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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Learn the Basics of AI at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library hosts an “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Autism Resources Fair Scheduled
The Ocean County Library will host its eighth annual Autism Resources Fair at the Lacey branch on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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News••October 29, 2025
No Generation Gap With These Students
Sixth-grade students from Beach Haven Elementary School recently took part in a memorable intergenerational visit to St. Francis Center Senior Services, where young learners and local seniors came…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Art Notes Oct. 29
Balletomane: At the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City, branch manager Laurence Krupinski will share two of her personal passions in free exhibitions of art and dance…
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Columns••October 29, 2025
Gen. Gage’s Recruitment Effort Foiled
In October 1775, a drama played out at the Jersey Shore that helped to show the peculiar situation that existed before the colonies declared their independence.
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News••October 29, 2025
Stafford Workshop Full of Positivity, Solid Ideas for Future Recreation
Now with two major pieces of property available for the development of new recreational space and facilities, the Stafford Township administration on Oct. 23 sought the input of community members as…
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Opinion•October 29, 2025
Write-In Missing
Please correct your article titled “Few Contested School Board, Local Elections” (10/22) to reflect that I am running as a write-in candidate for Ship Bottom Council.
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News••October 29, 2025
Big Rent Increase Avoided in Pinewood Estates
Residents in the Pinewood Estates mobile home community in Barnegat Township are breathing a sigh of relief as a proposed monthly rent increase of $150 has been scrapped.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Island Library Hosts Program on Indigenous Peoples
Experience indigenous dance, music, storytelling and traditional arts when the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City presents “Redhawk Native American Song and Dance” on…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Medicare Part D Explained at Island Library
For many seniors, Medicare can be complex and confusing. People with questions should stop by the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City when it hosts “Understanding…
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News••October 29, 2025
Amato Bill Expanding Athletic Trainers’ Scope, Standards Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. (R-9th Dist.) to expand the scope of practice for New Jersey’s athletic trainers, and to raise educational requirements and modernize the…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Harvey Cedars Plans Salute to Veterans
On the Friday of Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 7, Harvey Cedars borough will celebrate its second annual “Harvey Cedars Salutes Our Veterans” event, at noon at Sunset Park. County Connections and the…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Magician Leon Etienne Fooled Penn and Teller, But Can He Fool Grunin Center Audience?
At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts will present a main stage show titled “Magic Rocks: Illusionist Leon Etienne.”
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News••October 29, 2025
John Hailperin Returns to BHTA Board
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association board recently unanimously appointed John Hailperin as a board member.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Wine Sampling Planned in Harvey Cedars
On Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m., the Harvey Cedars Activity Committee hosts its annual wine tasting event at the High Point Firehouse. It features approximately 40 to 45 varieties of wines, ranging…
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News••October 29, 2025
Tuckerton Council Discusses Storm Prep, Upcoming Events
At the regular Tuckerton Borough Council meeting on Oct. 20, police officer Tyler Galgano was appointed sergeant and sworn into his new position with the police department.
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Sports••October 29, 2025
Pinelands, Southern Girls Volleyball Squads Reach SCT Semifinals
Those who thought the second meeting between the Pinelands Regional and Southern Regional girls volleyball teams a few weeks ago was a classic were in store for another one this week.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Free Veterans Day Concert at Stockton University
The Bay Atlantic Symphony, conducted by Jed Gaylin, will perform a special, free Veterans Day concert at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Disco Is Stayin’ Alive at STAC With Bee Gees Tribute Show
Get your disco ball out of the attic, practice your dance moves, and men, do your best young John Travolta impression because the New York Bee Gees will be performing a tribute act at the Stafford…
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Columns••October 29, 2025
End of an Era Ushers in New Threat to Indie Music
“Artificial Intelligence uses significant and growing amounts of energy, with individual queries using fractions of watt-hour (0.24 Wh for a median text response from Google’s Gemini) and large-scale…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2025
Pinelands Commission to Discuss Artificial Turf at Oct. 31 Meeting
Artificial turf is on the agenda for the next Pinelands Commission policy and implementation committee meeting – at 9:30 a.m. this Friday, Oct. 31 – and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance is asking…
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Columns••October 27, 2025
The Leaves Are Coiling Up: Timber Rattler Is Out-of-Season Surprise
Somewhat surprisingly, Island beaches have bounced back admirably well after nor’easter waves ran roughshod over them.
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News••October 26, 2025
Safety Drives Closure of Pedestrian Access on Cedar Bonnet Island
Pedestrian traffic on Circle Drive, the narrow single-lane road on Cedar Bonnet Island that runs under the Causeway, is slated to permanently close due to safety concerns.
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News••October 25, 2025
Abandoned Boat Problem Persists as Possible Funding on Cusp
While recreational boating season comes to a crawl on local waters after the hustle and bustle of the summer, a growing number of abandoned boats litter the landscape of Ocean County’s barrier…
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Sports••October 24, 2025
George, DeSimone Ace Clam Jam on Big Day for Next Generation
At the start of this year’s Jetty Clam Jam waiting period, the Jetty Rock Foundation posted to the organization’s Instagram account a collage of photos of the youngest surfers in this year’s Clam…
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News••October 23, 2025
LBI Witchy Paddle: Spirited Strokes for Charity
The good witches who participated in the LBI Witchy Paddle on Saturday, Oct. 18 raised $1,600 in donations for David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation this year, organizer and Head Witch Michelle…
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News••October 23, 2025
Injured Young Whale Dies While Stranded Off Holgate
A young whale with significant trauma from boat propeller strikes was spotted in shallow water off the west side of Holgate last Friday, Oct. 17, and unfortunately passed away, the Marine Mammal…
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News••October 23, 2025
Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Rally on LBI Exceeds June Turnout
Heavy traffic at the gateway to Long Beach Island on Oct. 18 wasn’t of the normal variety, but rather pedestrians lining Ninth Street in Ship Bottom during the Island’s second No Kings rally in four…
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News••October 23, 2025
Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini Endorses Jack Ciattarelli for Governor
Longtime mayor of Long Beach Township Joseph Mancini is endorsing Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli in this year’s governor’s race because, he said, “Jack understands the Jersey Shore in ways our…
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Sports••October 23, 2025
Jenkins Leads Pinelands Football Team to Sixth Straight Win
Holding a 19-6 lead at halftime, the Pinelands Regional football team blew open the game in the fourth quarter when quarterback Jamie Jenkins ran for a touchdown and threw a pass for another, as the…
