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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2020
Sail to Antarctica at Feb. 8 Science Saturday
Board a historic tall ship – figuratively – and sail to Antarctica from the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences on Feb. 8. This weekend’s Science Saturday will be steered by Mike…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2020
Langston Hughes Portrayed at LBI Library
Jazz poet and social activist Langston Hughes utilized the American language, music, slang and religious views to educate the world about African American lifestyles during the Harlem Renaissance.…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2020
Love Songs in the Air at LBI Library Feb. 3
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host “Valentine Love Songs,” a concert by Michael Corliss and Dennis Linde, on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2020
Film Festival and Foundation Screening Oscar-Nominated Shorts
How would you like to amaze your friends and relatives at an Academy Awards party, stunning them with your knowledge and pithy verbal reviews of not only the popular Best Picture, Best Actor or Best…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2020
Stafford ‘Friends’ Welcome Psychic at Fundraiser
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library is taking reservations for a fundraiser featuring psychic Leslie Lagani on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m at the branch.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2020
Vel Johnson Jazz Trio Comes to Barnegat
The Vel Johnson Jazz Trio performs on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2020
Read Your Favorite Love Poems on Feb. 11
The Barnegat Poets Society invites all readers, writers and lovers of poetry to its open mic night on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library. Doors open…
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News••February 3, 2020
Snow Is Elusive So Far This Winter
Imagine a winter without snow? Some people are probably wondering if that’s the way the weather will play out for the area as sleds, snow shovels and blowers have remained in the garage.
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News••February 3, 2020
Ørsted Hosting Open House to Update Residents on Ocean Wind
Representatives from offshore wind developer O˜rsted will host an open house to update area residents on the progress of its Ocean Wind project on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday…
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News••February 1, 2020
Barnegat Police Participate in Drug Bust With Other Agencies
Barnegat detective work has played a role in the arrest of Taishaun Cosme, 24, of Brick Township, on a variery of narcotics-related offenses, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer.
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Sports••February 1, 2020
Southern Regional Girls Wrestler Jada Ferrante Captures Shore Conference Title at 100 Pounds
With the successful development of girls wrestling across the state last year, NJSIAA officials hoped the sport would hit a growth spurt this winter with larger numbers of participants and an…
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News••January 31, 2020
Trump Rally More Like a Rock Concert or World Series Game
Love him or hate him, President Donald Trump is a rock star.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 31, 2020
For Music Mixer Dave Clauss, Super Bowl Halftime Show Is Gig of a Lifetime
Dave Clauss’ multidimensional passion for music has landed him some pretty major gigs, including this Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, where he will live mix the televised performance by Shakira…
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Opinion••January 29, 2020
Hurrah, Hurrah for Honesty – It Is Truly the Best Policy
Pitchers and catchers have reported and another baseball season is approaching. I will root for the Yankees and the Mets as I have always done. (Yes, I am that rare bird who can root for both New…
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Opinion•January 29, 2020
On Impeachment
Confusion and misinformation seem to reign supreme regarding the Trump impeachment process being followed by Congress. To clear some of this up, it may be helpful to first point out some of the key…
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Opinion•January 29, 2020
Economic Toll
As a registered Democrat, I’m beginning to believe the only purpose the current impeachment proceedings serve is to illustrate how dysfunctional some of our politicians are. And as the American…
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News••January 29, 2020
Statewide Plastic Ban Gathers Renewed Steam
Statewide plastic reduction legislation, which recently passed in the state Senate but failed in the state Assembly, has a new lease on life as the bill was quickly reintroduced in the Senate.
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News••January 29, 2020
1st Constitution Bank Branches Out to Community
The 1st Constitution Bank branch on Route 72 in Manahawkin is among five in Ocean County that the bank gained through acquisition of the former Shore Community Bank.
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Opinion•January 29, 2020
So Saddened
In response to “Get Over It” (12/18), I am so saddened. As a new resident in Manahawkin, the lettermade me feel I have moved into a very distressful area of our beautiful state.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 29, 2020
Music Series Opens With Classical Jam Feb. 8
A Classical Music Jam Session will be held in Martin Hall at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Ellen Dondero, event coordinator and the church’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 29, 2020
Jim Barone Performs ‘With Love From Elvis’ Feb. 9
Jim Barone, an award-winning Elvis tribute artist, performs “With Love from Elvis” on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church in Barnegat Township.
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News••January 29, 2020
Tuckerton Purchasing Two Police Vehicles
Tuckerton will purchase two new police vehicles using 75 percent matching funds from a USDA Community Facility grant. The two cars will be under a lease/purchase agreement and cost $42,530 each with…
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News••January 29, 2020
Rutgers University Joins with Ørsted to Track Endangered Right Whales
Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind has partnered with Rutgers University, the University of Rhode Island and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to launch a passive program to track the critically endangered…
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News••January 29, 2020
Ease of Coordination Prompts Board to Move Meetings Back to LBI School Beginning Next Month
Citing logistics, the Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education is moving its monthly meetings back to the LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom after just one meeting at the Ethel A. Jacobsen…
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News••January 29, 2020
LBI School District Officials Seek Architectural Firm Proposals
In less than a weekafter issuing a request for proposals for an architect of record to provide an inventory of what educational facilities the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District has at…
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Opinion••January 29, 2020
Sayonara at 75? Seniors Prove Otherwise
It’s hard to turn on the television, pick up a newspaper or browse the Internet without reading or hearing a ludicrous statement expounded by a so-called “expert.”
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News••January 29, 2020
LBI District’s Preschool Tuition to Increase for 2020-21 School Year
Tuition for the LBI Consolidated School District’s pre-kindergarten classesis increasing its current rates to remain competitive.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 29, 2020
Bring a Valentine to Novins Planetarium
The Robert J. Novins Planetarium, located at Ocean County College in Toms River, offers a number of sky shows, laser shows and special events throughout February, including two shows for adults on…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 29, 2020
Grunin Center Hosts Astronaut Terry Virts on Feb. 6
“National Geographic Live,” National Geographic’s touring speaker series, and the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College will welcome celebrated NASA astronaut and author…
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News••January 29, 2020
Long Beach Township Officials Offer Roadwork Update
Motorists heading south through Long Beach Township have likely noticed that the Boulevard has been a bit of a rough ride lately. Municipal officials offered an update this past Monday to assure…
