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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Lisa Budd’s Art World Commingles Design, Color, Light
In the wise words of painter Lisa Budd, “There is so much beauty everywhere in this world; you just have to pay attention.”
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News••October 4, 2023
Federal Program Provides Jobs for OCC Students With Disabilities
Ocean County College students and recent graduates with disabilities will have the opportunity to seek internships or permanent employment with federal agencies thanks to the college’s participation…
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News••October 4, 2023
Barnegat Fire Co. Going to Bat for Special Needs Group
In what it said is an inspiring display of community solidarity, the Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. is working closely with the township to find a suitable new location for the special needs program…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Art Notes, Oct. 4
Good ‘Plein’ Fun: The Plein Air Plus Exhibition is on view at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies through Oct. 29. The show features 45 artists who worked and…
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News••October 4, 2023
Harvey Cedars Looking to Lay in Donor Bricks at Sunset Park
The first phase of a beautification project at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars has been completed, with the next stage involving laying in donor bricks. The project is a partnership with the borough and…
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News••October 4, 2023
Old Cars Pull Up to the Residence at Stafford
For those living at the Residence at Stafford, an event last month wasn’t a walk down memory lane. It was more like a ride.
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News••October 4, 2023
Democratic Coalition Plans ‘Vaccines and Votes’
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County invites the public to “Vaccines & Votes” on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Barnegat Township Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Ave. Admission is free.
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News••October 4, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Honors Parker’s Army for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
During Little Egg Harbor’s September township committee meeting, Mayor Blaise Scibetta presented local organization Parker’s Army with a proclamation in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Hoofy’s Fall Fest Continues Barnegat Tradition
The fourth annual Hoofy’s Fall Fest welcomes the community to partake in a daylong autumn celebration, taking place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 in the field adjacent to Barnegat Fire…
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News••October 4, 2023
Mayor Oldham Now a Write-In Candidate
What was initially a contested election for the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission that later became uncontested has become contested again.
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News••October 4, 2023
Pagnotta Updates Beach Haven on Development Plans
Architect Michael Pagnotta has made more changes to his proposed Queen City East and Queen City West development in Beach Haven.
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News••October 4, 2023
E-Bike Rule Options Yield No Easy Answers
Share the road. While the message is simple, Ship Bottom Borough Councilman Tom Tallon learned implementation isn’t always after being charged by the mayor to come up with recommendations that would…
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200 Plus••October 4, 2023
Killer Brought to Justice
In August 1922, Ocean County experienced what would become one of its most famous murder cases.
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Opinion••October 4, 2023
This Is Not Just Another Election
Thank you, Mr. Mellerup, for the poignant reminder that men are a quarrelsome bunch given to chicanery and double dealing to achieve their ends (“These Are Most Definitely Not Unprecedented Political…
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News••October 4, 2023
Beach Haven Enacts Seasonal Parking Limit
An ordinance adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council at an agenda meeting last week will set a seasonal time limit for the public parking lots at Centre Street between Bay and Delaware avenues.
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News••October 4, 2023
Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council Seeks Proposal Reviewers
The fate of $15 million – Ocean County’s share of settlement payouts from the nationwide opioid litigation brought against opioid distributors and manufacturers – rests in the hands of a select…
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Business••October 4, 2023
YourBody 360 Yoga and Fitness Studio: ‘A Gem’ in Ship Bottom
On a quiet fall day in her bright and airy studio in Ship Bottom, Rosemarie Elenis led a small group through a restorative yoga class – the release of tension, and deep relaxation, shepherded by…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Book Sale Donations Sought in Stafford
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library in Manahawkin are accepting donations for their next book sale, scheduled on Friday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lower level…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Landmark Church Celebrating 150 Years With Special Service
Every day, thousands of motorists pass through Forked River on Route 9. Perched on a slight rise just north of Lacey Road is an unassuming red brick house of worship called Forked River Presbyterian…
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News••October 4, 2023
New LBI Democratic Organization Hosting Launch Party on Oct. 12
Democrats on Long Beach Island have gotten their act together.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Salem Witch Trials Explored at Lacey Library
What led to the inhumanity that engulfed a small town in colonial Massachusetts? The Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library hosts archivist and historian Mickey DiCamillo’s presentation “When There…
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Columns••October 4, 2023
Ophelia Is Gone … So Are the Sandbars; Trying to Resume Local Summer After the Battering
Last week’s extended storm was a real kick in the teeth.
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News••October 4, 2023
Feted Festival Names New Chowder Champs, Fights Hunger
They came. They chowed down. They voted.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
STAC Hosting ‘Oldies Spectacular’ on Oct. 8
The Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin will be hosting an “Oldies Spectacular” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Toms River Library Hosting FanNation 2023
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library will be hosting “FanNation 2023: The Geekstravaganza” on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Screenings Set for Both Mainland and LBI
The Halloween season is known for costumes, decorations, parties, trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating and the resulting piles of candy, spooky movie TV marathons and jack-o’-lanterns.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2023
Southern Regional’s Fall Play Is ‘The Jellybean Conspiracy’
Southern Regional High School’s fall play this year is “The Jellybean Conspiracy.”
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News••October 4, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Gears Up for Various Road Projects
Little Egg Harbor’s Sept. 14 committee meeting was all about roadwork. Several residents spoke between the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-29. The ordinance provides for paving and…
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••October 3, 2023
Bertish, Waterman Who Paddled the Atlantic Solo, Visits South-End Surf ’N Paddle Sunday
When Chris Bertish visits South-End Surf ’N Paddle on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m., he will have copies of his book All In! The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing – 93 Days Alone.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 3, 2023
Surflight’s ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ Promises More Laughs Than Screams
Just in time for the Halloween season, Surflight Theatre’s next show will be “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.”
