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News••July 3, 2024
Barnegat Historical Society Members Honored by County
Each year, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners presents the Virginia E. Haines Historic Advocate Award to a person or persons who have made significant contributions to promote a greater…
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News••July 3, 2024
Seashell Liquor License Renewal Approved
At an agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council approved the renewal of a liquor license for the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club.
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Opinion•July 3, 2024
Safe Walking
We have owned a house on 76th Street in Harvey Cedars for 24 years and rented and lived in the borough for a total of 29 years. Recently, I walked our dogs from my house to Black Eyed Susans and…
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Opinion•July 3, 2024
Political Noise
Recently Marjorie Taylor Greene made the claim that the trials, tribulations and characteristics of former President Donald Trump were comparable to those of Jesus Christ. Does that sound just a bit…
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News••July 3, 2024
Be Part of the Pollution Solution By Joining in ‘Plastic Free July’
This month, Alliance for a Living Ocean, the Long Beach Township Marine Field Station and Root Green Shoppe will be among those touting “Plastic Free July” – and hoping to inspire others to join this…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Kristin O’Brien
STYLE: Acoustic covers of indie, pop and more from the 1970s through today.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Solid Variety of Music Set for Stafford’s Summer Concert Series
For more than two decades, the Stafford Township Historical Society has hosted its annual concert series, and this summer’s slate even comes with a slight adjustment. Now, concerts will be every…
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News••July 3, 2024
Mordecai Land Trust Plans Educational Event
On Sunday morning, July 7, the Mordecai Land Trust is offering a family friendly program from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the street ends of Berkeley and West Avenue in Beach Haven.
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Opinion•July 3, 2024
Turbines Still Coming
Much to the chagrin of the countless LBI residents working their heads and tails off to spread the word that “yes, the wind turbines are still slated to come to a beach near you,” there are still…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Cops & Rodders Teams Up With Eagles Nest Airport
Once again, Little Egg Harbor’s Citizens on Patrol partnered up with the Eagles Nest Airport and held their annual car show, Cops & Rodders, during the airport’s Community Day.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Library Highlights History of LBI Beach Badges
Remember pinning on your first beach badge for all-day access to surf and sand on Long Beach Island? Bob Kugel, author of the Benjamin Franklin Book Award-winning 55 Years of Long Beach Island Beach…
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News••July 3, 2024
Pride in Park Opens Arms to All
In tranquil Manahawkin Lake Park, a vibrant color and unity burst to life on Wednesday, June 26, as Stafford Pride hosted its fourth annual Pride in the Park event. The lakeside setting was…
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News••July 3, 2024
Harvey Cedars Gives Six-Month Rundown
More than 100 Harvey Cedars residents gathered at the High Point Firehouse last Saturday morning to hear the borough commission’s “Six Month Progress Report” Community Forum on what it has…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
No Discipline Opens Harvey Cedars Concerts
The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee announces its schedule of free Wednesday night concerts in Sunset Park, at 6:30. Donations to the committee are appreciated.
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News••July 3, 2024
Offshore Wind Canvass Yields Surprising Results
Conversation is defined as an informal talk between two or more people in which news and ideas are exchanged. If dictionaries used pictures instead of words to define things, there would be a photo…
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News••July 3, 2024
Long Beach Township Intros Plans for New Stormwater Pump Stations
A bond ordinance introduced Monday, July 1 by the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners would allow for the construction of stormwater pump stations and piping at various locations throughout…
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News••July 3, 2024
Authorities: Spas Were a Front for Prostitution
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, Barnegat Township Police Chief Jason D. Carroll and Stafford Township Police Chief James Haldenwang announced that Kani Peng, 53, of Egg Harbor Township…
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News••July 3, 2024
Selfridge Shines Light on First Responders as He Receives Top Civilian Heroism Award
On the evening Bob Selfridge received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism, he couldn’t stop himself from putting others first.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Harvey Cedars’ ‘Coffee With a Cop’ Has Four Dates
The Harvey Cedars “Coffee With a Cop” initiative has grown this summer to include four different dates at four locations around the borough.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Fun for All Ages at July 10 Barnegat Bay Day
Visit the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, for educational family fun at the 18th annual Barnegat Bay Day. Each year, this event…
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News••July 3, 2024
‘Barnegat Pride’ Experiences Quick Growth
Earlier this year, Carrie Diona believed people in the LGBTQ+ community in Barnegat Township needed a safe space. The result was her forming Barnegat Pride, which she said has been very…
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Business••July 3, 2024
Coastal Serenity, Laidback Luxe at k+co LIVING
Located in the heart of Beach Haven, k+co LIVING brings a fresh perspective to the coastal lifestyle scene, offering a blend of curated design and laidback luxury. Co-owned by wife-husband team Karen…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Entire Tyhanic Family Tries to Compete, Keep Pace at Mr. Tee’s
Brandan Tyhanic, an Ocean County high school champion golfer two years ago, loves competing against good competition, as does his sister, Morgan, last summer’s ladies champion at Seaview.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
‘Happy Feet’ Sock Drive Seeks Donations, Volunteers
Kiwanis of LBI has kicked off its ninth annual sock collection drive, which will run through Dec. 3.
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News••July 3, 2024
District 9 Legislators Urge BPU to Reject Natural Gas Rate Increase
State Sen. Carmen Amato and Assemblymen Brian Rumpf and Greg Myhre of the 9th Legislative District are urging Board of Public Utilities officials to reject a petition filed by New Jersey Natural Gas…
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News••July 3, 2024
‘Summer of CHANJ’ Highlights Importance of Habitat Connectivity
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection is aiming for a “Summer of CHANJ,” as the state unveils its multiplatform public outreach campaign that highlights the importance of protecting habitat…
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News••July 3, 2024
Island Library Friends Announce Scholarship Winners
This year the Friends of the Island Library in Surf City awarded a new scholarship in addition to two that have been awarded annually for more than 30 years in honor of individuals who were…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Its All Bluegrass at Albert Music Hall
Albert Music Hall in Waretown will hold an all-day bluegrass music festival on Saturday, July 13. Doors open at 2 p.m., and music runs from 3 to 9. Admission is $10 — $1 for children younger than 12.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2024
Noted Storyteller Weaves Tales of the Pines
The enchantment of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens springs from stories of many cultures that have grown through time. Storyteller, writer and performer Michelle Washington Wilson relates these tales…
