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Arts & Entertainment••May 19, 2022
Off-Road Community Gathers for Annual Stump Jumper Hare Scramble
The 11th annual MCI Stump Jumper Hare Scramble tore through town May 14 and 15, bringing families together for a weekend of dirt, fun and competition while raising funds for local emergency…
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News••May 19, 2022
Stafford Adopts Historic Preservation Ordinance
The victory for historic preservation in Stafford Township was hard won.
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Columns••May 19, 2022
Coining the Term ‘Maysery,’ and Other Musings on Terrible Run of Surf and Weather
Since 2008, I have built this column by reporting, editorializing, hypothesizing and explaining the way that the weather, waves and climate of coastal New Jersey can create such pure joy and abject…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 19, 2022
2022 LIFF Opening With Perhaps Best Film About Addiction in Almost Two Decades
The 2022 Lighthouse International Film Festival will kick off at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 when it screens its opening-night film, “To Leslie,” at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 19, 2022
Popa Chubby
STYLE: Hard rockin’ blues in his signature fashion – fierce, tempestuous and soulful – since 1994.
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News••May 19, 2022
Ship Bottom Eyes Stronger Penalties for Outdoor Hardscape Practices
The Ship Bottom Borough Council is considering a measure that, if approved, will set and clarify violations and penalties for the cutting of pavers, bricks, concrete and fiberglass, and power washing…
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Sports••May 19, 2022
Southern Regional Boys Edge Manchester for County Crown
This year’s boys Ocean County Track and Field Championships was a hotly contested event, but when the points were tallied, Southern Regional emerged with the title.
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••May 18, 2022
Spring Sprint for ‘Sea Horses’ in Brant Beach
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News••May 18, 2022
Police Increase Presence on Accident-Prone Roads
With the unofficial start of summer a little more than a week away, all roads, so it seems, lead to the Long Beach Island region and other coastal communities in Ocean County. The result isn’t just…
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Opinion•May 18, 2022
Killer Wind
Bob Stern, president of Save LBI, said it best: “We are not against wind; we just want it done right!” We all have been reading about the issues regarding offshore LBI wind projects, both pro and con.
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News••May 18, 2022
Barnegat Light Budget Keeps Hike to Half-Cent
Audience members thanked the Barnegat Light Borough Council at its monthly meeting for holding the municipal tax rate hike to half a cent amid inflation.
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Opinion•May 18, 2022
Meetup With Invisible Menace No Walk in the Pinelands Park
It’s not an assault from a person or a dangerous weapon. It can happen while you’re enjoying a sublime day, minding your own business, from something so small it’s invisible to the naked eye and…
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Opinion•May 18, 2022
Cautionary Tale
Do you ever check out that electric box with glass meter on the side of your house? Well, it may be time!
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News••May 18, 2022
REAL ID Effective May 2023, Required for Domestic Flights
Effective May 3, 2023 those without a valid passport or other federally approved form of identification must have a REAL ID compliant driver license/non-driver identification in order to fly within…
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News••May 18, 2022
Federal Funds Available for Eligible Nonprofit Groups
Qualified nonprofit organizations in New Jersey at the highest risk of terror attacks can apply for a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant. The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 18, 2022
Marty & the Martians
STYLE: Covers that rock, roll, rollick, frolic, pop and party.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 18, 2022
Two Music Festivals, One Great Cause: David’s Dream
On Saturday, May 21, Soup Can Magazine launches its first Daydream Festival at The Union Market and Gallery in Tuckerton. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the festival will showcase the creative works of…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 18, 2022
UnDisputed
STYLE: Covers of hits “where rock and pop meet hip-hop and funk,” spun up in an “electrifying mix of energy, charisma and musicianship.”
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Opinion•May 18, 2022
Questionable Standards
While playing pickleball at the Harvey Cedars Bible Conference recently, I mentioned my dismay at an offensive and vulgar flag flying over a nearby house. Another player, and Harvey Cedars resident…
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Business••May 18, 2022
New Business Brings Storage Units to Your Home
Loaded Storage recently opened at 250 Route 9 (Suite 3) in Barnegat Township near the Waretown border.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 18, 2022
Barnegat-Based Group Opens Dock Concerts Series
As residents of the Heritage Point Community in Barnegat Township, Sal LoCicero and Jim Meltzer would frequently run into each other at karaoke nights at the clubhouse and other music-oriented…
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Opinion••May 18, 2022
My Favorite Food Fish: Updated Rankings
Several years ago, I wrote a column titled “The Tastiest Fish.” I rated the best fish for the dinner table, which was a dangerous undertaking. I incurred the wrath of a few readers who told me I…
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Opinion•May 18, 2022
Love Your Neighbor
In spite of the rising COVID numbers there are still too many who refuse to get a vaccine shot or wear a mask. By refusing, we slow the process that can be made to protect society. In our history, we…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 18, 2022
Film Festival Honors Supporter by Naming a New Award After Her
The Lighthouse International Film Festival, which will celebrate its 14th year this June 2 to 5, has a new award.
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Business••May 18, 2022
Investors Bank and Foundation Steps Up for Coastal Volunteers in Medicine
The nonprofit Coastal Volunteers in Medicine, which provides free non-emergency medical support for those on limited income without medical insurance, received a donation May 5 from Investors Bank…
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Sports••May 18, 2022
Pinelands Golf Squad Concludes Solid Season With Win Over Brick
No doubt, Tom Reilly wanted to finish his Pinelands Regional golf career with a significantly lower score on May 16, but the only senior on the Wildcats’ squad walked off the Atlantis golf course…
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News••May 18, 2022
Barnegat Schools Honor VFW Post With Breakfast
The Barnegat Township School District marked Military Appreciation Month by honoring members of the Barnegat Veterans of Foreign Wars Post with a special breakfast on May 6 at the high school…
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News••May 18, 2022
Tuckerton Approves 2022 Budget, Discusses Possibility of Marijuana Sales
At the May 16 Tuckerton Borough Council meeting, a unanimous decision was made by council to approve the 2022 municipal budget. The floor was opened for questions from the public. One Tuckerton…
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Opinion•May 18, 2022
Senior Fun
Thank you to the Stafford Recreation Department staff – Jason, Jennifer, Deb, Ken and Lynette – for celebrating Older American Month at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin.
