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Arts & Entertainment••October 11, 2023
Surflight’s ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ Is Sweet Halloween Treat
Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, the creators of Surflight Theatre’s current offering, showed a lot of chutzpah when they titled their show “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.”
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News••October 11, 2023
Congress Candidate Alexander Hosting ‘Listening Series’
Tim Alexander, Democratic Party candidate for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District in 2024, is planning a “Listening Series” throughout the district, and will hold the first one on Sunday, Oct. 22…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 11, 2023
Program Discusses Effects of Perinatal Loss
In observance of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library will offer a special live and online presentation, “When the Bough Breaks: Loss…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 11, 2023
An Afternoon of Music at LBI Library’s Open House
The Friends of the Island Library host their annual open house at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 11, 2023
Meet Mystery Author Online on Oct. 18
Ruth Ware’s mysteries keep readers on the edge of their seats and coming back for more. Get to know this best-selling writer as she discusses the power-packed Zero Days in the Ocean County Library’s…
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Sports••October 11, 2023
Seniors Lead the Way as Barnegat Knocks Off Howell
Some may deem it a surprise that the Barnegat girls tennis team has played so well this fall. Coach Sue Rogers saw something special during the preseason.
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Sports••October 10, 2023
After Taking Second Two Years Ago, Rutherford Man Claims Top Spot in 18 Mile Run
After winning by more than six minutes last year, Ray Schneider posted a faster time in this year’s Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run on Oct. 8. Still, the Montclair runner didn’t repeat as…
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Sports••October 10, 2023
For 50 Years, Donohue Sr. Has Committed Himself to Mentoring On and Off the Football Field
Clamming and football. Are the two really different? OK, they are. But while the job of a clammer has a bit more water and mud involved, the job of a football coach isn’t too much different in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 9, 2023
LIFS Screening a Moving Film and Hosting an Evening of Line Dancing
The Lighthouse International Film Society, the year-round partner of the Lighthouse International Film Festival, will be screening the film “STORY AVE” at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2023
Tuckerton Seaport Invites Families Outdoors for October
As the weather cools down and autumn moves in, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum is offering a few more opportunities to take guests outside. Bundle up the family and explore some of…
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News••October 7, 2023
Tuckerton Adopts Revised Ordinance on Wildlife Feeding
During Tuckerton borough’s Oct. 3 council meeting, council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance modifying Wildlife Feeding (Chapter 253) code, citing several complaints throughout the town of…
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News••October 6, 2023
Kangaroo Kourt Makes Way for Tuckerton Lumber
One day a few weeks ago, children were romping outside in the playground of Tuckerton’s Kangaroo Kourt Preschool and Child Care.
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News••October 6, 2023
Member of Pinelands Church Attempting to Grow Community Garden Movement
When Harry Cross retired from farming in Monmouth County and moved to Little Egg Harbor Township, he and his wife, Laura, began to worship at the Pinelands Community Church, located right next to the…
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Columns••October 5, 2023
The 35-Miles-Out Lobby Gets Turbine Lift; Record Rains Could Send Us Gotham Fallout
What a difference a week to 10 days makes. Sky things went from constant NE-wind crappiness to crazy gorgeous – with a touch of autumnal icing on top.
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Opinion••October 5, 2023
Fire Company Tips to Keep You From ‘Waking Up Dead’
“Waking up dead” was a phrase my father often used to describe bad situations that were likely to kill you while you’re sleeping, like going to bed with candles still burning in the home. It’s a play…
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News••October 5, 2023
VRLBI Owner Addresses Ship Bottom Officials on Rental Signs
When Duane Watlington first launched VRLBI, an independently owned and operated vacation rental listing website targeting Long Beach Island in 2016, he didn’t realize it would bring an unintended…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Oysters in the Spotlight at Fifth Annual Shellabration
It’s oyster time! Join the Jetty Rock Foundation and Long Beach Township for the fifth annual Shellabration, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, outside the township building in Brant Beach.…
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Sports••October 4, 2023
Through the Years, Chuck Donohue Jr. Has Watched Dad Pour Heart and Soul Into Football Programs
Considering the number of players he’s impacted during the past 50 years, it would be easy to expect that, whenever Chuck Donohue Sr. retires from coaching, his retirement party is going to be huge.…
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Business••October 4, 2023
Retired LBT Police Officer’s New Venture: ‘Layin’ Down the Paw’
After two decades of service, Officer Megan Keller bid a fond farewell to the Long Beach Township Police Department, and is now focusing her efforts on a canine-specific venture: Layin’ Down the Paw…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Earn Volunteer Hours in Little Egg Harbor’s Fall Cleanup
Looking for reasons to get outside and enjoy the weather? Little Egg Harbor’s environmental commission is calling all volunteers for a fall community wide cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 14.
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Opinion•October 4, 2023
Dedicated Officials
Four years ago we endorsed our good friend John Imperiale’s candidacy for Harvey Cedars borough commissioner and we expounded on his career experience and his recent contributions to Harvey Cedars…
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Opinion••October 4, 2023
Presidential Age: Not a Deal Breaker
Ronald Reagan was around 74 years of age in 1985 when he began his second term in office as U.S. president. No one would deny that by that time he’d “lost a step or two,” both physically and…
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Opinion•October 4, 2023
Harvey Cedars Future
As a political science major and young adult working in Harvey Cedars who has grown up in this beautiful town and plans to spend many more years here, I would like to offer my opinion of the…
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News••October 4, 2023
SOMC Reinstates Mask Mandate
Spiking COVID-19 cases have prompted five New Jersey hospitals, including Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, to reinstate mask-wearing for all patients, visitors and staff, Hackensack…
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News••October 4, 2023
Forest Fire Service Sees $3M Budget Boost
With New Jersey facing increasing wildlife risks due to climate change, the Murphy administration is providing an additional $3 million to the state Forest Fire Service budget to enhance protection…
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News••October 4, 2023
Noncompliance Heaps on Household Trash Issues
Ship Bottom officials aren’t just talking about trash, they are doing something about it as highlighted by the recent rash of verbal and written warnings for both garbage and recycling container…
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Opinion••October 4, 2023
Mimi’s House – A Cherished Memory
Recently I saw the obituary of Miriam Ruth Tyler (née Bannar), whose parents owned a home in Surf City that she inherited. Mimi, as she was called, was always a mystery to me.
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Opinion•October 4, 2023
Sincerest Gratitude
Gratitude is the best way to describe our feelings to the first responders in Stafford Township.
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News••October 4, 2023
Barnegat Community Walks for ALS Awareness
On Sunday, Oct. 1, residents of the Seacrest Pines adult community in Barnegat Township held a 5K walk to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Opinion•October 4, 2023
Three Questions
There are three unrelated subjects in this letter, none of which involves windmills.
