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Opinion••July 17, 2019
Revise Morrison’s Site Plan So All Stakeholders Benefit
The Morrison’s Marina development project is arguably the largest and most controversial real estate development in Beach Haven since the construction of the Engleside Hotel (1876) and then the…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Matt Reitinger Lets His Nature Shots ‘Do the Talking’
Every few years a new photographer emerges around the LBI area. It’s someone who finds a passion for shooting the beach and the Pine Barrens, the people and the animals, the joyous summer mornings…
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News••July 17, 2019
That Conch Shell on the Ship Bottom Beach Probably Didn’t Get There By Itself
If you’re seashell hunting along a Ship Bottom beach and you come across something that might look a little too exotic for the Jersey Shore, consider it a gift from Madelynn Ray.
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Opinion•July 17, 2019
Special Person
On Sunday night, July 14, Marge Remolde, Eleanor Deely, Anita Ulesky and I were entering Wally’s restaurant in Surf City for dinner to celebrate a birthday. As we entered, a gentleman held the door…
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Opinion•July 17, 2019
Tasty Thanks
The Long Beach Historical Association would like to thank all who contributed to and attended our 2019 Porch Party. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves as they sampled the delicious appetizers…
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News••July 17, 2019
Combination of Recent Traffic, Weather Puts the Spotlight on Importance of Emergency Planning
A trifecta of traffic and weather events this summeris highlighting what anyone who has been on Long Beach Island and tried to leave has experienced firsthand: It’s crowded. And not the typical…
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News••July 17, 2019
Travel in History’s Wake: Take a Ferry Across Little Egg Harbor Bay
Beach Haven and Tuckerton share a long history together. It was Rueben Tucker who started the first seaside boarding house in 1765 on Tucker’s Island, a long-gone island off the southern tip of Long…
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Opinion•July 17, 2019
Promises Kept
The Socialist Democrat Party has engaged in a coup to overthrow the duly elected President Donald J. Trump. Additionally, the Socialist Democrats have obstructed issues related to our nation’s…
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News••July 17, 2019
Generation After Generation, Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol Continues In Its Care for the Community
Editor’s Note: From July 17 through Aug. 21, in this six-week feature series, “Inside the Beach Patrols,” Gina G. Scala and David Biggy explore the uniqueness, flair and prestige of each of the six…
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Opinion•July 17, 2019
Proud Representation
Even though he is an avowed Trump supporter, Tom Meredith had me nodding in agreement with his commentary regarding Megan Rapinoe (“Social Justice Champ Rapinoe Tests Limits of My Patriotism,” 7/10)…
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Sports••July 17, 2019
Surf City Cruises to Another Women’s Invitational Lifeguard Tourney Crown
After winning the past two Long Beach Township Women’s Invitational tournaments, the Surf City Beach Patrol had a lot of confidence going into this year’s event on July 16.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Tweetspot
@MagicMarkWurst (Jul 10) This is only my second birthday without my mom and it still sucks! So, here we are on my birthday, circa 1980 at our favorite place in the world, Long Beach Island!…
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News••July 17, 2019
Barnegat ‘National Night Out’ Invites Community on Aug. 6
The Barnegat Township Police Department will be participating in this summer’s National Night Out, which takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Ptl. Jim Purcell, community policing officer, said the purpose…
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News••July 17, 2019
Beach Haven Native a Top Naval Engineer
Growing up in Beach Haven, it was easy forAnne Pence Fullerton to develop a fascination with the ocean, ships and boats. But she parlayed that interest into a civil engineering position with the U.S.…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Day on the Bay Set for July 28; Donations Still Needed
The Barnegat Recreation Department’s disability advisory board plans a “Day on the Bay” on Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sherer’s Boat Basin. Board member Walt Fernandez said the event…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Notre Dame-Michigan Rivalry an Electrifying Fit at The Sand Trap
Shannon and Tommy Gibson have quite the Notre Dame spirit. She’s 18 and headed to South Bend, Ind., in the fall as a biological sciences major, and he’s 16 and a bigger fan of the Fighting Irish than…
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News••July 17, 2019
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences Announces $1 Million Matching Capital Fund
Although many things have changed on Long Beach Island over the past 71 years, one has been constant: the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. Generations of families have benefited…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Enjoy Pizza With the Police on July 24
The Harvey Cedars Police Department invites the community to”Pizza With the Police” on Wednesday, July 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. Complimentary slices will be served at the Pizza Shack, 7806 Long Beach…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Harvey Cedars History Presentation on July 25
Shortly before Christmas 1894, a group of men met in a cottage on theocean side of the Harvey Cedars Hotel, now the Bible Conference, and secededfrom Union Township (now Barnegat Township), forming…
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News••July 17, 2019
Deadline Approaching to File Nominations for School Board Elections
There will be 26 school board seats up for grabs in Southern Ocean County this November. Primary elections in June determined the Republican and Democratic candidates for Ocean County’s seats in New…
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News••July 17, 2019
LBI Carts Getting Around in Beach Haven
A new way to drive around the streetsof Beach Haven is offeredby LBI Carts, a golf cart rental service that opened for business at a kiosk in Bay Village last month.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Cool Yule Coming to Town
Good tidings! The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas in July Cool Yule, and we know “yule” love it!
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News••July 17, 2019
Cub Scout Pack 61 Now Welcomes Girls, Kindergartners; Youth Development Program Teaches Life Skills, Empathy, Good Citizenship
Cub Scout Pack 61 out of Manahawkin is preparing for its only annual fundraiser, the “Trails End Popcorn Sale,” with heaps of optimism. The official “Pack Kick-Off” begins in September, but these…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Horseshoe Tournament in Little Egg Harbor July 27
A pastime from the past is still making noise in Little Egg Harbor Township as the recreation committee hosts a Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday, July 27, starting at noon at the Edward Thorton…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Rides, Games, Funnel Cake: St. Francis Festival of the Sea Begins Aug. 6
Everyone loves a carnival. St. Francis of Assisi Parish has hosted the Festival of the Sea since 1975, drawing children and adults alike to Brant Beach for the summertime tradition. This year, the…
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News••July 17, 2019
Long Beach Township Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Computer Criminal Activity
A sergeant in the Long Beach Township Police Department pleaded guilty last week to one count of third-degree computer criminal activity, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-25c, according to Ocean County…
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News••July 17, 2019
9th District Legislators Lambast State’s School Aid Cuts, Demand Reform for Funding Formula
Sen. Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove of the 9th Legislative District are criticizing the funding cuts to local school districts solidified in the FY 2020…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
LBI Foundation Offers Kayak Eco-Tours of Barnegat Bay on Wednesdays, Thursdays
Learn about the bay by kayaking the bay! The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences offers two-hour-long, family-oriented kayak eco-tours from Ship Bottom out to Bonnet Island every…
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News••July 17, 2019
Heavy Rains Strike the Area Again
For the second time in less than a week, a major rain event blasted through Southern Ocean County. Some areas had barely dried out from severe thunderstorms two weekends ago when Mother Nature struck…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2019
Friend Zone ‘More Than Just a Bar Band’
Pop, Motown, classic rock, funk, punk, ska, dance … there’s a flavor for everyone. Just add horns. Party band Friend Zone returned to the Sea Shell Beach Club on Saturday, July 13, for the first time…
