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Opinion••July 8, 2020
Responsibility of Leadership Comes Down to Each of Us
Since World War II, the U.S. has been the leader of the free world. We have promoted democracy and freedom, helped countries like Germany and Japan transition from dictatorships to democracies, and…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2020
On Tap: Lovelight
LINEUP: Steve Sprague Jr., guitar, box; Mark Diomede, guitar, box; Marty Schearer, keyboard, box; Dana Carroll, bass; Marv Kay, drums; Danny Albi, drums…
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Business••July 8, 2020
Coco Kimono Offers ‘Dressy Casual’ Fashions
As far back as she can remember, Colleen Daum has had an interest in fashion. Last summer, she had a “pop-up” business in Surf City, where she showed her merchandise in more of a sidewalk sale…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2020
Art Notes July 8
Live Art Exhibit: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is holding its 22nd annual “National Juried Competition: Works on Paper” exhibit in the Blai Gallery through July 19.…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2020
The Flip N Mickeys Revive St.Patrick’s Day for Independence Weekend
On Friday, July 3, The Flip N Mickeys Trio (sans drummer) made their summer debut at The Old Causeway Steak and Oyster House in Manahawkin and finally celebrated the band’s 10th anniversary.
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News••July 8, 2020
Fireworks Complaints ‘Explode’ in Barnegat
With COVID-19 restrictions forcing Barnegat Township and other communities to cancel Independence Day fireworks shows, many people apparently decided to have their own pyrotechnic displays. Barnegat…
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News••July 8, 2020
9th District Delegation Opposes Common Interest Community Bill
Sen. Christopher Connors of the 9th Legislative District recently voted against the Common Interest Community bill, which “seeks to initiate a process to consolidate the laws applicable to all types…
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News••July 8, 2020
Ocean County Freeholders Implore NJ to Reinstate Two Tax Relief Programs
The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously passed a resolution July 1 calling on Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature to immediately reinstate two tax relief programs that…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2020
Signature Social of Southern Ocean Medical Center Foundation Will Be Virtual July 24
This year, COVID-19 has changed the fundraising event plans of many nonprofit organizations. To safeguard supporters, the Southern Ocean Medical Center Foundation has moved its annual Signature…
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Opinion•July 8, 2020
LBI Noise, Part II
Several years back I wrote a piece titled “Sounds of Summer,” sort of a funny, non-accusatory essay meant to shed a little humor on the various LBI sounds.
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News••July 8, 2020
Barnegat Grade Schools Will Be Served By One PTA
Because of the new school reconfiguration system in Barnegat Township, the district will now have one parent-teachers association instead of individual organizations in each of the elementary school…
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News••July 8, 2020
COVID-19 Takes Toll on Substance Abuse Recovery
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, the world locked down and forced millions out of work and many into isolation.
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News••July 8, 2020
Nursing Center Surprises Two Barnegat Grads
For Barnegat High School seniors, 2020 will be the year with no real prom, a modified graduation, and a lot of other missed milestones due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. But rather than…
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News••July 8, 2020
Governor and NJDEP Commissioner Release Climate Change Report
Gov. Phil Murphy and N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine McCabe gave a joint statement on June 30 as they released the findings of the NJDEP’s Scientific Report on…
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200 Plus••July 8, 2020
Fight for Old Barney Continues
With the coming of summer 1920, the fate of the landmark Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island was still in doubt.
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News••July 8, 2020
Tuckerton Appoints Two New Council Members
Tuckerton Mayor Susan Marshall noted with sadness that the death of Councilman Michael Santo was the third in a line of Tuckerton dignitaries to die in June. The first was former mayor and councilman…
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News••July 8, 2020
Tuckerton Councilman Michael Santo Dies
Michael Santo, a longtime Tuckerton councilman, died suddenly on June 27 at his home on Angler Road. He had attended a party the night before at the home of Councilman Ron Peterson, a party held to…
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••July 8, 2020
Barnegat Students to Spend Summer Guarding Beaches
With summer here and beaches open, lifeguards are needed to help protect the many people both young and old coming to Long Beach Island to enjoy a safe, fun-filled, relaxing vacation while basking in…
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News••July 8, 2020
Little Egg Harbor Man Critical After Fireworks Accident
A Little Egg Harbor Township man was airlifted to Cooper Trauma Center in critical condition after a mortar firework went off in his hands and exploded in his face. On July 5, at 1 in the morning…
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News••July 8, 2020
Harvey Cedars Lifeguard Stands Vandalized
Harvey Cedars police are investigating the apparent vandalism of three lifeguard chairs in the area of the Middlesex Avenue and Hudson Avenue beaches two weekends ago.
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News••July 8, 2020
Bill Would Impose Fines for Intentional Release or Abandonment of Balloons
A recently introduced bill aims to help prohibit the intentional outdoor release of inflated balloons in New Jersey by subjecting offenders to a $1,000 fine per violation, or $2,000 for tethering a…
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News••July 8, 2020
Barnegat Rotary Plans Virtual 5-K
The Rotary Club of Barnegat is sponsoring a Christmas in July Virtual 5-K event on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26.
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News••July 8, 2020
Playgrounds Reopen, Public May Attend Stafford Meetings Again
Some significant changes have occurred within Stafford Township during the past week, and Mayor Greg Myhre pinpointed several of them in a pre-Independence Day weekend video on July 2.
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News••July 8, 2020
Backyard Wildlife Habitat a ‘Labor of Love’ for LBI Resident
It was years back, said Nancy Henderson, when she followed a duckling down to the bay after it had been inadvertently left behind by its mother and siblings following a brief scare from a…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 7, 2020
On Tap: Funk Shway
LINEUP: Aaron Budd, guitar, vocals; Anthony Capriotti, bass, vocals; Mike Konyha, drums, vocals; Tyler Sprague, saxophone; Sam Lasko, trumpet, guitar; Chelsea Wozniak, vocals…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 7, 2020
On Tap: Nicole Curtis
NOTEWORTHY: Curtis was a caretaker for her grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer’s. Her experience gave her the mission, as a singer, to connect with people through music. “Throughout all of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 7, 2020
Comic Relief Coming to Surflight on July 13
We sure could use some laughs these days, and Surflight Theatre is ready to provide them when its popular “Comedy Tonight” show returns on Monday, July 13.
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News••July 6, 2020
Area Boaters Cruise From Toms River to Beach Haven in Support of Law Enforcement, President
About a month ago, Chris Molla didn’t like what he was seeing in America. From his point of view, too many police officers were being vilified for the actions of a few and it was time to make a…
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News••July 6, 2020
Ocean County Nonprofits Eligible for Grants to Address Health Crisis
Ocean County nonprofits responding to the current coronavirus health crisis can apply for grants to fund activities that prevent, prepare for, or respond to COVID-19. The deadline to apply for…
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News••July 6, 2020
Beach Haven Library Reopens Its Doors
The Beach Haven Public Library is now open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on the weekend.
