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News••May 17, 2023
Brackman School Students Gear Up for Second Fun Run
Last year, the Russell Brackman Middle School’s physical education department held its first PE Warrior Fun Run, with more than 400 students participating. The youngsters paid an entry fee of $10…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Daydream Music & Arts Festival Draws Like Minds for a Good Time
A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer…
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News••May 17, 2023
Beach Haven Construction Office Will Soon Lose a Fixture
A long-time employee in the Beach Haven Construction and Zoning Departments will be calling it a career at the end of next month.
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Opinion•May 17, 2023
Small-Town Politics Imperil Councilwoman’s Tenure
Small-town politics can be very divisive and at this moment in time, Barnegat Light is the poster child of small-town politics. The divisions are based in lack of and distortion of information. In…
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News••May 17, 2023
Harvey Cedars Man Helps Rescue Stranded Seal
As a volunteer for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, Harvey Cedars resident Joe Gieger knows seals winding up on Long Beach Island are a possible off-season occurrence.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Chevy Lopez
STYLE: “Gnar&B” covers and originals – a fusion of R&B, soul, funk, rock and reggae.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Ned Ryerson Band
STYLE: Party hits across all genres and styles, fueled by audience requests.
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Opinion•May 17, 2023
Ode to LBI Spring
I was delighted when Gary and Cathy, 30-year residents of Holgate, called the following poem “Shakespeare” on the beach a few weeks ago. It’s hard not to be inspired by a day like that Saturday.
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Columns••May 17, 2023
Whiskey Evidence Slowly Evaporates
In the age before the internet and widespread conspiracy theories, the 1923 Prohibition raid on Clam Island took enough twists and turns that today would spark thousands of clicks and headlines.
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Opinion•May 17, 2023
Kindness Needed in This Dog-Attack-Dog World
It was midday on Mother’s Day and my husband and I were enjoying a lovely walk on Beach Avenue with our two dogs, Harper and Sammy. At 68th Street in Brant Beach, a corgi jumped out of a parked car…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Shop to Support Mothers in Need
While the official celebration of Mother’s Day has come and gone, it’s never a bad time to show appreciation for moms. For its part, Product with a Purpose, a Surf City boutique where every item sold…
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Opinion•May 17, 2023
Beyond Thankful
On Saturday, May 6, the New Jersey Maritime Museum held its first fundraiser since September 2019. Due to the extreme kindness of the Burris, Magaziner and Nugent families, the fundraiser was held at…
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News••May 17, 2023
Memorial Day Service in Barnegat May 28
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts of Barnegat Township will hold a Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 28 beginning 10 a.m. at Frederick Watts Gazebo Park on the corner of East…
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News••May 17, 2023
Tuckerton Councilwoman Taylor Resigns; Lanyard Lagoon Project Advances
The Tuckerton Borough Council opened its May 15 regular meeting with the appointment of Patrolman Thomas A. Rossi. His uncle held the Bible for him as he was sworn in by Mayor Susan Marshall.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Barnegat Summer Concerts Begin May 27
Joey D and Johnny B’s Rockin’ Oldies band will open the Barnegat Township Recreation Department’s free Saturday night concert series at the dock on Saturday, May 27. All concerts begin at 7.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
2023 LIFF Kicking Off With a SXSW Double Award Winner
The Lighthouse International Film Festival has announced its opening night film is “Parachute,” the directorial debut of actress Brittany Snow, best known, perhaps, for playing Amber Von Tussle, the…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Long Beach Island PTA to Hold Clothing and Toy Donation Drive June 3
The community is encouraged to bring clothes, accessories, linens, toys and more to the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 as part of a fundraiser to…
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News••May 17, 2023
Imperiale Announces Re-Election Bid in Harvey Cedars
John M. Imperiale, deputy mayor and commissioner of public safety in Harvey Cedars, has announced he will run for a second four-year term in November, and said the theme of his campaign will be…
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News••May 17, 2023
Long Beach Township Approves 2023 Budget
The Board of Commissioners of Long Beach Township has adopted the 2023 municipal spending plan, which sees the tax rate increase by four-tenths of a penny, from 19.9 cents per $100 of assessed…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Stafford Library Friends Partnering With Chick-fil-A
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library are partnering with Chick-fil-A in the franchise’s Dine and Donate Spirit Night program.
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News••May 17, 2023
New Barnegat High School Program Emphasizing Empathy
Barnegat High School is embarking on a student-centered program to encourage empathy and connection. The initiative is part of a nationwide movement organized by a father who lost his young son in…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Teens Tackling Seed Bombs at Toms River Library
Homemade seed bombs are the quick, easy way to fill a garden with colorful flowers that attract pollinators and decorate the yard. Teens can learn how to make them at the Ocean County Library’s Toms…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 17, 2023
Ocean County Library Forum Discusses Perinatal Loss May 24
In observance of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will offer “When the Bough Breaks: Loss During and After Pregnancy” on Wednesday, May 24, 2 p.m.…
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News••May 17, 2023
Interfaith Health and Support Services Celebrates 25 Years of Service
A celebration of its volunteers will be at the heart of the 25th anniversary of Interfaith Health and Support Services of Southern Ocean County, a nonprofit organization that provides support to…
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Opinion••May 17, 2023
Immigrants Spice Up Life in Many Successful Ways
Let me tell you about an American success story.
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Sports••May 17, 2023
Southern Regional Captures First County Crown in 20 Years
The Southern Regional boys tennis team last won the Shore Conference Class A South division title in 2003, the same year the Rams also won the Ocean County Tournament crown. Well, one-half of those…
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Sports••May 17, 2023
Southern Regional Rallies to Get By Barnegat in SCT First Round
With 10 minutes to go, the Southern Regional girls lacrosse team was in dire straits. Barnegat had just taken a two-goal lead and outplayed the Rams for much of the first 40 minutes of their Shore…
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Sports••May 17, 2023
Southern Boys Lacrosse Team Controls First, Third Quarters to Knock Off Red Bank Catholic
After taking a 4-1 lead into the second quarter, the Southern Regional boys lacrosse team went into halftime a little shaky. Red Bank Catholic had trimmed the lead to a goal and clearly had seized…
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Sports••May 17, 2023
Pinelands Trudges Through Injury Issues to Edge Barnegat
During the past few weeks, the Pinelands Regional softball team has taken some hits, losing a handful of starting players to injuries at one point or another. Senior Audrey Fuscellaro was the latest…
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Columns••May 16, 2023
Bass Keep Omega-3 in Mind; Awaiting Device to Measure Madness
I spent the better chunk of my life on the “health food” bandwagon, though falling off on many a sugary occasion.
