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Arts & Entertainment••April 20, 2022
Works on Paper: 71 Artists All on Same Page
The 24th annual National Juried Competition: Works on Paper, open now through May 30 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies, is a playground for the imagination…
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Business••April 20, 2022
‘Something for Everyone’ at SM & Stars
At SM & Stars Antiques and Treasures in Barnegat Township, owner Janice DeRosa says she has “something for everyone.”
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Arts & Entertainment••April 20, 2022
Enjoy Musical Memories With the Brylcreem Boys
The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Brylcreem Boys – Singers of Early Rock & Roll,” on Tuesday, May 3 at 3 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 20, 2022
Harvey Cedars Police Community Forums Kick Off April 27
The Harvey Cedars Police Department’s series of of monthly community forums kicks off Wednesday, April 27 at 5 p.m. The forums will be held in person in the borough commission meeting room at borough…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 20, 2022
Mental Health Awareness Programs Planned
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Ocean County Library’s Lacey branch will host three virtual programs by RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 20, 2022
Endangered Species Is Focus of Art Exhibit
In recognition of May 20 as global Endangered Species Day, the Ocean County Library is hosting the exhibit “Endangered Species,” by Barbara Kraemer and Suzi Hoffman, throughout May in the McConnell…
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News••April 20, 2022
Take a Toms River ‘Field of Dreams’ Virtual Tour
A state-of-the-art recreation complex especially for special-needs individuals is opening in Toms River, and a virtual tour of the Toms River Field of Dreams is scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at 7…
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News••April 20, 2022
Employment Scams on the Rise in NJ
Cyber criminals’ latest enterprise is targeting job seekers by using legitimate website sites and job boards to scam potential victims of money and their identities.
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News••April 20, 2022
Surf City Asks Feds to Approve $32 Million for Island Beachfill Project
With no funding in place for the next periodic re-nourishment of Long Beach Island beaches, Surf City officials adopted a resolution at its monthly meeting last week requesting that the U.S. House of…
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Sports••April 20, 2022
Pinelands Regional Baseball Team Wins Pair Against Liberty, Improves to 5-2
After its bats were cooled off by Lacey during back-to-back games, the Pinelands Regional High School baseball team bounced back later last week, scoring a pair of shutout wins over Shore Conference…
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Sports••April 20, 2022
Barnegat Boys Lacrosse Squad Starts Well But Lack of Possession Leads to Loss
Typically, the outcome in a lacrosse match hinges on possession time. The more a team controls the ball, the chances of winning increase dramatically.
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News••April 20, 2022
Mystic Island Volunteer Fire Co. Pleads for Public Support
The April 14 Little Egg Harbor Township committee meeting was an eventful and long one, lasting for three hours.
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News••April 19, 2022
Pinelands Seniors Had Senior Trip They’ll Remember Until They’re Senior Citizens
Airlines, especially JetBlue, have left many thousands of their passengers singing the blues over the past couple of weeks.
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News••April 18, 2022
Either Frontier or JetBlue May Replace Spirit at Atlantic City International Airport
There could be a major change coming to the Atlantic City International Airport, one that could affect the hundreds, maybe thousands of Southern Ocean County residents who regularly fly from that…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 18, 2022
Say ‘I Do’ to 14th Annual LBI Wedding Road Show April 24
Destination weddings start here! Head to the Jersey Shore this Sunday, April 24, for the 14th annual Long Beach Island Wedding Road Show and Party Planning Tour. This free, self-guided circuit is an…
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News••April 16, 2022
Barnegat Light House Blaze Claims No Injuries
Authorities say an older woman inside a burning three-story house at 507 Central Ave. in Barnegat Light on Friday, April 15 escaped with no injuries. At least nine fire companies, three rescue squads…
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News••April 16, 2022
Yet Another Above-Average Hurricane Season Predicted
The Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project released its first Atlantic Basin hurricane forecast for 2022 last Thursday.
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Opinion•April 15, 2022
Better Buy
Next year Barnegat will see the smallest municipal tax increase in five years, only $23.29 more for an average-priced house, less than a $2-a-month increase. That includes the large increase in trash…
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Business••April 14, 2022
New Jetty Flagship Store Opens This Weekend, Celebrating Brand’s Rise
This weekend Jetty, the local apparel company that has become a major player in the surf and outdoor market around the country while helping to transform the LBI surfing scene, will celebrate the…
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News••April 14, 2022
Tall Order for Summer: Lighthouse Closed for Facelift
Now Barnegat Lighthouse is one of the most photographed sites in New Jersey for another reason – the encircling scaffolding that is climbing its way up the structure.
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News••April 14, 2022
Eighth Street’s Final Configuration to Address Ship Bottom Fire Official’s Concern
New Jersey Department of Transportation officials said the final configuration of Eighth Street in Ship Bottom in the vicinity of Hotel LBI is still being designed, even as the Causeway expansion and…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 14, 2022
Southern Regional Graduate From Stafford Township Goes for It All on ‘Jeopardy!’
She made it to the Final Jeopardy! round with a shot to win, and Stafford Township 19-year-old and Southern Regional graduate Reagan White bet it all. Unfortunately, she didn’t have the correct…
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News••April 14, 2022
While Our Guitars Gently Weep: End of Watch for Butch McCaffrey
Retired Chief of Beach Haven Police James “Butch” McCaffrey Jr. passed away Saturday, April 9, after a year-long battle with ALS, which he fought with the utmost courage, strength and dignity.
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Sports••April 14, 2022
Barnegat Girls Snatch County Title for First Time While Pinelands’ Klements Wins Individual Crown Again
Sue Rogers has been coaching for a few decades, so, by now, probably not much shocks her. Monday evening, she experienced one of those rare occasions.
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News••April 14, 2022
ALO’s Reusable Bag Program Helps Consumers Prepare for Plastic Bag Ban
In an effort to help area residents prepare for the state’s plastic bag ban, which takes effect May 4, Alliance for a Living Ocean is unveiling a reusable bag recycling program. “Our goal is to…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 14, 2022
Lacey Teen Ninja Warrior Goes Back for More in Season 14 This Summer
It’s impossible to spell “savage” without AVA.
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News••April 14, 2022
Spring Tradition Underway as Trout Season Opens
As of this past Saturday, April 9, trout season is open in New Jersey, and the state Department of Environmental Protection has already stocked waterways with 250,000 rainbow trout. By the end of the…
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Opinion•April 14, 2022
‘Happy Feet’ Feat
Our Kiwanis Club of LBI for 47 years has been a group of passionate volunteers doing its best to support those who are vulnerable, help our communities and support our children. We were recognized in…
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Sports••April 14, 2022
After Three Losses, Pinelands Regional Girls Cruise to Second Straight Victory
During the previous two seasons, the Pinelands Regional girls lacrosse team waited until May to win two straight games. This season, head coach Paul Millar’s Wildcats have accomplished the feat prior…
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Opinion•April 14, 2022
Accept It
Over the last two weeks there have been letters in favor of delaying construction from 7 to 8 a.m. on LBI. They have cited an increase in the year-round resident population, but my impression is…
