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News••October 29, 2020
Fire Pit Regulation Unchanged in Surf City
After a brief discussion earlier this month, the Surf City Borough Council agreed to let the municipal code regulating fire pits stand as is.
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Opinion•October 29, 2020
Be Prepared
We need to accept that COVID-19 makes everything more difficult. Schools, work, groceries … everything has become a challenge.
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News••October 29, 2020
Scouting for Food Drops Off Bags Nov. 7
Scouting for Food is an annual drive that area residents can help with, just by filling a grocery bag – and the Scouts bring the bag.
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News••October 28, 2020
Democrats Seem to Have Edge in Local Congressional Races
It isn’t going out on a limb to predict Joe Biden will defeat Donald Trump in New Jersey in 2020. The last Republican to win a presidential election in the state was George Bush – George H.W. Bush –…
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News••October 28, 2020
Crabbin’ for a Cause Celebrates Community Despite Challenges
On Wednesday, Jetty Rock Foundation and Tide Table Group pulled together once again to host Crabbin’ for a Cause, at Parker’s Garage in Beach Haven.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2020
Opportunity for Artists, Entrepreneurs: Cafe, Studio, Gallery Space Available in Historic Downtown Tuckerton
Lou Reichert, owner of Village Bicycles in Tuckerton and founder of the Lizzie Rose Music Room, has a new vision – “a pie-in-the-sky idea,” he called it – for the Victorian building located at 213…
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Opinion•October 28, 2020
Share Responsibility
As a biased dog owner and full-time resident of Beach Haven, I would like to respond to Jon Rothschild’s letter (“Be Responsible,” 10/21). Mr. Rothschild, no one hates seeing dog piles on the beach…
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Opinion••October 28, 2020
Survival of Democracy Is on Ballot
After reading several letters to the editor in the Oct. 21 edition, I feel compelled to comment. We have owned a home in Barnegat Light since 1989, and spend about half the year in residence here.…
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Opinion•October 28, 2020
Act of Lunacy
According to an article on NJ.com, Gov. Murphy has decided to sign a bill authorizing the release of over 2,000 prisoners from our prison system since “they will be getting out anyway,” which is a…
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Opinion•October 28, 2020
How Thankful
On Friday my spouse and I had to go to Manahawkin for some appointments. Due to COVID, we don’t go out often. We decided to make several stops while we were out. Our final stop was CVS.
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Opinion•October 28, 2020
Lights Out Tip
FYI: If you notice your street light is out when walking in the dark, get the number off the pole and please call Atlantic City Electric at 800-642-3780 to report it.
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Opinion••October 28, 2020
With Election Day About Here, Time to Buckle Your Seatbelts
The presidential election next week will be crucial and a lot more than just our customary four-year selection of a president. It will determine the overall direction of our country. The volume of…
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News••October 28, 2020
Heroin Bust in Stafford Township
Stafford Township police nabbed a 78-year-old Ocean Acres resident for possession of 100 bags of heroin on Wednesday evening and charged him with possession, possession with intent to distribute, and…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2020
Seaport Boo-at Ride a Spooky Success
Each year, many local children look forward to celebrating Halloween at the Haunted Seaport event, hosted by the Tuckerton Seaport. Unfortunately, COVID-19 put the kibosh on festive gatherings…
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Business••October 28, 2020
Home Buyers Catch LBI Region Bug During COVID
Real estate sales on Long Beach Island and the adjacent shore have received a boost from COVID-19 to a degree that many established agents and brokers have never seen before. LBI is more a haven than…
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Business••October 28, 2020
Mapping Road Trips ‘Beyond the Exit’
Road trips are on the rise due to the COVID 19 pandemic, according to New Jersey Destination Marketing Organizations. A new online map, “New Jersey Road Trips Beyond the Exit,” points out travel…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2020
Art Notes October 28
Pottery Time: Makers Station in West Creek is offering drop-in pottery classes on the wheel and hand-building on Sundays and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 plus $6 for a bag of clay.…
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Business••October 28, 2020
Apply for Small Business Loans for Rental Aid
Ocean County has announced that small businesses can apply for a new round of state grants of up to $30,000 for rental assistance.
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News••October 28, 2020
Barnegat Police Unveil New Community Initiative
The Barnegat Township Police Department has announced a new initiative as it has designated nine Neighborhood Policing Zones.
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Columns••October 28, 2020
Doobies on Ballot, Waves in Water, Election Season Almost Wrapped
I have to admit I thought I would hear more people talking about this: the legalization of ganja on the ballot in New Jersey. Makes you wonder if anyone has ever made the connection between surfing…
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News••October 28, 2020
Feds Find No Safety Concerns at Decommissioning Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant
A hybrid inspection of the shuttered Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station found no significant safety issues at the Route 9 site of the former power plant in Lacey Township, currently being…
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Business••October 28, 2020
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine Boosted by Bank Foundation
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine received a donation of $20,000 from OceanFirst Foundation, which will be used for diabetes management, personal protective equipment and funding.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2020
Share Music, Celebrate Halloween, Promote Peace at Shanti Revolution
Shanti Revolution Yoga Shala in Little Egg Harbor presents its third “Music for Peace” event, this time a Halloween-themed costume party, on Saturday, Oct. 31, from noon to 8 p.m.
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News••October 28, 2020
Mayor Reminds Stafford Residents About Polling Locations
Stafford Township Mayor Greg Myhre recently made a video appearance on Facebook to remind residents about this year’s polling locations on Election Day, which is Nov. 3, even though poll centers will…
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News••October 28, 2020
Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots for LBI Residents
Long Beach Island residents can make an appointment now to get a free flu shot at the LBI Health Department, at 2119 Long Beach Blvd. in Ship Bottom. The department has the regular seasonal flu…
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Opinion•October 28, 2020
Empty-Cage Rattle
The following was addressed to Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari.
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Sports••October 28, 2020
Barnegat, Pinelands Cross-Country Squads Making Moves to Get Better
When Pinelands Regional girls cross-country coach Holly Egan saw Lillian Sarno in the hallway sometime during the first half of September, she immediately texted Barnegat coach Bob Klaslo.
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News••October 28, 2020
Ørsted Energy Hosts Open House on Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted, a Danish company that leads the world in offshore wind power, held three virtual open houses this month to meet state requirements to keep the public informed on progress with its Ocean Wind…
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Opinion•October 28, 2020
Strategic Secrecy?
I am puzzled over the secrecy of the LBI school board surrounding the establishment of its Strategic Planning group. I served on a Strategic Planning group for the Southern Regional School District…
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Columns••October 28, 2020
Tragic Accident Hits Jail
For years there had been discussions about how to deal with the overcrowded conditions at the Ocean County Jail in Toms River, N.J. Then, on Aug. 23, 1959, the worst possible scenario played out. A…
