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Columns••June 22, 2022
Last-Ditch Effort for Inlet Bridge
Most students of American history know that in October 1929 the stock market crashed, helping to lead America into a depression that would change it forever. But in September of that year it still…
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News••June 22, 2022
Long Beach Township Drinking Water Quality Reports Available Online
The latest drinking water quality reports for Long Beach Township, for the year 2021, are now available on the municipality’s website. Results are grouped into the following sections: Brant Beach…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 22, 2022
A Magical Opening for Summer Reading Club on LBI
The Friends of the Island Library present a magic show with the The Amazing V at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Thursday, June 23 at 10 a.m. The free program…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 22, 2022
Ladies Night at Albert Music Hall June 25
The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Society presents “The Ladies of Country and Bluegrass Music Show” on Saturday, June 25 at the Albert Music Hall, located at 131 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532) in…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 22, 2022
Beach Haven Concerts Begin on June 29
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program opens its series of free Wednesday night summer Concerts on the Green at Veterans Memorial Park with the Lehigh Valley Italian American Band on June 29 at 7:30…
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News••June 22, 2022
After All They Endured, Southern Regional Seniors Take One More Bow at Graduation (Video)
Haley Skimmons glanced around the Southern Regional High School gymnasium, full of classmates about to celebrate perhaps the biggest moment of their lives to date, and took a deep breath before…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 22, 2022
Sound Waves Returns After Weird Week; Celebrate Black Music All Summer Long With Reggae, Calypso, Chicago Blues
Deepest apologies to those who picked up the paper last week, or logged in, to find Sound Waves utterly missing. Unfortunately, the column centered around an upcoming event featuring two Nashville…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2022
‘Biloxi’ Author Appearing at Beach Haven Library Friday
Author R.J. Bonett will discuss and sign copies of his book Biloxi on Friday, June 24 at 2 p.m. at the Beach Haven Public Library.
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News••June 21, 2022
Fire Service Works to Contain Wharton State Forest Blaze
The N.J. Forest Fire Service and local fire departments are making progress fighting a wildfire in Wharton State Forest that has reached 13,500 acres in size, fueled by dry and windy conditions. As…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2022
The E Street Shuffle
LINEUP: Sean Loughlin, lead vocals, guitar, harmonica; Ryan Loughlin, lead guitar, vocals; David Turner, piano, vocals; Zack Sandler, saxophone, tambourine; Mark Bistis, glockenspiel, organ, synths…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2022
LauraLea & Tripp Fabulous
STYLE: Whatever suits the room, from old party favorites to new radio hits and obscure requests.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 21, 2022
Children’s Book ‘Ramo to the Rescue’ Features LBT Lifeguard
A chance meeting at Tuckers Tavern in Beach Haven and a next-day ocean rescue inspired the colorful new children’s book Ramo to the Rescue, which takes youngsters on an adventure that underscores the…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 20, 2022
‘Roadkill,’ Pinelands Brewing Triumph at Sea Pirate’s Chili Cook-Off
The 21st Annual Chili Cook-Off and Craft Beer Bash at Sea Pirate Campground offered an all-around exciting and delicious camping experience this weekend. Turnout was high with campers, locals and…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 19, 2022
Biggy Crashes Knights’ Party, Challenges to Mini Golf Duel
The fourth season of “Can You Beat Biggy?” gets underway next week, but as a precursor to my 12-week summer series I thought it would be fun to crash a party, that being the St. Mary Academy…
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Columns••June 18, 2022
We Brake for Terrapins; Poachers in Our Midst
It’s that time of year when we rally to save/assist egg-laying diamondback terrapins, which qualify as “lady terps” – for all you University of Maryland alumni.
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Opinion•June 18, 2022
Summer Fun
To the Editor: We live in the best town in Ocean County, and I hope everyone is ready for the summer, with the dock activities, bay beach, concerts, car shows, farmers market, fireworks, Pirates Day…
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Sports••June 17, 2022
Local Special Olympian Takes Home Silver Medal
Barnegat Township resident Jacob Coupe last week won a silver medal for golf at the Special Olympic Games USA in Orlando, Fla.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 17, 2022
Fireworks Are On for July 2
Last summer, Barnegat Township ended a tradition of more than 45 years by moving the Independence Day fireworks display from the municipal dock to the high school football field. The festivities will…
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News••June 17, 2022
LBI Named Best Go-To in the State
TravelPulse has been checking the beat of destinations for 20 years, and in 2022, the source has named Long Beach Island as New Jersey’s best summer travel destination.
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News••June 16, 2022
Beach Haven Angler Serves Up Manhattan Cup for Veterans and Conservation
The morning of June 3, fishing boats began pulling into the Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City, readying for the day ahead. As the sun rose behind the massive buildings along the New York City…
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News••June 16, 2022
Little Egg Unveils Plans for Skate Park
Plans for a skate park as well as $1.5 million in road work are in the works in Little Egg Harbor.
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News••June 16, 2022
Surf City to Mark Independence Week With Fireworks Once Again
A town-sponsored fireworks display for Independence Day makes its return in Surf City after years of absence.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2022
HopSauce Returns to Beach Haven
To celebrate the creative community present on Long Beach Island, the HopSauce Festival is returning for its seventh year on Saturday, June 18. Located at Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven and…
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News••June 16, 2022
Within Recent Report, Southern Regional High School’s Ranking Simply Not What It Seems
Some may recall U.S. News & World Report recently published its annual high school rankings report and Southern Regional High School ranked last in Ocean County. Don’t believe it.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2022
‘Flying Solo’ Photographer Lends New Eye to Landscapes, Landmarks
Long Beach Island’s 18-mile stretch of land, dotted with small towns and long expanses of white sand, is picturesque to everyone who visits. During the summer of 2020, amid COVID-19 restrictions and…
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Columns••June 16, 2022
Weather Voyeurism and Sand’s Slow Return
As those who live close to the coast, do we love a good storm more than others?
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2022
New Show at LBIF Examines ‘Elemental Effects’
The four elements and the infinite imagination are interwoven in the national juried exhibition that opened Saturday at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies and…
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Opinion••June 16, 2022
Turn Worker Shortage Angst Into Summer of Appreciation
You can tell by the “Help Wanted” signs that are everywhere. You can tell by the businesses that have shorter hours or are forced to close on certain days. You can tell by the long waits to be…
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Opinion•June 16, 2022
Paying to Play?
I am writing with respect to the additional excessive fees imposed by the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners on Monday, June 6.
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Opinion•June 16, 2022
On the Wrong Track
I’ve been quiet for an unusual period of time, mainly because I am so completely overwhelmed by the number of major things going wrong in our country and the complete lack of credible leadership that…
