foundation and Manahawkin Post Office Join to Stamp Out Hunger
The Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean joined forces with the Manahawkin Post Office to collect and deliver several pallets worth of food to St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Ocean Community Church.…
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News••May 24, 2023
Save LBI Seeks Additional Time to Review, Comment on Offshore Wind Report
A local grassroots organization seeking the relocation of a planned wind farm off the coast of Long Beach Island is challenging the federal government to condense an environmental impact statement…
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Sports••May 24, 2023
Southern Regional Summer Sports Camps for Youth Provide Variety of Options
Each summer, Southern Regional High School athletic coaches provide opportunities for youngsters to hone their skills in a variety of sports – from baseball, football and lacrosse to softball, field…
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Sports••May 24, 2023
Southern Regional Girls Go Undefeated for Third Straight Season
Heading into the spring sports season, golf coach Jeff Reilly figured his girls’ squad would have a little bit of a drop-off, considering his oldest daughter, Mary Kate, had graduated following a…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Garden Club Presents Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom is an annual tradition that pairs floral designers from the Garden Club of Long Beach Island with individual works of art on display at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and…
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Opinion•May 24, 2023
Write in Gove
In this age of political division nationwide it sometimes happens that an experienced, dedicated and hard-working advocate for the people is nudged out of office. This is the case with our local…
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Business••May 24, 2023
Locals Buy South-End Surf ’N Paddle, Keep Founder as Manager
For the last 12 years, when local surfers or Beach Haven visitors walked into South-End Surf ’N Paddle, they were met by the friendly enthusiasm of owner Ken Gallant, a local who learned to surf in…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Enjoy Music and More at Celebrate Spring 2023
When celebrating the beauty and warmth of springtime, music works well to enhance the experience, and Manahawkin Baptist Church will be the site of a variety of musical performances on Saturday, June…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Few Opportunities Available to Challenge Biggy for Season 5
To date, the fifth season of “Holey Moley” has yet to be confirmed. But fortunately for mini golf fans throughout Southern Ocean County and beyond, “Can You Beat Biggy?” Season 5 is on the way…
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Opinion•May 24, 2023
Forever Grateful
On the evening of April 28 a power line broke, contacted a cable wire, and initiated two fires on the second floor of Kapler’s Pharmacy in Beach Haven. Atlantic City Electric, the Beach Haven Police…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Pickin’ on the Porch Returns to Seaport
The Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum invites musicians and music lovers to get back to their roots with a collaborative jam. Pickin’ on the Porch returns from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 4.…
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Columns••May 24, 2023
Some New Changes to LBI This Summer; One Day of Waves Among Lots of Days of Wind
Who remembers hearing “100 days until Memorial Day weekend”?
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
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News••May 24, 2023
Bulkhead Being Raised in Harvey Cedars
Ocean County crews have begun work on replacing the bulkhead by the bay at the end of West 80th Street in Harvey Cedars. The work does not involve borough employees because the street is a county…
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News••May 24, 2023
McCooley Definitely Leaving Little Egg Harbor School District at End of June
All now agree it’s official: Little Egg Harbor School District Superintendent of Schools Melissa McCooley’s last day with the district will be June 30.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Women’s Ensemble in Concert at Holy Innocents’
The Capital Singers of Trenton Women’s Ensemble performs in concert on Sunday, June 4, 4 p.m. at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven. Admission is free; donations at the door are…
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Columns••May 24, 2023
Permit Means Double Trouble for Barnegat Bay; America Failing on the Cargo Shipping Front
First, an important update on the trenching of Barnegat Bay, planned in the name of making wind power deliveries to Oyster Creek.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Beach Haven Artisan Market Back for Another Summer
The Beach Haven Artisan Market returns on Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven, across from the Engleside Inn.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Jackson Pines Performs at FATS Barn Concert
The Folk Across the Street barn in West Creek was aglow with music, history and community on Saturday night. Inside, listeners were treated to the region-specific rootsy sounds of Jackson Pines trio…
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Opinion•May 24, 2023
Please Reconsider
As Ship Bottom homeowners for 45 years, we have written several letters to the mayor and council members to inquire about installing beach access portable walkways similar to those that many other…
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Opinion••May 24, 2023
Have Fun This Memorial Day But Remember Fallen Heroes
Memorial Day, the typical cultural beginning of summer, is a day meant for paying tribute and remembering the men and women of our various military services who took part in conflicts throughout our…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Bottoms Up! at HopSauce Craft Beer, Spice Festival
The hottest event of the summer returns to Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven on Saturday, June 17: the eighth annual HopSauce Festival presented by Jetty and Spice It Up, featuring over 50 craft…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Quakers Host Program on Views of Jesus
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will present “Quaker Views of Jesus/Christ” on Sunday, June 4 at 1 p.m. at the meeting house located at 614 East Bay Ave. The meeting is available…
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News••May 24, 2023
Harvey Cedars Ready to Tackle Next Dead Fish Incident
Last August, hundreds of small dead fish filled two bayfront areas in Harvey Cedars, particularly in Kinsey Cove and a mile south at Harvest Cove.
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News••May 24, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Youth Risk Losing Skate Park Before Grand Opening
Ahead of the Edward Thornton Community Center’s grand reopening, Little Egg Harbor Township published a public memo to remind those who have already been using the skate park to follow the rules to…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 24, 2023
Surflight’s First 2023 Musical, ‘Steel Pier,’ Will Open June 1
Surflight Theatre will be paying homage to a legendary site of the Jersey Shore with the opening show of its 2023 season, “Steel Pier.”
