News
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News••July 15, 2020
Fay Spared Southern Ocean County
The way N.J. State Climatologist David Robinson saw it, Tropical Storm Fay was “liquid gold.”
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2020
Webinars Focus on Native Plants, Pollinators
“If You Plant It, They Will Come!” As the title of the Ocean County Soil Conservation District’s upcoming webinar hints, there is an essential link between landscaping and wildlife. On Tuesday, July…
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News••July 15, 2020
Barlow’s BBQ ‘Back the Blue’ Fundraiser Planned
Big Barlow’s BBQ & Catering, located at 21 South Main St. (Route 9), Suite 6 in Barnegat, is holding a “Back The Blue” fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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News••July 15, 2020
Little Egg Harbor Needs Tax Hike to Cover Revenue Loss
Little Egg Harbor Township has introduced its 2020 budget of $23,780,536 with a local tax levy of $8,660,966 that requires a 5.9-cent increase to the tax rate. For the average homeowner, that…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2020
Pine Shores Sepia Show Runs Online
The Pine Shores Art Association has adopted a traditional painting exercise for its online “Sepia Show.” Sepia is a reddish brown pigment that is often used as a grisaille when oil painting – a…
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Opinion••July 15, 2020
LBI Teacher Gets a Lesson From India’s Kids
“Don’t eat the food, don’t put your feet in the river, don’t drink the water, you may get sick, you may get attacked.” And the drumbeat quickened as the time drew near. “It’s not safe, it’s a pit.…
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News••July 15, 2020
Surf City, Banner Plane Owner Recognize Lifeguards Who Saved Pilot
The Surf City Borough Council last week recognized two veteran lifeguards who rescued a banner pilot after his plane crash landed and sank in the Atlantic Ocean less than a mile from the shoreline of…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2020
Drive-in Movies Relocated to Donahue School
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is moving its free drive-in movies from the public dock parking area to the parking lot of the Joseph Donahue Elementary School, located at 200 Bengal…
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Business••July 15, 2020
‘Polished Dining’ Shines Outside at Ott’s Good Earth Garden
“Casual polished dining” meets the summer breeze on the patio at Ott’s Good Earth Garden, the renamed Octopus’ Garden in West Creek that the Schmid family, owners of the Dutchman’s Brauhaus just off…
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Sports••July 15, 2020
NJSIAA Announces Start of Fall Sports Season Pushed Back About a Month
The last time a sports season was severely impacted by uncontrollable circumstances, it was Superstorm Sandy that dealt the blow. But the weeks following Oct. 29, 2012, affected only certain areas of…
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Columns••July 15, 2020
Battle at the Sunset Hotel
The date July 27, 1920, is seldom mentioned in local history books or found on any historic sign, but on that date the battle of the Sunset Hotel would determine the fate of Long Beach Island and its…
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News••July 15, 2020
Barnegat Board to Discuss School Reopening Plans
At its next meeting, on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school media center, the Barnegat Township Board of Education plans to discuss and act on a plan for reopening of schools in…
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News••July 15, 2020
Strange Call All in a Night’s Work for Great Bay Regional EMS
Sunday night, July 12, was a busy one for Great Bay Regional EMS Squad 85. Capt. Jay Zimmerman said that at 9:20 they received a call from a car parked on the side of Mathistown Road. One of the four…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2020
Beach Badge Decor Brightens Homes, Brings Back Memories
Like many other local artists, Jen Melchiondo of Manahawkin draws her inspiration from the culture of Long Beach Island. But rather than natural beauty or local life, her artwork focuses on one of…
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News••July 15, 2020
Garden Club Tour Goes Virtual
A June tradition for the Garden Club of Long Beach Island is a tour showcasing the horticultural talents of its members. But due to COVID-19 restrictions, this summer’s event went virtual and is…
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News••July 15, 2020
Singh Still Won’t Concede to Mehta in U.S. Senate GOP Primary
Sorry, Ocean County Republican voters, but your preferred candidate for the U.S. Senate in the recent primary election looks as if he won’t be your candidate to run against incumbent Democrat Corey…
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News••July 15, 2020
Fines Increase for Neglectful Property Owners in Barnegat
An ordinance adopted last week by the Barnegat Township Committee will force homeowners who do not maintain their properties to dig deeper into their wallets.
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News••July 15, 2020
July 7 Primary Elections a Nightmare for County Election Officials
Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella called the effort needed to pull off New Jersey’s July 7 primary elections “Herculean.”
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2020
For 60 Years, Flamingo Golf Sustains Bill Burr’s Vision for Family Enjoyment
Even before he started working for Bill Burr at Flamingo Golf in Ship Bottom, Kirk VanKeuren had spent many years playing there.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2020
More O-Street Boys Try to Do Some ‘Biggy-Busting’ at Jen’s Links
Evan Rundgren doesn’t mind a big stage. He was on the ABC hit show “Holey Moley” last season, after all, and just missed $25,000 by about a quarter of an inch.
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Allison Stella
STYLE: Standards and re-envisioned covers in jazz, pop, cross-genre, singer-songwriter style.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2020
Bird and Betty’s Hosts Ty Mares for a Summer Serenade
On Saturday, July 11, Bird and Betty’s hosted singer/songwriter Ty Mares on the upper deck for a summer serenade. Patrons appreciated the three-hour performance accompanied by a fiery sunset while…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 14, 2020
The Rave-Ons Trio
STYLE: Classic rock and oldies. Look forward to some Paul Simon, Beatles, Billy Joel, Tom Petty and Weezer.
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News••July 14, 2020
Resident Rescues Distressed Swimmers, Twice, Near ‘Party Shoal’
The first water rescue Bob Hofmann made Sunday evening came around 5 p.m. as he was hanging out with his brother and nephew at his Ship Bottom bayfront home between 16th and 17th streets. The second…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 13, 2020
Celebrate Summer: Outdoor Concerts Listing
After spending all of spring in quarantine, fresh air, sunshine and live music are just what the doctor ordered. Fortunately, summer was meant to be celebrated outside and, therefore, cannot be…
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News••July 13, 2020
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission a Statewide Nightmare Upon Reopening
N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission offices reopened on Tuesday, July 7, only to be overwhelmed by swarms of residents due to a lack of preparedness and employees (many of whom had been furloughed). The…
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News••July 13, 2020
Ocean County Releases New Recycling Guide for Boaters
Boating is a popular vacation pastime in Ocean County, and because the local waterways are of such recreational and ecological significance, the county has released a new recycling guide for vessel…
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News••July 13, 2020
New Hours for COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site at Ocean County College
Beginning the week of July 13, hours of operation at Ocean County’s coronavirus drive-thru test site at Ocean County College, in Toms River, will be 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.…
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News••July 13, 2020
Missing Dog Found in Surf City After Over Two Months on the Run
The Fourth of July was a night for celebration, but none of them sweeter than the one following the return of Abby, the black and white mixed-breed dog that went missing this spring from her home in…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 12, 2020
Boaters Keep Party Afloat in Corona Summer
While a summer of social gathering has been stifled by the unrelenting COVID-19 pandemic, many have taken to the sea for relief. Boating has proven to be the ultimate experience for social…
