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News••September 2, 2026
Barnegat School District Superintendent Officially in the Fold
When Josh Toddings walked through the main door of Barnegat High School in the early evening of Tuesday, Aug. 25, he was met by fanfare in the form of the high school and Junior Bengals cheerleaders.…
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Opinion•September 2, 2026
Simply the Best
In a time when discussions about local government often turn quickly toward politics, it is worth pausing to acknowledge something different – the steady, practical work that has quietly strengthened…
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Opinion•September 2, 2026
Comparing Presidencies
I am responding to Bill Green’s letter (“Golden Age Conundrum,” 8/12). In his letter Mr. Green discusses the tough times that middle class families are going through right now. He cites the wealth…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
A New Game Plan for Fall Fun
Real life is full of ups and downs, detours and unexpected moments – just like the board game of the same name. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, you can play out some or all of life’s twists, turns and…
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Opinion•September 2, 2026
Just Be
On Thursday, July 30 at 4 p.m. in Beach Haven, the surf was epic! The waves looked like something you’d see in Hawaii – long, clean rolling sets. What a gift! My surf session inspired this poem.
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Opinion•September 2, 2026
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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News••September 2, 2026
Longtime Beach Haven Lifeguard Calls It a Day
In a career that began 46 summers ago, Nick Gazzillo recently stepped off his perch on a Beach Haven Beach Patrol lifeguard stand for the last time.
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News••September 2, 2026
Meals on Wheels Celebrating Outgoing Executive Director on Nov. 12
Meals on Wheels Ocean County will celebrate the 27-year legacy of outgoing executive director Jim Sigurdson at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Mainland Ballroom of the Holiday Inn located at 151…
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Opinion••September 2, 2026
Shedding More Light on a Mayor for All the People
I should have accepted the invitation. I think about declining the offer every time I watch a commercial fishing boat carefully threading its way home through the treacherous Barnegat Shoals.
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News••September 2, 2026
Barnegat Ceremony to Commemorate 9/11 25th Anniversary
Barnegat Township will hold a commemoration marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, Sept. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. outside the municipal building on West Bay Avenue.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
St. Francis Hosts Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Car Raffle Drawing Sept. 26
Calling all pasta lovers: Don’t miss out on this year’s annual Spaghetti Dinner held by St. Francis Parish and Community Center on Sept. 26. Tickets are on sale now for the community-favorite event…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Mah Jongg Mania: Game Creates Connections, Forges Friendships
Everyone on LBI is doing it. In restaurants and at boutiques, with friends and with strangers, there’s an unexpected force drawing people together: the traditional tile game of mah jongg. Players are…
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Columns••September 2, 2026
Recalling Olden Times When Whale Carcasses Freely Hauled Off
The recent burying of a washed-up fin whale in Barnegat Light had me pulling up some related pics from my black and white photo archives. They showed Island times, circa 1920, when a washed-up whale…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Art Notes, Sept. 2
Swan Song: Don’t miss the chance to see the Member, Student, Faculty Exhibition on view through Sept. 6 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies. The Foundation…
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Opinion•September 2, 2026
Quick to Respond
This is a Labor Day thank-you to our EMS responders of Barnegat Light and Surf City.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Jules Gaupp’s Surf-Inspired Art, Made to Wear and Share
The artist known as Jules Jewels is Julie Gaupp of Little Egg Harbor, and her niche is surf-inspired art on trucker hats, which she makes primarily with acrylic paint and Posca paint markers.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Kono Nation
STYLE: High-energy party hits from “Dancing Queen” to “Levitating.”
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Hailey Brinnel Reimagines ’70s Hits on Jazz Trombone at LBIF
Jazz vocalist and trombonist Hailey Brinnel had the audience at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies tapping their feet and nodding their heads along to ’70s…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
September Offerings at Tuckerton Seaport Include Ferry Rides
The peak tourist season is coming to an end, but the Tuckerton Seaport still has its ferry rides on tap through the next couple of months and other activities throughout the year.
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Sports••September 2, 2026
Defending Sectional Champs Light on Experience This Fall
At the end of last season, head coach John Nacarlo had only positive things to say about the state of the Southern Regional boys soccer program.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Memorabilia Sought for Veterans Day Program
With summer activities drawing to a close in Harvey Cedars, the borough is now planning out off-season events. Two years ago, a fall tradition began with the “Harvey Cedars Honors Our Veterans” event…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Bill & Andy
STYLE: Covers and sing-along songs. Bring all requests and musical tastes and expect to be well entertained. Two quirky buddies and veterans of the New Jersey music scene are known for uninterrupted…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
The Nerds
STYLE: A setlist reflective of the band’s many years of experience in providing the party, including classic rock, current pop, mashups of all kinds and more.
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News••September 2, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Adds Asfeha to School Board
The Little Egg Harbor School District has a new school board member.
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News••September 2, 2026
Barnegat Board of Ed Salutes Outgoing Member
At its Aug. 24 monthly meeting, the Barnegat Township Board of Education bid adieu to Regina Tarnowski, who recently announced her resignation from the nine-member panel.
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News••September 2, 2026
Sea Change Celebrates 100 Waves, 100 Reasons
The sun shone hot and high over the Wooden Jetty in Holgate on the last Saturday of August, and the sound of the band traveled up and down the beach; tents lined the jetty. It sounded like a…
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News••September 2, 2026
LBI Soroptimists Celebrating 70 Years
Seventy years ago, a small group of business and professional women on Long Beach Island came together with a simple but powerful goal: to build a better community for women and girls.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
ParaCon Takes Over Historical Museum
The 2026 Apple TV hit “Widow’s Bay” quickly became a hit for a reason. Its “cursed” island, 40 miles off the coast of New England, runs on the lore and mysteries that built its history. Creator Katie…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 2, 2026
Evan Zodl’s Origami Skills Go Viral
As a fifth grade student, Evan Zodl was assigned a project on Japanese culture and was partnered up with his classmate, Matt Johnson. At the time, Zodl was interested in cars; however, Johnson…
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News••September 2, 2026
9th District Delegation: Increase in State Tax Collections Should Return to Taxpayers
Following an announcement that state tax collections increased by 6.4% in a 13-month period, the 9th Legislative District delegation has called for this revenue to be dedicated to property tax relief…
