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Opinion•October 14, 2026
Exemplary Teen
To the Editor: Sometimes the most inspiring examples of community spirit come from our youngest citizens. My cousin’s grandson, Kevin, is only 13 years old. When he heard that the St. Francis…
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Featured••October 14, 2026
NJ Clean Communities Litter Summit Fosters Environmental Stewardship, Leadership
PARTNERS IN CONSERVATION: (Center right) Joseph Seebode, deputy commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Protection, addresses a group at the event, held last week at The Mainland in…
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Opinion•October 14, 2026
Are We Listening?
The following letter was submitted as a public comment to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission on Oct. 9. To the Editor: In her 1962 book Silent Spring , Rachel Carson eloquently warned of…
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News••October 14, 2026
Booker and Murphy Debate in Race for U.S. Senate
Democrat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and his Republican opponent, Justin Murphy. (Supplied Photos) Incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and his Republican opponent, Justin Murphy, squared off in their…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Take a Bus Trip to Grounds For Sculpture With Long Beach Township
New Jersey’s largest sculpture garden is not even an hour and a half away – and well worth the trip. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Long Beach Township is hosting a bus trip to the site, in Hamilton, and…
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News••October 14, 2026
Causeway Project’s Final Turn Still Has Loose Ends
While blinking traffic lights have returned to the Island, signaling the start of the off-season, the N.J. Department of Transportation has yet to return to finish the remaining punch-list items from…
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Opinion•October 14, 2026
Support Team Hope
To the Editor: My name is Jean Thornberry. My beloved husband, Mickey, and I have been residents of Little Egg Harbor for over 26 years. We would like to humbly ask for your personal support for our…
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Columns••October 14, 2026
Manhandled Menhaden: Conservationists Rally to Reduce the Mayhem
TAUTOG AWAIT: The fall flow of blackfish frequenting Barnegat Inlet is kicking in. Rock-top anglers are working the South Jetty at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, using sand crabs, which Island…
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News••October 14, 2026
Electric Bill Refunds Generate Heat as Van Drew Pressures Feds
POWER PLAY: With another rate increase expected next month for Atlantic City Electric customers, Congressman Jeff Van Drew is asking federal regulators to open a second investigation into its…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Music for Peace Returns to Manahawkin Flea Market
THEY’RE BACK: Shanti Revolution is among 13 musical acts to perform at the Oct. 24 festival, whose mission is mindfulness. First Lady of Bass, Mary Buck, will host and play between sets. (Photo by…
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News••October 14, 2026
Five Seek Three Barnegat Board of Education Seats
Three incumbents, a former member and a newcomer have filed for three three-year terms on the Barnegat Township Board of Education. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Doreen Continanza…
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Columns•October 14, 2026
British Redcoats Press Into NJ
This is the second in a series. The events that took place in New Jersey during the last three months of 1776 helped shape the future of America. One of the participants described what happened as…
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News••October 14, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Introduces Ordinance to Ban Data Centers
Little Egg Harbor is now taking steps to prevent data centers from coming into the township. At its Oct. 8 meeting, the township committee introduced an ordinance to amend the land use and…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Two Chances to See ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show
DON’T DREAM IT, BE IT: Watch the movie and enjoy the audience interaction and costumes this Friday at Bird & Betty’s and Friday, Oct. 30 during Lizzie Rose’s Halloween Spectacular. (Courtesy…
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News••October 14, 2026
Pinelands Regional High School Test Scores Lower Than Average But Improving
Kelli Green, the AP program coordinator at the Pinelands Regional School District, reported the district’s results in the 2026 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment and Advanced Placement…
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News••October 14, 2026
Ground Broken for Barnegat Dock Pavilion
(Supplied Photo) On Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, Barnegat Township officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new township dock pavilion. The work will be done by local developer Edward Walters…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Art Notes, Oct. 14
GIVE IT A WHIRL: Beginner to advanced wheel throwers, hand builders and sculptors can come play in the LBI Foundation’s ceramics studio every Saturday. (Photo Courtesy LBIF) Shop Originals: The St.…
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News••October 14, 2026
Young Entrepreneurs Get a Chance to Shine
(Supplied Photos) The Barnegat Township Recreation Department recently hosted its first “Big Ideas Market,” a special event designed to give young entrepreneurs the opportunity to experience what…
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News••October 14, 2026
No Kings Rally in Manahawkin on Oct. 17
(Photo by Ryan Morrill) There will be a “No Kings” rally from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Manahawkin Lake Park at 86 North Main St. in Stafford Township. The main reason for the rally is…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Barnegat Plans Halloween Decoration Contest
(File Photo by Jack Reynolds) Do you have a lot of spooky decorations ready to go for Halloween? The Barnegat Township Recreation Department invites you to sign up for a Halloween home decorating…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Operation Halloween Promises Fun and Frights
BEFORE AND AFTER DARK: The Citta Scout camp is the place for the extravaganza, which includes wholesome family activities, inflatables, a hay maze and hayrides, food and live music. (Photos by Jack…
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News••October 14, 2026
Hearts of Mercy Has New Home at Manahawkin Baptist
Hearts of Mercy is beginning a new chapter in the community, with a new home at Manahawkin Baptist Church and a lineup of programs designed to give local children opportunities to learn, create…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Sahara Moon Releases Debut Album, ‘Reflections’
NEW LIFE: Moon, accompanied by bassist Ray Bohn, celebrated her album release with a performance at the Stafford library branch. After she played original songs live for years, they’ve taken on a new…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Pirates Are the Topic at Beach Haven Library
PRO PINEY: Author Tony DiGerolamo will present Revolutionary period tales. (Supplied Photo) The Beach Haven Public Library presents “Pirates and the Ghosts of New Jersey” on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2…
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Opinion•October 14, 2026
Dangerous Rhetoric
To the Editor: Donald Trump’s recent remarks at a Nebraska rally suggesting that Iran should “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego represent a level of recklessness that no democracy should tolerate…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2026
Harvest Hayride, Pizza Fest in Bayview Park Oct. 24
PATCH WORK: Pickers of all ages will scour the landscape in search of the perfect gourd for painting, carving or, heck, even eating. The free event will take place Oct. 24. (File Photo by Jack…
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Opinion•October 14, 2026
Brilliant Idea
To the Editor: At the Brant Beach Homeowners Association meeting last month the township stated that the local fire department purchased a new truck that cost a million dollars. The fire department…
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News••October 14, 2026
Van Drew and Mullock Disagree on So Many Issues
OFF TO THE RACES: Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (left) and Democrat Cape May Mayor Zach Mullock will debate on Oct. 22. (Supplied Photos) Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew and his Democrat…
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Opinion••October 14, 2026
America Is a Big Melting Pot and So Is American English
English, especially American English, is constantly changing. President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have repeatedly claimed that the U.S. military has “decimated” the forces of the…
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Sports••October 14, 2026
Southern Regional Gymnasts Register Highest Score of Season
DIALED IN: Southern Regional senior Izzy Barczyk delivers her best routine of the season on the balance beam during the Rams’ 106.425-77.075 victory over Manasquan on Oct. 8. (Photos by David Biggy)…
