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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Harsh Homecoming
LBI and Beach Haven West have been our escape to this wonderful corner of America since I’ve been 4 years old. My grandparents worked hard, saved, and eventually could afford homes in this special…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
2020 Dog Day Race Lives
The Harvey Cedars Dog Day 5-mile road race was unofficially run Aug. 15. In spite of the driving rain and wind, many runners came out to run the course. Glen, from Loveladies, and I set off at the…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Mistrust Everywhere
It seems that in the last few weeks I am seeing more and more people hating America: the racial unjust, the anarchy, hatred of police officers, on and on and on. What happened?
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Derby Off This Year
The Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club has decided to cancel its 24th annual Striped Bass Derby for this year.
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Parking Rules Flouted
All of us are truly blessed in being able to enjoy our paradise of LBI, especially during the summer months. Being a homeowner, like myself, or a visitor, we have a civic responsibility to comply…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
Long Overdue
The Sept. 3 article “Legalized Pot Will Be on New Jersey’s 2020 Ballots” by Rick Mellerup was a good and informative read. There has been much debate and discussion on the issue and it is long…
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News••September 9, 2020
Singh Refusing to Concede in GOP Senate Primary
If you want a preview of what this November’s elections could look like across much of the country, what with President Trump saying the election is rigged and Democrats saying the GOP is engaging in…
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News••September 9, 2020
Harvey Cedars Police Evaluation Invites Public Comment
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will assess the Harvey Cedars Police Department on Monday, Sept., 14 to examine all aspects of policies, procedures…
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News••September 9, 2020
Beach Haven Candidates ‘Zoom’ Forum Sept. 16
Engage Beach Haven will hold a council candidates forum via Zoom on Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, from 7 to 8:30.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
Toy Run 2020 Makes a Few Modifications Amid Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many charitable organizations to alter their plans this year, particularly with events that typically generate a sizable portion of their funds or large amounts of…
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Sports••September 9, 2020
St. Francis Center to Hold Lifeguard Training Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Strong swimmers take note: St. Francis Community Center will offer a lifeguard training course starting Wednesday, Sept. 30, and running through Sunday, Oct. 4. Those who successfully complete the…
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News••September 9, 2020
9th District Wary of State’s Proposed Boat Tax Increase
Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the 9th Legislative District are concerned that an increase to the sales tax on boats, as proposed in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
Manahawkin Regal Reopens, Not With a Bang But a Whimper
Since Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement that movie and performing arts theaters and other indoor entertainment venues could reopen in New Jersey on Sept. 4, the Manahawkin Regal is a #CinemaSafe…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
No Place Like …
This note refers to the photograph with Ted Ritter’s Feedback story last week.
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News••September 9, 2020
Trial Expected in Ship Bottom Dune-Cutting Case
The time to resolve the case of clear-cutting dunes at a new oceanfront construction site on 17th Street in Ship Bottom borough prior to trial is over, according to the latest legal proceeding in the…
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Opinion•September 9, 2020
So Thankful
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
It’s ‘Ladies Night” at Albert Music Hall
The Albert Music Hall, located at 131 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532) in Waretown, presents the Ladies of Country and Bluegrass Show on Sept. 19, in the hall’s rear parking area.
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News••September 9, 2020
Barnegat Schools Lose Nearly $160,000 in State Aid
Barnegat Township public schools will receive nearly $160,000 less in categorical special education aid for the current school year, according to revised state budget figures recently announced.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
September 8 Art Notes
Bit ’o Blue: The Pine Shores Art Association’s September online show is “Touch of Blue” – artists add a tease of blue to their works for the fun of it. Visit pineshoresartassociation.org for more…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
A ‘Touch of Blue’ Online Exhibit by PSAA Artists
Pine Shores Art Association has been continuing to operate successfully despite the closing of its building due to the COVID 19 pandemic emergency. It has been holding online gallery shows, offering…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
Cruise Into Barnegat for Classic Car Show
Do you have a classic or antique car to show off? The Barnegat Township Recreation Department and the Sentimental Cruisers Car Club invite you to participate in an Autumn Classic Car Show Saturday…
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News••September 9, 2020
Free Document Shredding at Ship Bottom Boat Ramp
The Ocean County 2020 Residential Document Shredding Program is coming to Long Beach Island this weekend with a stop at the Ship Bottom municipal boat ramp at the entrance to the Island. All…
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Columns••September 9, 2020
Superhuman Effort Saves the Sub
In early September 1920, a life and death race against time was taking place in the Atlantic, about 50 miles southeast of Barnegat Light.
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News••September 9, 2020
Excited and Joyful Southern Regional Students, Staff Return to Campus
At precisely 11:51 a.m., the first seven students busted through the doors of Southern Regional High School’s 11/12 building, masks on as they headed for the row of buses awaiting in the south…
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Sports••September 9, 2020
Bridget Green Selected for Faye Bennet Award
For the past six months, Bridget Green hasn’t sailed in a competitive regatta. She still has kept up with her training, though.
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News••September 9, 2020
Don’t Leave COVID Trash Behind, Township Urges
Long Beach Township is reminding visitors and residents to properly dispose of face masks, wipes and gloves, along with any other trash, when out and about. “Sadly we have been seeing ‘COVID-19…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2020
Competitive Twins Talk a Lot of Smack and Do a Great Job Backing It Up
At the beginning of June, word got around quickly about the second season of “Can You Beat Biggy?” Thanks to my wife, Melissa, many at Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center heard about it as…
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News••September 8, 2020
School Based Youth Services Is Cut in Governor’s Budget
Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed nine-month fiscal year 2021 budget would eliminate the School Based Youth Services program if not amended by the New Jersey Legislature.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 8, 2020
BYOB Comedy Tonight at Surflight Begins Saturday
Surflight Theatre is launching its fall BYOB Comedy Series this Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8:30 p.m. in a tent located between the theater and the Show Place Ice Cream Parlour, not to be confused with…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 8, 2020
Ryan Tennis
STYLE: “Listening to Ryan Tennis is like taking a road trip to a new place with an old friend. Songs range from soul-touching acoustic ballads to roots funk and soul to rollicking reggae covers, but…