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Columns••September 9, 2026
Listing Summer Awesomeness, Staring Down a Quiet September
There is a certain way that people leave the beach on Labor Day. They drag the soft top behind them. The walk is slow and difficult. The beach chair is on its last leg. It is the ultimate schlep.…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 8, 2026
Reserve a Spot on Zion Lutheran’s Sunset Cruise
Zion Lutheran Church’s annual sunset cruise fundraiser is set for this Sunday, Sept. 13. The boat leaves from the dock at 18th Street in Barnegat Light at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12…
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News••September 4, 2026
New Stafford Library Gets Temporary CO
The new Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library has received its temporary certificate of occupancy from Stafford Township, expediting the process of opening the facility.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2026
Connect With Little Egg Harbor Community
Though the busier days of summer are fading away, there are still plenty of events and opportunities for community involvement in Little Egg Harbor ahead.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2026
Hunt for Unique Antiques at Clamtown Flea Market
Ahead of the upcoming Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show, another longstanding Tuckerton tradition will take over Stanley “Tip” Seaman County Park. The Tuckerton Historical Society’s 51st…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2026
Get Ready for 44th Annual Decoy and Gunning Show
A yearly favorite local tradition will soon return to Tuckerton: the 44th annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show is set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27 at Stanley “Tip” Seaman…
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News••September 3, 2026
Ship Bottom Bike Path Plan Hits a Roadblock With Residents
While Ship Bottom officials are hoping to get a proposed bike path rolling, some homeowners on East Bay Terrace want them to put the brakes on the project and return the street to a fully functional…
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Opinion•September 3, 2026
Keep Up the Fight
I’m writing this letter because our group, Little Egg Harbor Tuckerton Concerned Citizens Association, has really tried to save, preserve and protect our “one of a kind” community over the years. I…
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News••September 3, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Supports National Designation for Mullica River
Little Egg Harbor Township is calling for the protection of the Mullica River and its tributaries under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. On Aug. 13, the township passed a resolution…
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Business••September 3, 2026
Andy’s Alumni Bask in the Good Old Days
Andy’s At The Light in Barnegat Light has been a family-run staple near the northern tip of Long Beach Island for 80 years. Part of what has helped the establishment remain a beloved member among the…
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News••September 3, 2026
COVID-19 Update: The Good and the Bad
There’s good news and bad news to report when it comes to COVID-19 in the U.S. as summer winds its way toward autumn.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 3, 2026
LBI Documentary to Explore Island Community, History
The smell of the bay as you drive onto the bridge. The pink and orange hues of a sunset dinner. Sun-kissed cheeks and sandy toes. Few would disagree Long Beach Island is special.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 3, 2026
Local Band Innlet Making Major Moves
Within just a few years, Long Beach Island-based rock band Innlet has catapulted itself to indie stardom, amassing millions of streams and a cult following of fans. Thus far, the members have done…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 3, 2026
Oyster Social Puts Oyster Farming in Spotlight
From an overflow parking lot at the Farm on Main, a short walk along a pea-gravel path through a thick maritime forest of holly and red cedars leads guests to a quaint cattail-lined pond adjacent to…
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News••September 3, 2026
Cline House: Saved by a Hydrant and Preservation-Minded Owners
I launched the “Still Standing” series over Memorial Day weekend with a column about my family’s 100-year-old home in Surf City. It seemed fitting to conclude this summer’s installments over Labor…
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News••September 2, 2026
As Holloway Shifts Into Retirement, His Impact Endures
A crowded municipal meeting in August is never a sure thing, but in Ship Bottom, Police Sgt. Ron Holloway’s retirement was bound to draw a crowd. On Aug. 25, chairs were filled, the walls lined…
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News••September 2, 2026
Former Land Use Board Member Recognized
Former Ship Bottom Land Use Board member Victor Basile was recognized for 15 years of service at the borough council’s Aug. 25 meeting. He resigned from his post in July.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Goose on the Loose Takes Flight to Keep Sister’s Adventures Going
Mary Merwin loved life, and the porch-goose phenomenon. When her family discovered several of the porch ornaments in her home after her unexpected death in June, they knew at least one of them needed…
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Columns••September 2, 2026
A Summer Gone: You Shouldn’t Have Blinked, Monitoring the Slow Tropics and The Local Summer on Tap
Trying to remember what happened this summer. It’s all just a blur. Let’s see.
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Opinion•September 2, 2026
We Stand With Runner
On behalf of the members of the High Point Volunteer Fire Co., I want to address the disturbing incident that occurred during our annual Dog Day Road Race on Aug. 16 in Harvey Cedars.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
‘Ghost’ Was a Hit Movie in 1990, But Will Musical Be a Hit in 2026?
Surflight Theatre’s sixth main-stage musical of its 2026 season is “Ghost.” It opened on Sept. 1 and will run through Sept. 20.
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Sports••September 2, 2026
Pinelands Regional Has Bigger Hill to Climb Following Graduations
Last season, the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball team collectively smashed 996 kills. A whopping 70% of them came from three players who graduated in June.
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Opinion•September 2, 2026
Rude or Admirable?
Here’s my follow-up to the “Beach Etiquette” letter last week: I’ve observed men on the beach in the early morning come down toward the ocean, set up half a dozen chairs and umbrellas in a prime spot…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
The Chowder Cometh
The organizers of the Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off have announced the entertainment schedule for the weekend-long soup and shopping extravaganza coming up Oct. 3 and 4…
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Columns••September 2, 2026
Washington Loses New York City
By September 1776, George Washington had suffered a crushing defeat on Long Island and only had been able to save his army only by crossing the East River to Manhattan. He had lost confidence, and on…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Try to Beat Biggy at Flamingo Golf for Annual Fundraiser Tourney
Christmas is months away, but it’s never too early to start planning or raising funds for Stafford Township PBA 297’s annual toy drive. The “Can You Beat Biggy?” Putt for Toys Tournament is slated…
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Opinion•September 2, 2026
Focus on Results
The biggest challenge facing government today is not a lack of good ideas or dedicated public servants. It is a system so burdened by bureaucracy that even widely supported projects can take years to…
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News••September 2, 2026
Pinelands Regional BOE Picks Replacement for August Daleo on Board
The Pinelands Regional Board of Education picked Wendy Tomczyk to fill August Daleo’s seat on the board at a special meeting on the evening of Aug. 31.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Dreaded Hole 10 at Flamingo Delivers Death Blow in Season Finale
Biggy died on Aug. 30. Born in Englewood on Aug. 31, 1972, his reign atop the mini golf mountain ended abruptly on the 10th hole at Flamingo Golf, when his inability to convert a simple, straight…
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Sports••September 2, 2026
Experienced, Talented Southern Could Be in Divisional Title Hunt
Even though head coach Nicole Iorio’s squad was immensely talented last fall, the Southern Regional girls soccer team got off to a really slow start, scoring once during an 0-4 stretch to begin their…
