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News••March 27, 2019
AmVets Chapter in Little Egg Harbor Fills a Void
American Veterans, or AmVets, is an inclusive veterans service organization chartered by Congress in 1947. Unlike other veterans groups such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, which is open only for…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 27, 2019
Relax With ‘Java and Jazz’ at Southern Regional High School on April 7
Maybe you’ve had some stressful days lately and a relaxing Sunday afternoon is in order. Well, the recipe for relaxation might be a smooth cup of joe and the sounds of some cool jazz music. And…
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News••March 27, 2019
Grant Funding Available for Coastal Resilience Planning Projects
As part of the state’s efforts to make New Jersey more resilient, the Department of Environmental Protection has announced that nonprofits, colleges and universities may apply for grants to develop…
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News••March 27, 2019
The Boat Shop Open House Ready to Launch Season
Whether it’s the usual weather or a big spring holiday that marks the start of a family’s boating season, shoppers of a longtime boating supply store have their own date in common, April 6.
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News••March 27, 2019
Stafford Council Introduces New Administrator, Runs Down Township Activities, Proclaims National Volunteer Week
At the Stafford Township Council meeting of March 19, Mayor Greg Myhre addressed questions he has received about the hiring process for new Township Administrator Matthew von der Hayden, who was…
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News••March 27, 2019
Stafford Township Recreation Gears Up for 35th Summer Camp
Jason Hazelton remembers what the Stafford Township Recreation Summer Camp was like when he was a kid back in the 1980s.
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Sports••March 27, 2019
Teddy Marousis Scholarship Organizer Hopes to Give More Away This Time Around
After Teddy Marousis suddenly passed away nearly 17 months ago, Todd Kaiser knew there had to be some way to keep the 14-year-old’s legacy of brightness and congeniality alive within the Pinelands…
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Sports••March 27, 2019
Jacob Parker Swipes Silver at Special Olympics New Jersey Bowling Tourney
Some 14 years ago, Jacob Parker took an interest in bowling. And while he’s been bowling on and off for a while, competing in the public realm hadn’t been much of an option until recently.
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Sports••March 27, 2019
Southern Regional Junior and New Jersey Equestrian of the Year Has Passion to Help Horses Rediscover Their Purpose
For nearly six months, Riley Chenoweth-Hafner patiently waited for her new friend to realize she was his friend, that he had no reason to feel threatened or that she was there to steal his food.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 26, 2019
‘Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.’ Coming to Stafford Township Arts Center
The Bellarine Theatre Company will present “Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.” at the Stafford Township Arts Center at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 31.
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Columns••March 26, 2019
Neo-Traditional Medicine Reaches Gooniness; Hikers, Know If Property Truly Private
I’m having a re-rant on behalf of totoaba fish and poor little vaquita dolphin, both of which live exclusively down Gulf of California way.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 26, 2019
Little Egg Theatre Company Performing ‘Harvey’ This Weekend
The Little Egg Theatre Company will perform the classic comedic drama “Harvey” on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m. at Little Egg Harbor Township’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 25, 2019
Vietnam Veterans Day Program Caters to Youth March 29
Barnegat Township will hold its second annualVietnam Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, March 29, at theFred Watts Gazebo Park in Barnegat Township beginning at 3 p.m. Thy Cavangaro, a Vietnam…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 25, 2019
Learn About Solar Energy at LBI Library April 10
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host “New Jersey Resources Solar Program” on Monday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 10. Both programs start at 6 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 25, 2019
Bass River Naturalist Leads Hike at Forsythe Wildlife Refuge March 27
Bass River State Forest’s Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner will meet you at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville at 9 a.m. for a free 5- to 8-mile, moderate-paced hike on…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 25, 2019
Sassafras Hill Farm Comes to LBI Foundation for March 30 Science Saturday
Join Tina Mueller, a co-owner-operator of Sassafras Hill Farm in Barnegat, as she discusses farming in the Pinelands at the March 30 Science Saturday. The presentation will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30…
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News••March 22, 2019
Yacht Clubs Provide Sailing Instruction, Competitions
Sailing is a very popularsummer activity, providing a break from theheat by catching a nice breeze out on the open water. But like many other pastimes, it’s a skill you have to learn. Going out on…
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News••March 22, 2019
Finding the Right Kind of Shade on the Beach
With Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season at the Jersey Shore, just nine weeks away, it’s the perfect time to start planning for the long days of sun, surf, and sand on…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 22, 2019
Take a Passenger Ferry Trip Across the Bay
If you are vacationing in Beach Haven or anywhere on LBI this summer, you might consider a free ferry ride across Little Egg Harbor Bay to visit the Tuckerton Seaport.
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Arts & Entertainment••March 22, 2019
Cool Toys for the Beach and Pool
Surfer Dudes were the breakout Best Toy of the Year in 2015, and they are still going strong. Every shop on LBI that caters to families or surfers has these for sale at the suggested price of $19.95.
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News••March 22, 2019
What Bugs Us at the Beach
Nothing ruins a day at the beach quite like biting flies. And mosquitoes, even worse, can carry disease. Of Long Beach Island’s particularly pesky summertime pests – mosquitoes, greenheads, black…
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News••March 22, 2019
2019 Long Beach Island Beach Fees
The time is rapidly approaching for fun in the sun and there’s nowhere on the Jersey Shore with more beautiful beaches than Long Beach Island. Whether you’re a local, a seasonal homeowner, an annual…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 22, 2019
Keeping Your Pooch Safe on or By the Water Requires Diligence and Awareness
For many dog owners, the warmer months can be a fun time with the family pet, especially near the water. Dogs of all kinds love to frolic in the ocean surf, fetch a tennis ball in the bay or hang out…
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News••March 22, 2019
Tattoos and Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know
To ink or not to ink. If the only thing stopping you from using body art to tell your story is the idea it carries a higher risk for skin cancer, don’t let it stop you any longer. Experts haven’t…
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News••March 22, 2019
Buy a Boat, Get ‘Getaways!’
At the recent Progressive Atlantic City Boat Show, MarineMax of Ship Bottom supplied a current of ready boaters with new watercraft, new digital technology and the gateway to skills for getting out…
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News••March 22, 2019
FDA Wants to Update Sunscreen Regulations
The FDA proposed a new rule last month to update sunscreen regulations for the U.S. market, which could mean major changes to some popular sunscreens, many of which include chemicals the agency says…
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News••March 22, 2019
Lifeguard In Training Slots Filling Up Fast
Young lifeguards pedaling up or down Long Beach Island streets on bicycles with rescue cans strapped across their shoulders are a common sight each summer.
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Sports••March 22, 2019
Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association Reflects on Causes, Goals
The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is a group of 12 charter boat captains who have been providing excellent fishing opportunities for 15 years. The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven…
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Arts & Entertainment••March 22, 2019
Surf Specific Exercises
There was a time, not long ago, that a surfing workout consisted of simply surfing – and then maybe drinking beer.
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News••March 21, 2019
Hearing on Fantasy Island Application for Vacant CVS Packs Meeting Room
Deliberations on bringing a family entertainment center to the vacant CVS at the Causeway Circle were carried over at a standing-room-only land use board meeting Tuesday night to the board’s next…
