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Opinion•October 20, 2021
Voting Doubts
I’m a senior citizen with compromised health. I voted via mail-in ballot in the 2020 election. After that election, I have my doubts about voting this way in the midterms.
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News••October 20, 2021
New Cases of COVID-19 in County Finally Dropping
There’s good news at last on the COVID front in Ocean County.
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News••October 20, 2021
Stafford to Consider Stricter Rules for Vacation Rentals in Residential Areas
Later this month, Stafford officials will consider an amendment to an ordinance dealing with short-term rentals, e.g. “Airbnb” properties, Mayor Greg Myhre announced.
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News••October 20, 2021
Tuckerton Asks for New Emergency Management Service
The Quality Medical Transport ambulance service has notified Tuckerton borough it will not longer service the borough as of Nov. 1 because it is not financially beneficial for the company to do so.
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News••October 20, 2021
Stafford Township Earns Silver in Safe Routes Program
To promote more walking and biking in the community and physical activity in general, Stafford Township hopes soon to see improved pedestrian and bike routes near local schools, including new…
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News••October 20, 2021
Judge Will Hear Motion to Dismiss Ship Bottom Land Use Board Countersuit
An Ocean County judge will hear oral arguments in the legal proceeding between the Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education and Ship Bottom Land Use Review Board stemming from the land use…
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News••October 20, 2021
Beach Haven Hears Wind Farm Update
Beach Haven resident Bob Stern has taken a keen interest in Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind’s proposal to construct a wind farm off the coast of Beach Haven and neighboring Holgate and parts south to…
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News••October 20, 2021
McMenamin Appointed to Surf City Borough Council
Changes are in store for the Surf City Borough Council after one member resigned and another was granted relief from attending meetings due to a temporary illness by his peers at their monthly…
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Opinion•October 20, 2021
Worst President
After the November election I received a call from friends with the question “How do you feel that Joe has won?” I responded that in six months I will ask you the same question.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
Library Friends Await In-Person Activities, Invite People to Create Family Tree
The Friends of the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library has prided itself on offering year-round programs and events. But once pandemic restrictions went into effect in March 2020…
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News••October 20, 2021
Drop Off Unused Medications on Oct. 23
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that his office will once again join the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in support of the 21st Annual National Prescription Drug…
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News••October 20, 2021
Ocean County College to Offer ‘Artificial Intelligence for Workforce’ Certificate Program
Technology industry leader Intel is expanding its Artificial Intelligence for Workforce Program and partnering with Ocean County College, along with 17 other community colleges across the country in…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
Walk With Fido in Bass River State Forest
Fall is the perfect time to explore the outdoors with “Man’s Best Friend.” Volunteer Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner invites you to bring your pooch for a 5-mile hike in Bass River State Forest on…
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News••October 20, 2021
Barnegat Students Introduced to Meditation
A new program that teaches children coping skills through meditation and mindfulness soon will be used throughout Barnegat Township School District elementary schools.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
Pumpkin Picking, Decorating, More at Newly Expanded Wally’s
The biggest and best “pumpkin patch” in Surf City is at Wally’s on Saturday, Oct. 23, in conjunction with the trunk-or-treat taking place across the street at the firehouse. The free event runs from…
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News••October 20, 2021
Beach Haven Council Lauds Compassion Café
At its meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council recognized the Compassion Café for its outstanding inaugural season.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
Little Egg Harbor Presents Harvest Festival
The Little Egg Harbor Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the sports and recreation fields, 1 Sports Complex Drive, off…
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Art Notes October 20
Folk Art Fun: Escape these stressful times by basket weaving at the Jersey Shore Folklife Center located at the Tuckerton Seaport. On Saturday, Oct. 23 join Mary May to make woven cattails. The fee…
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News••October 20, 2021
Little Egg Harbor Hires Four Police Officers
When you think about community policing, isn’t it beneficial to have officers who know the territory, the residents and something of their problems? During the Oct. 14 township committee meeting…
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News••October 20, 2021
Cannabis Dispensary Proposal in Beach Haven on Oct. 27
A group of partners looking to establish an adult-use cannabis dispensary in Beach Haven will hold a public presentation Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Beach Haven Firehouse.
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Opinion••October 20, 2021
Handing Down 50 Years of Terrace Traditions
For the past 20-plus years, my children along with 30 other kids have spent their summers in our Beach Haven Terrace neighborhood. Most of the families we know have had a Terrace connection for over…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
‘Creatures of the Night: the Bats of New Jersey’ Zoom Talk Oct. 26
Join Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey biologist Ethan Gilardi for a free Zoom presentation exploring common myths and misconceptions about bats, and spotlighting the current threats to bat…
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News••October 20, 2021
Flu Vaccination Clinic Oct. 26 at LBI Health Department
The Long Beach Island Health Department is encouraging residents to “be seen before Halloween” to receive their influenza vaccine, as flu season has begun. Vaccination can help limit the spread of…
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Sports••October 20, 2021
Bates, Brown, Rest of Seniors Wrap Up Court Careers at Southern
As the sun began to set Oct. 18, casting a faint, orange glow behind the thick cumulus clouds rolling in, Ella Brown walked off the Southern Regional tennis courts for the final time. Four years…
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Columns••October 20, 2021
Disaster on the Rails
In the fall of 1833, the Camden Amboy railroad opened the first rapid transportation link between the nation’s two leading cities, New York and Philadelphia. Steamboats would take a passenger across…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
Writer, Actress Anna Deavere Smith Gives Free Talk at Grunin Center Oct. 21
As a part of its visiting writers series, the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College will welcome actress, author, playwright and teacher Anna Deavere Smith for a speaking…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
Autumn Epitomized: Upcoming Talks on Stripers, Storms at LBT Field Station
Two exciting – and free – talks are still to come this month at the Long Beach Township Marine Education Field Station in Holgate. Learn about striped bass conservation at this week’s presentation…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
Queen City Fall Fest Planned Saturday
The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce holds a Queen City Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Admission is free.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 20, 2021
LBI Museum Goes Ghostly on Oct. 30
The LBI Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven holds a Ghost Fest on Saturday, Oct. 30, noon to 4 p.m.
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News••October 20, 2021
Beach Haven’s $1.8 Million Sandy Debt Is Forgiven
Beach Haven will not have to pay back $1.8 million in Superstorn Sandy federal disaster aid as the U.S. House of Representatives forgave those loans as part of the spending bill recently signed by…
