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Arts & Entertainment••September 16, 2020
Surflight Plowing Ahead Into Fall/Winter Season
Surflight Theatre’s 2020 summer season, which employed the use of a big top tent in Beach Haven’s Veterans Memorial Park due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is rapidly drawing to a close.
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Columns••September 16, 2020
Superhuman Effort Saves S-5 Crew
The submarine S-5 had sunk off the Jersey coast on September 1, 1920. Her captain, Charles M. Cooke, had been able to raise the stern so that it was above the water’s surface.
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News••September 16, 2020
Surf City First Responders, Essential Workers Honored for Going the Distance During Pandemic
For going above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic, Surf City first responders and essential workers are being recognized with a week-long recognition of their contributions to the community.
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Opinion•September 16, 2020
Right Person
Danni Hagler, a community activist with two small children, is running for a Consolidated Board of Education position in Long Beach Township this November. It is time for a change in the makeup of…
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News••September 16, 2020
Stafford Wins Municipal Innovation Award; SHIP Program Available to Those in Need
The Sept. 8 Stafford Township Council meeting began with an ode to the U.S. Constitution.
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News••September 16, 2020
Surf City Sets Size Limits for Home Generator Platforms, Opposes Mail-in Ballots
After the official end of summer 2020 on Long Beach Island, the Surf City Borough Council began its post-Labor Day meeting with the same attention to routine business as did all summer long. Its…
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News••September 16, 2020
Barnegat Gives Self an ‘A’ for Reopening
Back in spring, Brackman Middle School Principal Shannon Smith became a media sensation.
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Opinion•September 16, 2020
Laws Necessary
Most Americans, regardless of their political persuasion, abhor the lawlessness that we have seen in recent months: looting, arson, destruction of property, murder of citizens. But in addition to…
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Opinion•September 16, 2020
Not Deserving
Two years ago we in New Jersey’s 2nd District elected Jeff Van Drew to the U.S. House of Representatives because he promised to work to bring stability out of chaos in Washington, D.C. Almost…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 16, 2020
Two Veteran Comics Will Perform at Surflight on Sept. 19
The second chapter of Surflight Theatre’s early fall BYOB Comedy Night trilogy is set for Saturday, Sept, 19 at 8:30 p.m.
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News••September 16, 2020
Surf City Badge Checkers Hit Rare Achievement During Unconventional Season
Eight. That’s the number of Surf City beach badge checkers who sold more than 850 daily badges this summer. Five of those sold more than 1,000 daily badges as beach revenue in the borough topped last…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 16, 2020
Ocean County Library Has Autism Resources Available Online
Families and individuals seeking help in autism-related matters now have a thorough database of support organizations through the Ocean County Library website.
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News••September 16, 2020
Barnegat School District Planning Energy Upgrades
The Barnegat Township School District has approved major energy upgrades that will help reduce the carbon footprint of its six schools at no cost to taxpayers. The plan is expected to result in an…
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News••September 16, 2020
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly in Burlington County
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from China that traveled to Berks County, Pa., in 2014 in a shipment of stone and has caused some destruction to some of that state’s fruit crops, has…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 16, 2020
The Year the Chowder Doesn’t Quit
In 2020, Chowderfest lasts for a month, and a “virtual” chowder run is a thing.
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News••September 16, 2020
Surf City Addresses Flood Issue With Pumps, Road-Raising
A month after hearing concerns from Ninth Street residents about the failure of a sump pump in the area to push out flood water, Councilwoman Jacqueline Siciliano delivered some good news last week…
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News••September 16, 2020
Study Shows NJ Has Very Low Vaccination Rates
Americans are desperately waiting for a coronavirus vaccine, right? Maybe not.
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News••September 16, 2020
Home Hazardous Waste Day Set in Long Beach Township
Ocean County residents are able to dispose of household hazardous waste at the public works yard in Long Beach Township from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 19, as part of the county Department…
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News••September 16, 2020
Stafford Organizers Revel in Boat Rally National Exposure
Chris Molla couldn’t help the euphoria he felt days after more than 2,000 boats cruised Barnegat Bay in support of law enforcement and veterans – and, going by the focus of other media outlets…
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News••September 16, 2020
LBI Shuttle Runs Weekends Through September
For those looking to catch a ride on the Long Beach Island Shuttle, the service is still available on weekends through Sept. 27. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and…
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News••September 16, 2020
Free Naloxone at Area Pharmacies Sept. 24-26
The New Jersey Department of Human Services has announced a free naloxone giveaway Sept. 24 through 26 at participating pharmacies throughout the state. Naloxone, or as it’s known by the brand name…
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News••September 15, 2020
Whitcraft Named Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Deborah C. Whitcraft, founder and president of the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven, was recently named a recipient of the Pauline S. Miller Lifetime Achievement Award. It is named for the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 14, 2020
Salute Heroes and Play Miniature Golf at Jen’s Links Next Week
Playing miniature golf and honoring heroes is a great combination, and there’s still time to get in on a tournament for a worthy cause. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, you can do both at Jen’s Links at LBI in…
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Business••September 14, 2020
Join National Small Business Week Online
The regional chamber of commerce invites businesses to take part in National Small Business Week Sept. 22-24 by joining in a streamed conference on the theme “Recovery, Adaptation, and Innovation.”
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News••September 14, 2020
Beach Haven Taxpayers Hold Candidates Forum Sept. 22
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association holds a “meet the candidates” forum on Tuesday, Sept. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Surflight Theatre tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 14, 2020
Go Corn Holing With Barnegat Rotary
The Rotary Club of Barnegat holds its second annual cornhole tournament on Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 3 p.m. at 11 Birdsall St., across the street from the volunteer fire department.
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News••September 14, 2020
Southern Regional District’s New Triplets Are Here to Give the Humans a Hand
The Southern Regional School District’s maintenance department has a new set of triplets – but they’re not human.
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Columns••September 13, 2020
So You Want to Be a Year ’Rounder?; Knowing What’s Flooding Out There
Fall is readying to take on a whole different off-season Island look, possibly filled to the rafters with late-stayers. Having a slew of unseasonal people here is fine by me since I’m something of a…
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News••September 12, 2020
Weather, Diners Help Outdoor Dining Outpace Full Service Indoors
Indoor dining might be back at a limited capacity, but it seems that restaurant diners across the Long Beach Island region preferred to dine al fresco to mark the final weekend of the 2020 summer…
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Business••September 12, 2020
Atlantic City Electric Proposes Smart Energy Network
Atlantic City Electric has proposed a major project to modernize the energy grid across southern New Jersey. In a filing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the company outlined its plans…
