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News••November 27, 2024
Parents Question Class Size Ahead of LBI Schools Merger
Old and new came to a crossroad last week at two separate LBI Consolidated Board of Education sessions where community members took sides on whether the district’s plan to merge students and staff…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Tuckerton Seaport Is Making Spirits Bright
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to stroll the boards and cruise the creek at the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum, which is all lit up once again for the holiday season.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
STAC Well Stocked With Holiday Shows This December
The Stafford Township Arts Center will host two holiday season shows this winter that will likely become audience favorites.
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News••November 27, 2024
New York Man Arrested in East Hanover Following Stafford Park Store Theft
The suspect of a recent theft at the Dick’s sporting goods store in Stafford Park was found elsewhere in New Jersey and arrested, Stafford police reported last week.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Get Into Holiday Spirit With Events at Southern Regional High School
Perhaps it’s time to start planning for Christmas. Fortunately, the holiday season is a busy one at Southern Regional High School, and your holiday to-do checklist can be fulfilled quite easily.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Hunger Foundation Hosts Thanks4Giving Runraiser
Anyone who over-indulged on Thanksgiving Day will have the opportunity to burn off some of the excess calories at the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean’s Thanks4Giving Runraiser this Saturday, Nov.…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Two Holiday Musical Events at Albert Hall
The Albert Music Hall in Waretown is ringing in the festive season with two festive musical events. Admission for each show is $6 for adults, $1 for children younger than 12.
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Opinion•November 27, 2024
Very Grateful
On Nov. 3, I experienced some odd symptoms: my fingers and toes became numb and I could barely walk. My wife and I live on LBI and drove to Southern Ocean Medical Center. Shortly after being…
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Sports••November 27, 2024
Unthinkable Journey Ends With Memorable Moment that Will Last a Lifetime
They laughed and hugged each other. They took turns holding and taking photos with the trophy. They shared one amazing moment they’ll never forget for as long as they live.
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Columns••November 27, 2024
Holiday Mixtape: Uploading Gratitude
As the season of giving approaches, giving impetus to reflection on the year that’s passed and contemplation on what’s important for the year to come, now’s a good time for a gratitude check.
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Opinion••November 27, 2024
The Holiday Parade Goes On With Some Jitters in Transit
We just experienced the month of October, a special gem of a month on our Island with brilliant sunshine-filled days, warm water and plentiful waves. This was a delightful gift for all to enjoy after…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Oak Leaf Media Wins Accolades for ‘Likewise, Olive’
The idea for an award-winning film literally came in a dream.
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News••November 27, 2024
NJNG: Take Precautions to Guard Against Potential Scams
New Jersey Natural Gas is joining with Utilities United Against Scams to raise awareness of impostors posing as utility representatives and other potential scams. Nov. 20 is Utility Scam Awareness…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Shop Seaport Stitchers’ Holiday Quilt Sale
Tuckerton’s vibrant and dedicated quilting guild, the Seaport Stitchers, is thrilled to kick off its much anticipated annual holiday quilt sale, happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Learn About ‘Paddle for the Edge’ at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library will host a program on the Barnegat Bay Partnership on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. The partnership is one of 28 EPA-designated National Estuary Programs established to…
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Opinion••November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving 2024: A Time for Peace and Unity
Peace begins within each one of us, rooted in our faith and strengthened through prayer. In choosing peace, we create an optimistic future in a world where harmony exists, and all lives are honored.…
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Business••November 27, 2024
LBI Candle Co. Launches HOPE Candle for Hurricane Helene Relief
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, “the forgotten areas of western North Carolina” are still recovering. One Surf City resident decided to “shine a light” on the ongoing struggle there by creating…
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Opinion•November 27, 2024
Time to Get REAL
Did you know the purpose of taxpayer associations on LBI is to work to represent the interests and voices of homeowners and taxpayers to improve our communities on LBI? I and many of my neighbors…
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Opinion•November 27, 2024
Exceptional District
I’m an LBI parent and active community member writing to thank the Long Beach Island Consolidated school board for always putting our students first.
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Columns••November 27, 2024
Are Tea-Burners Brought to Justice?
Almost 250 years after the independence of the United States was declared, it’s easy to remember the events in simple terms: The good guys were the colonists, the bad, the British oppressors. But a…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Full Steam Ahead for Model Train Show
The Barnegat-Waretown Little League holiday model train exhibit will soon be chugging into the Barnegat Township Recreation Center, located in the municipal complex on West Bay Avenue.
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••November 27, 2024
Pat Harrington Tribute Surfboard Up for Holiday Raffle at Farias
Every Black Friday, the Harrington family spends a good amount of time at Farias Surf and Sport, a few blocks from their home in Ship Bottom. Of course, it’s a chance to get some holiday shopping…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
There Will Be ‘Happy Feet’ at Christmas Parade
The Kiwanis Club of LBI will be wrapping up its “Happy Feet” sock donation drive by accepting donations of new socks at the Ship Bottom Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7. beginning at…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Weird Name But Great Music; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Grunin Center
The Grunin Center for the Performing Arts at Ocean County College is hosting the Southern California-based band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
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News••November 27, 2024
JCTA of LBI Announces New President, Treasurer
The Joint Council of Taxpayers Associations of LBI has new leadership as Ron Fiore, from the board of the Surf City Taxpayers Association, has been elected president and Greg Fath, president of the…
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Opinion•November 27, 2024
Lead for the Kids
This is not about the Stafford Township School District superintendent, although I hope he gets the help he needs.
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News••November 27, 2024
Beach Haven Bonds for Numerous Improvements
At an agenda meeting Nov. 25, the Beach Haven Borough Council adopted a $1.6 million bond ordinance for various improvements and projects.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
A Gem of a Program at OCL Virtual Talk
Mystery, scandal and myth enhance the visual appeal and worth of the world’s most prized gems. Give your holiday season a sparkling start with Smithsonian National Gem Collection emeritus curator…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 27, 2024
Program Explores Bruce Springsteen’s Legacy
Bruce Springsteen fans ought to mark this date down. Melissa Ziobro, curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, will present a program on “The Boss” on Thursday, Dec. 5…
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News••November 27, 2024
Citizens Police Academy Wraps Up in Barnegat
Sixteen Barnegat Township residents recently celebrated their graduation from the police department’s Citizens Police Academy.
