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•December 28, 2023
New Year’s Eve Food and Festivities
Fresh starts! New intentions! Such is the stuff of New Year’s celebrations, and why not embrace it? Beholden to no one group or sect, the holiday is a universal coming-together of souls as the…
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•December 22, 2023
Grinch Wraps Up ‘Community Service‘ Following Apprehension by Stafford Police
The Grinch has been all over Stafford Township during the past few weeks – escorted by police, of course.
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•December 21, 2023
Oldham’s Tenure Ends With a Champagne Toast
Champagne glasses were clicking in the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission meeting room at the final meeting of the year as past and current borough employees and many friends saluted Mayor Jonathan…
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•December 21, 2023
Even a Show Dog Gets in on the Action at Annual Ugly Sweater Race
He didn’t have an ugly sweater to wear during the race. Instead, he had a coat of fur.
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•December 21, 2023
Causeway Contractor Working to Fix Water, Sand Issues on Roadway
The Ocean County Soil Conservation District is joining Ship Bottom’s fight to have its roadways clear of water, sand, mud, and other debris related to the final phase of the Causeway expansion and…
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•December 21, 2023
Art Notes, Dec. 20
Gifted: Landscapes and landmarks are often the subjects of Laura Angress’ artwork. The painter is known for murals and for her depictions of the Island’s most recognizable structures – most recently…
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•December 21, 2023
Collins, Soltis Steer Southern Regional Girls to 2-0 Start
It’s always a good thing when the 6-foot-3 girl is healthy and playing at full strength, especially when she complements the much shorter point guard so well.
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•December 19, 2023
Matador Surf Shop to Continue Brighton Beach/Brant Beach Legacy in Manahawkin
A new chapter has begun in the storied tale of Matador Surfboards and Brighton Beach Surf Shop. This month, the new Matador Surf Shop shop opens at 325 Route 72 East in Manahawkin in time for holiday…
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•December 18, 2023
Tuckerton Crik Museum Presents Soft Holiday Opening
’Tis the season to celebrate and support local history! The Tuckerton Historical Society is excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Tuckerton Crik Museum, Book and Gift Shop inside Little…
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•December 17, 2023
LBI Garden Club’s Tour of Homes Makes Holiday Magic
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s 56th Holiday Tour of Homes lit up the Island, by design, on Thursday, Dec. 7.
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•December 16, 2023
Remembering the Man Behind a Community Hub
When I was little, some mornings I would be up early at my family’s cottage in Barnegat Light, and my grandmother, who bought it in 1937 for $800, would take me with her on errands. Stop at the post…
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•December 15, 2023
Pro Bodybuilder Michelle Johnson Turns Pain Into Gain
On Sunday evening, Dec. 10, Michelle Johnson of Little Egg Harbor was still coming down off her high from the weekend-long NPC National Championships at the Irving Convention Center in Texas, where…
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•December 14, 2023
Harvey Cedars House Finds New Home in Manahawkin
That was one very wide load meandering the streets of Manahawkin last Wednesday morning, Dec. 6. It was easy to spot the gray-colored house slowly being transported on a heavy-duty trailer by…
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•December 14, 2023
New Firefighting Gear Offers Added Layer of Safety
Christmas magic arrived early for the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS, and while Santa or some of his elves haven’t delivered new turnout gear yet, the real gift this holiday season is the…
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•December 14, 2023
Ocean County Purchases Shooters Sporting Range
It may come as a surprise to hunters and sport shooters to learn that Shooters Sporting Center on Route 539 in Little Egg Harbor was acquired by Ocean County to be utilized as a regional training…
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•December 14, 2023
Barnegat Officials Recognize Esports, Girls Volleyball Accomplishments
At its meeting last week, the Barnegat Township Committee congratulated two high school sports teams for their recent accomplishments.
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•December 14, 2023
If November Is ‘Happy’ Version of Winter, December Is Merry
When I was a kid, we wrote letters to Santa. So we were a little surprised when we recently got an unprompted letter from Santa in October.
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•December 14, 2023
Possible End to Limulus Bloodletting; Seeing Reforestation Through the Trees
I think I’ll start with some good news for Limulus. No, not Linus, though we are quickly moving in on a Charlie Brown Christmas.
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•December 14, 2023
Long Beach Township Holiday, Seasonal Beach Badges Available
Give the gift of sand and surf! Holiday and regular seasonal beach badges are available now from Long Beach Township, both at the pre-season price of $40 per tag. The badges can be purchased either…
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December 12, 2023
Coco’s Story: Lost in Barnegat for 28 Days
It all started at the Barnegat veterinary office. We were taking my sister, Sandy, for a checkup. As I, Coco, was getting out of the car, I got spooked and ran into the woods like the wind. No one…
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•December 10, 2023
LBT Field Station Director Levels Up to Oyster Ambassador
Angela C. Andersen – sustainability coordinator for Long Beach Township; director of the LBT Field Station, in Holgate; and producer and environmental consultant for “The Oyster Farmers” documentary…
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•December 9, 2023
Surflight’s ‘A Christmas Story’ Funny and Intimate
There’s no doubt the 1983 film “A Christmas Story” has reached the stratospheric level of popularity when it comes to holiday films. But why convert it into a stage musical?
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•December 8, 2023
Going Back in Time at Cedar Bridge
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department held its 20th commemoration of the Affair at Cedar Bridge, at the historic Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat Township.
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•December 7, 2023
Holiday Cheer Goes Dashing Down the Boulevard
Santa Claus’ annual in-person recon of the Long Beach Island region, masked as his yearly participation in the Ship Bottom Christmas Parade, left the jolly ol’ elf more, well, jolly, after…
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•December 7, 2023
Decision Looms on The Boatyard After State and Developer Make Cases
Attorneys on both sides of a multi-faceted land use issue at The Boatyard in Stafford Township continue to make their case to an Ocean County Superior Court judge, more than a month after a five-day…
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•December 7, 2023
Committee Advances 9th District Bill to Create Fund for Volunteer Fire Companies
The N.J. Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has voted to advance legislation to support the financial needs of volunteer fire companies. Bill S-3925, sponsored by the 9th District’s Sen.…
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•December 7, 2023
Behind Immense Talent and Depth, Southern Regional Girls Primed for Another Big Season
Everybody connected to the Southern Regional girls swim team should be excited about the upcoming winter season. The Rams are just a darned good squad. Period.
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•December 7, 2023
Time to Pencil in ‘The South Ocean,’ Bassing Goes Beyond Times Long Ago
I got an excited call from Antarctica. It’s ecstatic over finally getting its own ocean. With help from prestigious scientists at National Geographic along with many highly community-oriented…
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•December 7, 2023
Songwriter Showcase Is Spirited Success
Although we are lucky to live in an area that supports live music, any musician locked into the Island circuit knows the struggle all too well, having to balance the inspiration to write and perform…
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•December 5, 2023
Morris Concludes Holy Cross Grid Career
Although his football career at the College of the Holy Cross did not end as he had hoped, Sean Morris looks back at it as an “awesome experience.”
