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Opinion•October 8, 2025
Failure of Leadership
As of this writing we’re only a few days into the federal government shutdown, but I firmly believe that every taxpaying American citizen, whether Republican, Democrat or Independent, should be…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Family Fun and Fishing at Maximilian Foundation Event
The Maximilian Foundation is having its ninth annual Family Fun Fest and Fishing Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 2 from noon to dusk, with activities at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge.
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News••October 8, 2025
Southern Ocean Medical Center Honors Jim ’Moose’ Morrison
Jim “Moose” Morrison, a longtime resident of Barnegat Light who passed away in 2010 and left behind a legacy of love, family, laughter and community service, was honored by Southern Ocean Medical…
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News••October 8, 2025
Van Drew: Pay Coast Guard and FAA Workers Amid Shutdown
Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who represents all of the municipalities in Southern Ocean County, supports the Republican side of the government shutdown debate, spouting the party line.
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News••October 8, 2025
Tuckerton Man Could Get Three Years for Aggravated Arson
On Sept. 29, Thomas Lester, 21, of Tuckerton pleaded guilty to aggravated arson before the Honorable Dina M. Vicari in connection with an incident that occurred in Little Egg Harbor Township on Jan.…
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News••October 8, 2025
Is Race for Governor Tightening or Is Poll an Outlier?
There is a lot of attention being paid to the races for governor in both New Jersey and Virginia this year.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Color Run to Brighten Up the Weekend
Add a splash of color to your weekend at the annual Color Run in Little Egg Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
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Opinion••October 8, 2025
Time for a Change
I was a councilman in Ship Bottom and retired last year. I have known Bill Fenimore for 10 years and found him to be respectful, intelligent and someone who deeply cares about Ship Bottom.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Get the ‘Pointe’ at LBI Library
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host “The Life of a Pointe Shoe” on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Medication Safety Discussed at LBI Library
Knowing safe practices with medication can prevent harm from visiting you or your loved ones. This is why the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City is hosting “Medication…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Smartphone 101 at the Beach Haven Library
Over the years, smartphones have been a popular gift for a birthday or holiday. But navigating through the various apps could pose a challenge, especially if the recipient is not very computer…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Garden Club’s 2025 Holiday House Tour Now Two Days
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island presents “all the glory and good times of the holiday season” with its annual tour of homes, this year to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Marching Bengals Win Band Competition at Southern Regional
On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Barnegat High School Marching Bengals were awarded first place out of six Group 1A bands at a Tournament of Bands competition at Southern Regional High School. They finished…
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News••October 8, 2025
LBT Approves Zoning Ordinance After Pushback, Clarification
Long Beach Township recently adopted four ordinances on second reading, including a measure that pertains to zoning for hotels and motels, which brought a full room’s worth of residents out to this…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2025
Barnegat Recreation Plans Halloween Contest
Do you have a lot of spooky decorations ready to go for Halloween? The Barnegat Township Recreation Department invites you to sign up for a Halloween home decorating contest.
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News••October 8, 2025
Gym Proposed as Good Fit for Vacant Storefront in Ship Bottom
The Ship Bottom Land Use Board is expected to hear an application this month to turn the vacant site of a former scooter store on 24th Street into a mixed-use structure with a fitness center as the…
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Columns••October 8, 2025
King George Rejects Olive Branch
In June 1775, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, consolidated the local New England militia besieging Boston into the Continental Army and appointed George Washington to…
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News••October 8, 2025
Data Center Demand Fuels Surge in Electric Costs
Even as the N.J. Board of Public Utilities increased its electric bill relief for eligible customers, a full recovery from surging electric costs doesn’t look to be part of the long-term prognosis…
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News••October 8, 2025
NJ Issues Drought Watch, Urges Water Conservation Amid Dry Conditions
Less than three months after lifting the statewide drought warning following a prolonged dry period that began last fall, the Murphy administration issued a drought watch on Oct. 1. New Jersey…
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Opinion••October 8, 2025
Government Shutdown Harms More Than Federal Workers
Government shutdowns affect far more people, likely hundreds of thousands, than just government employees.
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Business••October 8, 2025
Andy’s at the Light Gets Makeover; Allie May Hosts Paint Party; Get Hands On at Reynolds
Andy’s at the Light in Barnegat Light has been in the Bjornberg family for 80 years. Britt Bjornberg and her father, Carl Bjornberg, “decided to keep the business and building in the family after the…
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Sports••October 8, 2025
Kaszuba Wins in Straight Sets to Lead Pinelands Past Barnegat
Even as a young girl, Kiera Kaszuba knew she eventually would play tennis in the Pinelands Regional program.
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Sports••October 8, 2025
Schweigart’s Big Goal Lifts Southern Regional
Possessing the ball through the first 19 days of the season wasn’t an issue for the Southern Regional boys soccer team. But except for one game, the Rams weren’t finding the back of the net as much…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2025
Grunin Center Events This Coming Week
Once again the Ocean County College Grunin Center for the Arts will be hosting a number of disparate shows in the coming week. Tickets for all may be purchased online at grunincenter.org.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2025
Mystical Soirée to Bring Touch of Magic With Readings, Reiki, Handcrafted Goods
Those looking to explore the metaphysical side of life will find plenty of magic and meaning at the second annual Mystical Soirée, this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hot or Not Yoga in…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2025
Stockton Performing Arts Center Hosting ‘Spamilton’
The Stockton University Performing Arts Center will present “Spamilton: An American Parody” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2025
Find Fun, Frights All October in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor
Spooky season is quickly closing in, and here is fun to be had for every ghoul and goblin in the Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor area. Don’t miss out on these tricks and treats this October.
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News••October 5, 2025
Wellington Newly Appointed Barnegat Light Mayor
Barnegat Light Mayor Ed Wellington, holding up an actual olive branch, addressed the public for the first time Monday morning in his new official capacity: “To all the members of this committee, I…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 5, 2025
As Chowder Contestants Ready Their Best for Sunday’s Fest, Anticipation Simmers
At long last, the Island’s soup-reme celebration and traditional chow-down has arrived. This weekend’s Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off will see 12 restaurants serving up their best clam chowders to…
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News••October 3, 2025
Full of Positivity and Compassion, Gabriel Saldana Made an Impact on Many
Amid the ever-growing spread of flowers, balloons and mementos that had some sort of meaning between Gabriel Saldana and his friends and family, Sonia Allen walked up and added a lavender mum, a few…
