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Opinion•May 25, 2022
Shining Example
On May 18, the Harvey Cedars Police Department held its second of six Community Police Forums, this one highlighting Sgt. Kevin Snow. The forums were conceived by Deputy Mayor and Commissioner John…
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News••May 25, 2022
High Chairs Can Save Pets With Megaesophagus
Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
Putt Against the Pros to Celebrate Cecily Lovas at Island Golf in July
Cecily Lovas was the epitome of hope, a warrior who, despite her own battle against cancer, sought to brighten others’ days, often with an encouraging word and a smile. Sadly in April, at 22 years…
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Columns••May 25, 2022
‘You Can’t Get There’
During the early days of the 20th century as Henry Ford put America on wheels with his car for the common man, the Model T, New Jersey began a road-building project.
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Opinion•May 25, 2022
Predetermined Power
It occurs to me that racism and misogyny is not the problem in America today. The problem is all those do-gooders wanting to change what America always was from its inception where all power and…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
Beefsteak Dinner to Be a Well-Done Affair
The June 3 Beefsteak Dinner at the St. Francis Community Center will be one of the first get-togethers of the “summer” time for many. All are invited to sit down and make an evening of it, starting…
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News••May 25, 2022
Harvey Cedars Police Stepping Up Holiday Weekend Patrols
Law enforcement officers from the Harvey Cedars Police Department will be conducting a high visibility traffic safety initiative over Memorial Day weekend.
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News••May 25, 2022
With Wait Finally Over, Parker’s Dream Color Run Draws Big Crowd
Payton Nork was one of those privileged with throwing cornstarch at participants on May 20, seeking to make what were ordinary white event shirts into a display of colored coolness. Her brother…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
What’s Up This Month at LBIF
June at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies brings opportunities to learn about nature, colored pencils, jewelry making and ceramics.
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News••May 25, 2022
Assemblyman Rumpf Calls for Faster Processing of Unemployment Claims
During a recent hearing of the state Assembly Budget Committee – to which the Commissioner of the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development was invited to respond to legislators’ questions –…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
Artisan Market Sets Up Shop in Beach Haven
The Beach Haven Artisan Market returns on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven, across from the Engleside Inn.
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News••May 25, 2022
Tuckerton Fire Company Issued Fine for Repeat Violation
The Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Co. has been under metaphorical fire for the past six months, after a number of members resigned. Ann Marie Sweeney of South Green Street has been the main spokeswoman…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
Alliance for Living Ocean Seeks Sponsors for Longboard Classic
Local nonprofit Alliance for a Living Ocean is currently organizing its biggest fundraiser of the year – the 14th Annual Longboard Classic – and is seeking sponsors to help support this…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
Amanda Anne Platt and The Honeycutters Perform at Ocean County College May 27
Asheville, N.C.-based band Amanda Anne Platt and The Honeycutters will make a tour stop this Friday, May 27 at the Gia Maione Prima Studio Theater on the campus of Ocean County College. The show…
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Opinion•May 25, 2022
Big Success
Word spread quickly down the dog runs and through the cat cages: The fundraiser for the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter had been a big success. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, won…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
Joey D and Johnny B Rockin’ Oldies
STYLE: Inventory of more than 300 songs includes doo-wop era favorites, Motown, R&B, disco and more. Or as they say, “It’s music people love to dance to. That’s what we’re all about, having fun.”
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
Learn About Tucker’s Island on June 2
Long before vacationers flocked to the hot spots on Long Beach Island, Tucker’s Island was the place to be.
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Opinion•May 25, 2022
Save LIT Values
The Barnegat Light Lifeguard in Training (LIT) program has a long history of providing education (beach safety, ocean tides) and character development to young teens aspiring to enjoy summers at the…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 25, 2022
Art Chat’s First Group Show a Tribute to Renewal, Growth
If there were a theme to the works assembled and hung in the premier Art Chat group exhibit at the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library, it might be “art finds a way.”
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Sports••May 25, 2022
Southern Reaches SCT Quarters But Upended By Donovan Catholic
Just the fact Southern Regional’s baseball team, as a 14th seed, had reached the quarterfinals of the Shore Conference Tournament was a statement in itself. The fact the Rams were within a run or two…
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Business••May 24, 2022
Compassion Café Kicks Off Year Two
A business devoted to giving work experience opportunities for adolescents and adults with special needs held a grand opening May 16 at the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club in Beach Haven.
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News••May 23, 2022
Club Gives Flower Baskets to Cheer Up Homebound
Here’s a way to cheer someone up on a nice spring day: The Garden Club of Long Beach Island recently delivered baskets of May flowers to local residents who are confined to home.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 22, 2022
Language Arts Class Turns Strangers Into Family
On a Thursday morning in April, the atmosphere around the cafeteria table at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies didn’t match the calm surrounding of pale blue…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 21, 2022
LBTBP Lovebirds Delight in Wet Wedding at Bonnet Island
Many former lifeguards cite beach patrol experience on their resumes, attribute their leadership and quick-thinking skills to the job, and reminisce about the athletic ability they gained from it.…
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Opinion•May 20, 2022
Prepped for Summer
All six recently upgraded Barnegat parks are being prepared for summer. New rubber mulch has been added where needed. All our parks are cleaned biweekly, but please call me if you see an issue.…
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News••May 20, 2022
LBI Preps for Unofficial Start of Summer
It’s that time of year on Long Beach Island when the busy season of preparation readies itself for the finishing touches ahead of the unofficial start of summer, despite the weather forecast being…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 19, 2022
Zach Jones Returns to Jersey Shore as Sting’s Drummer
It’s not news to anyone that Sting was in the area Friday and Saturday evening, May 13 and 14, especially seeing as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City was packed full of LBI locals…
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News••May 19, 2022
Beach-Nesting Bird Monitoring Underway at Forsythe Refuge in Holgate
Over the past eight years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has contracted the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey to provide monitoring of beach-nesting birds at the Edwin B. Forsythe…
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Columns••May 19, 2022
Capture the Moment, Think Horizontal; Trillion Trees Present Perfect Start to Bettering Skies
There’s now a slew of waterproof cases for smartphones, which have reached an Einstein-grade smartness, meaning they need serious protecting when in the hands of anglers, especially those of a boat…
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News••May 19, 2022
Assessed Values Going Up With Teardowns on LBI
As municipal budgets are prepared and introduced this time of year, aggregate assessed value of residential properties comes into play. Across the board, these values are going up on Long Beach…
