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Arts & Entertainment••October 19, 2022
Voting Soon Begins on Halloween Decoration Contest
Christmas is not the only season when people display elaborate outdoor decorations. Some people are known to go hog wild with spooky set-ups outside their homes for Halloween.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 19, 2022
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Drag Shows Will Light Up 2022 Halloween Season
Halloween seems to become more popular every year, despite the bump in the road in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 19, 2022
LBI Garden Club Showing Save Barnegat Bay Documentary
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island invites the public to a free screening of the documentary “Drift” on Friday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 19, 2022
Virtual Program Discusses Alzheimer’s Disease
Understanding the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease and knowing the steps for effective, compassionate care are the topic of a virtual program series by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 19, 2022
Learn About Latest Drug Trends in Ocean County
This fall, the Ocean County Library and the county health department have launched “Drugs 101: Drug Trends for Ocean County Parents,” consisting of educational and interactive programs that focus on…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 19, 2022
Introduction to Tai Chi at Waretown Library
Learn how an ancient Asian therapy can improve your well-being when the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library presents “Enhance Your Life With Tai-Chi” on Friday, Oct. 28 at 2:30 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 19, 2022
Harmonious Program at the Stafford Library
It was a time for sock hops, diners and drive-in movies during the mid-’50s to the early ’60s. You could see neighborhood groups standing under a street lamp harmonizing on inner city corners singing…
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News••October 19, 2022
Van Drew’s Ties With Trump Emphasized in Reelection Campaign
Rep. Jeff Van Drew is running for reelection to New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. He currently represents all of Southern Ocean County except Barnegat Township and half of Stafford Township…
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News••October 19, 2022
Stafford Opposes State’s New Rules for Breweries; Plans BHW Boat Slips Upgrade; Town Charter Study Refused
Differences of opinion have become more the rule than the exception at Stafford Township Council meetings lately. On several votes the governing body has been divided, with Township Attorney Jean…
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Sports••October 19, 2022
Southern Regional Boys Make Winning Second Straight County Crown Look Easy
For many who follow cross-country, there wasn’t much of a question about whether the Southern Regional boys were going to light up their Ocean County opponents on Oct. 13. The county meet really was…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 19, 2022
Free Family Fun at Little Egg Harbor’s Harvest Festival
October is drawing to a close, but not without Little Egg Harbor’s fourth annual Harvest Festival, happening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 22. The rain date is Oct. 23.
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News••October 19, 2022
Harbor Bay Residents Rally Against Off-Road Trespassers
The major topic of discussion during the public comment portion of Little Egg Harbor’s Oct. 13 township committee meeting had to do with the constant trespassing of largely unregistered off-road…
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News••October 18, 2022
Join With Family Promise of Southern Ocean County for ‘Night Without a Bed’
October weather can become gloomy. Recently, the remnants of Hurricane Ian drenched Southern Ocean County, during which strong winds whipped cold, heavy rains to soak our streets and yards, making…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 17, 2022
Ship Bottom Trunk or Treat Kicks Off Halloween on LBI
The trick to making the most of October’s treat season is to mark the calendar with the plethora of events celebrating Halloween in and around the Long Beach Island region.
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Columns••October 17, 2022
Poacher Busts Just Keep on Coming; A Bass Bonanza of All-Time Proportions
We are suffering through the latest the traffic signals have been left on in the fall. The big turn-off must await the rescheduled Chowderfest this weekend. Of course, suffering might be a bit much…
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News••October 17, 2022
Candidates Forum at Surf City Hotel Oct. 20
The Surf City Taxpayer Association is sponsoring a “meet the candidates for borough council” event on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Hotel. Light refreshments will be…
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News••October 16, 2022
Lane Closure Expected to Cause Delays on Ninth Street in Ship Bottom
While the remaining fully cycling traffic lights on Long Beach Island return to flashing for the off-season Oct.17, traffic delays are expected this week as construction on Ninth Street in Ship…
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News••October 16, 2022
Couple Goes Back to the Garden for 30th Anniversary
When two environmentalists and avid gardeners decide to marry, where should the wedding be? Indoors – or outside amid flowers and greenery of every kind?
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Columns••October 15, 2022
Weather, Whales and Events Pick Us Up After Storm Punch
Sometimes I don’t know how we get through the day without positivity quote memes on Instagram.
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News••October 14, 2022
All Safe in Barnegat After ‘Swatting’ Incident
The Barnegat Township School District was one of seven in the state that were victims of a “swatting” hoax on Friday, Oct. 13. In Ocean County, the Toms River and Jackson Township districts were also…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2022
Join Brody’s Crew, Strike Out Cancer at Thunderbird Lanes
As chillier temps settle in, there are plenty of indoor activities to choose from, and some of them are for the benefit of the community. All are invited to bowl for a cause on Friday, Oct. 21 from…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2022
Library ‘Friends’ Seek Donations for Boutique
Donations of various item are needed for a fall bazaar sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2022
Ring the Bell: Ship Bottom Fire Co. Celebrates 100 Years of Volunteerism
Come one, come all for the parade of the century as the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. celebrates its 100th anniversary Oct. 15. The parade kicks off at noon followed by a block party with food, live…
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News••October 13, 2022
Harvey Cedars Beaches Felt Wrath of Ian’s Remnants
Remnants of Hurricane Ian that struck the area for five days beginning two weekends ago resulted in battered beaches in Harvey Cedars, with many beach entrances in shambles.
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Sports••October 13, 2022
First-Timer, Montclair Man Literally Wins Long Beach Island 18 Mile Run By a Mile
Roughly five minutes after the Long Beach Commemorative 18 Mile Run field took off from the starting line in Holgate on Oct. 9, Bill Fitzpatrick pulled the trigger to start the undercard race to this…
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News••October 13, 2022
Stockton Researches Whether Oysters Can Help Eelgrass Take Root in Barnegat Bay
Last year, Elizabeth Lacey, associate professor of marine science at Stockton University, commenced a research project to determine if a berm of oysters could block current from disrupting eelgrass…
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News••October 13, 2022
New CAFRA Violations Cited at Hotel LBI as NJDEP Considers Modified Permit
For the second time since opening its doors in the spring of 2019, the owner and operator of Hotel LBI in Ship Bottom has been issued a notice of violations by the N.J. Department of Environmental…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 13, 2022
Looking Up Toward an Oct. 29 Lighthouse Relighting
Barnegat Lighthouse’s beacon will be relit on Saturday evening, Oct. 29, as part of an observance of the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 13, 2022
Edgar Allan Poe Visits Tuckerton Tearoom
On Oct. 7, Lady Magpie’s Tea & Curiosities – situated inside the Captain’s House at the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum – celebrated macabre poet Edgar Allan Poe, who died 172 years ago to the…
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Opinion••October 13, 2022
Get Ready to Become a Member of the Bridge and Funnel Crowd
Last Monday, I got a text from Noah: “Dove sighted carrying a branch of some kind. Surely the deluge is almost over! Hallelujah!!!” I looked outside at the sheets of sideways rain and felt an inkling…
