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News••October 16, 2019
Save Barnegat Bay Leader Opposes Lands Trust Revision
A county ballot question in the November election will ask voters to decide whether to expand the purpose of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund to spend on matters other than land…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 16, 2019
October Brings the Blues Muse to Lizzie Rose
The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton keeps the nightlife cooking as the seasons grow cooler and darker with live music every weekend that’s like comfort food for the ears.
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Columns••October 16, 2019
Selling Babies, Trading Wives
Until November 1912, 48-year-old Elizabeth Kite was a little-known, European-educated social worker from Philadelphia who was working for the state of New Jersey. On the 25th, the Los Angeles Times…
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News••October 16, 2019
Kite Festival Weathers Flooding, Rain as It Soars to New Highs
Flooding on parts of Long Beach Island began late last week and didn’t relinquish its grip until Columbus Day weekend was in full swing and after it prompted the cancellation of events that…
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Columns••October 16, 2019
Our New Unofficial Slogan, ‘Never a Dull Moment,’ as Week Presents Highs and Lows
There are several slogans that LBI has used over the years.
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News••October 16, 2019
Cancellation of 18 Mile Run Doesn’t Stop Some From Doing It Anyway
For John Kutner, Courtney Klecha, Eric Wilden, Tara Daly and Roger Borichewski, there were no mile markers to clue them in as to how far they’d run so far, no crowds cheering for them along Long…
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Sports••October 16, 2019
Barnegat Field Hockey Team Gets By Vianney Before Being Bumped from SCT
With seniors making a vast majority of its starting lineup, the Barnegat High School field hockey program wanted to accomplish quite a few things this season. Unfortunately, Point Pleasant Borough…
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Sports••October 16, 2019
Lenape Ends Southern Girls Tennis Team’s Solid State Tourney Run
During the two weeks following its second-place finish at the Ocean County Tournament on Sept. 22, the Southern Regional girls tennis team had been on fire, winning six of seven contests heading into…
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Sports••October 16, 2019
Southern Loses Shootout in Boys Soccer Quarterfinal
The Southern Regional boys soccer team fell a goal or two short of capturing the Shore Conference Class A South division title, but the Rams on Oct. 12 made sure it didn’t fall short of advancing to…
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Sports••October 16, 2019
Southern Wins First Football Division Title Since 2011
The last time the Southern Regional High School football team won a division championship, Mike Gesicki was a sophomore and nowhere near committed to playing at Penn State. The year was 2011.
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News••October 16, 2019
Southern Regional Superintendent Announces Upcoming Court Dedication in Honor of Former Coach
While Southern Regional Board of Education business was a bit on the light side for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 9, Superintendent Craig Henrytossed outa couple announcementsthat should…
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News••October 16, 2019
LBI Holiday Beach Badges for Sale
Special holiday beach badges are now available in Harvey Cedars at a cost of $32 each.
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Opinion•October 15, 2019
Sad Day
As a Long Beach Township resident and participant in the LBI 18 Mile Run for the past 18 years (yes, 18 years!), it was upsetting to hear the race was canceled this past Sunday. I believe that is the…
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Columns••October 15, 2019
A Storm By Any Other Name; Timing Your Exit From LBI
Well, are we done yet? I’m speaking of post-season events on LBI, even rained-out ones.
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News••October 15, 2019
Stafford Requests Help to ID Burglar, Stop Spree
On Sunday, Oct. 13, just before noon, an unidentified white man burglarized the Mama Maria’s Pizzeria located at 1116 Route 9, Stafford police announced Monday. He was wearing a dark-colored, hooded…
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News••October 15, 2019
Stafford to Propose ‘No Solicitation’ Registry for Residents to Deter Salesmen
Stafford Township is expected to introduce an ordinance soon to establish a “no solicitation” registry. The ordinance would amend the chapter of the township code that deals with peddling and…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 15, 2019
Hear Frankenstein in Old-Time Radio Style Oct. 23
Get into the Halloween spirit when Raconteur Radio presents “Frankenstein: It’s Alive” on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library. Thestaged presentation of…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 15, 2019
Poets Invited to Open Mic Night at Barnegat Library Oct. 22
The Barnegat Poets Society invites all readers, writers and lovers of verse to an open mic nighton Tuesday, Oct. 22,at 7 p.m. at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library. Event coordinator…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 15, 2019
Crabbin’ for a Cause Fundraiser Oct. 23 at Parker’s Garage
Crabbin’ for a Cure is back, with a new name – Crabbin’ for a Cause – and the same mission, to help those in need. On Oct. 23, the Tide Table Group, with help from the Jetty Rock Foundation, will…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2019
Expert on Video Game Design Speaks at LBI Library Oct. 21
Do you have an interest in designing video games? Josh Bycer, author of 20 Essential Games to Study and owner of Game-Wisdom, will discuss the skills needed and challenges of designing video games on…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2019
Night of Comedy Friday to Benefit New Gretna Veterans Museum
“The Battle to Remember II” will take place at Cuisine on the Green in Little Egg Harbor on Friday, Oct. 18.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2019
Shellabration Rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19
Due to concerns about roadway flooding last weekend, Long Beach Township decided to move its 2nd annual Shellabration to next Saturday, Oct. 19. The event – which celebrates local bay culture – will…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2019
‘Charting a Course for Barnegat Bay’ Conference Oct. 22-24
The nonprofit Save Barnegat Bay – the mission of which is to restore and protect the bay and its ecosystem – is hosting a three-day conference, from Oct. 22-24, at the Mainland Holiday Inn in…
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News••October 14, 2019
Free Fishing Day This Saturday, Oct. 19
Anglers of all ages and skill levels – and both residents and nonresidents alike – can freshwater fish without a fishing license or trout stamp during New Jersey’s second Free Fishing Day of the…
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News••October 14, 2019
Holiday Google Live Stream to Give Ideas on Marketing Oct. 16
Businesses can learn to “Spruce up Your Holiday Marketing Plan” via a Google Live Stream, plus enjoy some networking at a Support Your Chamber Day viewing party on Oct. 16. The Wednesday event takes…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2019
Librettist Will Tell LBI Foundation Crowd How a Comic Opera Is Developed
Librettist Andrew Flack will share the story of the creation of “Behold the Meme,” what he calls a “hybrid” operatic musical comedy, at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences from…
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News••October 11, 2019
Hear the Tale of Frankenstein in Old-Time Radio Format
Get into the Halloween spirit when Raconteur Radio presents “Frankenstein: It’s Alive” on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Thestaged presentation of Mary Shelley’sclassic Gothic novel is done in the…
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Opinion•October 11, 2019
Not Our Expense
We have a person who claims we need a skate park – something that was tried out several years ago and had to be closed down due to vandalism, perhaps because many of the skaters were from surrounding…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 11, 2019
Sign Up Now for Fishing Tournament and Fry
The Maximilian Foundation is hosting the 5th annual Striped Bass All-Boat Tournament & Family Fish Fry on Saturday, Nov. 2, with weigh-in and the fish fry held at Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340.
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News••October 11, 2019
‘Wreaths Across America’ Campaign Comes to Southern Ocean County
A Stafford Township woman is seeking community support for a project in which wreaths would be laid at veterans’ grave sites in December. Betty Garrison recently joined a group called Wreaths Across…
