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Arts & Entertainment••February 10, 2022
Onward and Upward in 2022: Avanti’s ‘Revenge Tour’
These months, things are rather quiet on the humble sand bar that is Long Beach Island. Most musicians take advantage of this down time to get creative and write original music. For artist and…
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Columns••February 10, 2022
Late Look at a Postcard Winter Storm; Current No. 1 Surfer Is 50 Years Old
The January Blizzard of ’22, Winter Storm Kenan, the Rogan Nor’easter – whatever you want to call it – we haven’t had a storm like that in some time. And yes, I know it’s now well in the rearview. In…
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News••February 10, 2022
No Plans to Pave Roads Until Warm Weather Arrives
The extended weather forecast for Long Beach Island this month calls for mostly seasonal temperatures with a chance of some precipitation. What that means in terms of the final phase of the Causeway…
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News••February 10, 2022
Stafford, Southern School Districts Battling Transportation Woes as Best They Can
While the most recent Stafford Township Board of Education meeting yielded little in the way of extraordinary business, one specific agenda item stuck out like a sore thumb, given the state of the…
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Columns••February 10, 2022
Race to the Shore
In the 1850s, modern-day Atlantic City was born. First came the railroad, then the hotels and finally the tourists.
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News••February 10, 2022
Cyber Criminals Target Romance Ahead of Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, New Jersey cybersecurity experts are warning against romance scams, including extortion attempts of victims threatened with the release of compromising…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 10, 2022
Comics at Surflight On Feb. 12 Will Warm Up a Cold Winter
It has been a cold and snowy 2022 so far in Southern Ocean County. But it is definitely going to warm up on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m., when Richie Byrne will headline the first Comedy Night…
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Opinion•February 10, 2022
Ordinance Objections
The following was addressed to Sherry Mason, Beach Haven administrator and borough clerk.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2022
Hoagie Sale to Help West Creek Cemetery Association
It’s easy to support the West Creek Cemetery Association’s hoagie sale fundraiser. Order and pay by Feb. 17 for freshly made Italian hoagies from On A Roll Sandwich Shop in Eagleswood, to enjoy on…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2022
Art Notes Feb. 9
Astir: After a brief winter’s nap, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is getting ready to reawaken to an event-filled 2022. Artists’ submissions are sought for…
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Opinion•February 9, 2022
Slap on the Hand
The fine levied against Holtec Decommissioning International (“Owners of Nuclear Plant Hit With Second Penalty Related to Security Issues,” 2/2), in my opinion, did not go far enough. This was their…
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News••February 9, 2022
New Jersey Resource Project Wins Grant From COVID-19 Response Fund
The New Jersey Resource Project has won a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of South Jersey for housing support services, the foundation announced Monday.
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Business••February 9, 2022
Watch for B&B Doors to Open Again This Spring
The two B&B Department Stores on Long Beach Island will stock and reopen this spring despite contrary media reports from out of the area last week. The Beach Haven and Ship Bottom stores will now be…
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News••February 9, 2022
Additional Offshore Wind Lawsuit Reflects LBI Opposition Concerns
The U.S. Department of the Interior is facing another legal challenge to its handling of offshore wind, this time for its approval of an offshore wind project to be constructed on a 65,000-acre tract…
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Opinion•February 9, 2022
Third Party?
Where is America headed? The midterm elections may determine that question. Before we can look to the future and where we want to go, first we need to look at where we have been, and learn from it.
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News••February 9, 2022
New COVID-19 Cases in County Fell By Nearly a Half Last Week
According to the Ocean County Health Department, there were 1,199 new cases of COVID-19 in all of Ocean County for the week of Feb. 2 through 8.
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News••February 9, 2022
Long Beach Township Offers Water/Sewer Billing Update
In January, Long Beach Township began using the new water meters installed throughout the municipality, and this month, homeowners will receive the year’s first quarter water and sewer bill. All…
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News••February 9, 2022
Parking Banned on Pennsylvania Avenue Section in Barnegat
An ordinance adopted by the Barnegat Township Committee at its meeting Feb. 1 bans parking on either side of Pennsylvania Avenue between Barnegat and Ravenwood boulevards.
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News••February 9, 2022
Barnegat Schools Bus Aide’s Odd Behavior Under Investigation
A Barnegat Township School District bus aide has been put on administrative leave after videos surfaced recently on social media that showed her acting in a bizarre manner.
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Business••February 9, 2022
The Drill Sergeant Hosts Chamber’s Women in Business
Women in business are inspiring and informing each other again this month through a Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce networking program, this time at the offices of The Drill Sergeant…
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News••February 9, 2022
Ocean County Soil Conservation District Releases 2021 Annual Report
The Ocean County Soil Conservation District, a special purpose subdivision of the N.J. Department of Agriculture, endeavors to protect, conserve and restore soil and water resources in the area. And…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2022
Maritime Museum Plans Talk on Britannic
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven will host a presentation titled “Britannic: The Story of Titanic’s Sister” on Friday, Feb. 18, at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2022
Another Look at Offshore Wind Energy at Feb. 12 Science Saturday
For the second weekend in a row, Science Saturday will take a look at offshore wind power projects. The Feb. 12 talk, organized by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, is titled…
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News••February 9, 2022
Harvey Cedars Officials Tackling Outdoor Dining
At its next meeting, on Friday, Feb. 18 at 4:30 p.m., the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission is looking to adopt a resolution continuing outdoor dining for 2022.
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News••February 9, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Fire Starter Suspect Charged in Six Separate Incidents
A Manchester Township man was arrested and charged with 25 counts of aggravated arson in connection with multiple fires set there, Lakewood and Little Egg Harbor between May 2021 and January 2022.
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News••February 9, 2022
Beach Haven Fire Co. Turkey Dinner Will Still Be Takeout
Like last year, the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co.’s annual turkey dinner will be takeout only on Saturday, Feb. 19, from noon to 8 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2022
‘Beyond the Sea’ Bobby Darin Tribute at Ocean County Library
The Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch will host Jimmy Scalia’s live, multimedia presentation “Beyond the Sea: The Life and Times of Bobby Darin” on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. It is sponsored…
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News••February 9, 2022
Free Flood Insurance, Mitigation Webinar Feb. 18
Residents of Long Beach Island are invited to attend a free online workshop on Friday, Feb. 18 for assistance with flood insurance, including lowering coverage costs. The webinar, at 2:30 p.m. on…
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Opinion•February 9, 2022
Love and Appreciation
Love is the inspiration people get when they see their partner succeed. This has nothing to do with sex or what race or nationality you or your partner is. This is about the deeds that we do for each…
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News••February 9, 2022
LBI Library Friends Scholarship Deadline Nears
The Friends of the Island Library is accepting applications for the Eleanor Smith Memorial Scholarship through March 31.
