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Arts & Entertainment••October 14, 2025
Halloween Celebration at Waretown Library
Are you ready for a spooky weekend? The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library presents a “Halloween Magic Show” on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 13, 2025
Mental Health, Wellness Resources Provided in Little Egg Harbor
On Thursday, Oct. 16, Little Egg Harbor Township will host a mental health resource and wellness event at the township’s Edward Thornton Community Center, located at 319 West Cala Breeze Way.
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Opinion••October 13, 2025
Viewing the Last of the Mast – So Personally Meaningful
On Aug. 21 and 22, I was visiting my good friends Laura and Dick Bartlett, who have a home adjacent to the beach at 18th Street in Barnegat Light. Early in the morning of Friday, Aug. 22, I took a…
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News••October 11, 2025
Harvey Cedars Takes Steps to Save Historic House
At a special meeting on Friday, Oct. 3, the Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners enacted two ordinances and one resolution to acquire a historic house, saving it from demolition and moving it to…
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News••October 10, 2025
Start Raking: Leaf Collection Begins in Stafford
As leaves start to fall from trees, Stafford Township residents are reminded that leaf collection is conducted by the department of public works throughout October and November. Crews will be out to…
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News••October 10, 2025
Remember to Vote in School Board Elections
Guess what, Stafford Township residents? It’s election time again. Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 4 this year, is just around the corner, so be on the lookout for the sample ballots to show up…
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News••October 10, 2025
Barnegat Principal Warns Against Social Media Peeing Challenge
Barnegat High School students have been warned not to participate in a TikTok challenge involving people urinating in public places or they will face severe consequences.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 10, 2025
Fall Events for All to Enjoy Coming Up in Stafford
’Tis the season for wonderful fall events, and several are on tap for later this month and early next month.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 10, 2025
Gardener Presents Houseplants 101
Interested in growing your own houseplants? The branch hosts “The Dirt on Houseplants” on Monday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.
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News••October 10, 2025
‘Dangerous’ Weather Forecast Forces Race Officials to Cancel 18 Mile/12K Runs
While the Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run has been part of the Island’s fabric for more than five decades and is one of the biggest events of the fall, the annual tradition is taking a…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 10, 2025
LBI Kite Festival Soars to New Heights
It’s almost time for the 11th annual LBI Invitational Kite Festival to take off above Long Beach Island.
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News••October 9, 2025
Building Fire in Downtown Beach Haven
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News••October 9, 2025
Residents Question Planning Board on Housing Development
At its Oct. 2 meeting, the Little Egg Harbor planning board passed a resolution memorializing its prior approval of the preliminary and final site plan for Lennar Corp.’s 415-unit housing…
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News••October 9, 2025
Country Kettle Chowda, Lefty’s Tavern Crowned Cook-Off Champs
Beach Haven’s biggest celebration of the season drew thousands of people to the Taylor Avenue ball field Oct. 4 and 5 for a weekend filled with shopping, live music, camaraderie and friendly…
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News••October 9, 2025
A ‘Zing’ Thing: Gabe Saldana Holds Special Place in Girlfriend’s Heart
The evening of Sept. 30, Lizabeth “Lizzie” Van Ness stood amid the crowd at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, where the band $uicideboy$ had stopped on its Grey Day Tour. Where she and Gabe Saldana…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2025
Stringing Together Memories: High-Flying Marks for New Kite Show in Surf City
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Sports••October 9, 2025
Pinelands Regional Outlasts Southern in Girls Volleyball Thriller
When Jayda Quigley, Madison Wilbert and the rest of the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball team walked into Southern Regional’s gymnasium on Oct. 1, they knew the target was on their backs.
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Columns••October 9, 2025
The Spooky Time of Year When Things Jump Out
It’s the time of year when wildlife can get a little too near … and deer.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2025
Surflight’s Current Show, ‘Tru,’ Mixes Laughs With Pathos
Surflight Theatre’s last show of fall season is “Tru,” running at 2 p.m. on Oct. 8, 9 and 12 and at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, 10 and 11.
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Columns••October 9, 2025
Barrier Island Folk Watch in Dismay as North Carolina Loses Ground to the Ocean
Coming from New Jersey, the Outer Banks holds a particular draw for any surfer or beach person. Not only are the waves more powerful and consistent, but the Carolina coast is considered “humid…
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News••October 9, 2025
North Beach Easement Disputes Lead to Court
Two civil actions currently in the Ocean County court system involve easement disputes in North Beach, located in the northern section of noncontiguous Long Beach Township on Long Beach Island. Both…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2025
Double Delight: Harvest and Wine Festivals This Weekend in Stafford Township
Nothing screams fall like pumpkin picking, scarecrow making and gathering outside amid the cooler, crisper air. Throw in a Halloween parade, petting zoo, food, wine, crafters and music, and that’s a…
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Opinion•October 9, 2025
Sincere Gratitude
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program extends our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the businesses and organizations who sponsored our free, 2025 Wednesday night Summer Concerts on the Green at…
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Opinion•October 9, 2025
Trusted Steward
Ship Bottom deserves leadership rooted in fiscal responsibility, dedication and a complete understanding of the duties and powers of the office of council. Councilman Tom Tallon has consistently…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2025
Beach Haven’s Big Bash: Fire Co. Hosts Annual Block Party
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Opinion•October 8, 2025
Caring Community
A brief but most sincere thank-you goes to the couples out for a walk, the nurse who lives in the area, Ship Bottom Sgt. Brian Tretola, Officers Brian Laureigh and Joe Fiorello and EMS Ken Perry, all…
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Sports••October 8, 2025
Southern Regional Cruises to 35-0 Victory Over Lacey to Stay Undefeated
When the offense is scoring 30 points per game and the defense is allowing less than six, it’s a football team’s recipe for success. But even at 6-0, Southern Regional can’t start thinking about…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
With Opportune Show and Sale, Pine Shores Art Association Reaches New Generation
Members and friends of the Pine Shores Art Association made a day of it on Sunday, Sept. 28, showing, sharing and shopping art at the Tuckerton Art Center.
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Sports••October 8, 2025
Griffiths Thwarts Barnegat as Pinelands Regional Scores Late Goal to Tie
Maybe about 8 yards away, Riley Schmidt had a wide-open look at the goal with seven seconds left in overtime on Oct. 4. She slung a shot toward the far post, but Rebecca Griffiths popped her right…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Art Notes, Oct. 8
Art by Association: For October and November at Pine Shores Art Association’s Tuckerton Art Center, the following five featured artists’ work will be on display: paintings by Nancy Willen, Irene…
