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Arts & Entertainment••December 7, 2022
A Tradition Continues as Bengal Theatre Company Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’
Barnegat High School’s Bengal Theatre Co. will be performing “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. nightly Dec. 8-10 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 in the school’s auditorium, located at 180 Bengal Blvd.…
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News••December 7, 2022
‘Let It Grow – No Shave’ Campaign Raises $25,471
The “Let It Grow/No Shave November” initiative involving Long Beach Island police departments as well as families and businesses raised $25,471 for David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.
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News••December 7, 2022
Long Beach Township Details New Water/Sewer Rates
New water and sewer fees have been introduced for 2023 in Long Beach Township, which began using water meters in January of this year. As per Ordinance 22-25C, approved on first reading at last…
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Sports••December 7, 2022
Barnegat Seniors Dunn and Singh Sign to Play Lacrosse at Division I Colleges
Savia Singh is excited to go to college next fall, but she admits it’s going to feel a bit weird during the following spring, when she’s not on the field with lacrosse teammate Calli Dunn.
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Sports••December 7, 2022
Behind Excellent Senior Leaders, Southern Regional Squad May Become ‘Fastest’ in Program History
To think the Southern Regional girls swim team may have its best team entering the pool this winter is scary, especially considering the Rams have gone undefeated during their regular seasons each of…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 6, 2022
Shop LBI School Sixth-Graders’ Holiday Market to Benefit Local Nonprofits
The sixth-graders at the Long Beach Island Grade School have worked hard throughout the past few months to prepare to host a holiday market outside the Country Corner, in Ship Bottom, from 3:30 to 5…
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News••December 5, 2022
LBT Building and Zoning Department Collects $25,000 for St. Francis Food Pantry
It’s that time of the year most associated with giving back and spreading joy. In Long Beach Township, the municipality’s building and zoning department continues its tradition of helping the…
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News••December 4, 2022
Pinelands Will Now Allow Home-Schoolers to Participate in Sports, Other Activities
At its Nov. 21 meeting the Pinelands Regional Board of Education voted unanimously to allow home-schooled students to “try out for, and participate in, district sponsored after school co-curricular…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 1, 2022
Island Summer Meets Winter Wonderland at Ship Bottom Parade This Saturday
With the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the rearview window, the holiday arrived in Ship Bottom earlier this year than in the past. It continues this week with the sale of holiday beach badge…
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News••December 1, 2022
State Osprey Productivity Impacted By Stormy Spring Weather
A nor’easter that stalled off the coast in early May seems to have resulted in reduced osprey productivity in New Jersey this year, according to the Conserve Wildlife Foundation, which has evaluated…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 1, 2022
‘El Presidente’ Finishes Big While Defending Classic Crown at Sand Trap
A year ago, Aaron Kaminski shook the monkey from his back and captured the top spot in the “Can You Beat Biggy?” Thanksgiving Classic. Unfortunately, the guy he had expected to challenge him, Sal…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 1, 2022
Art Notes, Nov. 30
Light Landing: Harvey Cedars photographer John Vlahakis has had two images selected for display in the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with 22 other New Jersey-based…
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Arts & Entertainment•December 1, 2022
Viking Village Dedicates Day to Art, Craft
In addition to the presence of Santa himself at Viking Village in Barnegat Light Saturday, his likeness was on quite a few items at the outdoor art show.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 1, 2022
Three Holiday Shows on Tap at STAC
Things are revving up at the Stafford Township Arts Center as Christmas approaches.
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News••December 1, 2022
Redevelopment Plan on Beach Haven Council Agenda
The Beach Haven Borough Council will discuss and possibly vote on a redevelopment plan for Queen City East/Queen City West at an agenda meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.
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Sports••December 1, 2022
Bayville Runner Outpaces Huge Field to Win Gobble Wobble 5K
Talk about consistency. For two straight years, Joseph D’Amico has led the pack at the annual Gobble Wobble 5K, and for two straight years the Bayville runner has posted the same exact time while…
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Opinion••December 1, 2022
Utility Poles, Wires Worse Than Wind Turbines
If we had to choose between wind turbine generators miles away from LBI shores or primitive street poles, transformers and wires just over our heads on Long Beach Boulevard and local streets, we…
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News••December 1, 2022
Dredging Mobilization Begins in Tuckerton
During Tuckerton’s Nov. 21 council meeting, Borough Clerk Jenny Gleghorn responded to questions emailed from Tuckerton Beach Association President Pete Gioello regarding dredging progress.
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Opinion•December 1, 2022
Divisive Doctrine
I am writing on behalf of the Barnegat Friends (Quakers) and other concerned Americans and Christians about the goals of the Christian nationalism movement. This movement falsely asserts that the…
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News••December 1, 2022
LBI Resident Brings Awareness to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Nearly 1.1 million non-working American grandparents are the primary providers for their grandchildren under the age of 18. Beth Jester is one of them.
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Opinion••December 1, 2022
We Can Still Solve Problems Using the Proper Approach
It is no news to anyone that this year as well as the last several have been politically tumultuous for our country, giving rise to deeper and deeper divides. These divides are not between political…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 1, 2022
Tuckerton Lodge #4 Hosts Breakfast With Santa
Join Santa for breakfast to support families in need this holiday season at Tuckerton Lodge #4 (122 Church St., Tuckerton) from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 11.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 1, 2022
Christmas Arrives in Surf City Dec. 2
Christmas is coming to Surf City this weekend as a trio of activities kicks off the season in the borough.
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Opinion•December 1, 2022
1690 – No Way
Lots of political letters sparked the letters section before Election Day. If I lived in Surf City I’d tell you who I would have voted for: whoever would correct the “Welcome to Surf City” signs as…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 30, 2022
Shop Small, Meet Santa at Tuckerton Emporium
The Shoppes at Tuckerton Emporium are all decked out for the holiday season. Patrons are encouraged to get out and shop locally to fill the stockings of their loved ones with unique home goods this…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 30, 2022
Celebrate Holidays Around the World with Island Singers Chorus
After two quiet years, the Island Singers made their epic choral return this past summer just in time for their 50th anniversary with a host of concerts centered around the theme of love.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 30, 2022
Christmas Tree Sale Benefits First Responders
Back for another year, the annual Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. officially kicks off Dec. 1 at the Country Corner Market, located on Ninth Street and Barnegat Avenue.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 30, 2022
’Tis the Season for Ye Olde Christmas in Tuckerton
“Ye Olde Christmas in Tuckerton” returns townwide from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 30, 2022
Dinner and a Movie for $15 on Dec. 8 at Surf City Firehouse
The Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and the Lighthouse International Film Society are teaming up to offer a dinner and movie night out on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Surf City firehouse.
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Opinion•November 30, 2022
Thanks, HCPD
Wednesday, Nov. 16 featured the last of six Community Police Forums initiated by Commissioner John Imperiale and Police Chief Robert Burnaford in an effort to showcase their commitment of excellence…
