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Sports••September 30, 2021
Pinelands Regional’s Cataffo Among 27 Nominees for ‘Heart of a Giant’ Award
Brianna Cataffo was introduced to football last spring and immediately wanted to continue playing.
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Columns••September 30, 2021
Pescatarians Get Month to Themselves; You Won’t Believe My Fishy Marine Band
I joyfully admit I fully flubbed one of my fall predictions. I had prophesied a busy-ass September on LBI, almost on par with summertime times, based on last year.
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News••September 30, 2021
Car Thefts Continue in Stafford; Library’s Air Quality Questioned; Town Improves Bond Rating
A 2021 Audi and a 2020 Bentley with the key fobs left inside were stolen last month in Stafford Township. Meanwhile, the police department continues its “9 p.m. routine” social media campaign to…
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News••September 30, 2021
39th Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show Is Local Treat
It was old home weekend for many who attended the 39th annual Old Time Barnegat Decoy and Gunning Show in Tuckerton – no surprise that longtime residents of Tuckerton make a point of strolling the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 29, 2021
Trunk or Treat in Ship Bottom, Surf City
Halloween will be a little sweeter on Long Beach Island this year. For two consecutive days next month, trick-or-treaters can dress up and safely stock up on sweets and fun hosted by the Ship Bottom…
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Opinion•September 29, 2021
Pull Those Weeds
Here’s hoping the Commentary “Cease the War Against Nature Right in Our Backyard” (9/22) makes an impact on Long Beach Island residents.
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Opinion•September 29, 2021
Put Homeowners First
The following was addressed to Beach Haven Mayor Colleen Lambert and Business Administrator Sherry Mason…
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News••September 29, 2021
Gift Card Scams on the Rise Across New Jersey
New Jersey cybersecurity experts are warning of a significant inflation of gift card scams being reported to officials throughout the state.
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Opinion•September 29, 2021
Wonderful People
Recently my wife and I had lunch at Scojo’s restaurant. After we finished our meal the manager came over and told us that the two ladies who had been sitting nearby had paid for our meal and tip.…
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Opinion•September 29, 2021
Pay It Forward
A decade or so ago I was driving past Trenton and stopped to get a bottle of water at a convenience store. Just ahead of me checking out were two boys, no more than 9 or 10, struggling to find enough…
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News••September 29, 2021
Another Week, Another Rise in County’s COVID-19 Numbers
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Ocean County continues its upward spiral.
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Opinion•September 29, 2021
Deeply Grateful
Beach Haven Community Arts Program extends our sincerest appreciation and gratitude to the individuals and businesses who sponsored and advertised for our free Summer 2021 Concerts on the Green at…
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Opinion•September 29, 2021
Amazing Event
On Sunday, Sept. 19, Sea Change Recovery Community Organization hosted the first annual Boomer Blast and GenX Jam surf contest in Holgate. This is a new contest for older surfers in their 40s, 50s…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 29, 2021
Fall Harvest, Wine Fest Weekend Features Wide-Ranging Delights
Stafford Township kickstarts the autumn season with a big leaf-pile of festivities for families and fun-seekers to enjoy.
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Sports••September 29, 2021
Barnegat Girls Tennis Team Rebounds With Wins Over Division Rival
Things have been kind of up and down for the Barnegat girls tennis team so far this season. Last week reflected that topsy-turvy endeavor, as the Bengals started the week with a pair of losses, then…
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Opinion••September 29, 2021
Turn Off Social Media’s Low Road
Six years ago my wife and I made the decision to move to Little Egg Harbor. We chose an age-restricted community to purchase our home. It has been a wonderful experience thus far with a few bumps in…
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News••September 29, 2021
Joint Base, Afghan Resettlement Main Topics of Congressman Kim’s Telephone Town Hall
Congressman Andy Kim, who represents New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes half of Stafford Township and all of Barnegat Township, conducted a telephone town hall last Thursday…
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Sports••September 29, 2021
Southern Regional Squads Take Their Shots in Tight Contests
While the Southern Regional girls soccer team has managed to win tight games so far this season, the Southern boys have come up short during their last four contests, all of which have been 2-1…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 29, 2021
Red Rocker Record Fair Returns, Seeks Vinyl Vendors
Among the countless fall-fun happenings going down at this weekend’s Stafford Township Fall & Wine Festival is the Red Rocker Record Fair at Manahawkin Lake Park, 86 North Main St. in Manahawkin, a…
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News••September 29, 2021
Coastal Volunteers Clinic Seeks Own Building
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine, which provides quality healthcare for the uninsured, is looking for a new site for its clinic and office.
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News••September 29, 2021
Connecticut Man Gets 14 Years in Prison for Shootout With Tuckerton Police Officer
The case involving a police chase in Tuckerton on Nov. 21, 2019 that ended in a crash and in which a Tuckerton police officer was shot at has been brought to a close.
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News••September 29, 2021
LBI District Staff, Students, Families Credited With Early School Year Success
The 2021-22 academic year is less than a month old, but LBI Consolidated School District officials said it’s off to a great start.
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Sports••September 29, 2021
Southern Girls Volleyball Squad Back on Track with Tourney Win, Five Straight Victories
After a rough start to the season, the Southern Regional girls volleyball squad had an outstanding run last week, culminating its effort by winning its own Rams’ Invitational tournament to cap a 5-0…
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Sports••September 29, 2021
Pinelands Regional Quells ‘Dangerous’ Thomson But Falls Short Against Keyport
D.J. Thomson is the type of player who can change a game, and the Keyport receiver and kick returner had been lighting up opponents prior to last Friday. In fact, Thomson averaged 191.7 all-purpose…
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News••September 29, 2021
Republican Incumbent and Newcomer Face Dems and Independent for LEH Committee
Two seats are in contention on the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee, with incumbent Republican Blaise Scibetta looking for reelection to his post and Committeewoman Barbara Jo Crea’s decision to…
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Opinion•September 29, 2021
Emotional Celebration
On Sunday, Sept. 19, an ALS fundraiser to benefit the Joan Dancy and PALS Foundation was held in Buck’s Backyard in Beach Haven in honor of Butch McCaffrey. It was an emotional celebration of a very…
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Opinion•September 29, 2021
Fun, Funds and Music
I want to thank everyone for the successful fundraiser we had on Sunday, Sept. 19 to fight ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and for local Beach Haven resident and retired Police Chief Butch McCaffrey.
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News••September 29, 2021
Ocean County College’s Cybersecurity Camp a Hit with Teenage Attendees
Ocean County College held inaugural sessions of its CyberSafe Cybersecurity Camp in late August, with great success. One group of students traveled to campus for morning workshops held in person…
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••September 29, 2021
‘Be Well’ Stroll By the Ocean to Raise Funds for CVIM
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine invites others to join them in the Larry Picarello Memorial “Be Well” Stroll by the Ocean, to support the nonprofit on Saturday, Oct. 16. The walk kicks off from Holy…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 29, 2021
Pets to Be Blessed at Annual Service
Blessing of the Animals is a special service open to all at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brant Beach. At this annual gathering, pet owners bring their pets to the…
