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Arts & Entertainment••May 12, 2022
2022 LIFF Competitive Documentaries a Magnificent Mix
The 14th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival is right around the corner, kicking off on June 2 and running through June 5.
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Sports••May 12, 2022
Pinelands Finds Some Offense in Victory Over Barnegat
With only a few seniors and a lot of youngsters taking on varsity roles this season, Pinelands Regional softball coach Keith Lowe has had a bit of a time trying to get a consistently potent lineup…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 12, 2022
The Slackers Make LBI Their Second Stop on World Tour
Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven kicked off its concert season last week on a serious mission to pregame for summer, and Saturday night’s lineup surely did not disappoint. Beach denizens of every ilk…
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Sports••May 12, 2022
Dunn Goes Off on Shore Regional, Leads Barnegat Lacrosse into SCT Quarterfinals
Calli Dunn went total beast mode May 9 and led Barnegat High School girls lacrosse to a place it had never gone before in the program’s history.
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News••May 12, 2022
Tuckerton School Flood Temporarily Closes Classrooms
When Tuckerton School District Business Administrator Marian Smith introduced the district’s 2022-23 budget at the March 28 board of education meeting, she said one of the elements that had to be…
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Opinion•May 12, 2022
Heed the Signs
There was a recent serious accident due to the use of a no-parking area along the baseball fields that is posted with no-parking signage at Southern Regional High School.
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Opinion•May 12, 2022
False Accusation
This is in response to a letter titled “Autism Acceptance?” (4/27) by Neal Roberts. As a practicing pediatrician, I take exception to the implication of Mr. Roberts’ thesis: That a rising number of…
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Opinion•May 12, 2022
Overwhelming Kindness
On March 14, my dad, Paul Roberts, lost his Ship Bottom house and everything in it to a fire. He escaped the house in only his underwear. He is 94 years old and a World War II veteran, and was living…
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Opinion•May 12, 2022
Incredible Rescue
Last Thursday evening around 5 p.m. I received a phone call that our 8-month-old dog had gotten out while my boyfriend was surfing. Stanley is a very sweet but very skittish rescue from Puerto Rico.…
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Opinion•May 12, 2022
Be Grateful
In last week’s issue there were two articles regarding usage of pickleball facilities on the Island, and there were town meetings to discuss this topic.
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Opinion••May 11, 2022
Energy Reality Check
The information age has brought monumental changes. At my fingertips is a portal that provides access to any information I may want. In a matter of moments I can become familiar with virtually…
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Opinion•May 11, 2022
Story Addendum
I always look forward to reading your local publication each week.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 11, 2022
Southern Regional Wrestling to Host Casaletto Memorial Golf Tourney Next Month
It’s been four years since the Southern Regional School District community lost Kyle Casaletto, but on Friday, June 3, the Southern Wrestling Booster Club will keep Casaletto’s memory alive when it…
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News••May 11, 2022
Southern Regional Student Removed From School After Making Threats
A Southern Regional Middle School student was arrested and indefinitely removed from school after the student made terroristic threats via social media.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 11, 2022
Hearts of Mercy Spring Fling Music Festival
Hearts of Mercy invites all to the Beach Haven Moose Lodge (120 Route 72, Manahawkin) from noon to 4 p.m. on May 21 for an afternoon of food, drinks, dancing to live music and overall camaraderie.…
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Opinion••May 11, 2022
Temptation Is Great to Institute ‘Soap Opera Day’
I know I’m opening myself up to ridicule with this admission, but I have been following the soap opera “General Hospital” off and on since I was a teenager. This happened by accident, which is…
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Opinion•May 11, 2022
Like a Yo-Yo
In the headline, I am not speaking about the wood thing held by a string attached to one’s finger that goes up and down, or words used by a rap singer at the start and end of each sentence, but…
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News••May 11, 2022
Seventh-Graders Get a Lesson in ‘STYLE’
A team of Southern Regional High School students who are part of the STYLE (Student Teambuilding Youth Leadership Experience) program recently held a two-day program to teach leadership skills to…
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News••May 11, 2022
Ocean County Commissioners Adopt Ordinance to Renovate, Restore Cox House
At its May 4 meeting, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance appropriating $2.25 million for restoration of the historic Cox House in Barnegat Township.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 11, 2022
Meet Mystery Series Author Lisa Fantino at Beach Haven Library
When it comes to writing, author Lisa Fantino finds Long Beach Island to be the perfect place, especially during the fall and spring “shoulder seasons,” when she can get a little more peace and quiet.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 11, 2022
SOCH Auxiliary Holding a Derby Day May 17
The SOCH Auxiliary will be featuring a “Kentucky Derby Day” at its next meeting, on Tuesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Stafford Township.
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Business••May 11, 2022
Stutz Candy Co. Moves to Brighton Beach
Stutz Candy Co.’s Long Beach Island store, which had for years been in Ship Bottom – on the west side of Long Beach Boulevard beginning in 1964 before relocating to a spot near East 25th Street – has…
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Business••May 11, 2022
New Company Organizes the Moving Pieces
Moving is said to be one of the most daunting challenges in life. But clients are unpacking that notion, as the phone is ringing for the services of JM Move Managers, launched on Long Beach Island in…
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Business••May 11, 2022
Lomito Simmers With Latin American Street Food Flavors
Open a new restaurant and it’s the online buzz of all of Long Beach Island. Open a unique eatery featuring “Latin American street food,” and customers are savoring the flavors before they get there.
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News••May 11, 2022
Eagleswood Adopts Budget, Slight Tax Raise
Eagleswood Township’s 2022 budget in the amount of $2.3 million was approved at the municipal meeting of April 25.
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News••May 11, 2022
Stafford School District Welcomes New Transportation Facility
Eric McIlhenny knew all too well about the hazards and inconveniences of trying to work in and outside of the old bus garage utilized by the Stafford Township School District.
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News••May 11, 2022
Southern Regional School Board Approves 2022-23 Budget
Each year, the Southern Regional School District’s goal is to allocate 60% of its budget toward direct instruction of its students while keeping all extra-curricular programs intact and offering a…
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News••May 11, 2022
Ocean County College Student Achieves Milestone With Cybersecurity Certification
A student in Ocean County College’s computer science program achieved a significant milestone last month when he obtained his CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification, a global accreditation that…
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Columns••May 11, 2022
Barnegat City Fights Big Railroad
Today a trip to the northern end of Long Beach Island is highlighted by some notable differences: fewer traffic lights and less congestion along with fewer commercial properties. Modern LBI was in…
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News••May 11, 2022
Additional Funds From Ship Bottom Come at Right Time for Fire Company
The Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. received good news from the borough council last week: The town is upping its monetary contributions to the volunteer organization, which serves the borough and…
