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Columns••September 22, 2022
Writing Locally Inspired Screenplay; Lusty Eyes on Miss Fiona
I recently had an idea for a screenplay about Long Beach Island. I’m currently working on the script and wondering if you have any Hollywood connections?
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Arts & Entertainment••September 22, 2022
Pine Shores Art Association Opens Tuckerton Annex in Old Borough Hall
“Every child is an artist,” Pablo Picasso once said. “The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
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Columns••September 22, 2022
One Bad Clam Can Spoil the Fluke Barrel; Old Barney’s Closed Days Are Numbered
September is living up to its namesake motto, as in “It’s better in September.” It has been just that, overall. Of a.m. autumnal evidence, we are experiencing increasingly regular cool, pine-scented…
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News••September 22, 2022
Beach Haven Emergency Center Primed for Renovation
The emergency operations center operating out of the old Coast Guard station in Beach Haven will be undergoing various repairs and renovations in the near future.
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News••September 22, 2022
Shred Private Documents at Ocean County Sites
Those with more papers than patience to shred them can bring the documents to a county-run site to be disposed of securely at no charge.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 22, 2022
Brant Beach Hosts Annual LBI Triathlon
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Opinion•September 21, 2022
Speeding on Beach
Each summer Long Beach Township posts signs indicating a 15-mph speed limit on Beach Avenue. I live on Beach Avenue and have witnessed all summer no one is obeying the speed limit. I believe they…
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200 Plus••September 21, 2022
Celestial Visitor Crashes the Scene
In the spring of 1922, an event took place that put Ocean County on the front pages of most of the nation’s newspapers.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
Witchy Paddle Returns to Harvey Cedars
It’s a total myth that witches melt in water, and these paranormal paddlers are out to prove it. The “coven on the cove” will once again launch from Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars for the third annual…
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Business••September 21, 2022
Apply for ANCHOR Tax Rebate
Beginning Sept. 12, the mailboxes of homeowners and renters may contain instructions about how to apply for New Jersey’s direct property tax relief program, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
Agatha Christie Meets Ken Ludwig in Surflight’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
Surflight Theatre’s last mainstage show of its 2022 summer and fall season will be Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” opening on Sept. 28 and running through Oct. 9.
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Opinion•September 21, 2022
Send It Back
I am writing to respond to a letter written by James Spickard (“Why Retire When We Can Still Be Productive?” 8/31). First, the writer urges people to keep working, not retire, because he believes…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
Art Notes, Sept. 21
The Real Decoy: Surf City artist Cathleen Engelsen has been selected to paint the cover of the 2022 Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show program and the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
Rutgers Marine Field Station on the Bay Turns 50
The Rutgers University Marine Field Station, located at the east end of Great Bay Boulevard or “Seven Bridges Road” in Little Egg Harbor Township, marks 50 years of scientific research and education…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
Speaker Discusses Salem Witch Trials Oct. 4
The Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch will host archivist-historian Mickey DiCamillo’s presentation “When There Were Witches: An Exploration of the Salem Witch Trials,” on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7…
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Opinion•September 21, 2022
Arts Appreciation
Beach Haven Community Arts Program extends our sincerest appreciation and gratitude to the individuals, businesses and organizations who sponsored and advertised for our free summer 2022 concerts on…
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News••September 21, 2022
Stockton University Included in 2023 U.S. News Top Universities List
Stockton University is among the top 100 public national universities, according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report college rankings released Sept. 7. The placement is attributed to its broad range…
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News••September 21, 2022
Edwards School Demolition Is Likely Monday
Demolition of the Elizabeth Edwards School building in Barnegat Township appears to be on track for Monday, Sept. 26.
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Opinion•September 21, 2022
Closed Committee
Residents of Barnegat, where has your open government gone? One-party government has been in place for many years now, and the current closed-door Republican agenda that is in place has silenced the…
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News••September 21, 2022
Musicians Lend Their Voices to Outdoor Music Debate
As summer fades into autumn and a busy shoulder season on the Island, area musicians are using their voices to showcase the economic benefits and community enjoyment of amplified outdoor music at…
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News••September 21, 2022
Evening Cruise Supports Reef Ball Projects
The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is holding an evening cruise on the Black Pearl on Friday, Sept. 23 from 7 to 8:30 in support of the association’s Junior Mates Reef project.
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Opinion••September 21, 2022
Floating US Wind Turbines Could Be the Game Changer
There is general agreement that wind-generated power is a good thing for New Jersey and our planet. The debate over where the wind turbines should be built is lively, to say the least.
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Opinion••September 21, 2022
Seems Strange But Gray Is My Favorite Color
Not that gray is really a color, but when – at last – the beach is devoid of bright umbrellas and the calm of the off-season sets in, there’s a wonderful peacefulness that comes when the absence of…
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Opinion•September 21, 2022
Healthier Policies
It was wonderful to see LBI back in full swing this summer with restaurants full, stores bustling, and beaches packed with family and friends enjoying time together. While we’ve thankfully emerged…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
LBI Foundation Once Again a Venue for the Manhattan Short Film Festival
Locals will have the chance to join short-film fans across the world to serve as judges for the 25th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 23, thanks to the Long Beach Island…
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Sports••September 21, 2022
Participants’ Choice for the 50th Anniversary: 18 Miles or 12 Kilometers
This year’s Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run marks the 50th rendition of the race. But to celebrate, St. Francis Community Center has brought in a partner.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
Save Barnegat Bay Documentary Shown Sept. 28
In celebration of its 50th anniversary preserving Barnegat Bay, Save Barnegat Bay will present the documentary film “Drift” on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
Annual St. Francis Blessing of the Animals Oct. 1
St. Francis of Assisi Parish will celebrate the feast of its patron saint with the annual Blessing of the Animals at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The ceremony, which is open to all, will be held on the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 21, 2022
Waretown Library Planning 40th Anniversary Bash
The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library invites the community to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Monday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. The branch is located at 112 Main St.
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News••September 21, 2022
Barnegat Light Proposes Hiking Badge Fees
Barnegat Light will raise its fees by $5 for season and preseason beach badges next summer under an ordinance introduced by borough council. The weekly and daily rates will stay the same.
