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Arts & Entertainment••September 8, 2020
Mike Byrne
STYLE: As the “Mike Byrne Irish Show,” his repertoire contains traditional Irish folk songs, but Byrne cites many other influences from the ’50s and ’60s rock ’n’ roll era in which he grew up, from…
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Opinion••September 8, 2020
There’s a Silver Lining … Even in a Pandemic
Some things never change in this ever-changing world, as four college girls have learned this summer. There’s always a silver lining.
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News••September 7, 2020
New Hours for COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site at OCC
Ocean County’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site on the campus of Ocean County College in Toms River is reducing its hours beginning this week. Both symptomatic and asymptomatic county residents can…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 7, 2020
American Ballet Theatre at the LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences
The American Ballet Theatre will be performing at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies during the week of Monday, Sept. 14, through Friday, Sept. 20.
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Columns••September 7, 2020
Coyotes Covering Island Ground; When No Tin Can Safe on the Beach
There’s a ton of talking points this week, from a Queen City coyote to ungodly itches to pinging tin cans in olden Island days.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 7, 2020
Ninth Annual Rock 2 Adopt Charity Music Festival
The Associated Humane Societies’ Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey Township will host its ninth annual Rock 2 Adopt charity music festival from 9:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 and 13. The event will…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 7, 2020
Church Plans Sunset Cruise Sept. 13
Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light holds its annual sunset cruise aboard the Miss Barnegat Light on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. There is no rain date.
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Business••September 6, 2020
Awaiting LBI Region’s Shoulder Season in Year of COVID
Fall is known as a season of change, a series of visual and seasonal transitions as we go from New Jersey’s bustling coastal summer extreme into the long, quiet winter ahead. For many, it’s their…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2020
Tom Rutledge: Inspiration for Dark Times
While many have struggled with staying productive, creative, or even simply active while shuttered away in quarantine, revered local artist Tom Rutledge has kept his brushes busy as ever.
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News••September 5, 2020
Found Wedding Ring Another Special Beach Moment for Longtime Surf City Resident
A recent Saturday morning spent ocean kayaking with his daughter off the Fifth Street beach in Surf City deflated Danny Holloway’s Island state-of-mind when he realized his wedding ring was missing.
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Business••September 4, 2020
Glamour Beauty Bar Opens in Tuckerton
Walking into the Glamour Beauty Bar at 112 Giffordtown Lane in Little Egg Harbor is to feel right away a sense of serenity. Owner Christine Apgar-Varju has decorated in light pinks and white with a…
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News••September 4, 2020
Little Egg Harbor School Board Approves Superintendent Bonuses
The Little Egg Harbor School District Board of Education had to resort to the “doctrine of necessity” for the second time in just over two years at its Aug. 26 meeting.
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Opinion•September 4, 2020
Slow Delivery
We are hearing a lot about the post office right now. I would like to express my opinion and experience.
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Opinion•September 4, 2020
Waste of Time
I am writing to comment on an article in the August Leader issue titled “Budget Cut, But Revenues Fall, LEH Raises Property Tax.”
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2020
Map Out the ‘ChowderMonth’ Stops, Add Local Shops
Chowderfest 2020 is a cook-off that lasts all month. Talk about making lemonade from the proverbial lemons; here we make chowder from a challenge.
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Columns••September 3, 2020
Black Flies Make for Ideal Social Distancing Beaching, Going Soft Surfing to End Summer
Welcome to the annual “How the Heck Is It Labor Day Already?” column. If you are concerned about not being within germ-shot of people but still want to get some beach time this summer, I sure hope…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 3, 2020
LBIF Adds After-School Kids’ Camp
Because September is still very active on LBI this year, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will offer a Fall Camp Program beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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News••September 3, 2020
State, Feds Review New Dredge Material Management Site for Surf City Channel
While there is no firm start date for the dredging of the Surf City channel in the bay off Ninth Street, it is slated for a future project, state transportation officials said last month.
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News••September 3, 2020
Longtime Bay Fixture Has a New Home
At the conclusion of the summer season, Richard O’Such will end a 35 year tradition of recreational activity on the water.
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News••September 3, 2020
Diamondback Terrapin Talk Caps Off Science Summer Series
As part of Barnegat Bay Partnership’s “Ask a Barnegat Bay Scientist” free webinar series, John Wnek, recently retired from his position as supervisor of science and research at the Marine Academy of…
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News••September 3, 2020
Signage Approved for Motorists Accessing New and Rearranged Stores in Former Kmart Plaza
For several years, area residents have wondered what’s happening with the site of the former Kmart store. Two years ago, the plan included maneuvering other retailers from within the Manahawkin…
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Sports••September 3, 2020
Without Live LBI 18 Mile Run, 2020 Event Goes Virtual
After being knocked off course last year due to tidal flooding associated with Tropical Storm Melissa, the 48th edition of the Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run this year was scheduled for…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 3, 2020
‘Holey Moley’ Contestant, Family Plan Trip to LBI for Upcoming Fundraiser Tourney
Marni Van Grouw and her family knows a few things about miniature golf fundraisers. The Van Grouws for five years have held one of their own in their Lititz, Pa., backyard, featuring themed pop-up…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 3, 2020
Fantasy Island Shoots Off Fireworks Sept. 6
Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven will hold a fireworks show on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 9 to 9:30 p.m.
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Business••September 3, 2020
Wildflowers’ Social Distance Showcase
Cricket Luker of Wildflowers by the Lighthouse and its sister center, Wildflowers Too, both in Barnegat Light, did not let the coronavirus pandemic discourage her from celebrating what she calls “art…
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Opinion•September 3, 2020
Pray to God
I would imagine a large segment of Americans would say they believe in God. No matter what religion they claim, they all believe in a supreme being.
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Opinion•September 3, 2020
One for the Books
As the great Frank Sinatra sings, “And now the end is near …” As the unofficial end of summer approaches, I think we can all agree that this will be one for the books. Stories will be written about…
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News••September 3, 2020
Ship Bottom Christmas Parade Decision Expected Soon
While Ship Bottom officials reinforced their approval of holding the sixth annual Kite Festival next month at its August caucus meeting, a decision about the borough’s yearly Christmas parade isn’t…
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Opinion•September 2, 2020
Have the Courtesy
To the man at the LBT post office who arrived in a beautiful Aston Martin: If it’s too much trouble to wear a mask, at least have the courtesy to cover your mouth when you cough.
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Opinion••September 2, 2020
With Time and Understanding We Shall Overcome Racism
It’s August 2020 and another case of unjustified police violence involving the shooting, in the back, of an unarmed Black man, Jacob Blake, in Wisconsin has resulted in racial indignation and riots.…
