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Sports••August 7, 2019
Harvey Cedars Runs Away With 8th LBI Tourney Title
Cruising a wave toward the beach, Joe Pantaleo did his best to impersonate Michael Jordan. The Harvey Cedars lifeguard struck a pose on his paddleboard and let his tongue hang from his mouth as the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 7, 2019
Kansas Man Celebrates 40th Birthday With 40 Rounds at Flamingo
Trent Anderson considers Bill Burr’s Flamingo Golf in Ship Bottom to be a second home, right along with the family house in North Beach, which was built by his grandfather in the early 1950s.
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Sports••August 7, 2019
Brigantine Edges Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol in Ship Bottom Invitational
Sometimes in lifeguard races, an oar, or the lack of one, makes a difference. For the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol, it was the difference between taking the top spot and second place in the Ship Bottom…
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Sports••August 7, 2019
Challenging Conditions Test Sailors During LBIYRA Senior Championship
While the weather was pleasant, shifty winds, pesky greenheads, shallow tides and heavy chop made racing conditions somewhat challenging July 27 and 28. Nonetheless, the Long Beach Island Yacht…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 7, 2019
Ol’ Barney Dolls Saved as ‘Cute’ Piece of Island History
In the years since Superstorm Sandy, which wiped out many older homes and garages full of storage, the value (sentimentally, at least) of LBI memorabilia, collectibles and assorted treasures from the…
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Sports••August 7, 2019
Esibill, Shields Complete Channel Crossing in Molokai 2 Oahu Paddle Race
Daunting challenges are made to be conquered. Crossing the Ka’iwi Channel in Hawaii, a 28-mile stretch also known as the “Channel of Bones,” is one like none other. Still, Chris Esibill and Hugh…
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News••August 7, 2019
Pinelands Regional Board of Ed Approves $325,000 Payment to Roofing Company
The Pinelands Regional Board of Education approved a $325,000 payout to Mike Kobithen Roofing at a special board meeting held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The vote was 6-1, with Stephen Kubricki casting…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 7, 2019
Our Gang Players Holding Largest Fundraiser of the Year
The Our Gang Players, Ocean County’s longest-running community theater troupe now celebrating its 42nd year, will be hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, Aug. 17. It is a gift…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 7, 2019
‘Matilida’ Tops a Long List of Events at Surflight Theatre
It’s the peak of the tourist season on LBI and Surflight Theatre’s schedule is almost as crowded as the Island.
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News••August 7, 2019
Pinelands Regional Board of Ed Election Will Be Contested This November
The Pinelands Regional School District Board of Education will have a new president in 2020.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 7, 2019
Rave-Ons ‘Rock on,’ Poolside at Sea Shell
Here’s something to rave about:The Rave-Ons serenaded guests alongside the pool patio and bonfire at the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club with timeless Buddy Holly hits and rock ‘n’ roll classics…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 7, 2019
Sun Dog Imports, Dressed to Impress on daddy O Rooftop for David’s Dream & Believe
Friday night, the rooftop bar at daddy O ignited in twinkling lights, music and many rich, patterned fabrics in Far Eastern colors. Models did not strut, but danced vivaciously, across the narrow…
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News••August 7, 2019
Expanded Edition of Great Storms of the Jersey Shore Available Now
An expanded second edition of a classic Jersey Shore book, Great Storms of the Jersey Shore, has been released by Down The Shore Publishing and The SandPaper.
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News••August 6, 2019
Causeway U-Turn Reopened, Daily Closures Likely to Care for New Plantings
The U-turn area east of the Causeway Bridge reopened last weekend, two weeks ahead of schedule, according to state Department of Transportation officials.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 6, 2019
Triple Rail Turn
HOME BASE: Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Indiana
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News••August 6, 2019
NRC to Host Public Webinar on Decommissioning Process for Nuclear Power Plants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a webinar on the decommissioning process for commercial nuclear power plants Aug. 8 to acquire feedback on community advisory boards. The webinar, which…
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Columns••August 6, 2019
Ugly Fish Proliferates And Attacks; Keep Rover in Mind If Celling Along
I want to offer some ink to one of our oddest marine species, a fish seen by many as the ugliest thing in our nearshore waters. I’m speaking of the northern stargazer, a bottom-borrowing creature…
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News••August 6, 2019
Check Vaccination Schedule During National Immunization Awareness Month
August PSA : National Immunization Awareness Month
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News••August 6, 2019
Freshman Congressman Endorses New Jets for NJ Fighter Wing
With Congress on recess for the month of August, many members return to their home districts to pay attention to the needs of their constituents. U.S. Representative Jeff Van Drew began his district…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2019
Buy Lemonade, Fight Childhood Cancer Aug. 11
Three Manahawkinteens are spending part of their summer vacationraising money to fight childhood cancer. On Sunday, Aug. 11, Luke Pennisi, Matthew Stipicevic and Henry Baldwin will be operating an…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2019
Birdwatching, Raptors on Library Slate in August
Are you thinking of taking up bird watching? You’ll get a primer at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. when Susan Puder, founder and…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2019
Beekeeper Hosts Talk at LBI Library Aug. 9
The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will be abuzz on Friday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. when Angela Juffey of the Central Jersey Beekeepers Association presents her hands-on interactive…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2019
Mojo Lite
STYLE: Covers of alternative rock, rap, pop and country, toned down for the acoustic duo version of the full band, Modern Mojo.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2019
Drop Dead Sexy
STYLE: With an arsenal of props, wigs, masks and antics, the magic of DDS lies in its strong hip hop element; a horn-driven, ska-inspired vibe; and the pure silliness, by design, that characterizes…
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News••August 5, 2019
Chair Yoga Exceeds Its Name
Whenever some experienced yogis hear “Chair Yoga,” visions of nursing homes or inactive seniors may come to mind. “Not so,” said Marion Cianci, creator of Chair, Pair and Bare Yoga for active seniors…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2019
Sail By the Stars at Robert J. Novins Planetarium Aug. 10
Visit the Robert J. Novins Planetarium, on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River, to enjoy one of the many special events planned for the month of August. For the younger crowd – ages 6 and…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2019
Sharks Vs. Rip Current Program on Aug. 9
Amy Williams, former president of Alliance for a Living Ocean, will discuss “Ocean Hazards: Sharks vs Rip Currents” onFriday, Aug. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 4, 2019
Take Note: Laurin Talese Performs at LBI Foundation’s Aug. 11 ‘Sundays at Six’
Vocalist Laurin Talese takes the stage at the next “Sundays at Six,” on Aug. 11 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for cocktails, and the two-hour…
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News••August 2, 2019
Rancocas Vet’s Tuckerton Hospital Coming This Fall
The building for the new area hospital of Rancocas Veterinary Associates, at 46 Great Bay Blvd. in Tuckerton, won’t be open until at least September, but the practice is already making house calls…
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News••July 31, 2019
Drainage Woes Plague Barnegat High School Football Field
Due to flooding problems, the Barnegat High School football field will be in for a major makeover. School officials will soon have to decidewhether to replace its natural grass surface.
