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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Aug. 31 Surflight Comedy Show Features Updated Lineup
Surflight Theatre will host a comedy show at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31.
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Opinion•August 27, 2025
Professional, Caring
This is just a note of gratitude and appreciation to the Barnegat Light Beach Patrol and the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad in handling our grandson’s unfortunate accident at the Barnegat Light ocean…
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Opinion•August 27, 2025
Bipartisan Call
In a nation built on law, the Constitution is not a suggestion; it is our shared covenant. Yet today, that covenant is under siege.
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News••August 27, 2025
Student Government and Safety Patrols Restored at Little Egg Harbor School District
Two issues dominated the Aug. 19 meeting of the Little Egg Harbor School District Board of Education.
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News••August 27, 2025
As Municipalities Turn Teal, Be Aware of Ovarian Cancer
September often is a month of transition for many. The summer season ends. Children return to school. Fall athletics kick into gear.
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News••August 27, 2025
South End Surf ’N Paddle to Host Alpha Wave’s Warrior Weekend
Surfing is becoming well known in all health circles for its benefits. Most obviously, paddling out and catching waves provide great exercise. However, the sport is increasingly being pinpointed for…
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Opinion•August 27, 2025
Failure to Launch
Years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, all we required was a beach towel, Bain De Soleil and maybe a boom box for a day at the beach. As time went on, we started using sand chairs. They sat 4…
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Columns••August 27, 2025
Tropical Close Call Comes at Good Time for Coastal Readiness
For LBI, Erin was no Karen. She played decently nice, after factoring in what might have been.
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Opinion•August 27, 2025
Many Miracles of LBI
When you hear the word “miracle,” what pops into your head? Maybe someone being healed? Surviving a disaster? Or something closer to home, like your family actually getting along for once? For the…
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Sports••August 27, 2025
Tiger Cat Snatches Top Position in Rendezvous Regatta at SBYC
With 20 boats competing in the “mixed litter” race that is the annual Catboat Rendezvous at Spray Beach Yacht Club, Tiger Cat reigned on Aug. 23.
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News••August 27, 2025
Ladies Golf Group Celebrates 50 Years
The Ocean Acres Ladies Golf Association, playing at the Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis in Little Egg Harbor Township, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with a scramble…
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Opinion•August 27, 2025
Chaotic Response
As a young boy I grew up during the days of World War II, a very scary and frightening time. The stories coming out of Nazi Germany made you wonder how any person could do such things to another…
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Opinion•August 27, 2025
Sincere Appreciation
The women’s auxiliary of Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and EMS recently conducted our annual Auction and Flea Market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank our…
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Columns••August 27, 2025
Spectacular Death of the ‘Corvallis’
In June 1925, a movie company purchased the 277-foot war surplus freighter Corvallis for the purpose of blowing it up. The movie plot called for the ship to be re-named the Mandalay and to explode at…
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Opinion•August 27, 2025
Stick to Surfing
Perhaps Jon Coen should consider relocating to another beach community, maybe San Diego or someplace else in Southern California.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Viking 5K and Fun Run to Benefit OCC Students
Make strides to support the students of Ocean County College at the 2025 Viking 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, Sept. 7, on the college’s main campus in Toms River. The event, hosted by the OCC Foundation…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Art Notes, Aug. 27
Old Are Gold: A collection of 18 new paintings of historic homes and structures was unveiled at the Barnegat Light Museum and Edith Duff Gwinn Gardens on Sunday during the historical society’s annual…
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News••August 27, 2025
The Seeing Eye Presents Puppies, Purpose at LBIF
On Sunday, Aug. 24, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies hosted The Seeing Eye, an organization aimed at providing independence and assistance to the blind…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Meet ‘Accomplice to a Villain’ Author Online
Readers can embrace their dark side and join in on a virtual conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of the Accomplice to the Villain series on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.
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Sports••August 27, 2025
Ready, Set, Go: Register Now for Annual Long Beach Island 18 Mile Run
The Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run has been part of the Island’s fabric for more than five decades, and now’s the time for runners and walkers to register and prepare for the annual…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Wright Church Plans Senior Outreach Programs
For five consecutive Friday mornings beginning Sept. 5, the Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church in Barnegat Township will conduct a series of free senior citizens workshops from 10 to 11:30.
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Business••August 27, 2025
Entrepreneur Turns Beach Into Pilates Studio
When Kylie McCavitt first stepped into a Pilates class in 2021, she was terrified. Fast-forward three years, and she’s the entrepreneur behind The Shakes Pilates, one of Long Beach Island’s buzziest…
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News••August 27, 2025
Eagles Nest Hangars Set to Be Built, Receive Taxiway Bids
The first of two new hangars at Eagles Nest Airport, located off Forge Road in Eagleswood, will soon be getting off the ground, with president of the board of directors Peter Weidhorn confirming…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Lovelight
LINEUP: Dana Carroll, bass; Steve Sprague Jr., rhythm guitar and vocals; Pete Tonti, lead guitar and vocals; Judd Davies, drums; Sean Kelly, keys and vocals; Michael Slom, vocals; Vincent Merlino…
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News••August 27, 2025
Harvey Cedars Revaluation Put Off Until Next Year
Earlier this year, the borough of Harvey Cedars announced that the Ocean County Board of Taxation had ordered a revaluation of all residential and commercial properties. At that time, it was…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Jack Mangan
LINEUP: Jack Mangan, acoustic guitar and vocals. Mangan is also the front man and guitarist for local progressive rock band Shallow Green.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Master Gardener Discusses Planting Garlic
Learn all about planting, harvesting, drying and storing garlic at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library on Monday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. during this interactive presentation from the…
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News••August 27, 2025
LIT Marks 20 Years In Beach Haven
With the beach season winding down, Chris Esibill recently finished his 20th season as the Beach Haven Beach Patrol’s Lifeguard in Training program director.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 27, 2025
Have a Delightful Day at the Ocean County Irish Festival
Labor Day weekend is upon us, which means it’s time to bust out a shillelagh and bagpipes and get ready to down a few beers. The ninth annual Ocean County Irish Festival is coming up soon.
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News••August 27, 2025
Erin Delivers ‘Between Minor and Moderate’ Punch to LBI Region
Some of the only remnants of Hurricane Erin the morning after a new moon, an overnight high tide and the swells from the storm met off the coast – were orange and water traffic barriers lining a…
