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Opinion•May 27, 2020
Summer of ’69
Reading your May 20 issue, it is interesting to learn about all of the changes being made to prevent the spread of COVID-19 here on Long Beach Island and in Southern Ocean County. Restaurant and…
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Opinion•May 27, 2020
Realities Ignored
My reason for writing is plain and simple. I want to share the level of concern and disgust with our town leaders. In the midst of a pandemic the one thing our residents and business owners are…
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Sports••May 27, 2020
Following NFHS Guidance, NJSIAA Develops Task Force to Address Return to Athletic Competition in Fall
Several days after the National Federation of High Schools Association released 16 pages’ worth of guidelines for athletic participation during the 2020-21 school year, the New Jersey State…
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News••May 27, 2020
St. Mary Academy Slated for Virtual Eighth-Grade Graduation Ceremony on June 8
It’s safe to say most of the Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies throughout New Jersey and across the United States will long be remembered, not necessarily for their lack of traditional elements…
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News••May 27, 2020
Barnegat Gives School Superintendent Raise, New 5-Year Contract
The Barnegat Township Board of Education approved a new-five year contract with District Superintendent Brian Latwis during the board’s virtual meeting on May 18.
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News••May 27, 2020
County and College Form Institute for Virus Contact Tracing
Until an effective and safe vaccine is developed, the best ways to fight the COVID-19 pandemic are basic and long-established public health measures – testing, contact tracing, isolation of infected…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 27, 2020
Art Notes May 27
Virtual Ramsay: Although artist Linda Ramsay had to cancel her annual Spring Studio Tour at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, she has been working all through the winter on…
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Opinion••May 27, 2020
COVID Consternation: Tired of Politicized Rhetoric
While most of us are quarantined, television has become more a part of daily life than it might have been prior. With COVID-19 being the single biggest news story, it is difficult to avoid the…
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News••May 27, 2020
Ship Bottom Vetoes Drive-In Request From Lighthouse Film Festival
Citing noise, traffic and other public safety concerns, the Ship Bottom Borough Council Tuesday rejected a proposal from the Lighthouse International Film Festival for a five-night double feature…
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Opinion••May 27, 2020
Current Crisis Comes Down to Rights and Noses
Perhaps nothing has ever quite fit the description “in your face” quite as literally as does the COVID-19 contagion.
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News••May 27, 2020
Swimming at Bass River State Forest Closed, Parking Limited
Swimming at Bass River State Forest will remain closed until further notice, but visitors are welcome to enjoy passive recreation while maintaining a 6-foot social distance from others and wearing…
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Business••May 27, 2020
Jay Zimmerman Gives the Scoop: Gopher Ice Cream
Summertime just got sweeter, as Jay Zimmerman proves himself once again to be the ultimate Jack of all trades, announcing the opening of Gopher Ice Cream at 657 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin. The ice…
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Columns••May 27, 2020
One Really Big Fish Tale
In August 1933, the United States was in the throes of the Great Depression and the East Coast had suffered through a devastating nor’easter followed by a tropical hurricane. With this as a backdrop…
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News••May 27, 2020
SOMC Nurses Authorize a Strike
Nurses at Manahawkin’s Southern Ocean Medical Center and Neptune’s Jersey Shore University Medical Center have voted to authorize their bargaining committees to call for a strike or another form of…
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News••May 27, 2020
Blood Drive in Tuckerton Under the New Normal
The Red Men Tribe 61 of Tuckerton, located at 145 East Main St., is hosting its annual blood drive on Friday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A limited number of scheduled hours are available, most…
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News••May 27, 2020
Commercial Fisheries and Fishermen Can Apply for CARES Relief But Not Yet
New Jersey will receive $11,337,797 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also called the CARES Act, to assist commercial fisheries that have been negatively affected by the…
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News••May 27, 2020
Little Egg Harbor 2020 Budget Delayed
Little Egg Harbor Township’s 2020 budget process, like other towns, has been delayed due to the coronavirus.
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News••May 27, 2020
Barnegat Schools Lauded for Music Education
Barnegat Township School District Superintendent Brian Latwis formally congratulated the district’s music department for being recognized as one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” by the…
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News••May 27, 2020
Fireworks Canceled; Drive-In Movies Are On
Expecting social distancing to last well into the summer, Barnegat Township has canceled its Independence Day fireworks show scheduled for Thursday, July 2, at the high school football field.
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News••May 27, 2020
Cool Weather, Pandemic Restrictions Open Summer on LBI
While people from all over flocked to Long Beach Island for the Memorial Day weekend despite the cooler temps and threat of rain, there’s no doubt the unofficial kickoff to summer was different.
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Opinion•May 27, 2020
Heart House
Here is a picture of what should be a “movement” to acknowledge the effort of all the healthcare workers and other essential personnel in our community to provide for the rest of us during this…
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News••May 27, 2020
SOMC Is Prepared as State Allows Elective Surgeries to Resume
Gov. Phil Murphy announced earlier this month that elective surgeries may resume on Tuesday, May 26. Hackensack Meridian Health, which includes Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, is ready.…
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News••May 27, 2020
Craft Day, Arts Festival, Three Concerts Canceled in Harvey Cedars
The Harvey Cedars Activities Committee has canceled activities at Sunset Park through July due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Opinion•May 27, 2020
Stop Turtle Sweep
A few weeks ago while riding my bicycle along Newell Avenue in the Coves section of Village Harbour, I noticed a few small turtles on the road. Some were squashed, but two were still trying to make…
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Opinion•May 27, 2020
Amazing Community
The Beach Haven First Aid Squad would like to recognize the following individuals and businesses for their kind donations to the squad during the COVID-19 crisis. We serve an amazing community! They…
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Business••May 27, 2020
The Hand Store Back in Business
The bright red letters above the blue-colored Hand Store sign reads “Wash Your,” reminding people to stick with their sanitizing routines as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Opinion••May 27, 2020
Save USPS
I am writing this letter on behalf of the Great Bay Democratic Club, serving the towns of Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton, Eagleswood and Bass River, to express our support of the U.S. Postal Service.
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News••May 27, 2020
Southern Regional Counselors Stay Positive for Seniors During Cap and Gown Pickup
Nothing about the past two past months within the Southern Regional School District has been typical. Classes have been conducted remotely. Spring sports and all other extracurricular activities were…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 26, 2020
Surflight Exploring Outdoor Performances This Summer
Today’s Surflight Theatre is located at 201 Engleside Ave. in Beach Haven. However, in 1950 the original “Surflight Theatre” was located in a vacant lot next to what is now Kubel’s Too Restaurant and…
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News••May 26, 2020
Summer Opens With Renewed Tourism Website
With restrictions from COVID-19 beginning to lift, the need for safe travel planning can be easily met online with Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members’ newly re-launched tourism-related…
