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Arts & Entertainment••October 23, 2025
Ship Bottom, Surf City Host Annual Tricked-Out Events
For thrill-seeking, spooky-season lovers, there is no more bewitching a treat on Long Beach Island than events sponsored by Ship Bottom and Surf City first responders on consecutive nights this month.
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News••October 23, 2025
40th Fall Beach Sweeps Unite Volunteers for Cleaner Coasts
At nearly 80 sites across New Jersey – including here on Long Beach Island – volunteers came together last Saturday, Oct. 18, for the 2025 Clean Ocean Action Fall Beach Sweeps, united by a shared…
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Opinion•October 23, 2025
We Can Do Better
Residents deserve a better Ship Bottom and I plan to right the ship toward much-needed change.
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Opinion•October 23, 2025
Vote for Transparency
It is with great enthusiasm that I support Maxine Blumenthal for Barnegat Township Committee.
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Opinion•October 23, 2025
No-Wake Zone
In last week’s paper, Jay Mann, in The Fish Story, commented about the ordinance concerning “vehicles passing through flood waters must not issue large wakes. Vehicularly produced waves can indeed…
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Columns••October 23, 2025
Ray of Hope Follows Nor’easter’s Lousy Legacy; Are Wave Pools the Answer?
Does anyone feel like wave pools are starting to replace the experience of ocean surfing? For a while there, it was a novelty, but now it’s becoming a legitimate option when the waves don’t line up.…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 23, 2025
Calling All Creative Carvers in Tuckerton
All are invited to enjoy a frighteningly fun night in the spirit of Halloween with the Tuckerton Pride and Celebration Committee from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the All Wars Memorial…
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News••October 22, 2025
Death of Little Egg Harbor 2-Year-Old Under Investigation
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is currently investigating the death of a 2-year-old child in Little Egg Harbor Township that occurred last week, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
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Sports••October 22, 2025
McLennan, Wyrsch Lead Southern Regional Boys to Championship
While it’s possible the Southern Regional boys cross country squad could have climbed back to the top of the county leader board without Jack McLennan, it probably would have been more difficult and…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
Classical and Broadway Music at Stockton Performing Arts Center
At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26 the Bay Atlantic Symphony will present a concert at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center in Pomona.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
Beauty, Serenity Await in ‘Let’s Relax’ at Beach Haven Borough Hall
Visited the Beach Haven Borough Hall lately? If not, now might be a good time to stop in, borough resident or no, to get an eyeful of the array of artwork adorning the walls by Pine Shores Art…
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Sports••October 22, 2025
Southern Regional Roars Back Against Brick Memorial But Falls Short
When a football team makes history by stringing together five, then six, then seven straight victories, and only two games remain to the regular season, the whispers about being undefeated get louder…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
Hoofy’s Fall Fest Features Beer Tasting, Music and Crafts
The sixth annual Hoofy’s Fall Fest welcomes the community to take part in a daylong autumn celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 11 Birdsall St. (the field across from the…
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Opinion••October 22, 2025
What the ‘Freaks’ Were Doing Saturday Here in Ship Bottom
After taking part in this weekend’s No Kings 2 protest in Ship Bottom I have seen many comments on social media about what the “freaks” were doing and why don’t we find something better to do with…
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News••October 22, 2025
‘More User-Friendly’ Zoning Ordinance Adopted in Beach Haven
Business owners in Beach Haven looking to convert their property into a single-family residence will need to apply for a conditional use variance, according to a zoning ordinance adopted by the…
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Opinion••October 22, 2025
Navigating Pre-Teenage With Raft and Paddle on LBI
It’s the craziest thing how we as human beings want more out of life or dream of something bigger.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
Barnegat Quakers Plan Zoom Presentation
“What Is the Quaker Process?” is the title of Zoom presentation on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. by the Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends).
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
Witches Walk Water Street in Season’s Spirit
Witnesses may have thought they were imagining things as a coven of about 30 well-dressed witches mysteriously wandered down Water Street in Tuckerton on Saturday night, Oct. 18. In fact, the…
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Columns••October 22, 2025
British General Goes After Recruits
There are many legends of the Jersey Shore that are difficult to prove, and one has always been that a ship load of British Redcoats wrecked on the coast early in the American Revolution alarming the…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
Author Discussing ‘Waves of Hope’
During World War II, a tech-savvy New Jersey woman took it on herself to be a priceless information provider for families of captured U.S. service members. Agnes Joan Negra’s exploits are chronicled…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
‘Menopause and You’ at LBI Library
Menopause can be a difficult and confusing time. Learn about this important phase of life during “Menopause and You” at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
Rotary Clubs Say, ‘Have a Beer on Us’
The five area Rotary Clubs – Forked River, Great Bay, Barnegat, Southern Ocean and Long Beach Island – are sponsoring an event to encourage local business people to learn about Rotary.
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News••October 22, 2025
Carroll Avenue Residents Face Ongoing Disruptive Flooding
Tuckerton’s Oct. 20 regular borough council meeting became heated as multiple residents of Carroll Avenue expressed frustrations with constant flooding and were dissatisfied with officials’ responses.
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News••October 22, 2025
Sunrise Bay Community Celebrates 25 Years
In 2000, the age-restricted adult housing development Sunrise Bay was formed in Little Egg Harbor. Over time, short-term trial-run houses turned into long-term homes and neighbors turned into…
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News••October 22, 2025
Bee Baths: an Important Garden Feature
The familiar bird bath is ideal for birds to drink from and clean their wings. Now small but powerful baths are popping up in Long Beach Island gardens for bees. Local gardeners are providing these…
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Opinion•October 22, 2025
Qualified Incumbents
Ship Bottom deserves leadership rooted in fiscal responsibility, dedication and a complete understanding of the duties and powers of the office of council. Councilmen Robert Butkus and Tom Tallon…
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News••October 22, 2025
Experience, Name Recognition Give Republicans Huge Edge in County Elections
Election Day, Nov. 4, will be here in no time, especially since many people will be voting early, either utilizing vote-by-mail ballots or visiting an early-voting center.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2025
Art Notes, Oct. 22
True North: While carrying out this year’s holiday shopping plan, consider stopping by the Zion Artists Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 15 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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News••October 22, 2025
Property Tax Relief Applications Due By Oct. 31
While enrolled New Jersey residents may have already received their checks from the ANCHOR Benefit, Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement and Stay NJ programs, individuals who have not applied for…
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Sports••October 22, 2025
Local Squads Get Bounced From Shore Conference Tournament
Four of the eight boys soccer Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals contests on Oct. 16 ended as 1-0 games, three of which were won by lower seeds.
