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Business••August 10, 2022
Gleason Joins ‘Disc Centers of America’
Seven years after establishing Route 72 Chiropractic in Manahawkin, Dr. Robert Gleason has expanded his services to include spinal decompression treatment. He is now affiliated with Disc Centers of…
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News••August 10, 2022
Northern Long-Eared Bats Prove Elusive in Pine Barrens Summer Surveys
While biologists from Conserve Wildlife Foundation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s New Jersey field office were able to capture a few northern long-eared bats during 2021’s surveys in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 10, 2022
Kono Nation Nails It at BaB’s
The Philadelphia-based cover band Kono Nation dominated at Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven Friday night, Aug. 5, delivering its twists on classics and some of today’s most popular hits.
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News••August 10, 2022
Five Candidates Will Fight for Three Seats on Little Egg Harbor School District BOE
There’s going to be a considerable change on the Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education in 2023, no matter what candidates are elected.
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News••August 10, 2022
State Budget Increases Operating Aid for OCC, Other NJ Community Colleges
There is good news for community colleges in the state budget, Ocean County College President Jon Larson noted in his latest report to the OCC Board of Trustees. The report, from July 28, followed a…
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Opinion••August 10, 2022
Humans Tragically Devolved From Common Ancestors
There are times when it is difficult to accept reality. Despite the long period of time humans have inhabited the Earth, permanent peace and harmony still remain just beyond our reach as potential…
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News••August 10, 2022
Beach Haven Officers, EMTs Receive Lifesaving Commendations
Four Beach Haven police officers and three first aid squad members were commended for their efforts after responding to an incident last month in which a man went into cardiac arrest.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 10, 2022
Summer Troubadour Harrington Geared Up for Harvard
Getting accepted into one Ivy League school is a worthy feat. To get into four is extra special, and that’s what Shannon Harrington of Barnegat Township recently experienced.
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Opinion•August 10, 2022
Plea to Legislators
The following is an open letter to the U.S. senators and representatives from New Jersey, Gov. Murphy, the state Legislature and Monmouth, Atlantic and Ocean County boards of commissioners.
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Opinion•August 10, 2022
Future Leader
As I grow older I am embarrassed that my generation has fallen into the predictable behavior of underestimating the amazing young people like Brent Kengeri of Edison, N.J., who will be a leader of a…
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Opinion•August 10, 2022
Outdoor Dining Valued
I just read an article on nj.com saying that Long Beach Township is not allowing outside seating. I was planning a trip, called a few restaurants and was told “no outdoor seating.” The town is not…
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News••August 10, 2022
Power Surge: Upgrades Strengthen Electric Reliability, Address Growing Demand
There’s been a lot of discussion surrounding electricity and how to generate more electric capacity going forward in a society so reliant on technology, including the growing market of electric cars.…
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Opinion•August 10, 2022
No Rudeness, Please
I recently, unfortunately, have heard that our beach badge checkers are experiencing rude behavior, profanity, yelling comments addressed at them. Wow, it is unreal that people feel the need to do…
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News••August 10, 2022
Barnegat Referendum Focuses on Political Signs
In recent years, Barnegat Township officials have discussed what to do about the proliferation of political signs on public property. They are now going to leave that decision to the voters as the…
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News••August 10, 2022
Feds Extend Ocean Wind 1 Environmental Impact Comment Period
Even as the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has extended the public comment period on the draft environmental impact statement for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, a Long Beach Island…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 10, 2022
Local Author Guest at Friends of the Island Library Luncheon
The Friends of the Island Library has tickets available for an author luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from noon to 3:30 at daddy O in Brant Beach.
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News••August 10, 2022
New COVID-19 Case Counts Remain Stubbornly High in Ocean County
The virus that causes COVID-19 has proven to be one adaptive creature, thanks to mutation. It has stubbornly resisted vaccines and natural immunity, and although the virus isn’t making headlines as…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 10, 2022
Learn About Varieties of Quaker Worship
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold a virtual discussion on the different ways Quakers worship on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.
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News••August 10, 2022
State Organization Honors LBI Garden Club
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island has received two state awards from the Garden Club of New Jersey.
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News••August 10, 2022
Harvey Cedars Launches Sneaker Collection Drive
An estimated 200 million pair of used shoes and sneakers go into landfills every year, yet every single one of them can be recycled and the majority of them can be used again by people in need.
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Columns••August 10, 2022
Gruesome Discovery Explained?
During the summer of 1913, almost three years before the famous shark attacks along the Jersey Shore, the nation was shocked when the Asbury Park Press broke a story on Aug. 25.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 10, 2022
Harvey Cedars Historian Margaret Buchholz Talks to News 12 About ‘Saving Our Shores’
News 12’s “Saving Our Shores,” a regionwide TV special that looks at the impacts of climate change on beach erosion, sea level rise and storms, airs Aug. 17 at 9 p.m. and includes an interview with…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 10, 2022
Huntington’s Support Group Meets Locally
A support group for Huntington’s disease meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Fawn Lakes Clubhouse in Manahawkin. “But sometimes we go longer, because everybody gets…
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Business••August 10, 2022
Little Bungalow Big on Style: Accessorize Your Summer
The best way to spice up any outfit? Statement accessories. The right bag, hat or necklace can take a look to the next level. Little Bungalow, a Surf City boutique, is the go-to destination for…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 10, 2022
Art Notes, Aug. 10
Behind the Scenes: The self-guided LBI Artists Open Studio and Gallery Tour takes place this weekend. User-friendly maps show 24 locations throughout the Island, representing over 30 participating…
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Business••August 10, 2022
Dockside Café Opens Outdoor Bar
After almost a full summer of enjoying it quietly, Tuckerton’s Dockside Café celebrated the official opening of its outdoor bar last Friday with a special happy hour menu and a ribbon cutting…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 9, 2022
Split Decision
STYLE: Covers varying widely, from Metallica to Taylor Swift, with some country “peppered in.”
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Arts & Entertainment••August 9, 2022
Mike Zito
LINEUP: Mike Zito, vocals and guitar; Doug Byrkit, bass; Matt Johnson, drums.
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News••August 9, 2022
Stafford Township Eyes Independent Agency to Fulfill Animal Control Services Through End of Year
Following the resignations of Stafford Township’s two animal control officers during the past month, the municipality is taking action to ensure services don’t lapse, said Mayor Gregory Myhre.
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News••August 9, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Grandmother Inspires ‘Operation Toes in the Sand’
In a divided nation rife with bad news and endless debate over what constitutes human rights, glimmers of light still ripple across Barnegat Bay in the Mystic Island section of Little Egg Harbor…
