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Arts & Entertainment••February 8, 2023
Learn About Women of the American Revolution
The history of the Revolutionary War is incomplete without acknowledging the contributions of women. Sam Davis, as young Gen. George Washington, will discuss “DAR: The Women of the American…
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Opinion••February 8, 2023
Beach Haven Must Prioritize Borough Spending for Its Kids
I would like to get something clear from the start. I have no problem with the great sport of pickleball, no issue at all whatsoever. I understand and applaud all the social and recreational aspects…
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Sports••February 8, 2023
Southern Regional Ice Hockey Squad Has One of Its Up Weeks With Win and Tie
Considering the team lost so many players with the ability to score goals following last season, the Southern Regional ice hockey team has at times found space to stick the biscuit in the basket this…
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News••February 7, 2023
County Will Cover Beach Replenishment Cost; LBI Project May Begin in Fall
While $32 million for the anticipated Long Beach Island beach replenishment project was appropriated by federal officials late last year, a schedule of when the nourishment work will begin has not…
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Business••February 6, 2023
Restaurants Rally to Help Fight Hunger With Giving Kitchen
Several Island and mainland restaurants have formed a collective called the Giving Kitchen whereby each month a different restaurant prepares and donates 100-plus meals for the disadvantaged and…
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Columns••February 5, 2023
Duck Hunters Cause a Squawk on the North End; A Shark Becomes the Most Valued Fish of All Time
I have to get some free-fire freakiness out of the way first. It comes from the North End.
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News••February 4, 2023
Duck Hunter’s Rescue a Community Effort
Last Saturday was the final day for the duck hunting season, and it was an afternoon that Andrew Hirtle will never forget.
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Opinion•February 3, 2023
Questionable Win
A massive win was declared by the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee when the town received a coastal resiliency grant from Ocean Wind 1 in the amount of $720,000.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2023
Auction of Dutchman’s Brauhaus Patriarch’s Collection of Memorabilia Ends This Weekend
The owner of a beloved LBI landmarked passed in 2022 and now his collection of memorabilia, much of it with local ties, is up for auction.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2023
Angela Andersen Details Bay Islands Initiative at Feb. 4 Science Saturday
Long Beach Township Sustainability Director Angela Andersen is at the helm for the Feb. 4 installment of Science Saturday, presented weekly – and virtually – by the Long Beach Island Foundation of…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2023
Hear Sankofa Stories at Barnegat Library
As part of its Black History Month celebration, the Ocean County Library presents Sankofa Stories by master African-American and multicultural storyteller Shirley Johnson on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2023
Magic Show for All Ages at Stockton Performing Arts Center Feb. 11
Magicians Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy will mystify and delight the audience as they take the stage at Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, for “The…
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News••February 2, 2023
Jersey Shore Mayors Want Moratorium on Offshore Wind Activity
A delegation of Jersey Shore mayors is taking a united front over their concern for recent whale wash-ups to state congressional leaders, letting them know they believe a moratorium on all offshore…
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Sports••February 2, 2023
Growth of Southern Regional Girls Wrestling Program Provides Glimpse Into Potentially Successful Future
Southern Regional’s wrestling program has become synonymous with the word “success.” Ask anybody within the statewide wrestling community. It’s a known fact.
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News••February 2, 2023
Beach Haven Hears Pickleball Pros and Cons
A Beach Haven council member is urging the borough to add six pickleball courts to the existing six at the Nelson Avenue facility.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2023
USO Show Coming to Surflight Theatre Feb. 11 and 12
Not nearly as many Americans are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces in 2023 as in the past, so most young or middle-aged Americans these days have never seen a USO show.
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News••February 2, 2023
State, Borough Address Duck Hunting Incident on Barnegat Light Ocean Beach
Local and state police responded to a call about hunters on an ocean beach in Barnegat Light last Saturday morning after a number of people saw a handful of men shooting ducks near a manmade pond…
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News••February 2, 2023
Noted Economist Reveals Recession Prediction
Nationally recognized economic forecaster Joel Naroff predicted a likely “mild-to-somewhat moderate” recession in the spring of 2024 in a keynote speech at the Economic Outlook Breakfast held by the…
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Opinion•February 2, 2023
Care Appreciated
My wife and I want to give thanks to the Beach Haven Police Department and the Beach Haven Volunteer First Aid Squad for their great service on Jan. 20. I had a medical emergency at my home and the…
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Opinion•February 2, 2023
Wonderful News
I read with much interest the article titled “Joe Gieger Eyes Harvey Cedars Commission Seat,” (12/21). This is wonderful news indeed.
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Opinion•February 2, 2023
Respect the Flag
Here on Long Beach Island, many homes have flag poles and many homeowners proudly display their American flag. Most respect the flag and follow the proper protocols for flying and handling their…
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Opinion•February 2, 2023
Stop This Assault
I am but a small voice, but my hard-working, middle class family has owned an old summer house in North Beach Haven since 1967. I am fighting hard on the Facebook site savelbi.org. We have to fight…
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Opinion••February 2, 2023
Fusion Energy Is New Kid on the Clean Energy Block
There continue to be concerns about the proposed wind turbine generators that would be located off the coasts of Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, other states in the U.S. and around the world. On…
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News••February 2, 2023
State Insurance, Inspection Mandates Weighed in Ship Bottom
The Ship Bottom Borough Council last month introduced two ordinances required by state law that mandate lead-based paint inspections as well as proof of liability insurance coverage by certain…
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Business••February 1, 2023
American Heart Association Certification Awarded to Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Little Egg Harbor has earned the American Heart Association’s new Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Center certification.
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Sports••February 1, 2023
Barnegat Girls Win Twice, Finish With First Winning Record in Team History
Hailee Lutz received a hug from coach Emily Cherry, then turned toward her teary-eyed family on the other side of the pool and raised her left arm in triumph. During the final home meet of her…
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News••February 1, 2023
Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey Elects Woman as 13th Bishop
The number 13 turned out to be lucky on Saturday for the women of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey.
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News••February 1, 2023
Stafford Police, Water-Sewer Departments Busy; Garden Club Seeks New Members
Among Stafford Township detectives’ notable cases in the last month was one of theft by deception, Mayor Greg Myhre reported during his comments at the regular township meeting on Jan. 25 – an…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 1, 2023
Art. Notes, Feb. 1
The Toms River branch and headquarters of the Ocean County Library system presents art and photography by Lorraine Pretty throughout the month of February in the second-floor gallery.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 1, 2023
Southern Regional Fishing Flea Market Drops Anchor Feb. 11
Reel in some fin-tastic deals on new and used fishing gear at the Southern Regional High School Fishing Club’s annual Fishing Flea Market, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. The…
