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News••September 16, 2021
Community Unites to Remove Tornado Debris From Natural Areas of High Bar Harbor
The EF2 tornado that swept through High Bar Harbor on July 29 tore roofs off houses, downed power lines, overturned boats and uprooted trees. Emergency personnel and police responded to the scene…
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News••September 16, 2021
9/11 Remembered at Barnegat Ceremony
The morning of Sept. 11 2021 seemed no different from the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. There were bright sunny skies and temperatures that were more like summer than autumnal.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 16, 2021
Surf City Firehouse Fundraiser: Mutual Aid for Matt Adams
All are invited to the Surf City Firehouse at 713 Long Beach Blvd. on Sept. 25 for a full-day block party hosted by Surf City Fire and EMS to benefit Surf City teenager Matt Adams. His community is…
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News••September 16, 2021
Work Begins at Ship Bottom Borough Hall Ahead of New Construction
Work to clear the anchor and plantings in front of the existing Ship Bottom municipal building as well as the parking spaces has begun as the contractor prepares the site for the construction of a…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 16, 2021
Art From the Heart by Amy Beth Kunze
Manahawkin-based painter and mixed media artist Amy Beth Kunze “paints what you love from a photo.” Her story is a COVID-inspired transition from a 24-year career as an occupational therapist to…
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Business••September 16, 2021
Wireless Experience COO Joseph Lepordo Named to the NJBIZ 40 Under 40
Joseph Lepordo, chief operating officer of The Wireless Experience, has been named to the 2021 NJBIZ 40 under 40, a recognition that honors the best and brightest of New Jersey’s next generation of…
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News••September 16, 2021
Stafford PD Busts Shoplifters at Target
Stafford Township police nabbed two known serial shoplifters on Thursday, Sept. 9, after observing them stealing merchandise from Kohl’s and Target department stores.
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News••September 15, 2021
Little Egg Harbor Picks New Police Chief From Within Force
Little Egg Harbor Police Capt. James Hawkins was sworn in as police chief at the Sept. 9, township committee meeting.
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News••September 15, 2021
Ship Bottom LUB Countersues Board of Education Over LBI School Sale Process
Citing an improper bid process to sell off the LBI Grade School, including knowledge of the P Public Designation and tidelands claim lien for the 3.6 acres of land in Ship Bottom, the attorney for…
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Opinion•September 15, 2021
Do the Math
This is a reply to Skip Deckman’s letter (“Cost of Waterfront,” 7/7).
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Business••September 15, 2021
Ice Cream Shop Planned for Gas Station Site on Route 72
Plans for remodeling a building at a remediated former Texaco gas station site on Route 72 in Stafford Township will be discussed at an upcoming land use board meeting, now that the property has been…
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Business••September 15, 2021
Tide Table’s ‘Hollow Pines’ Restaurant and Bar Plan Pending in West Creek
Plans for a highly anticipated bar and restaurant project in West Creek were expected to be heard by the Eagleswood Land Use Board on Sept. 14, but the hearing has been postponed to the Oct. 12…
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Sports••September 15, 2021
Kelly, Wasacz Return to Lead Southern Regional Gymnastics Squad
For the past few years, the Southern Regional gymnastics team has been a bit of a juggernaut, with a bunch of experienced and talented gymnasts raising the bar each season, culminating with an…
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News••September 15, 2021
Petition Seeks Pirate’s Day Back in Downtown Barnegat Venue
An online petition drive is under way to bring Pirate’s Day back to the historical downtown area in Barnegat Township instead of its new venue at Russell Brackman Middle School, where it took place…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 15, 2021
Appreciation Service to Be Held in Honor of Veterans and First Responders
All are welcome to attend the fifth annual Mass of Appreciation and Blue Mass to be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brant Beach at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25.
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Sports••September 15, 2021
Southern, Barnegat, Pinelands Runners Ready to Cruise Through Complete Season
Last year, the cross-country season was shortened to about six weeks, didn’t have any invitational meets, and state-level competition didn’t go beyond a sectional meet – and it wasn’t even held at…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 15, 2021
Surflight Adds Second Comedy Show for Sept. 18
The Sept. 18 installment of Surflight Theatre’s BYOB Comedy Night series will feature three comedians, host/MC Al Caz, featured act Matt Jenkins and headliner Paul Lyons.
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News••September 15, 2021
Daily Average of New COVID-19 Cases in Ocean County Continues to Climb
The upward trend of new COVID-19 cases in all of Ocean County, which began in July, continues unabated.
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Opinion•September 15, 2021
Diversionary Tactic
So exactly what was the purpose of the letter writer last week criticizing a former president who has now been out of office for nearly nine months (“No Leader”)? Oh wait, I get it now. It’s the old…
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News••September 15, 2021
Murphy and Ciattarelli Race for Governor Could Tighten In the Weeks Ahead
2021 is an off-year election in New Jersey. Put simply, there is no presidential race, and no congressional races as well.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 15, 2021
ALO Benefits When Mini Golfers Try to Beat ‘Holey Moley’ Finalist at Jen’s Links
Next week, mini golf fans throughout Southern Ocean County and across America will find out whether The SandPaper’s resident pro wins the season finale of “Holey Moley.” But more importantly, can you…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 15, 2021
Gables’ Garden Soiree to Raise Money for Hunger Foundation
A Garden Soiree, a beautiful night in the garden, is sponsored by The Gables by reservation on Sept. 30, with all proceeds to benefit the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 15, 2021
LBI Foundation Hosts Manhattan Short Film Festival Venue
Long Beach Island is a voting ward of the borough of Manhattan, at least when it comes to short films.
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News••September 15, 2021
Barnegat Township Committee: Increase Veterans Tax Deduction
The Barnegat Township Committee looks to be the lead agency in urging the governor of New Jersey and the state Legislature to increase the property tax deduction for veterans and surviving spouses to…
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News••September 15, 2021
Pipi, Farmer Run as Republican Tandem in Barnegat
When two people are selected by their party to run as a ticket, the candidates may need a little time to get to know each other. That’s not the case for the Republican candidates for the Barnegat…
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News••September 15, 2021
Beach Haven Reconsiders Business Zone Ordinance
The Beach Haven Borough Council tabled a new zoning ordinance during a public hearing at the Sept. 13 meeting after critics complained it was too intrusive.
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Business••September 15, 2021
NJ Business Action Center Webinar Series Covers Four Topics
A free online webinar series from the New Jersey Business Action Center will inform business owners on cybersecurity, franchising, social media and e-commerce. Dates of the airings are Sept. 21-30.
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News••September 15, 2021
Cunliffe, Weber Look to Unseat GOP in Barnegat
Charles Cunliffe and Martin Weber are seeking two seats on the Barnegat Township Committee on Nov. 2 as the Democratic Party ticket.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 15, 2021
Indie Music Channel Awards Denise Miller and Son ‘Best Emerging Band’
Little Egg Harbor folk and country singer/songwriter Denise Miller has steadily gained traction since releasing her double album, Through the Looking Glass, a history of Denise Miller and her son…
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News••September 15, 2021
BLYC Charity Night Benefits Local Not-for-Profits
The Barnegat Light Yacht Club in Harvey Cedars held a charity fundraiser that benefited two local not-for-profit organizations – the High Point Volunteer Fire Co. and ReClam the Bay. The proceeds…
