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Opinion••July 21, 2022
Enjoying Liberty Until COVID Makes Unwanted Appearance
My husband and I finally succumbed to the COVID bug. I am not sure how, where or when we got it, but we certainly got it! I came down with it first. My symptoms were the noted small inkling of a…
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News••July 21, 2022
Leaky Propane Tank Safely Disposed
It took volunteer firefighters nearly 5½ hours of continuous work July 15 to ensure the safety of the community following a call to Okie’s Butcher Shop in Surf City for a propane cylinder leak…
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News••July 21, 2022
Surf City Council Agrees to Let Outdoor Music Play
The municipal meeting room in Surf City was standing room only on July 13 with some spillage into the hallway as business owners, residents and out-of-town supporters turned out to address the…
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Columns••July 20, 2022
The Lure of Pirate Treasure
Most of the romantic history of Long Beach Island can be traced back to George B. Somerville’s 1914 book, Lure of Long Beach. Some of the most often repeated tales dealt with pirates and lost…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
Terrace Tavern Hosting Fundraiser for Families Dealing With ALS
You’ve probably all seen “Christmas In July” stores, which can be found in just about every tourist area. The idea, of course, is if you shop in July, you will get cheaper prices than you will in…
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Opinion•July 20, 2022
Shortsighted View
I have been reading about the pros and cons (mostly cons) of wind turbines for years now in your paper. I am appalled at the letters in the last few issues dealing with “the view.” I think that we…
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Columns••July 20, 2022
Season of the Groms; Bermuda High Is Weather Pattern, Not Smoke Shop
Yeah, let’s talk flowers. There are several mile markers along the road of summer, and we’ve just passed one. The peak of the tall, orange “common daylily,” as it’s called, marks a very specific…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
Drunken Clams
STYLE: Covers of “every type of music to keep you dancing in the sun (or under the stars), from classic rock to country and all your favorite sing-alongs.”
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Opinion•July 20, 2022
Blame the Schools
I am in complete agreement with your column regarding the stupidity of young Americans today regarding the history of our country (“Let’s Also Celebrate America by Learning Our Basic History,” 6/29).…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
‘The Tao for Now’ a Contemplative Read on Theory of Life, Beyond
Manahawkin resident Eugene F. Bator III is a full-time Realtor, family man, martial artist, meditation practitioner and author of The Tao for Now, published earlier this year by Fulton Books.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
Noteworthy Upcoming Events in Little Egg Harbor
Exciting events are happening in Little Egg Harbor.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Hosts Rain Barrel Workshop
The Little Egg Harbor Township Environmental Commission will host a rain barrel workshop on July 26 at 6 p.m. at the community center, 319 West Calabreeze Way in Mystic Island.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
Seniors Tap Dance Their Way to Health at Stockton
Tap into your true potential with a tap-dancing class aimed at senior citizens, said instructor Lois Allen.
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Opinion••July 20, 2022
Rush to Wind Neglects New Factors
This statement is a condensed version of the testimony I recently submitted to the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management about the proposed Ocean Wind project, a wind farm planned mainly off the…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
Art Notes, July 20
Southern Exposure: The Ann Coen & Friends Pop-Up in Beach Haven continues its Thursday evening arts and culture events in the gallery space with Local Vendor Night, July 21 from 2 to 8 p.m. Peek at…
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News••July 20, 2022
Pinelands Regional Says Goodbye to Administrator Nick Brown and Hires Replacement
The July 18 Pinelands Regional Board of Education meeting was a short affair, as might be expected considering it’s summer.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
American Legion Having a ‘Summer Blast’ July 30
American Legion Post 232 in Barnegat Township invites the public to a “Summer Blast Pig Roast” on Saturday, July 30, at the post home on 499 North Main St. (Route 9). The rain date is Sunday, July 31.
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News••July 20, 2022
Potholes, Derelict Properties, Dredging Drama Plague Little Egg Harbor
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee’s July 14 meeting was packed with aggravated residents, many of whom spoke during the public comment portion.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
‘Twinkle Fairies’ Author Plans Appearances
Children’s author Judy Toma will sign copies of her book Twinkle Fairies on Wednesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. at the Beach Haven Public Library; Wednesday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. at the Beach Barn Boutique in…
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Opinion•July 20, 2022
Different Agenda
In response to the woman who likes to “Read All About It” (7/13), while I applaud her interest in what seems all things, her opinions on subjects of contention appear narrow-minded. She has an…
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Opinion•July 20, 2022
Affordable Home Help
When the state budget plan was announced earlier this year Gov. Murphy said property tax relief was long overdue. The new budget signed into law last month will provide $2 billion in property tax…
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Opinion•July 20, 2022
Religion Rights Undone
The dismantling of Roe v. Wade and the actions of so many states is causing confusion, suffering and death to women who need reproductive health care for abortion to save the physical and mental…
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Business••July 20, 2022
Expert Nails New to Ship Bottom
Calling all manicure and pedicure enthusiasts: A new upscale nail joint, Expert Nails Spa 2, has set up shop in Ship Bottom.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
Sunset Park Summer Concert Series Begins With The Impulsives
The Impulsives kicked off Harvey Cedars’ summer concert series at Sunset Park on Wednesday, July 13, with a celebration of many decades of music.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
There’s Going to Be a Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ on at Surflight on July 25
Watch out, Beach Haven, a killer is coming to town. A tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis is set for Surflight Theatre on Monday, July 25.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2022
Southern Superintendent Seeks ’Redemption’ and ‘Best Teammate’ Joins the Fray
Craig Henry didn’t want to wait a full year to play against me again, not after what happened last August, when he totally botched the 15th hole on the Falls Course at Settler’s Mill Adventure Golf…
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News••July 20, 2022
Stafford Township Police Chief Takes on Bigger Role at State Level
Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane is a man who likes to be involved in finding solutions to issues and develop procedures to make his police department and others more efficient and…
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Business••July 20, 2022
Veterans Bring New Twist to Life Coaching
The term H-Hour is used by the military to denote the hour an operation is set to begin. Simply put, it’s the time all the talk and planning of an event are put into action. It seems only fitting…
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News••July 20, 2022
Jersey Shore Homeowners United in Concerns Over Offshore Wind
When it comes to offshore wind, homeowners along roughly 100 miles of the Jersey Shore have made their concerns about shoreline visibility, coastal community economies and tourism clear while also…
