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Opinion•July 27, 2022
Reverence for 9/11
On Sept. 27, 2021 we penned a letter to the mayor of Barnegat, Al Bille and Barnegat Town Council members Al Cirulli, Pat Pipi, Linda Kropf and Joe Marte expressing our deep disappointment and…
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News••July 27, 2022
Cub Scouts Growing Green Thumbs
At Barnegat Cub Scout Pack 26, children are learning at a young age it’s good to get involved in community projects.
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News••July 27, 2022
Ten Candidates Seek Seats on Barnegat School Board
Ten Barnegat Township residents have filed for five open seats on the board of education election in November.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022
Educational Family-Friendly Fun at LBT Field Station in August
The Long Beach Township Marine Field Station in Holgate continues its run of fun into August, with a variety of workshops and talks, activities for kids, kayak eco-tours and more. Check out the…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022
Region’s ‘National Night Out’ Happenings
National Night Out is held annually on the first Tuesday of August. The campaign started in 1984 as a community-building initiative that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022
Elvis Tribute at Toms River Library Aug. 3
This summer, Elvis is in the building! Elvis Presley tribute artist Ruben Castillo appears at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library for “The King – Aloha and Beyond: 1973-1977” on…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022
Find ‘Solace’ in Gallery Where Imagination Reigns
Big things begin at a little art space called Solace.
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News••July 27, 2022
Tuckerton Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault
Donald Rutter, 53, of Tuckerton, was sentenced on July 25 to five years in state prison for shooting a Little Egg Harbor man in 2021, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022
GoodMan Fiske Band
HOME BASE: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont and Maryland
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Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022
Surflight Owner Al Parinello Is a Hard-Core Bibliophile
There are many live theaters across the United States. There is, however, only one performance theater in the entire country that also has a completely free “entertainment lending library” in its…
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Business••July 27, 2022
Fresh Fashions, Summer Must-Haves From Queen City INC.
Have no fear, summer is still here, and do you know what that means? Hot, new looks are waiting at Queen City INC. Whether you’re vacationing or staycationing, give your summer wardrobe some love.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022
Art Notes, July 27
Southern Exposure: The Ann Coen & Friends Pop-Up in Beach Haven continues its Thursday evening cultural events in the gallery space with “Sea Folk,” an exhibit by painter Kathleen Sky on July 28 from…
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News••July 26, 2022
Local Motorcyclist Killed in Route 539 Crash Sunday
A young motorcyclist was killed on the afternoon of Sunday, July 24 when he was involved in a traffic accident on Route 539 in Little Egg Harbor Township.
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News••July 26, 2022
LBI Shuttle App No Longer in Use; Track Buses Via Website
Take note, LBI Shuttle riders: The app is no longer in use, but the buses can be tracked by utilizing the website lbishuttle.com on a phone or other device. According to Long Beach Township, which…
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Sports••July 26, 2022
Barnegat Light, Surf City Yacht Club Teams Make Swimming in Bay Look a Little Easier
Trying to swim competitively in the bay isn’t exactly easy. The water’s not too clear, and it’s nearly impossible to see much farther than a couple of feet. The current and wind shifts make for…
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Columns••July 25, 2022
Seeking Treasure on LBI
Today, if you walk along a deserted Long Beach Island beach at dawn or dusk, you might witness a strange sight: a person walking parallel to the ocean, looking down and waving a stick back and forth…
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News••July 24, 2022
Community Invited to Resilient LBI Workshop July 26 at St. Francis Center
The Resilient Long Beach Island project is in its final and most critical phase: preparing an action plan that will help preserve homes and history, protect infrastructure and allow businesses to…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2022
Who, What, When, Wow of Chowder 2022
The craving has begun. The warm salt air of LBI carries anticipation for Chowderfest 2022 and the tastes that make the region’s event “The Chowder Capital of New Jersey.”
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News••July 23, 2022
Beach Haven Unveils Skateboard Park Proposal July 28
At Beach Haven’s regular agenda meeting on July 28, the mayor and council will present to the public plans for a new 4,000-square-foot skateboard park, according to Councilman Daniel Allen.
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Opinion••July 22, 2022
Welcome to Mayberry on Long Beach Island
Everybody knows Mayberry, the fictional town brought to life in “The Andy Griffith Show,” which aired on television from 1960 to 1968. It was the quintessential small town that boasted about its one…
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News••July 22, 2022
Christopher Gregor Indicted for Murder in Son’s Death
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on July 19 that Christopher Gregor, 30, of Monroe Township, was indicted for murder July 19 in connection with the death of his 6-year-old son…
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News••July 21, 2022
Beach Haven Lifeguards Do Sand Collapse Drills
Every morning before they report to their posts at 10 a.m., members of the Beach Haven Beach Patrol gather at the lifeguard headquarters on Centre Street for calisthenics and training exercises.
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News••July 21, 2022
Behind the Lighthouse Facelift: Paint That Breathes and More
The striking sight of the enshrouded, scaffold-surrounded Barnegat Lighthouse this summer may be rare in the future because the state’s plan is not to repeat the laborious repainting method anytime…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 21, 2022
Many Turn Out to Celebrate Cecily, Help Raise $6,700 for David’s Dream and Believe
“She was my best friend since third grade, and she was amazing,” Doyle said of Cecily, who in April passed away following a 3½-year battle against brain cancer and for whom Doyle and 130 others…
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Columns••July 21, 2022
Sharing the Water With Sharks Aplenty; World’s Largest Fluke Gets No Respect
Someone left the furnace door open, allowing a hellish hunk of heat to run free. The bake is not on for only our county, but for much of the Northern Hemisphere.
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Sports••July 21, 2022
Surf City Yacht Club’s Pearce Battles for Top Spot in Laser Nationals at BBYC
Carrson Pearce has sailed in locations across the world. But there’s little doubt he’s most at home sailing the bay off Long Beach Island, since he grew up in Manahawkin.
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News••July 21, 2022
Recycle Plastic Bags, Wrap at Selected Stores, Not in Household Bins
Ocean County’s Department of Solid Waste Management regularly reminds area residents and vacationers that plastic bags, wrap and film cannot be placed in curbside recycling, as these materials hamper…
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Sports••July 21, 2022
Stafford’s Abigail Krill Swipes Second in National Junior Home Run Derby
Abigail Krill was busy last week, playing in the USSSA Great Lakes national tournament with her NJ Gators 14-and-under softball teammates in Evansville, Ind.
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Opinion•July 21, 2022
Danger on Bikes
I had three harrowing to mildly harrowing experiences when driving on the Island recently.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 21, 2022
Harvey Cedars Arts Festival Is Feast for the Senses
At the 35th annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival at Sunset Park on Sunday, July 17, tables and tents filled with one-of-a-kind treasures wound around the grounds, dazzling the eyes of “shoppersby.” The…
