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News••October 30, 2019
Stafford and State, Growing ‘Greener’ Together
Stafford Township has been approved for a grant through the state’s “It Pay$ to Plug In” program, which helps to offset the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle charging stations. The…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 30, 2019
Reddington’s First Novel a Breezy Mix of Mystery, Comedy
Write about what you know. That advice has been a decades-long refrain of high school English teachers and college creative writing professors when dealing with aspiring novelists. For good reason…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 30, 2019
MK Productions Founder in NJACT Hall of Fame
Mark Keeler of Manahawkin, the man behind MK Productions, the audio engineering outfit that powers just about every community event around Southern Ocean County and beyond, has been inducted into the…
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News••October 30, 2019
Barnegat Investigating Assault of 10-Year-Old
Barnegat Township police are investigating the apparent assault of a10-year-old boy who was riding his bicycle.
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News••October 30, 2019
The Chicken or the Egg Crackin’ All Winter Long
For the first time, The Chicken or the Egg (“The Chegg”) in Beach Haven will be open year ’round, that’s all winter, and the news is getting a big reaction.
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News••October 30, 2019
Five Vie for Two Ocean County Freeholder Spots
Two Ocean County freeholders, Republicans John P. “Jack” Kelly and Virginia “Ginny” Haines, are up for re-election this Nov. 5. They’ll be squaring off against three challengers, Democrats Jean…
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News••October 30, 2019
Democrat Challenges Incumbent Republican in Little Egg Harbor
Little Egg Harbor Township has just one committee seat up for election this year, and there is a Democratic challenger to the all-Republican committee. Great Bay Democratic Club member Leona Weigele…
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News••October 30, 2019
Dock Roaders Want Town Support to Move Westecunk Creek Dredge Project Forward
Sporting T-shirts that read “WE(st Creek) Support Dredging,” some Dock Road residents addressed the Eagleswood Township Committee Monday night to ask what’s up with plans to dredge Westecunk Creek.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 30, 2019
New Tommy Allen Band Taking Southern Ocean County by Storm
The new band everyone is talking about may ring a bell to those of a certain age. The Tommy Allen Band, popular in the area decades ago, is back – but this time it’s Junior playing the cajon and…
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News••October 30, 2019
Mayor: No Public Restrooms on Ship Bottom Beaches
Ship Bottom officials are looking at more permanent solutions to address the need for access to public restroom facilities in the gateway community to Long Beach Island, which historically sees most…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 30, 2019
Get a Jump on Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas Nov. 7
Not sure yet what you’re serving for Thanksgiving dinner? That will be the focus of theFriends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library’s next Thursday Adventure program, onNov. 7 at10 a.m.…
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News••October 30, 2019
Library System Responds to eBook Embargo
Beginning Nov. 1, Macmillan Publishers will restrict public libraries to the purchase of only one copy of a new eBook title following its release, after which the publisher will impose an eight-week…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 30, 2019
Sample Wines at Harvey Cedars Event Nov. 9
The Harvey Cedars Activities Committee is taking reservations for a wine-tasting event Saturday, Nov. 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the High Point Volunteer Fire Co. firehouse on West 80th Street.…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 30, 2019
Speaker Discusses How the World and Music Changed
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City presents”The World Changed, So Did the Music” on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. The program has been made possible in part by the…
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News••October 30, 2019
Beach Haven School Eyeing Plastic ‘Buddy Bench’
The Beach Haven Elementary School is collecting plastic caps and lids to create a “Buddy Bench.” Christopher Meyrick, principal/superintendent, said theproject has been spearheaded by Patrice…
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News••October 30, 2019
Barnegat VFW Receives National Recognition
Since becoming commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10092 in Barnegat Township, Francis Healey has put a strong emphasis on community outreach programs. His efforts have been recognized as the…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2019
Grunin Center Welcomes NY Times Columnist Thomas L. Friedman Nov. 6
Vanity Fair called New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman “the country’s best newspaper columnist.” According to Foreign Policy magazine, “Friedman doesn’t just report on events; he…
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Columns••October 29, 2019
Poacher Gets Fried in Court; Balloon Wash-ups Hit Milestone
NOW, THAT’S A FINE!: A recent SandPaper story told of some poached diamondback terrapins. No, notpoached as in slowly cooked. These were terrapins involved in what was likely the largest bust of its…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2019
Coast Guard Surfman Shares Experiences Nov. 6
Surfmen areU.S. Coast Guard personnel authorized to operate surf boats under extreme weather and sea conditions. Petty Officer Graham Sahli of the Barnegat Light Coast Guard Station will talk about…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2019
Acclaimed Documentary ‘Honeyland’ Will Be Screened at LBIF Nov. 2
The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen the acclaimed, award-winning documentary “Honeyland” at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2019
Dinner on Nov. 3 Benefits Friends of Animal Shelter
A night out with other dog and cat lovers is sure to be a good night. Plan to join the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter on Sunday, Nov. 3, for a dinner benefit at the Eagleswood…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2019
Albert Hall Has Jersey Devil-Themed Concert Nov. 2
The Pinelands Cultural Society is holdingits annual”Legend of the Jersey Devil” show at the Albert Music Hallin Waretown on Saturday, Nov. 2, complete with an appearance by the South Jersey legend…
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News••October 28, 2019
Write-In Candidate Challenges Republican Incumbents in Tuckerton
In Tuckerton, two Republicans are being challenged by a write-in candidate for two seats on the borough council. An independent party, Tuckerton for Progress is asking residents to write in their…
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News••October 28, 2019
All Things Retirement Talk at LBIF Nov. 1
All things retirement is the overview of a presentation at The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies on Friday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mary M. Beckett, wealth…
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Opinion••October 23, 2019
What I Miss Most About LBI
I spend summers on LBI, but at the end of September I pack up the house and drive back to North Jersey, my car crammed full with all my summer clothes, whatever food hasn’t been consumed and my 10…
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Opinion•October 23, 2019
Share the Road II
Regarding my letter,”Share the Road.” (9/25),it’s nice that Rich Weinstock took the time to read and actually comment on the article (“Let’s Get Along,” 10/2). However, I do have some rebuttal…
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News••October 23, 2019
LBI Board of Education Agrees to Postpone School Consolidation Discussion
The Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education last week agreed to temporarily suspend a June decision to develop a plan to relocate the entire student body and staff from the Ethel A.…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 23, 2019
Art Notes Oct. 23
Weatherful: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is hosting a new exhibit,”The Weather,” featuring compelling artwork depicting “weather” in New Jersey and the coastal areas.…
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Opinion•October 23, 2019
Blame Humans, Not Cats
In response to the letter “Disturbing Decline” (9/18)thatcited”some experts'”opinion that cats kill hundreds of millions of animals each year, I find hard to believe. By feeding feral cats, I’m…
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Opinion•October 23, 2019
Imperative to Vote
As a new election to the LBI Board of Education looms large on the horizon and a crucial referendum vote as to whether there will be funds to repair the LBI School approaches, it is imperative that…
