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•September 15, 2022
That’s One Way to Suck Up Microplastics; We’re Now Running on Holgate Time
I won’t harp on this, but Sept. 10 was the peak of the hurricane season and there was virtually nothing cyclonic to peak upon, short of the wilting remnants of H. Earl.
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•September 15, 2022
Southern County Animal Facility May Close for Rehab in January
The Southern Ocean County Animal Facility, located at 360 Haywood Road in Manahawkin, needs to be refurbished.
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•September 15, 2022
Beach Polo Classic Returns to Brant Beach Oct. 1
Come out to watch the ponies at the Beach Polo Classic on the 68th Street beach in Brant Beach on Saturday, Oct. 1. Long Beach Township and Tinicum Park Polo, based in Erwinna, Pa., are excited to…
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•September 15, 2022
Lifeguards, Girl Scout Earn Applause in Beach Haven
The Beach Haven Beach Patrol and an industrious youngster were singled out for praise at the onset of the Beach Haven Borough Council meeting on Sept. 12.
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•September 12, 2022
Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic Begins Oct. 8
Fall is not far off, which means it’s time to register for the 68th annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic; this storied and much-anticipated surfcasting-only tournaments runs Oct. 8 through Dec. 11. Join…
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•September 10, 2022
Gone But Possibly Not for All That Long; New Jellyfish Is A-Sting in the Surfline
I know it seems as if most summerites have flown the Island coop, but I’ll dare to say it’s an iffy departure. Dollars to donuts, there will be a bounce-back effect, an odd homage to pandemic times –…
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•September 9, 2022
Towns Reap Most Money Ever in Recycling Revenue-Sharing Program
Recycling revenue sharing is back with a bang. This year marks the return of the program after a forced hiatus beginning in 2018, when the market for recyclables effectively collapsed after China…
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•September 8, 2022
Southern Ocean Medical Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Community Celebration
Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin is celebrating 50 years of service to the community on Saturday, Sept. 10 with a free Family Fun Day. The milestone is observed as there is much to…
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•September 8, 2022
Romanticizing September With Tropics on the Rise, Plus Levels of Hurricane Preparedness
We do a lot of romanticizing about September around here.
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•September 8, 2022
Make Way for Rosie the Recycler
Last month, Harvey Cedars held its annual “Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs” event, and members of the Garden Club of Long Beach Island added another dimension – get hooked on recycling.
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•September 8, 2022
Surflight’s ‘The Fields of Ambrosia’ Unlike Any Other Production
Composer Martin Silvestri is hoping the third time is the charm for his and lyricist/book writer Joel Higgins’ musical “The Fields of Ambrosia,” which will open at Surflight Theatre on Sept. 8.
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•September 8, 2022
Soil, Water Test Results Could Impact Causeway Project Timeline
New Jersey transportation officials are mulling the results of soil and water testing conducted this summer as the result of unforeseen conditions at the site of the final phase of the $312 million…
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•September 8, 2022
Naughty Pines’ Labor Day Show Revives Sound Waves; Original Music to Tide Listeners Over Through Autumn
As Labor Day falls between two SandPaper issues, it makes for a bonus edition of Sound Waves! After such a stellar Labor Day weekend, it would be wrong not to issue a Sound Waves. The sun was…
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•September 8, 2022
Females on Film: Two Photographers Opt for Vintage Format
Film may have been “before their time,” but that only adds to the allure for Lucy Nedeau and Nattaley Gyger, two women learning the techniques of analog and digital photography simultaneously.
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•September 8, 2022
Barnegat Runners Dominate at Fire Company 5-K Race
Nearly 300 runners of various ages participated in the Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co.’s 19th annual Stop Drop and Run on Sept. 3. The event, featuring a 5K and 10K, began and ended at the…
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•September 6, 2022
In ‘Fog’ Photo Exhibit, Artist Ann Coen Shares Inner Self
Like the fog for which it was named, prominent local photographer Ann Coen’s first-ever solo exhibit and season finale at her Beach Haven pop-up gallery rolled stealthily in and out – a matter of…
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•September 5, 2022
Constantine Maroulis Serves Joe Pop’s Summertime Finale
This summer has seemingly evaporated in August’s sweltering heat wave, with the remnants washed out in a flash flood of biblical proportions. Thus marks the beginning of Locals’ Summer, with quieter…
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•September 4, 2022
Few Beaches Guarded After Labor Day Weekend
While September is usually warm enough to enjoy the beach, only a handful of beaches on Long Beach Island will have lifeguards following Labor Day weekend.
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•September 3, 2022
Fishing Association Deploys More Reef Balls
The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association’s Junior Mates members this month continued the association’s reef ball deployment program, with the help and support of N.J. Fish and Wildlife and the…
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•September 2, 2022
Mystery of ‘Viking’ Figurehead Found Locally Continues
Could a Viking-style figurehead found in 1938 in the mud on Conklin Island, off Barnegat and across the bay from LBI, really date from the Viking age? Did Viking sailors really sail through Barnegat…
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•September 1, 2022
Terrapin Champion Turns Front Yard Into Hatchery
Lisa Dolan, born on World Turtle Day, May 23, has spent her life immersed in the world of turtles. As a child, Dolan began collecting turtles from her neighborhood lake in upstate New York, where she…
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•September 1, 2022
With Barnegat Bay Challenge, Solo Is Way to Go for Some Paddlers
Pepper Kolman has spent much of the past four years rowing in a boat with seven other women as a member of the crew team at Clemson University, and soon will be joining the Rutgers crew team as a…
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•September 1, 2022
Interior Construction of New Borough Hall Expected This Winter
For those leaving Long Beach Island behind after Labor Day with a return date of spring 2023, take a quick mental snapshot of how things look in Ship Bottom because it won’t look this way next…
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•September 1, 2022
Crisdel, Code Blu Dominate White Marlin Invitational
More than $500,000 in prize money was paid out following the recent White Marlin Invitational sponsored by the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club.
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•September 1, 2022
Beach Haven Settles Appeal With Licensee
At its agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council announced a settlement with Bird & Betty’s concerning its liquor license renewal.
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•September 1, 2022
New Morrison’s Owners Have Plans for Market With Dining Area
The new owners of the Morrison’s Restaurant property in Beach Haven are hoping to add a market with a dining area as well as new homes, and recently filed for a Coastal Area Facility Review Act…
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•September 1, 2022
Catboats Hit the Water on Sunday
Harvey Cedars summer activities come to a traditional end with the annual catboat races on Sunday, Sept. 4, off Sunset Park.
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•August 30, 2022
Shields, Brown, Cooke Team Up With Monmouth Contingent for USLA Nationals
Perhaps one day, Long Beach Island again will send a team to the U.S. Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships. For now, LBI guards can team up with their brothers and sisters in…
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•August 29, 2022
My Unforgettable Summer of ’66 at M&M Produce
“Justin … what kind of a name is that?” asked my hopefully soon-to-be employer as he eyeballed my job application. I had just graduated from high school and was hoping for a summer job at the shore.…
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•August 27, 2022
Temme Steps Aside for Something New After 20 Years of Leading SCYC Youth Sailing Program
Andy Temme’s influence at Surf City Yacht Club runs deep, particularly with its youth sailing program.
