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News••November 18, 2020
Barnegat Cracks Down on Wild Animal Feeders
An ordinance adopted by the Barnegat Township Committee recently tightens a previous law restricting the feeding of wild animals.
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Opinion•November 18, 2020
Defund Island Police
Where to start? How about 50 years ago when I first came to LBI with my father and uncle, fishing and crabbing on and around the Island. Fishing was fantastic and clamming even better. Any day down…
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Business••November 18, 2020
Aerospace Engineer Invents Medical Walker Docking Station
For a retired aerospace engineer, the wheels keep turning. As his sixth patented invention, Loveladies resident Robert Bard has come up with a platform device that stabilizes a patient’s rise from a…
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News••November 18, 2020
As First Quarter Ends, Southern Regional Offers New Music Program
Even from behind his face covering, Superintendent Craig Henry’s voice made it clear that he was excited to give his report near the end of the Southern Regional Board of Education meeting on Nov.…
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Sports••November 18, 2020
Southern Senior Leads the Way, Snags Sectional Title Again
In his first race of the fall season two weeks ago, Jackson Braddock had little trouble leading the Southern Regional boys cross-country team to an Ocean County championship, despite getting out…
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News••November 18, 2020
Little Egg Harbor Gets Its Ducks and Chickens in a Row
Little Egg Harbor Township has introduced an ordinance that will codify how many ducks and chickens people can keep on residential properties.
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Business••November 18, 2020
Pepenella to Address NJ Tourism Conference
Learning the status of tourism from the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association’s annual Conference on Tourism will be a virtual experience Dec. 2 and 3, and those who tune in will see the Southern…
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Opinion•November 18, 2020
Answer to a Prayer
About two weeks ago, I ventured out to Ninth Street in Barnegat Light. I was once again in search of my beloved treasures from the sea, my seashells. I lost track of time as I walked the beach in…
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News••November 18, 2020
LBI Health Department Offers Advice to Cope With Stress During Pandemic
There have been seven new cases of coronavirus among Long Beach Island residents in the last week, according to Health Officer Dan Krupinski of the Long Beach Island Health Department. Off the…
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Columns••November 18, 2020
Fighting Back Too Little, Too Late?
In September 1959, the Jersey Shore came under attack from a mysterious disease. From Toms River south to Atlantic City, victims were struck down, falling into a coma followed quickly by death.
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News••November 18, 2020
Cub Scouts Supporting Barnegat Police
The Arrow of Light Cub Scouts from Pack 26 in Barnegat Township are selling lawn signs that say “Proud to Support Barnegat Police.”
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Opinion•November 18, 2020
Put America First
Donald Trump lost the presidential election to Joe Biden and the facts show this was not a close race at all. Biden will have won the popular vote by over 5 million votes and will have 74 more…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Special Holiday Farm Market in Barnegat Sunday
On Sunday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Barnegat Township Recreation Department and Barnegat-Waretown Chamber of Commerce sponsor a special farm market at 11 Birdsall St. (across from the…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Art Notes Nov. 18
LBIF Holiday Market: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is holding its holiday market from Nov. 21 t o Dec.6. Ceramics, glass, jewelry, wearables, accessories, paintings, books…
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Sports••November 18, 2020
Two Bengals Furthering Their Sports Careers
Two Barnegat High School athletes announced their collegiate athletic plans at recent signing ceremonies.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Give the Gift of Warmth This Winter to Community Children
St. Francis Community Center’s annual Gift of Warmth Project is underway, with a goal of serving children within the community by providing them with bedding, clothing and footwear. Last year, more…
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News••November 18, 2020
Barnegat Bay Partnership Presents Free Webinar on Offshore Wind Energy
New Jersey has set an ambitious renewable energy goal of supplying more than 3.2 million homes with offshore wind power by 2035, and the Ocean Wind (Ørsted) and Atlantic Shores projects are on track…
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News••November 18, 2020
LBT PBA Local 373, Community Hit the (Miniature) Links to Benefit Veterans
Members of the community joined the Long Beach Township Police Benevolent Association Local 373 earlier this fall for the organization’s inaugural miniature golf fundraiser, held at Jen’s Links at…
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News••November 18, 2020
Surf City Councilmen Returned to Office, Grateful for Opportunity to Serve
Respect and appreciation were plentiful at the Nov. 11 Surf City Borough Council meeting, the first after two incumbent councilmen were returned to office by voters and the ninth consecutive held…
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Opinion•November 18, 2020
Looking Forward
I would like to thank Long Beach Township voters for having faith in me to be one of our representatives on the Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education. Thank you to those who helped by…
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Opinion•November 18, 2020
Keeping Barnegat No. 1
As a sitting committeeman in Barnegat, I would like to thank the knowledgeable voters for returning Al Cirulli and adding Joe Marte to the committee. I know you will not regret that decision.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Pinelands Thespians Performing ‘Almost, Maine’ on Live Stream
The show must go on at Pinelands Regional High School, even in the midst of a pandemic.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2020
Entertainment Industry Continually Adapts to Pandemic
As holiday season fast approaches, with many businesses hoping to make up for revenue lost in spring and summer, the dreaded, anticipated second wave of COVID-19 has swept in, once again ripping the…
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Columns••November 17, 2020
Important News Buried in Wild Year, More Tropic Topics and Famous Boards Visit LBI
(Light smattering of applause, some faint cheering through masks.)
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News••November 16, 2020
Murphy Starts Tightening Coronavirus Screws as CODID-19 Numbers Hit New Highs
New Jersey residents fought hard against COVID-19 last spring, largely obeying, and mostly initially supporting, Gov. Phil Murphy’s lockdown orders as the state became one of the country’s most…
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Business••November 16, 2020
Rental Assistance for Businesses Offered
Small businesses may check into whether they are eligible for the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant that could help toward late rental payment. The Ocean County Board of Chosen…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 16, 2020
‘Tracking the Elusive and Enigmatic Clinging Jellyfish’ at Nov. 21 Science Saturday
Join Department of Environmental Protection research scientist Joseph Bilinski as he discusses “Tracking the Elusive and Enigmatic Clinging Jellyfish in New Jersey Waters” for the Long Beach Island…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 16, 2020
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences to Hold Holiday Market
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will be holding its annual Holiday Market in its gallery from Saturday, Nov. 21, thru Sunday, Dec. 6.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 16, 2020
Barnegat Rotary Planning Holiday Toy Drives
The Rotary Club of Barnegat is planning a Santa Express Toy Run on Saturday, Nov. 28. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the run starts at noon.
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News••November 16, 2020
Strongest-in-Nation Single-Use Waste Ban Signed Into Law
New Jersey has taken a significant step toward reducing marine debris. Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy signed Bill S-864, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and…
