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Arts & Entertainment••October 13, 2021
Maritime Museum Hosts Talk on SS African Star
The New Jersey Maritime Museum’s first off-season presentation features a talk on the SS African Star on Friday, Oct. 22, at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven.
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Opinion•October 13, 2021
Late Collections
I guess the first thing I should say is “Thanks for the cash flow!” But the next thing I should say is who’s in charge at borough hall lately? Property taxes for the third quarter were due on Aug. 1…
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News••October 13, 2021
LBT Shellabration Brings Bay Farmers, Bay Fans Together in Brant Beach
A crowd flowed in and out of Bayview Park in Brant Beach all afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 9 as Long Beach Township held its annual Shellabration to honor the area’s long-standing, and recently…
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Sports••October 13, 2021
Barnegat Knocks Off Pinelands Regional in Another Tight Clash
Earlier in the season, inside its gym, the Pinelands Regional High School girls volleyball squad edged Barnegat in a hotly fought, down-to-the-wire contest. On Oct. 6, the Bengals returned the favor…
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Sports••October 13, 2021
Truex Battles Through Charlotte to Advance in NASCAR Playoffs
The stage is set for the next round of the NASCAR Series Championship and Stafford Township native Martin Truex Jr. is going to be part of the action, as the season heads into its final month.
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News••October 11, 2021
Fishing Vessel Salvage Weather Dependent After Running Aground Off LBI
There were no reported injuries after the commercial fishing vessel Bear ran around last Friday night on a beach off Barnegat Light, but the boat remained stranded over the weekend after it was…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 11, 2021
Manahawkin Native Lexi Todd Makes Billboard’s 40 Under 40
Locals know her as a 2009 Southern Regional High School graduate and the front woman of funky powerhouse Chevy Lopez, whose humble roots were established on Long Beach Island about a decade ago. New…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2021
LBI Fly Kite Festival Includes New Events, Old Favorites
Among the events planned for the LBI Fly International Kite Festival is the Station 49 (Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS), Kite Fly for Matt Adams.
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Arts & Entertainment•October 8, 2021
School News: Southern Regional Presents ‘Clue’
The Southern Regional Theatre Company presents “Clue” on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Southern Regional High School auditorium.…
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News••October 8, 2021
Fishing Association Deploys 16 More Reef Balls
On Sept. 29, the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association deployed the second set of 16 reef balls through its Junior Mate reef project.
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News••October 7, 2021
New Traffic Signal for Eighth Street and the Boulevard Approved
Citing an existing traffic condition requiring an additional traffic signal in Ship Bottom, the borough council last month approved an agreement with the N.J. Department of Transportation for the…
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Sports••October 7, 2021
Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run Returns Sunday After Two-Year Absence
After a two-year hiatus, the Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run is back, and there’s still time to get in the game.
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News••October 7, 2021
Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Murdering Father, His Girlfriend in Surf City
A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with two counts of murder after her father and his longtime female companion were found on Sunday, Oct. 3 stabbed to death in his Surf City bayfront home.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2021
LBI ChowderMonth Closes with a Champion-Style Celebration
Even without the clamor of a cook-off at the actual event this year, a free two-day Bayfront Festival brought a spirited crowd of thousands Oct. 2 and 3 to the peak of ChowderMonth.
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Sports••October 7, 2021
67th Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic Begins Oct. 9
Join the ranks of anglers targeting striped bass, bluefish and kingfish from the shores of Long Beach Island in an attempt to cash in on thousands of dollars in prize money. Registration is still…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2021
Beach Haven Borough Hall Explodes With ‘Color!’ Thanks to PSAA
When the new Beach Haven Borough Hall opened in 2018, its walls, though fresh and lovely, were “stark gray” and “very institutional,” according to co-curators of the bright and colorful exhibition of…
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Columns••October 7, 2021
California’s Oil Mess Might Remind Us About Cleaner Energy; Hurricane Sam Surf Impressively Unrideable
Well, September was a peach, and thus far October is earning its spot in the all-time Local Summer record books. But while we were enjoying idyllic beach weather and some bluer than normal water…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2021
Surflight Requiring Vaccinations or Tests, Masks for Autumn Patrons
Surflight Theatre likes to fashion itself as “Broadway at the Beach.”
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Opinion•October 6, 2021
Caring Responders
We want to thank all first responders, EMTs and police, who helped after the tornado rushed through on July 30. Everyone could not have been more professional, helpful and caring at a time when most…
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News••October 6, 2021
Know the Signs of Medicare Fraud Scam, Tips to Prevent It
Imagine receiving an unsolicited phone call from a Medicare representative who has all pertinent personal information, including recent medical history. For a Long Beach Township resident last month…
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Opinion••October 6, 2021
Beach Replenishment Is Costly in a Couple of Ways
Beaches may be enjoyed by swimmers, sunbathers and tourists, but they are celebrated by beachfront property owners, surfers, marine biologists and anglers. These categories of enthusiasts appreciate…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 6, 2021
Surflight’s Comedy Night Has Veteran Headliner
Surflight Theatre’s BYOB Comedy Night series continues on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 6 and 8:30 p.m,
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News••October 6, 2021
Murphy and Ciattarelli Differ on Life and Death Issues in First Debate
The first of two Garden State gubernatorial debates between incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli took place on Sept. 28 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center…
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Opinion•October 6, 2021
Civil War Fears
I recently, and for the first time, visited Gettysburg, Pa., site of the most costly battle in U.S. history, where a combined 51,000 lives were lost during the Civil War. While learning the history…
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Columns••October 6, 2021
When Excuses Fly Over Having No Permit; Give Thanks to Possums Before They Pass
BEACH BUGGY BANTER: It’s the season of excuses for those driving beaches without a permit. I’ll offer a quick excuse primer. And nobody knows the babbling explanations I’ve heard over the decades.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 6, 2021
Fishermen Will Sympathize With Lead Character In LIFS’ Oct. 13 Film Screening
The Lighthouse International Film Society will kick off its Autumn 2021 season on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. with a screening of “Luzzu” at the LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, located at…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 6, 2021
Eat Ice Cream, Help Beach Haven PTA
The Beach Haven School PTA is holding an ice cream social on Monday, Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Barry’s Do Me a Flavor, 309 Centre St.
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News••October 6, 2021
Trump-Loving Dog Draws Barnegat Resident’s Concern
Barnegat Township’s municipal calendar became a hot topic during the township committee Tuesday morning, when a resident pointed out that October featured a photo of a dog wearing a Trump bandana.
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News••October 6, 2021
Ocean Acres Civic Association Overcomes Pandemic Setbacks
The Ocean Acres Civic Association had its last club meeting on March 10, 2020, and the last day of open schools was March 13, at the start of the pandemic. Despite the obstacles the next year and a…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 6, 2021
Donny Cranmer Memorial Car Show Oct. 10
This Sunday, Oct. 10, check out the Donny Cranmer Memorial Car Show at Manahawkin Lake Park, concurrent with the weekend’s Fall Harvest Festival and Red Rocker Record Fair. The free car show runs…
