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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Art Notes, July 17
Meet the Fleet: A new show opens at Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light this Saturday. “Kevin Coogan’s Boat Show” is an exhibition of large paintings of Viking Village vessels. The artist, who splits…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Banking 101 for Young People at Waretown Library
Smart budgeting, like well-managed money, grows in value over time. Teens and tweens can take their first steps into financial matters confidently during “Banking Basics” at the Ocean County…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
America Celebrated in Song at Stafford Library
To celebrate America’s birthday month, the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library hosts a red-white-and-blue celebration in song when “Jessica Carroll Sings Americana” on Wednesday, July 24 at…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Swimming Under the Stars at St. Francis Pools July 24
Go for an evening dip at the St. Francis Community Center’s outdoor pools, adjacent to the bay in Brant Beach, for “Swimming Under the Stars” on Wednesday, July 24. The event also features a viewing…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 17, 2024
Holocaust Survivors to Share Their Experiences
The Ocean County Library is hosting three Holocaust survivors who will discuss their experiences in the fourth presentation of its “Combatting Hate” series at the Toms River Branch on Tuesday, July…
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Opinion•July 17, 2024
Do It Right
“The Jersey Shore is where memories are made, and we need to make sure our families can keep creating those memories of summers down the shore for generations to come,” stated Gov. Philip Murphy.
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Opinion•July 17, 2024
Why the Surcharges?
Credit cards have been around since 1950. Credit card fees to businesses have been around also since 1950. Up until the last few years they have been considered an operating expense and were part of…
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Opinion•July 17, 2024
Job Well Done
Living in Harvey Cedars just gets better all the time. During the last six months, our town has had a makeover that no one could have imagined, from Sunset Park, which has been revitalized after…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 16, 2024
Free Open Mic Night at LBI Foundation This Friday
Family Nights at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences feature free fun for all ages, with a variety of events throughout the summer. This Friday, July 19, come by for an open mic…
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Opinion••July 16, 2024
Behind the Scenes at ’50s-’60s Holiday Snack Bar
Over the last year, there were several articles about a Beach Haven landmark, the Holiday Snack Bar, and ongoing controversy about its expanded outdoor dining. As many know, it is a small eatery…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 16, 2024
Tuckerton’s Church of the Holy Spirit’s ‘Holy Rollers’ Have Been Berry Busy
If there’s nothing more American than apple pie, there’s nothing more New Jersey than blueberry pie. After all, blueberries are the official state fruit of the Garden State. And if you love…
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Columns••July 15, 2024
Sand for Thinning Island Beaches Pumped Forth Before Winter?; ‘Dry’ Lightning Bolt Like a Bull Whip
For Island beachgoers who are finding their favorite beaches narrowing through erosion, a sand assist is now on the way.
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Columns••July 14, 2024
So Many Community Events, Such Short Time; Water Temp Swings, Dates to Plan
“How many steps are you going to take?! That’s a travel!”
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News••July 13, 2024
Spirit Airlines Looks Toward Newark Instead of Atlantic City
Spirit Airlines is in serious trouble, and that in turn could cause trouble for the Atlantic City International Airport and put a crimp in local travel to Florida, especially during the winter.
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Opinion•July 12, 2024
Beyond Town’s Control
Thank you for your feedback. I can assure you the recreation team takes all comments, both positive and negative, into account and is constantly striving to improve our events.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 12, 2024
Go on a Story Walk on July 22
Love to read? Love to make new friends? Bring the family to StoryWalk at the branch on Mondays, July 22 and Aug 19 at 10 a.m.
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Opinion•July 12, 2024
Where Are Farmers?
The following was addressed to Stafford Township Recreation Director Jason Hazelton.
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News••July 12, 2024
Sunset Point a Garden of Earthly Delights and Memories
Tucked along the shores of Manahawkin Bay, Sunset Point in Ship Bottom has all the bells and whistles of a community garden and park on a barrier island. But it wasn’t always that way.
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News••July 11, 2024
Ship Bottom Contracts Surf City for Emergency Medical Services, Dropping Beach Haven
The Ship Bottom Borough Council unanimously voted to designate the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS as its emergency medical services provider last week, ending a more than eight-decade…
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News••July 11, 2024
Lost Wedding Band Found Beneath the Sand
A recent day on the beach in Beach Haven turned into a crisis for Daniel “D.J.” Kardashian. The Westfield resident, whose family has a home in the borough, panicked when he realized he had lost his…
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News••July 11, 2024
Island Sees Heaviest Holiday Weekend Traffic in Years
While locals and visitors enjoyed a holiday weekend filled with plenty of sun, sand and sea on Long Beach Island, many of those same people didn’t relish the traffic snarls that also marked the…
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Sports••July 11, 2024
Sheward’s Inspirational Journey Is Proof for All Who Chase Dreams
Amanda Sheward decided a long time ago that she wouldn’t be held back by hemiplegia, a paralysis that affects one side of the body.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 11, 2024
One-Man-Band Recording Artist Joey Maltese Has LBI Sand Between His Toes
For musician Joey Maltese, life is about “music first, everything else second.” Since 1980, the multi-talented rock artist has been in more than a few bands, released four solo albums, and written…
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News••July 11, 2024
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Notes Unusual Year for Breeding Ospreys
It’s been a weird year for breeding ospreys throughout the state. Ben Wurst, senior wildlife biologist for Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, started to notice this spring that a number of…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 11, 2024
County Offers Kayak Rentals at A. Paul King Park in Stafford Township
Kayaking enthusiasts have an additional option for enjoyment this summer.
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News••July 11, 2024
Court Revokes Permit for West Creek Confined Disposal Facility
In 2021 and 2022, maintenance dredging in Westecunk Creek in Eagleswood, as well as Parkers Run and Cedar Run channels, was performed by the state Department of Transportation’s Division of Maritime…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 11, 2024
The Amptons
STYLE: “Sinatra to Snoop Dogg:,” this acoustic duo covers all genres and likes to play “whatever makes people want to dance.”
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Opinion•July 11, 2024
Teenager’s Plea
I am a teenager who lives in Beach Haven Gardens. There’s nothing better than being on the Island! The beaches are great! I can ride my bike almost anywhere and there are lots of places to snack and…
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Opinion•July 11, 2024
Repurpose LBI School
It’s not just a school. The LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom between 19th and 20th streets bayside is scheduled to close in the near future due in part to a declining student population. It has…
