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Opinion•October 13, 2022
Racism on LBI
A few weeks ago, a friend who is African American was sitting alone on the beach in Barnegat Light. The people he was with (his girlfriend and another friend) had gone for a walk. A woman walked up…
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News••October 13, 2022
Atlantic Shores Virtual Open House to Showcase Management Team Reset for Oct. 27
Citing safety concerns ahead of Hurricane Ian’s impact on the Jersey Shore, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind postponed its “meet the management team” sessions planned for late last month. The sessions…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Vinyl Renaissance Observed at Red Rocker Record Fair
Last weekend was full of festivity, between the Harvest Festival, the LBI Fly kite festival and the 18-Mile Run. In the thoroughfare between Stafford and the Causeway to Long Beach Island, ManaFirkin…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Don’t Sleep on Hoofy’s Fall Fest
The leaves have turned and begun to fall, wrapping everyone in a flannel of nostalgia. While there are dozens of autumn festivals worth celebrating, one not to be missed is the third annual Hoofy’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Art Notes, Oct. 12
Light Work: Learn the process of making a stained-glass window in a two-day class at SwellColors Glass Studio in Surf City alongside artist Mary Tantillo and her team, utilizing professional tools…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Get Ready to Test Those Mini Golf Skills at Thanksgiving Classic
After finishing in second place the first two years, the third time was the charm for O-Street Mini Golf Association President and “Holey Moley” Season 2 contestant Aaron Kaminski. “El Presidente”…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
A Breath of Plein Air at LBIF
“It’s not just landscape painting,” explained Katherine Whitlock, gallery co-manager at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Operation Halloween at ‘Boo’ Scout Camp
The Boy Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council and the Rotary clubs of Southern Ocean County join forces for Operation Halloween on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22, from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Joseph A.…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee to Shine in Stafford
Sharpen your artistic skills for the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee if you live in Stafford Township.
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
On School Performance …
With regard to “high performing” status, as mentioned in the letter “Analysis Required” (9/28) about the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District, just a few weeks ago the Jersey City School…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Annual Shellabration Spotlights Local Aquaculture
A consistent crowd filled Long Beach Township’s municipal lot in Brant Beach all afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 8, as the Jetty Rock Foundation held its fourth annual Shellabration. This salute to the…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Pine Barrens Jamboree Celebrates Nature, Culture, Folk Traditions
Onstage at Wells Mills County Park in Waretown during Saturday’s 28th annual Pine Barrens Jamboree, the Libby Prison Minstrels took listeners back in time, as they said, “playing the hits of the ’60s…
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Best Candidate
Tim Alexander is the best candidate for the 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representative this year.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Festival Is On; Chowder Winners to Be Awarded
The end-of-season gathering for Chowderfest is rescheduled to this Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Taylor Avenue waterfront in Beach Haven from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Proud of Police
I had to write and comment about the Harvey Cedars Police Department after attending the latest HCPD Community Forum. Sgt. Frazee and Officer Grunditsch presented information on firearms, SWAT and…
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News••October 12, 2022
Little Egg Harbor School District Is Running Out of Room
The Little Egg Harbor School District’s Frog Pond Elementary School, which serves students in grades 4 to 6, is bursting at the seams.
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Exemplary Officials
For 25 years I’ve been a Surf City summer resident and property taxpayer. There’s nowhere else on the Jersey Shore I’d rather be. Year after year, my wife and I, our four children, our extended…
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Dedicated Leadership
As we all know, times are changing in the world at a rapid rate. There are changes not just in the world, but in our country, state and even on our little island. It is hard to keep up. There is…
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Independent Voices
I am very pleased to endorse Lydia and John “Jack” Bashwiner, candidates for Surf City town council, because of their desire and commitment to seeing Surf City grow and thrive in today’s times. The…
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Columns••October 12, 2022
Fight Against Oil Pollution 100 Years Old
When Frank Appleby was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1920, he and New Jersey U.S. Sen. Joseph Frelinghuysen became the champions in Washington, D.C. who were leading a fight to save…
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Candidate We Need
As the election nears, and vote-by-mail ballots are already being returned, it is important to understand that the results in Ocean County are crucial to the future of our democracy. In Congressional…
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Backboard Shot Down
As a relatively new pickleball player, I regularly started playing at the beginning of the summer at Long Beach Township’s 68th Street courts after playing at home in Bethesda, Md., during the spring…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Join the Volunteer Effort on LBI for Oct. 22 ‘Beach Sweeps’
Clean Ocean Action’s annual Beach Sweeps take place – rain or shine – at 80 different beaches and waterways every October, as well as every April, near Earth Day. This year, the environmental…
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Impressive Ideas
Tim Alexander, District 2’s candidate for the House of Representatives, spoke recently at a local gathering. I was so impressed with his ideas and plans.
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News••October 12, 2022
Help Available for Seniors Applying for State ANCHOR Money
Ocean County wants to make sure its senior residents have help available in filling out the state ANCHOR program application if they need it.
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Opinion•October 12, 2022
Ian Is a Warning to Coastal Areas From FL to NJ
As a New Jersey native who lives part time in Florida, I am not sure how to write the most important letter to the editor, for me, since I got out of college in 1978. The devastation here in Fort…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Pinelands Adventures Offers Cranberry Farm Tours and More This Month
Get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful fall weather by exploring the Pine Barrens. Join one of Pinelands Adventures’ upcoming cranberry farm tours, pull out the binoculars for a birding walk or take a…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Ephrat Asherie Dance Performs ‘UnderScored’ at Grunin Center Oct. 21
Join Ephrat Asherie Dance on an exhilarating journey through the ever-changing physical landscape of New York City’s underground dance community as the company performs “UnderScored” at the Jay and…
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News••October 12, 2022
Early Voting Centers in Manahawkin and LEH
The Ocean County Clerk’s Office has released its list of 10 early voting locations for the 2022 General Election.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 12, 2022
Beach Haven Chamber Fall Fest Planned Oct. 22
The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce holds a Queen City Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. The rain date is Oct. 23. Admission is free.
