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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
The Nerds
STYLE: Unmatched. One of the longest-running live acts on LBI, the band’s massive set list includes classic rock and current pop, memorable medleys, hilarious on-stage banter and a generous helping…
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Business••July 6, 2022
Meals on Wheels, David’s Dream & Believe Win $25,000 State Farm Grants
Meals on Wheels of Ocean County is one of just 100 countrywide winners in a poll that awarded each cause a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant. David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation is…
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Business••July 6, 2022
NJ Maritime Museum Hosts Thoro Care Seniors’ Luncheon for Tech Q&A
On Tuesday, June 28, folks gathered at the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven for a seniors’ tech Q&A luncheon with Long Beach Island startup Thoro Care.
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News••July 6, 2022
Eventful June for Stafford Police
The Stafford Township Police Department has a lot to be proud of – always, and lately.
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News••July 6, 2022
Ocean County COVID-19 Numbers Plateau
The Ocean County Health Department had reported 776 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county for the week of June 8 to 14. That was great news, considering there had been 1,230 new cases for the…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Shannon Harrington
STYLE: Covers of classic rock, country- and folk-rock, pop and folk favorites – plus requests and originals.
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News••July 6, 2022
Holy Innocents’ Church Marks 140 Years Saturday
Of more than 7,000 parishes in the Episcopal Church, only 18 are named for The Holy Innocents of Bethlehem, making it fairly rare, and understandably so, given its gruesome meaning.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Mordecai Land Trust Plans Margaritaville Bash
The Mordecai Land Trust will host a Margaritaville Party fundraiser on Saturday, July 16 at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven. All proceeds will go to the trust’s U.S. Army Corps of…
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Business••July 6, 2022
Manahawkin Balloon Artist to Help Create Wonderland for Kids in Florida
Massive balloon sculptures will be built into a wonderland for terminally ill children to visit near Orlando, and a Manahawkin-based balloon artist is thrilled to be part of the international team…
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Opinion•July 6, 2022
Centennial Praise
I wish to compliment Eric Englund for his wonderful article in the last week’s issue highlighting the Spray Beach Yacht Club centennial kickoff Gala Celebration.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Beach Haven Library Book Sale Returns
If you’re running low on your beach reading supply, replenish it when the Beach Haven Public Library holds its book sale Thursday through Saturday, July 7 to July 9. The library is located at Third…
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Columns••July 6, 2022
All Eyes Turn to Lakehurst
With the coming of summer 1922, the world’s largest hangar sat empty and unused at Lakehurst, N.J. It had been constructed the year before, anticipating the arrival of the ZR- 2, which had been…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Pride Celebration Returns to Manahawkin Lake Park
Under and near some shade-giving trees in Manahawkin Lake Park on Wednesday, June 29, the gathering of Pride Month celebrants mingled within a whole color spectrum of love, community, boldness…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Surflight’s Next Mainstage Musical Will Be Light But Dance-Heavy ‘Legally Blonde’
One of the things summer is known for is movie escapism.
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News••July 6, 2022
Greater Tuckerton Food Pantry Busier Than Ever
Everybody knows food prices have shot up in the past year. The average person likely isn’t very happy when they go to a supermarket and see the price of staples such as bread, eggs, milk and meat as…
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News••July 6, 2022
Marlin Liquor License Renewed With Special Conditions
At its agenda meeting on June 30, the Beach Haven Borough Council approved the renewal of the liquor license for the Marlin Restaurant and Bar.
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News••July 6, 2022
Near Drowning in Surf City Reminder It Can Happen Anywhere, Any Time
Water safety during the summer on Long Beach Island often focuses on rip currents, but a recent near drowning at a home in Surf City is another reminder of how quickly summer fun can turn dangerous…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
More Fireworks Shows Planned in Beach Haven
For those who missed the July 4 fireworks show in Beach Haven, there will be more opportunities to see aerial pyrotechnics in the night skies.
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News••July 6, 2022
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Seeks New Policy Director
Nonprofit Pinelands Preservation Alliance is currently searching for a new policy director to lead PPA’s work in monitoring and acting on significant development and regulatory issues arising within…
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News••July 6, 2022
Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol Gets Its Second Accreditation
The Harvey Cedars Patrol has been fully accredited after a thorough observation and review by the Ocean Lifesaving Association.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Learn All About the Pinelands at July 12 Talk
“Pinelands 101” will be presented at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library on Tuesday, July 12 at 11 a.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Classic Motown, Soul on Tap on July 14
You’ll hear a mix of Motown favorites and classic soul when the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library host B.J. and the Band on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m.
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Business••July 6, 2022
The Chegg Expands
The comic book design tables, walls decked with retro decor and amiable waitstaff at The Chicken or the Egg, or, as locals call it, “the Chegg,” give the restaurant a classic and cozy feel. This…
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News••July 6, 2022
Ocean County College Gets Grant for Cybersecurity Camp
In June, Ocean County College received a $63,000 GenCyber Safe grant to facilitate an educational experience for high schoolers interested in cybersecurity. The college ran a successful cybersecurity…
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News••July 6, 2022
Polaris Quad Donated to High Point Firefighters
Through the generosity of a local resident, the High Point Volunteer Fire Co. in Harvey Cedars is now equipped with a Polaris Quad Ranger to expedite responses to swimmers and boaters in distress and…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
LBT Field Station Packed With Events in July
The Long Beach Township Marine Field Station in Holgate has a number of exciting talks, eco-tours and more planned for this month. There’s something for all ages and interests.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Music at the Mart: DoMa’s Saturday Soundtrack
The Manahawkin Mart Shoppes and Flea Market presents its second summer of “Music at the Mart,” every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot pavilion through Labor Day. Enjoy live music by…
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Opinion•July 6, 2022
Host of Problems
The placement of wind turbines in the ocean close to the most beautiful of all New Jersey natural resources is foolish and shortsighted, motivated not by concerns for the environment, but rather by…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Ted Hammock
STYLE: Stripped-down covers of happy-making hits, delivered in his acoustic, surf pop singer-songwriter, beach-party balladeer kind of way.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Local Author Discusses New Jersey Shipwrecks
This month, local author/historian Margaret Thomas Buchholz will be doing two PowerPoint presentations based on her book New Jersey Shipwrecks: 350 Years in the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
