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Opinion•November 9, 2022
Changing Story
I read with chagrin the Oct. 5 opinion article titled: “Turbines: A Welcome Sight Off LBI Coast.” But it showed clearly the changes that are taking place on the issue of the visual blight being…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 9, 2022
Art Notes, Nov. 9
New Beginnings: “In the art world, fall is technically the start of the art year,” according to Pine Shores Art Association President Tom Rutledge. The November exhibit at the Manahawkin gallery is…
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Sports••November 9, 2022
Pinelands Takes Over Second Half to Oust Barnegat in Invitational
Late in the second quarter of its South Jersey Group III Regional Invitational Tournament semifinals contest against Barnegat, Pinelands Regional realized its running attack was sufficient to take…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 9, 2022
Heading to MICA Club Might Make a ‘Lick of Sense’ for Music Lovers
There is a new rock band storming onto the local music scene and, yes, they actually have a lick of sense! At least they think so – even if they are referring mostly to rock licks – which is why they…
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Sports••November 9, 2022
Williamstown Too Much for Southern Regional in Girls Volleyball Section Final
Early in a season, it’s difficult sometimes to gauge how good a team really is. But when it’s time for tournament championships, the real team usually shows up.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 7, 2022
Artisans Have Their Day: Festivus Set for Sunny Sunday
Artisans Festivus Market, organized by Merianne Haug and held at her wooded backyard oasis in West Creek, combines shopping and socializing in a seasonal celebration of creativity and handcraft. The…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 7, 2022
Speaker Sheds Light on ‘Operation Torch’
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library hosts a discussion by history professor, military historian and author Paul E. Zigo. “Operation Torch: Allied Invasion – North Africa,” will take…
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Columns••November 7, 2022
You Better Be There to Buy … or Not; Rescue Made in Green Briar Hell
Let’s start off in Weirdnessville this week by focusing on that quick-change billboard on Route 72 in Manahawkin near the Holiday Inn. It’s digitized and computerized, brightly cycling through…
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News••November 5, 2022
Eighth Street Work in Ship Bottom Projected to Restart in Spring
Road work at the east end of Eighth Street in Ship Bottom is likely to resume in spring 2023, following the discovery of contaminated soil and groundwater earlier this year, state transportation…
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News••November 4, 2022
John Kaszuba Lived to Build Up Southern Regional Community and Everybody in It
A few minutes before leaving his office amid the Southern News Network studio to head to the auditorium on June 17, 2021, for the last staff appreciation ceremony he’d have to attend, John Kaszuba…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 3, 2022
David’s Dream Launches Let It Grow Movember Campaign
It’s that time of year once again, and David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation is hosting its virtual Let It Grow Movember campaign, with hopes of raising $50,000 for local families struggling…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 3, 2022
Jersey Devil, Veterans Day Themes at Albert Music Hall
The Pinelands Cultural Society is holding its annual “Legend of the Jersey Devil” show at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m., complete with an appearance by the South…
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News••November 3, 2022
Upgraded Helicopters Arrive at Coast Guard Air Station
The first upgraded MH-65E helicopter arrived at Coast Guard Station Atlantic City last month, taking the place of the MH-65D choppers deployed out of the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest MH-65 unit.
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News••November 3, 2022
Stafford Community Garden Turns Over New Leaf
The Stafford Community Garden on West Bay Avenue is changing leadership this fall as “Farmer Dennis” Skaggs steps down – to spend more time in Florida and pursue more travel and other pleasures, he…
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Sports••November 3, 2022
Gesicki Moves Into Second on Dolphins’ Tight End Record
Mike Gesicki moved into the second position on the Miami Dolphins’ all-time tight end receiving list during the team’s 31-27 victory over Detroit on Oct. 30.
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News••November 3, 2022
Carry-In, Carry-Out Beach Trash May Come to Surf City
One of the take-aways from a meeting between Surf City officials and representatives of Alliance for a Living Ocean last week is to develop a study of trash on beaches in select municipalities on the…
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Opinion••November 3, 2022
A-Hunting We Go for Ghosts on Long Beach Island
The world’s fascination with ghost hunting is not a recent phenomenon. Queen Elizabeth I, who began her reign on Jan. 15, 1559, a date chosen by her astrologer, John Dee, adhered to the teachings of…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 3, 2022
Falling for Fall
Attendees at Long Beach Township's harvest festival last weekend decorate pumpkins and make bracelets with Just Bead It. (Photo by Juliet Kaszas-Hoch)
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News••November 3, 2022
Beach Haven Puts Out Call for Summer Officers
For the Beach Haven Police Department, a big priority in the off-season is to hire summer law enforcement officers for the next season.
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News••November 3, 2022
Police, Foundation ‘Let It Grow’ to Help Cancer Patients
If you see people sporting longer hair and extra chin growth this month, it’s all part of a “Let It Grow/No Shave November” initiative involving Long Beach Island police departments and David’s Dream…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 3, 2022
Oct. 18 Becomes Tuckerton Historical Society Day
October marked a huge month for the Tuckerton Historical Society, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of both the organization and its locale, the Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum, at 35 Leitz Blvd.…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 3, 2022
Help Those in Need and Try to Take Down Biggy at the Sand Trap
As the year starts the descent toward its end and the Christmas season comes up around the bend, many get in the mood to give gifts rather than receive them. But think for a moment of those in need…
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Sports••November 3, 2022
Barnegat Squad Believes, Reaches SJ Group II Semifinal
When the NJSIAA South Jersey Group II girls volleyball tournament was seeded, the power points rated Barnegat as the fifth-best team in the section. The defending sectional champions get it – the…
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Opinion•November 3, 2022
Update Stafford Charter
At Stafford Township Council meetings on Oct. 4 and Oct. 25, I made motions requesting that Stafford Township by ordinance place a question to Stafford residents to create and select the members of a…
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Opinion•November 3, 2022
Toll Hike Hurts
While seniors are struggling to survive the lingering economic impacts of the pandemic, inflation and possible recession, tolls on the Garden State Parkway will increase for the third time in four…
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Opinion•November 3, 2022
Anti-Wind Plan Vote
If there is a red wave in New Jersey next week, Democrats could find themselves under water. The deciding issues for state voters are the economy, crime and the planned wind farm off the coast.
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Business••November 3, 2022
Causeway CARes Donates $30,000 to Family Promise SOC
WITH CARE: (From left) David Wintrode and Joe Stroffolino of Causeway CARes present Family Promise of Southern Ocean County Executive Director Elizabeth Golla, Trustee John Garofalo and staffer…
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Opinion•November 2, 2022
Frustrating Forum
I was able to attend the “Meet the Candidates” forum on Oct. 26 at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven. I left the event concerned and frustrated. Here’s why.
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Opinion•November 2, 2022
Smart Choices?
I read with dismay the letter written by Arlene and Fred Schragger (“Champion of Fairness,” 10/26).
