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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Lady Magpie’s Welcomes Autumn
Ring in autumn from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1 at Lady Magpie’s Tea and Curiosities for its Autumnal Garden Party to celebrate the teahouse’s fifth anniversary. The free, family-friendly event…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Stands to Reason
There has been a lot written about the view the wind farms will have from the beaches of LBI. We live in Beach Haven West and can clearly see the hotels in Atlantic City that are 23 miles away as the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
St. Stephen’s Blessing of Animals to Feature Host of Special Guests
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Waretown is growing, and in many ways. With new leadership in 2022 (The Revs. Chip and Lisa Graves, who also head St. Stephen’s sister church, Tuckerton’s Church of…
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News••September 27, 2023
Pinelands Regional Scores Again in U.S. News’ High School Ranking
For a second straight year, the folks at Pinelands Regional High School have a reason to be proud. U.S. News & World Report has released its 2023-24 Best High School rankings, and Pinelands ranked…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Stafford Library Hosts Visit by Raven Master Author
The literary career of Casey Masterson is off and running, following her recent appearance at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library to discuss her debut novel, Revelations of the Raven…
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Columns••September 27, 2023
A Time the Pinelands Almost Took Flight; Ophelia Lights Fire Under Marine Life
What the cyclonic Lady Ophelia lacked in arrival strength, she made up for in staying power, lasting for many windy days on end. She fattened up on beach sand before finally moseying off to the…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Turbine Removal Questions
I have been following the discussions on the wind turbines that are proposed for the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New Jersey. I see one issue that has not been covered to my knowledge and that is…
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News••September 27, 2023
Veterans Unite to ‘Make It Right’ for Victimized Widow
Manahawkin native Amanda Simpson moved back to Ocean Acres from Lacey Township this summer after her husband, Scott Simpson, a Marine Corps veteran with PTSD, took his own life in their garage. At…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
LBI Library Friends Get to the ‘Hearth’ of the Matter
Amy Hill Hearth, Peabody Award winner and internationally published author, was the featured speaker at a Friends of the Island Library Author Luncheon held at daddy O in Brant Beach on Wednesday…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Free Surf Fishing Seminar Oct. 7 at Ship Bottom Firehouse
Novice and experienced anglers alike are encouraged to join “Bayside Dave” Etelman and Fisherman’s Headquarters’ Greg Cudnik at this year’s “opening day” surf fishing seminar – held annually at the…
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News••September 27, 2023
Beach Haven Takes Local Brunt of Ophelia
Although it was preceded by various warnings and advisories, Tropical Storm Ophelia did nothing extraordinary on Long Beach Island, according to various town officials.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Renowned Author/Diver Giving Talk Oct. 6
The first fall monthly presentation by the New Jersey Maritime Museum will be given on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Look Up: Ninth LBI Fly International Kite Festival Oct. 6-8
Since the first year of the LBI Fly International Kite Festival, in 2015, area residents and visitors alike have to come to know, and eagerly anticipate, that early fall means a weekend full of…
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News••September 27, 2023
Eagle Scout Makes Improvements to Meadowedge Park
At a recent court of honor, Jack Shive of Barnegat Township earned the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve, as he received his Eagle badge during a ceremony at the township recreation center.
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Sports••September 27, 2023
Southern Regional Boys Soccer Squad Stays Unbeaten With Divisional Wins
After the Southern Regional boys soccer team tied Shore Conference Class A South foe Toms River South two weeks ago, head coach Robert Muñoz said he wasn’t concerned whether his Rams would go…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
St. Francis’ Annual Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 7
Pasta lovers – and who doesn’t love pasta? – are not going to want to miss this year’s annual spaghetti dinner held by the St. Francis Parish and Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 7. Tickets are on…
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Opinion•September 27, 2023
Very Special Place
I did not attend the annual Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association meeting a couple of weeks ago but was appalled to hear the testy comments directed at Jon Oldham, director of the Harvey Cedars Bible…
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Columns••September 27, 2023
Widow’s Claims Don’t Match Evidence
By the summer of 1922, Burlington County Detective Ellis Parker was one of the best known in the country. His ties to the Jersey Shore were strong, having been married in the Manahawkin Methodist…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Dakota and Elle Sing at Lacey Library Oct. 4
As autumn’s chill begins to set in, the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library invites people to enjoy the warmth of Dakota and Elle when the popular Jersey Shore-based duo performs in concert…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
‘Drug Trends in Ocean County’ Programs Planned
Parents, guardians and individuals raising families are urged to increase their knowledge of drug use and abuse during educational, interactive programs presented by the Ocean County Health…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
Puppet Making 101 at the Beach Haven Library Sept. 30
Taylor Mason, a world-famous puppeteer and Beach Haven resident, will conduct a puppet making workshop on Saturday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m., at the Beach Haven Public Library.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 27, 2023
U.S. Constitution 101 at LBI Library Oct. 7
Following up on two successful presentations on American history in February and March of this year, Harvey Cedars Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale returns to the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean…
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News••September 27, 2023
Ocean County Officials Stomp Again for Jersey Shore Representation on BPU
With an open seat on the N.J. Board of Public Utilities, a growing population, power outages, rate increases and the planned industrialization of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ocean County Board of…
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News••September 27, 2023
Surf City Challenges State Fund Rules With Beach Walk Request
Surf City officials authorized the borough administrator to apply for dune walkover railing and beach mats from the state’s Boardwalk Preservation Fund after highlighting concerns about the inequity…
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News••September 27, 2023
2025 Is New End Date for Causeway Project
Completion of the state’s multi-year, federally funded $312 million Causeway expansion and rehabilitation project has been pushed back from late 2024 to early 2025.
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Sports••September 27, 2023
Well Aware of Big Matches to Come, Southern Regional Cruises to 11-0
Jordyn Hamlin has vivid memories of it. So do Molly Regulski and Sarah Capone. Jessica Smart, Emily Brunatti, Bryn Hagen, Liliana Davis and a bunch of others probably have some as well.
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News••September 26, 2023
Joe Pop’s Kicks Off Ship Bottom Beautification Project
Beauty and a beer? Well, sort of. Members of the public who would like to help keep Ship Bottom neat and clean can stop by Joe Pop’s Shore Bar and Restaurant beginning Sept. 28 to pick up beach pails…
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News••September 26, 2023
Red Men Lodge Thrilled By Visit From County Health Department
Tuckerton’s Red Men Lodge was visited by three representatives of the Ocean County Health Department last Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 12.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 25, 2023
‘Popcorn Falls’ a Buttery and Sometimes Salty Surflight Production
Surflight Theatre’s next show, “Popcorn Falls,” will have a short run, opening at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and closing at 2 p.m. on Oct. 1.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 25, 2023
Albert Music Hall Dedicates Day to Pinelands Culture
Under the auspices of the Pinelands Cultural Society, the Albert Music Hall in Waretown for decades has been the go-to place for Saturday evening concerts featuring mostly country and bluegrass…
