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News••October 2, 2023
Ophelia Prompts Kite Festival Move Back to Ship Bottom
It appears Mother Nature has her own ideas for the ninth annual LBI FLY International Kite Festival as Tropical Storm Ophelia’s wake, in the form of beach conditions at 68th Street in Long Beach…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 2, 2023
Beach Haven Library Hosts Osprey Talk Thursday
Did you know that in 1974 only 50 osprey nests were left in New Jersey?
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Arts & Entertainment••October 2, 2023
Vocational Opportunities for Disabled Discussed Oct. 9
Teens and adults with special challenges can enhance their pursuits of productive, satisfying livelihoods with help from the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 29, 2023
Summertime Again: Plein Air Plus at LBIF
In judging the eighth annual Plein Air Plus Exhibition, art juror Kiko Aebi, curatorial assistant at New York City’s Modern Museum of Art, said she was “overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 28, 2023
‘Fall’ for the Forest at Bass River
Families looking for some fresh air fall fun are invited to head out to Bass River State Forest for a few free events.
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News••September 28, 2023
Osborn Island Residents Association Yard Sale Benefits Three Local Charities
On Aug. 19 and 20, the Osborn Island Residents Association held its annual charity indoor yard sale at Little Egg Harbor’s Edward Thornton Community Center. The township donated the indoor space, and…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 28, 2023
Art Notes, Sept. 27
Helping Hands: The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has announced the Peters Valley School of Craft will award individual Arts and Culture Renewal Fund Grants of $1,000 to $2,000 to New Jersey…
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Columns••September 28, 2023
Fall Love Letter Interrupted by Hate Mail to Tropical Storm Ophelia
I’m going to take the risk of sounding a bit sexist here, but my aim is not to be offensive.
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News••September 28, 2023
Historic Cox House Revamping Underway
The first of two phases of extensive improvements and renovations to the historic Cox House in Barnegat Township has begun.
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News••September 28, 2023
Congressman Kim Running for Senate
Congressman Andy Kim represented the residents of Barnegat Township and half of Stafford Township in Washington from Jan. 3, 2019 to Jan. 2, 2023.
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Opinion•September 28, 2023
Windmill Concerns
Offshore wind is in planning up and down the coast. I bring New Jersey issues back to my state representatives in Maine, but I’m unclear what a change to 35 miles out does and does not accomplish.
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Opinion•September 28, 2023
Mostly Caring
Last week as I came out of ShopRite I saw a man lying on the ground near the back of his car. The hatch was open, and I thought maybe he was checking his tire.
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Opinion•September 28, 2023
Incredible Community
The Ship Bottom Taxpayers Association was active this weekend, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the unwavering support we’ve received from our community.
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Opinion•September 28, 2023
Commissioner Delivers
As Election Day approaches, we look forward to once again casting our ballot for John Imperiale, Harvey Cedars commissioner and current deputy mayor. When he first ran in 2019, we were confident he…
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News••September 28, 2023
LBTPD Detectives Track Down Internet Scam Perpetrator
Cyber crimes are on the rise, with both businesses and individuals affected by these insidious cons. In February of this year, the Long Beach Township Police Department was contacted to investigate…
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Opinion•September 28, 2023
Stop Bickering
I would like to thank Jon Oldham, our Harvey Cedars mayor, for his many years of service, and I support his decision to withdraw from the Harvey Cedars commissioner race. This will allow the…
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News••September 27, 2023
Stockton Ranked Among Top Public Universities
Stockton University jumped to No. 84 among the Top 100 Public National Universities, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report College Rankings released Tuesday.
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Sports••September 27, 2023
Still Some Time to Get Signed Up for Annual 18 Mile Run Event
For the 50th edition of the Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run, race founder Bill Fitzpatrick chose not to walk the 18 miles, but rather took the shorter route to St. Francis Community…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Food Drive to Support Service Members, Families of Joint Base
A food drive to benefit the Military Support Alliance’s Food Warriors Program will take place Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean County Southern Service Center located at 179 Main…
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Sports••September 27, 2023
Kline, Kobilynk Rise to Challenge, Help Keep Pinelands Undefeated
The target on the back of the Pinelands Regional football team continues to grow, and that’s OK.
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Sports••September 27, 2023
Southern Regional Gymnasts Score First Victory of Season Against Toms River East
It’s not so much a rebuilding season for the Southern Regional gymnastics team as it is simply a building season. The Rams have enough components in the machine, but now it’s time to rev up the…
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Opinion••September 27, 2023
Mowing Assails Biodiversity-Rich Great Bay Blvd.
Editor’s Note: The following comments, addressed to Little Egg Harbor Township Mayor Blaise Scibetta, are solely that of the author, and do not represent the opinions or position of any company…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Chowderfest Is Free Bayfront Festival, With Ticketed Chowder Tasting
Chowderfest is back “on the front burner” this Saturday, Sept. 30. The popular tasting aspect is also back, in the ticketed Cook-off Classic portion, while the overall day welcomes fall with a free…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Tough Job
I appreciated the story about the beach badge checkers (“Successful Summer for Badge Checkers Despite Pushback,” 9/20). It’s a tough job, but it is a good way for younger teens to have a summer job.…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Tuckerton Porchfest Postponed to Spring
A weekend nor’easter put a damper on some of the biggest local events of the season. The Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show was rained out for the first time in its 42 years and the first annual…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Really Bad Idea
So Ørsted has delayed the idiotic plan for the wind turbines until 2026, due to financial concerns among other things. This, even after Murphy and his fellow Democrats let them keep the tax credits…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Hosts Halloween Bash Friday, Oct. 13
The communities in and around Little Egg Harbor are invited to celebrate the season with a Halloween Bash, to be held Friday, Oct. 13 at the Edward Thornton Community Center at 319 Weest Calabreeze…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Write in Reynolds
I have a relatively short message about a special person – a dear friend, and long-time public servant in Barnegat Light – Councilwoman Dorothy (Dottie) Reynolds.
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Opinion••September 27, 2023
September’s Here and Gone With Chaos, Change and Angst
It happened right before Labor Day. Thub (the + hub) and I were doing our monthly Costco run, hoping to score some end-of-season beach gear. No sooner had we passed a yummy display of Metamucil than…
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News••September 27, 2023
Seacrest Celebrates Centenarian Agnes Goetz
Last Friday, Sept. 22, marked National Centenarian’s Day, an annual observance and perfect opportunity to honor the community’s residents who have lived an entire century or more. The Terraces at…
