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News••August 26, 2020
Parents Schooled in LBI District Restart, Recovery Plan
Before students begin in-person learning next month, their parents spent time this week at school being educated on the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District’s restart and recovery plans…
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News••August 26, 2020
Ocean County Mayor Appointed to Oyster Creek Decommissioning Advisory Panel
New Jersey environmental officials have appointed an Ocean County mayor to a state-led advisory board charged with overseeing the decommissioning of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in…
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Opinion•August 26, 2020
Disappointing Dialogue
As a lifelong visitor on beautiful LBI, homeowner and taxpayer, I find myself airing my profound disappointment in our local government through the only means available to me.
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News••August 26, 2020
Eagleswood Encourages In-Person Voting
On Monday, Aug. 24, the Eagleswood Township Committee passed Resolution 2020-86, strongly encouraging the right to in-person, machine voting for the Nov. 3 general election. The resolution is partly…
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News••August 26, 2020
New Prevention Program Keeps Family Promise a Step Ahead of Homelessness
Family Promise of Southern Ocean County recently introduced its latest initiative, the Anchors to Stay Prevention Program, designed to be a rapid-response first step to stabilize housing for those…
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Sports••August 26, 2020
Task Force Doctor Gives Answers for School Sports Future
One of the doctors on the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s COVID-19 Medical Advisory Task Force spoke about moving ahead with the upcoming fall sports season, and even offered…
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News••August 25, 2020
60th Wedding Anniversary Couple Gets Big Surprise
While COVID-19 made it impossible for the children of Barbara and Tony Aukstikalnis to fly to New Jersey to celebrate their parents’ 60th anniversary in Harvey Cedars, they utilized some ingenuity…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2020
Luke and the Troublemakers
STYLE: Their repertoire is defined by the categories of oldies, Motown, Beatles, country, southern rock and blues, ’70s-’90s, disco/dance, ballads and brand new stuff.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2020
Amy Faden Duo
STYLE: Alternative, Americana, indie, R&B, folk, soul
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2020
Ryan Shubert
STYLE: Covers of hits spanning 60+ years to suit any audience.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2020
ChowderMonth Count Down! Who’s Cooking?
Things are heating up in the kitchens of the Long Beach Island region, as the iconic Chowderfest goes into a hybrid format to support local eateries and merchants. The Southern Ocean County Chamber…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2020
Census Truck Coming to Little Egg Harbor Library, Tuckerton Seaport
The Ocean County freeholders are promoting the 2020 census in a big way – they have created a Census 2020 billboard on a truck that is traveling all over the county.
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Opinion••August 24, 2020
‘The Old Surfer Girl’ Still Has Some Spunk
Can you imagine that some people never go to the beach? There are people who reject the sand, the sun, the lotion and the rolling surf! I’m not one of these people; I love the beach, the bay, the…
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News••August 24, 2020
Become a Sexual Violence Advocate With Free Online Training
St. Francis Counseling Services is currently taking applications for its free Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Training Program. Virtual training sessions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. every…
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News••August 24, 2020
Beach Haven Council Candidates Must File by Aug. 31
Anyone interested in running for a borough council seat in Beach Haven in the Nov. 3 election has to file by Monday, Aug. 31, at 4 p.m. Petitions can be picked up in the borough clerk’s office.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2020
Craft/Flea Market in Beach Haven Sept. 6
The LBI Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven holds its craft fair and flea market on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walsh Field.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2020
Free Christian Music Concert at New Life Community Church
Join the Music Ministry Team of the Restoration Church of Lacey and recording artist George Saccal for a free concert of Christian music on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at the New Life Community Church, 595…
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••August 24, 2020
Surf City Police’s School Supply Drive in Full Swing
In a year that has seen school districts shuttered to in-school instruction, online proms and graduations as well as restrictions to small businesses, the Surf City Police Department’s annual school…
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Columns••August 23, 2020
A Retrospective of the Most Classic Hurricane Season With Combo Swell and a Few Last Summer Events
I’ve been reminiscing a lot this summer, getting a bit nostalgic, you might say. And hey, can you blame anyone for thinking back to the past, whether it was your childhood, or just … February?
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Columns••August 23, 2020
Raining Plankton and Jellyfish; Olden Days of Proper Tar Ball Protocols
FREAKIER STILL: Bear with me as I make one last mention of TS Isaias, the little storm that could. And it truly short-circuited our piece of the power grid and melted away any notion that we’re ready…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 22, 2020
An Oak Ridge Boy Loves the Jersey Shore
The Oak Ridge Boys bring their distinctive four-part harmonies to Surflight Theatre’s outdoor stage in Beach Haven on Monday, Aug. 31, for two shows, at 5:30 and 8 p.m.
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News••August 21, 2020
Stafford School Board Divided on Giving Superintendent a New Contract
Division among the Stafford Township Board of Education became apparent Thursday night when a surprise maneuver by one board member to introduce a new contract for district Superintendent George…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 21, 2020
Wildflowers Dog Show Howling Success
In the midst of a pandemic that has created great uncertainty and considerable anxiety, something amazing happened in Barnegat Light. The 19th annual Wildflowers’ Dog Show held on Thursday, Aug. 13…
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News••August 20, 2020
Good News This Year for Kiddie Beach in Barnegat Light
People picking up after their dogs has led to a success story for a Barnegat Light kiddie bay bathing beach so far this summer, officials report. The town and the Long Beach Island Health Department…
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News••August 20, 2020
Beach Badge Sales, Lifeguards Mark Busy Summer Season in Surf City
Surf City officials have one word to describe the 2020 summer season in the borough, to date: busy. With $610,000 in beach badge sales as of Aug. 6, it’s easy to believe.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 20, 2020
Next Episode of ‘Just Beneath the Surface’ Premieres Thursday
Season Four, Episode One, of “Just Beneath the Surface” premieres Thursday night, outside at Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven. The 18-minute glimpse into the heart of the Island and surrounding environs…
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News••August 20, 2020
Near and Far, U.S. Postal Service Gets Stamp of Concern
As of Monday, Aug. 17, the post office in Long Beach Township was still offline, a consequence of Tropical Storm Isaias earlier this month, according to Ray V. Daiutolo Sr., U.S. Postal Service…
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Sports••August 20, 2020
Southern’s Braddock Sets 3,200 Record at Tennessee Meet
Jackson Braddock hadn’t toed the starting line for an official race since the NJSIAA Indoor Meet of Champions on March 8, when he clocked a 9:06.86 personal-best time but finished fourth in the…
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News••August 20, 2020
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Begins Endangered Bird Study
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, developing a potential wind farm off the New Jersey coast, has committed to an endangered bird study as part of its construction and operations plan to the Interior…
