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News••October 26, 2022
GOP Incumbents Challenged by Democratic Newcomers in Surf City
In the first contested race in years, five candidates are vying for three seats on the Surf City Borough Council in next month’s general election.
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Opinion•October 26, 2022
Grave Absurdities
In her 10/19 letter, “Positive Change,” Marlene Christensen asks, “Republicans, please lend me your microscope – I am in search of integrity, intelligence or ideas from anyone in your party.” I say…
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Sports••October 26, 2022
Ramales Paces Southern Regional Cross-Country Team to Second Place in Shore
Moments after the Southern Regional boys cross-country team captured the Ocean County championship for a second straight season, Santino D’Amelio talked with excitement about what was still ahead for…
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Opinion•October 26, 2022
Deepest Gratitude
I want to express my deepest gratitude for the help I received from Surf City Police Officer Costabile during the recent flooding of Long Beach Island in the aftermath of hurricane Ian.
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News••October 26, 2022
Stafford Officials Reflect on Resiliency
When Stafford Township Mayor Greg Myhre looks back on Superstorm Sandy, he describes it as “a cataclysmic event that had a lasting impact on Stafford Township and the entire Jersey Shore.” That…
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News••October 26, 2022
Little Egg School Board Hopefuls Discuss Consolidation, Sex Ed and More
Most of the 2022 school board races in the southernmost part of Southern Ocean County are not competitive.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 26, 2022
LBI Foundation Offering Free Screening of Documentary About Barnegat Bay on Oct. 28
Time sure flies, as evidenced by the fact that the group Save Barnegat Bay is 50 years old this year.
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200 Plus••October 26, 2022
Spray Beach Births Tale of Japan
I recently received an email that Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven is going to perform Puccini’s opera “Madame Butterfly.” My interest was piqued by the information that the opera was based on a…
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News••October 26, 2022
Southern Regional to Provide Students With Foundation in Marine Technical Services
Internally, the Southern Regional School District administration is always on the lookout for ways to improve and expand the coursework and programs available to students, particularly within the…
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News••October 26, 2022
Long Beach Township Police Will Keep an Eye on Properties While Homeowners Are Away
Long Beach Township homeowners leaving the area for the winter, or even just a couple of weeks, can have the township police department perform periodic checks of a residence. This peace of mind…
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News••October 26, 2022
Social Security Recipients to See Quite Larger Benefits in 2023
Social Security recipients can expect to see a large increase in their checks or direct deposits starting in January.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 26, 2022
Halloween Pet Parade Set for Oct. 29 at Southern Ocean County Animal Facility
Costuming toddlers for Halloween is cute. But could decking out pets to celebrate the holiday be even cuter?
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Arts & Entertainment••October 26, 2022
Long Beach Township Hosts Harvest Hayride, Fall Festivities Oct. 29
Get in the spirit of Halloween with a harvest hayride and other seasonal activities in Brant Beach this Saturday, Oct. 29. Families are invited to take part in the fun, for free, in Bayview Park. The…
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Opinion•October 26, 2022
Doubt It Happened
I read the letter “Egregious Behavior” (10/19) and wanted to voice my opinion. This letter was written in response to the previous week’s letter about a woman approaching a Black man, telling him he…
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Sports••October 26, 2022
Southern Regional Eventually Breaks Through Against Pinelands, Scores Five-Goal Victory
Melissa Myslinski likes her role as a goalkeeper. And truth be told, she hasn’t minded the often excessive work she’s had to put in during the past few seasons, keeping the Pinelands Regional girls…
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News••October 25, 2022
Use Extra Caution on Roadways as Deer Mating Season Begins
Motorists are reminded to drive with extra vigilance as white-tailed deer mating season gets underway and darkness arrives earlier.
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Opinion•October 24, 2022
Same Old
I have been a Barnegat resident for 16 years. During that time I have met many of my fellow residents. As happens after you discuss your profession, your kids and/or grandkids, the conversation turns…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 24, 2022
Haunt the Seaport for Tucker’s Treat
The month of October fell more quickly than autumn’s leaves, but there are still a few more fun Halloween events to hit before the month is behind us.
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News••October 23, 2022
Count Casimir Pulaski Remembered at Ceremony in Little Egg Harbor
What do the following people have in common? Sir Winston Churchill, Raoul Wallenberg, William Penn, Hannah Callowhill Penn, Mother Teresa, Marquis de Lafayette, Count Casimir Pulaski and Bernado de…
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Columns••October 22, 2022
The Day That Was Supposed to Be Good vs. the Day That Was Really Good
Has anyone noticed what’s been happening in surf shops the last few years?
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News••October 21, 2022
Five Seats on the Line in Barnegat School Board Race
Ten Barnegat Township residents have filed for five open seats on the board of education for election in November.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 21, 2022
Barnegat Quakers Invite Halloween Guests
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) invite the public to an open house on Monday, Oct. 31 at the meeting house, located at 614 East Bay Ave.
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Columns••October 21, 2022
There’s No Passing Up This Year’s Classic; Jersey Thing Become an Arkansas Thing
If you have an outside thermometer, go out and make nice since it’s about to take a wild and crazy ride. How the heck is Steve Martin doing these days?
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2022
‘Weird and Wonderful’ Mementos on Display at Island Library
The unique and noteworthy, the curious and strange. These are specialty areas of Poochy’s lived experience.
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News••October 20, 2022
Fire Company Uses the Elements to Its Advantage
A photo of Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. members conferring in a driving rainstorm was not taken during an emergency. The all-volunteer squad was working in the elements on purpose on the night…
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News••October 20, 2022
Chowder Champions Revealed at Fest
The chowder festival in Beach Haven Saturday, Oct. 15 celebrated standout shore soups whose tasters on the monthlong “Chowder Trail” voted as their favorites. Announcing those winners plus mingling…
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News••October 20, 2022
LBI Grade School Alumni Open Time Capsule From 1972
Fifty years ago, a class of students at the Long Beach Island Grade School in Ship Bottom filled a wooden box with various objects, favorite possessions, photographs and hand-written musings to…
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Sports••October 20, 2022
Falletta, DiPietro Lead the Way as Southern Takes Step Toward Possible Playoff Spot
With the football season only days away from the NJSIAA playoffs, Southern Regional made another push toward earning a spot in the Group V bracket on Oct. 14, when the Rams won a 16-7 contest on the…
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News••October 20, 2022
Demolition Underway at Edwards School
By the end of the month, the Elizabeth Edwards School building in Barnegat Township should be only a memory.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2022
Blood, Sweat and Cheers, Darlings: Jean Parker’s Christmas Spectacular Is Therapeutic Theater
Jean Parker’s Christmas Spectacular is both live stage show and livestreamed event, taking place at Albert Music Hall in Waretown on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. before a live, flesh-and-blood audience.
