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News••May 15, 2020
Beach Layout, Accessibility Up to LBI Officials Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Opening
In each of the six Long Beach Island municipalities, officials continue to meet with heads of beach patrols to make decisions about capacity limitations and social distancing measures, a day after…
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News••May 15, 2020
Surf City Seasonal Beach Badges Available for In-Person Purchase
Beginning Saturday, May 16, Surf City seasonal beach badges are available for purchase at the beach badge booth located on the rear side of borough hall and accessible via the parking lot. All…
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News••May 14, 2020
New Morris Boulevard Bridge Opens Ahead of Schedule
The new Morris Boulevard bridge is now open to traffic, thrilling motorists and boaters alike in Beach Haven West. Midlantic Construction, Barnegat Township, completed the $1.6 million bridge…
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News••May 14, 2020
Beach Configurations Among Summer Changes on LBI
The pre-summer season on Long Beach Island is here, emerging from the bleakness of a pandemic that has blanketed the country for more than two months. With the annual seasonal adjustments, like…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 14, 2020
Live From LBI: Music Benefit for ALO
Locals and visitors alike are invited to tune in on Facebook this Saturday, May 16, to see live music performances by Ryan Zimmerman, Sam Laubach and Chris Fritz, live streaming from Hotel LBI to…
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News••May 14, 2020
LBI Officials, Business Owners Agree Summer Must Go On
The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic arrived in March as preparations for summer on Long Beach Island began; its harsh realities continue as officials and business owners formulate a new norm…
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News••May 14, 2020
Wooden Boat Breaks Up Off South Jetty After Crew Rescued
An onboard investigation last Friday found no fuel leaking from the wreckage of the 53-foot Bay of Isles outside Barnegat Inlet, said Coast Guard officers who had been concerned about possible…
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Sports••May 14, 2020
A Season Lost: Anger, Disappointment, Sadness and Lessons Learned for Local Squads
Lori Johnson went to pick up uniforms from the team room on May 5. Once inside, her emotions got the best of her.
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News••May 14, 2020
‘Jersey Shorecast’ Cites Need to Get Tourism Season on the Road
The outlook for the summer of 2020 at the Jersey Shore will depend on how quickly businesses can open, what guidelines and restrictions are in place when they do, and how well the hospitality and…
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Opinion•May 14, 2020
Welcome, All
A lot has been written about who is welcome here on LBI during this time of COVID-19.
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Opinion•May 13, 2020
Something Special
It is very surprising how out of a crisis, opportunities evolve and good things blossom. Take this horrific pandemic.
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News••May 13, 2020
‘Nonessential’ Retail Ban Lifted for Curbside Pickup Only
Nonessential retail stores can open for curbside pickup only, starting Monday, May 18, under a new executive order announced by Gov. Phil Murphy May 13. The order also allows the restart of…
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News••May 13, 2020
‘Adopt a Pinelands Senior’ Facebook Group Proves Very Popular Very Fast
There’s a new craze sweeping the nation. It isn’t Elvis or The Beatles, hula hoops, miniskirts or Pringles (OMG, am I showing my age). It isn’t cigars or craft beer or Michael Jordan sneakers…
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News••May 13, 2020
Southern Regional High School Begins Planning for Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Because Southern Regional Superintendent Craig Henry and Assistant Superintendent Megan Vile often have plans at the ready for just about any dire circumstance which may arise, they had already…
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••May 13, 2020
Freeholder Urges Return of COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Sent to the Deceased
The Internal Revenue Service wants its money – well, money in the form of COVID-19 stimulus checks that have been erroneously sent to the deceased.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 13, 2020
Musicians Adapt to the New Normal: ‘Backyard Performances’
After nearly two full months spent in quarantine, local musicians adjust their acts for the new normal as the state prepares to relax travel bans and open businesses at limited capacity.
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News••May 13, 2020
Van Drew Asks Murphy to Open Up South Jersey
Congressman Jeff Van Drew wants to reopen southern New Jersey – now.
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News••May 13, 2020
Ocean County College, Fulfill Food Bank Partner to Feed Students in Need
Although the campus is closed, Ocean County College students facing food insecurity can still get essentials for themselves and their families. OCC has partnered with Fulfill, the Food Bank of…
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News••May 13, 2020
New Cars Still Sold Amid COVID-19 Crisis
It could be a great time to buy a new vehicle.
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News••May 13, 2020
Tuckerton Elementary Trims Budget, Needs Small Tax Increase
The Tuckerton School District has approved a 2020 budget of $5,200,213, down $105,899 from last year but it still includes a slight increase in taxes, less than a penny on the tax rate. The increase…
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Opinion•May 13, 2020
Unsafe Speeders
The posted speed limit on Atlantis Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor is 25 mph. I’m guessing the word “boulevard” is confusing some drivers as they are interpreting that word to mean freeway, turnpike…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 13, 2020
Art Notes May 13
Helping Hands: Pine Shores Art Association volunteers and the Seaport Stitchers Quilt Guild in Tuckerton joined together to support front-line medical personnel at local hospitals and other essential…
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News••May 13, 2020
Southern Regional 2020-21 Budget Decreases While Keeping All Programs, Passed by School Board
Residents within the borders served by the Southern Regional School District have plenty of reasons to be pleased with how things have gone within the high school and middle school during recent…
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News••May 13, 2020
Friends Rally to Send Girl Scout Cookies to Healthcare and Essential Workers
Julie Barchetto had a problem. She is a Girl Scout troop leader for three of her daughters in the Little Egg/Tuckerton area, representing Troops 276, 516 and 080, with a total of 51 girls. Due to the…
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Opinion••May 13, 2020
2020 World Series of Birding a Rare ‘Tweet’
The Canada goose looked at me with one beady eye. Each time he turned his head to size me up, it was with one beady eye. He had swum across the still pond with a determination that could mean only…
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Business••May 13, 2020
Surf City 5 & 10 Reopening May 20 With Redesign
A tradition in a nontraditional year, Surf City 5 & 10 is opening for the season on May 20. The beach variety store has been essential, to use that current keyword of business, to Long Beach Island…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 13, 2020
Photo Submissions Accepted Until June 1 for Jersey Shore Calendar Contest
Have a great photo of a picturesque beach on the New Jersey coast? If so, submit the shot to N.J. Sea Grant Consortium’s revamped “Favorite Beaches of the Jersey Shore” contest. Ultimately, the top…
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News••May 13, 2020
Local Businessman Buys Former Barnegat Emergency Operations Building
The owner of a local construction company has purchased the former emergency operations center building at 686 East Bay Ave. in Barnegat for $56,551.
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Opinion••May 13, 2020
Local Hospital Meets Challenges and Goes Beyond in Patient Care
Over the last few weeks, we have all seen how COVID-19 has transformed our normal, everyday lives. New Jersey has become an epicenter, and we all know family, friends and neighbors who have been…
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News••May 13, 2020
Barnegat Graduates Get Sponsors Through Facebook Page
Two members of the 2010 Barnegat High School class are using social media to reach out to this year’s graduating seniors, who will not have a regular graduation ceremony due to the pandemic.
