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News••May 29, 2019
Resident Again Brings Up Feral Cat Problems
Harvey Cedars resident William Bartholomew notes that the borough warns residents about various hazards, such as the importance of cleaning up after walking their dogs or swimming close to shore in…
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News••May 29, 2019
A ‘Hall’ of a Night for Barnegat Teachers and Staff
Around this time of year, school districts often hold awards ceremonies honoring the top achieving students. But on a recent evening, it was all about the teachers and staff as the Barnegat School…
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News••May 29, 2019
‘Next Generation’ Dunkin’ Donuts Opens in Barnegat
Barnegat Township is now home to a “Next Generation” Dunkin’ Donuts, which opened May 23 at the Barnegat 67 development on Lighthouse Drive.
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Opinion•May 29, 2019
Acme Memories
First and foremost, I wish nothing but prosperity to the owners and the staff of Bird and Betty’s. However, for those of us of the “’70s Youth Culture,” B and B was the Acme Hotel – whitewashed…
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Opinion•May 29, 2019
Out of Character
Why has our Little Egg Harbor planning board (or whoever else is responsible for such matters) allowed AutoZone to build its nightmarish insult to our town’s Route 9 environment that arrogantly makes…
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Opinion••May 29, 2019
Look Out for the Man With the Lucky Coins on LBI
A silver-haired gentleman wearing a yellow raincoat approached me recently at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, where I work part-time a couple of hours a week.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2019
Art Notes May 29
Paper Works: The LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies hosts the 21st National Competition: Works on Paper exhibit continuing through Sunday, June 23, with a reception on Sunday, June…
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Opinion••May 29, 2019
On the Road to Self-Driving Cars With Some Pitfalls on the Way
The King James version of the Holy Bible reminds usearly in Chapter 1 that God created a male and a female, blessed them, commanded them to be fruitful, replenish the earth, and subdueand have…
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News••May 29, 2019
Ship Bottom Moving Ahead With Design Plans for New Municipal Complex
With the LBI Consolidated school board’s decision to develop a plan for merging its entire student body and staff into the LBI Grade School, Ship Bottom officials can now firmly move forward with…
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Opinion•May 29, 2019
Ode to The Islanders’ Store
Your rescue beacon offering all that we needed for island survival has dimmed.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2019
Barnegat Teen Favors Doo-Wop Over Hip-Hop
Ray Ricci, host of the “Unforgettable Doowop Show” on WBNJ 91.9 FM in Barnegat Township, receives many letters and phone calls from fans of his program. However, one correspondence stood out from the…
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News••May 29, 2019
New Rules for Smoke Alarms Affect Homes Built Before 1977
Thinking of renting or selling a home? Take note: a new smoke alarm regulation, effective earlier this year, requires 10-year sealed battery smoke detectors be installed in homes constructed before…
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News••May 29, 2019
Food Safety Course Administered
The Long Beach Island Health Department has announced 20 participants passed the exam for the most recent National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Certified Food Protection Manager Course. Food…
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News••May 29, 2019
Thrive in 105 Nonprofit Community Partnership Workshop Is Set
Nonprofit groups serving the community are invited to gather for a resource-sharing workshop hosted by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce as part of the organization’s 105th milestone…
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Sports••May 29, 2019
Barnegat Girls Track and Field Crew Impressive at NJSIAA South Jersey Group II Meet
In the immortal words of Darth Vader: “Impressive … most impressive.” Sure, the mega film saga “Star Wars” celebrated 42 years on May 25, but throughout the state a different kind of “star wars” was…
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Sports••May 29, 2019
Southern Regional Boys Volleyball Squad Cruises Into Sectional Semifinals
Every year for the past 10, the Southern Regional High School boys volleyball team has made it a habit to cruise through the NJSIAA South Jersey tournament on its way toward the state championship…
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Sports••May 29, 2019
Southern, Pinelands Softball Seniors Have One Last Hurrah Together
For Southern Regional softball coach Jamie Bernaldo, coaching the last game of her eight seniors’ high school careers on May 21 was hard enough. But it was a tad more difficult, from an emotional…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2019
Lima Bean Riot at Nardi’s Tavern: Pitch-Perfect Peas in a Pod
The door leading into Nardi’s Tavern inHaven Beachlast Saturday night could be best described as a portal to a good time. Suntanned Memorial Day weekenders escaped the May chill and slipped through…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2019
Island Singers Present ‘Broadway Memories’ in June
There will be many familiar tunes on the bill when the Island Singers present “Broadway Memories” on three dates during its spring concert series.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2019
2019 LIFF Will Feature a Dance Concert and Screening of a 30-Year-Old Classic
The Lighthouse International Film Festival is adding a couple of new twists in 2019.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2019
Fashion on Wheels: Vintage Boutique Pops Up on LBI
Two friends. One Airstream. One dream. That’s how Lolita Vintage, a mobile pop-up fashion boutique, came to life.
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News••May 29, 2019
Every Penny Counts in Southern Middle Schoolers’ Fundraiser for David’s Dream and Believe
Last year, Southern Regional Middle School studentsgot so involved withraising money for the David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation through its first Penny Wars Challenge, they decided to do it…
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Columns••May 29, 2019
Post-War Changes in Ocean County
The spring of 1919 witnessed a war-weary country trying to return to normal. But as they say, war changes everything, and Ocean County was no exception. Over 1,000 men and women served during the…
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News••May 29, 2019
Little Bite of Italy Broken Into
An investigation was continuing the week after Memorial Day following a weekend break-in at Little Bite of Italy in Surf City.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2019
Black Metal a Mode of Creative Expression for Young Songwriter
Adrex began as an idea in the mind of a 12-year-old Brett Hunt. Now, just three years later, it is the sobriquet of an emerging one-man black metal ensemble.
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Columns••May 29, 2019
Clinging Jellyfish Might Be Eying LBI; When Noah’s Ark Can’t Take the Rain
The rare clinging jellyfish is the talk of the walk, especially if you walk in parts of Barnegat Bay. Since first being found in Jersey waters in 2016, the media has gone a bit mad over the dime- to…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2019
Tweetspot
@R_Andres98 (May 22) That moment when you hand over your guitar, in its gig bag, to someone who doesn’t handle guitars often/ever in attempts to make it easier to get to the beach house you’re all…
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News••May 29, 2019
NOAA Predicts Near-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center released its 2019 Atlantic basin hurricane forecast last Thursday and the news was good. Well, pretty good. Decent. It…
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News••May 29, 2019
Tuckerton Police Officer Justin Cherry Exonerated in Misconduct Charge
Suspended Tuckerton Police Cpl. Justin Cherry was exonerated by Superior Court Judge Rochelle Gizinski on May 20 after a bench trial on one count of official misconduct. The officer had been…
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News••May 29, 2019
NJDOT Plans to Build Drainage Basin to Ease Flooding on Route 9 Near Manor House Shops
Joanna Di Maria, owner of the Manor House Shops in Manahawkin, appeared before the Stafford Township mayor and council at the meeting of May 21 to complain about the longstanding problem of flooding…
