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Columns••November 20, 2025
Making No Cents: Treasury Department Pulls Plug on Pennies
DEAD COIN WALKING/CIRCULATING: The penny is dead. The last was stamped out this month, leaving us with a measly 300 billion still in circulation, waiting to be lost to “erosion” (U.S. Mint term).
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Arts & Entertainment••November 20, 2025
Classical Music and Smooth Jazz/Pop at Grunin Center
There’s some smooth music coming up at the Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 20, 2025
Play Pickleball and More Alongside Stafford Township PBA 297
There’s never a bad day to play some pickleball, and Sunday, Dec. 7 is the perfect day not only to get in some swings on the indoor courts of The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI, but also to give back to the…
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News••November 19, 2025
New EMS Academy Is Effort to Address Service Shortage
Nestled along the Boston-Washington corridor, Long Beach Island faces the challenge of population swells amid a shortage of qualified EMS professionals and state officials’ failure to recognize EMS…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2025
Get Festive, Enjoy Holiday Concerts at Southern Regional
This holiday season, it may be fun to take a horse and carriage ride, shop for gifts at a nearby mom-and-pop store or make a gingerbread house. But it also means a variety of music will be in…
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Opinion•November 19, 2025
Memorable Music
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the deeply moving and professional musical contributions made by John Dondero at the recent “Harvey Cedars Salutes Our Veterans” event.
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News••November 19, 2025
Gateway to LBI Earns National, Global Recognition for Tourism Videos
Videos highlighting Ship Bottom as a premier resort destination won top accolades in competitive national and international contests that feature companies known globally for their video production…
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News••November 19, 2025
Car Accident Results in Death of Little Egg Harbor Man
A deadly car accident took place on Nov. 4 at the intersection of Oak Lane and Center Street in Little Egg Harbor, police announced Monday, Nov. 17.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2025
Shop, Donate to Little Egg Harbor’s Gift Giveaway
The holidays can be a difficult time for many, and sometimes a little extra community magic can help brighten up the season. Those in need or looking to donate gifts can participate in Little Egg…
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Opinion••November 19, 2025
Rite of Passage: So Your Child’s Applying to College
I would like to share my experiences of the college application process with all of you who are currently enjoying this rite of passage. First off, I suggest you drink heavily. It does nothing for…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2025
Garden Club Helps Students, Seniors Create Holiday Floral Arrangements
Island elementary students, under the tutelage of Garden Club of LBI members, recently designed Halloween floral arrangements at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City.…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2025
Celebrate Ye Olde Christmas in Tuckerton
Mark your calendars – Saturday, Dec. 6 is set to be a fun-filled day of holiday festivities in Tuckerton.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2025
Holiday Events Planned in Beach Haven
Thanksgiving weekend will be filled with holiday events and activities in Beach Haven. It all begins on Friday, Nov. 28, at Kapler’s Pharmacy. From 4 to 6 p.m. there will be free horse and carriage…
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Opinion•November 19, 2025
One True Definition
There have been several letters published recently mentioning Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). While there are varied opinions on what it is and who suffers from it, the one true definition came…
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News••November 19, 2025
Barnegat Light Borough Prepares for Revaluation
Before the regular borough council meeting of Nov. 12, Barnegat Light Tax Assessor Ed Seeger and Professional Property Appraisers Project Manager Garret Martin gave an overview of the upcoming…
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News••November 19, 2025
LBT Land Use Board Denies Nardi’s Deck Proposal
The Long Beach Township Land Use Board, at its meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 12, denied an application from Nardi’s Tavern and Grill to add a 57.8-foot by 22-foot second-story open deck on the…
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News••November 19, 2025
Letter Carriers Honored for Veterans Service
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Long Beach Island Postmaster Paul Cox held a surprise breakfast for employees who are veterans. The honorees were Eric Setlamann, Dave Witkowski, Mike Marino and Ken Thieren.
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Opinion•November 19, 2025
Salute to Wally’s
Last week on Veterans Day one of our favorite restaurants on LBI honored members of any branch of service with a “thank you” breakfast, lunch or dinner for them and their spouse.
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Opinion••November 19, 2025
Throw the Bums Out!
Last week a writer waxed euphoric in the SpeakEasy column over tables groaning under the weight of every food under the sun while unpaid American troops stationed in Germany were told to go to German…
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News••November 19, 2025
$3.4 Million NJDOT Grants Approved for Southern Ocean County Roads
Road improvement work will continue in Surf City after the borough received a N.J. Department of Transportation grant this week, following the council awarding a $1.1 million American Rescue Plan…
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News••November 19, 2025
Barnegat VFW Food Drive Exceeds Expectations
More than 500 pounds of nonperishable goods was collected by Barnegat VFW Post 10092 in its fall food donation campaign for Starve Poverty International, also located in Barnegat Township.
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News••November 19, 2025
Harvey Cedars Streetscape Enters New Phase
In the northern end of Harvey Cedars’ downtown area, the sound of the ocean waves are starting to mix with the hum of construction equipment on Long Beach Boulevard.
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Opinion•November 19, 2025
Missing Mail
I read with interest the letter from Fred Bercari (“Unacceptable Response”) in the Nov. 5 issue about letters he mailed in October that were not delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. I empathize with…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2025
Annual Beefsteak Dinner Dec. 5 at St. Francis
’Tis the season to indulge: Reserve a seat at the St. Francis Parish and Community Center’s annual beefsteak dinner – on Friday, Dec. 5, in the center gymnasium in Brant Beach – to savor…
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News••November 19, 2025
Ocean Community Church Pastor Celebrates 30 Years
On the corner of Breakers Drive and Route 72 in Stafford Township, the unassuming Ocean Community Church has stood strong since 1982. For much of that time, the Rev. Dr. Phil Bakelaar has been at the…
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News••November 19, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Recognizes Health Advocates
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee presented several proclamations to local and national organizations at its Nov. 13 regular meeting.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 19, 2025
Atlantic City Ballet Performing Radio City-Like Show at STAC
At 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 the Stafford Township Arts Center will host “It’s a Shore Holiday with the Atlantic City Ballet.”
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News••November 19, 2025
Van Drew Wants Illegal Immigrant Tractor-Trailer Drivers Off the Road
On Nov. 14 Congressman Jeff Van Drew, the Republican who represents New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes all of Southern Ocean County, introduced legislation titled the No…
