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Arts & Entertainment••September 8, 2023
Talk Focuses on Gardens and Model Railroads
It’s a hobby, it’s horticulture, and it’s popular across America. Garden railroads combine model trains and strategic plantings to enhance your yard. Join S. Ann Earon, a Rutgers Master Gardener of…
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Business••September 8, 2023
Timing Important When Closing Pools, Tips to Protect During Winter
Historically, Labor Day marks the time when most homeowners begin to shut down their pools for the year. Experts, however, say that might not be the best course of action.
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News••September 8, 2023
Holgate Wilderness Area Now Partially Open
As of Sept. 1, the Holgate Wilderness Area of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, on Long Beach Island’s south end, is partly open. The southern tip of the peninsula will remain closed…
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Business••September 7, 2023
Southern Ocean Local Summer Networking September 13
It is better in September, and what a way to get back to catching up with your business community than an After Hours event hosted at the Tuckerton Seaport with the Southern Ocean Chamber. As summer…
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News••September 7, 2023
Beach Haven Woman ‘Climbs’ Mt. Everest
When it comes to mountain climbing, the apex of the experience is to scale Mt. Everest, rising 29,029 feet in the Himalayas.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 7, 2023
Port Hole Café to Honor Its Hawaiian Ties With Jetty’s Maui Wildfire Relief Fundraiser
It may seem an odd connection, but there has long been a link between Baker’s Port Hole in Ship Bottom and Hawaii. And this Wednesday night, the Port Hole hosts Jetty’s fundraiser party to benefit…
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News••September 7, 2023
Beach Patrol, Volunteers Rally to Beached Whale in Loveladies
On his day off as co-captain of the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol in Loveladies, Nick Delfico simply stopped by to check out the waves. Instead, he found himself assisting with a stranded pygmy…
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News••September 7, 2023
Young Man Drowns in Ocean Off Beach Haven
A 22-year-old male drowned after he and two other swimmers were caught in a rip current off Fifth Street in Beach Haven Sunday afternoon.
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News••September 7, 2023
Oldham Withdraws From Harvey Cedars Commission Race
Last month, longtime Harvey Cedars Mayor Jonathan Oldham had planned to seek another four-year term on the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission. But that all changed when the Harvey Cedars Bible…
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Sports••September 7, 2023
Southern Regional Busts Out Another Big Play to Spark Shutout of Central
After not getting in on the scoring action the previous week, when his teammates busted out some of their big playmaking ability, Armando Sanchez finally had his shot to make something big happen on…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 7, 2023
Explore Marine Science ‘In Your Backyard’ at Sept. 16 Open House
Celebrate the work of the Rutgers University Marine Field Station and the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve – and “explore the amazing marine science taking place in your…
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Sports••September 7, 2023
Southern Regional Boys Could Contend for Division Title
Coming out of last season, Southern Regional boys soccer head coach Robert Muñoz had plenty to look forward to. Sure, the Rams lost a bunch of seniors to graduation, six in all, but the excitement…
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Columns••September 7, 2023
Surf Culture Need Not Come From Big Surf Companies; It’s Ours to Create
There was a bit of business news in the surf world last week that didn’t really get much attention, nor should it have. Both the West and East Coast have been busy with much more important things –…
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Opinion••September 7, 2023
Township Image Is Inaccurate Depiction of Wind Turbines
We must respond to correct the inaccurate images contained in the article “LBT Officials Develop New Rendering Showing More Turbine Visibility” and refer your readers to this video…
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Opinion•September 7, 2023
Overturn Tent Rule
The code regarding beach tents in Beach Haven needs to be overturned. First and foremost, who are they to say what we are and are not permitted to use on the beach where I have lived for 30 years and…
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Opinion•September 7, 2023
Save Our Shore
The Audubon Society estimates that the whirling blades of wind turbines kills hundreds of thousands of birds annually. The underwater cables carrying the power from the windmills, through Barnegat…
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Opinion•September 7, 2023
The Games of Summer, 2023
Not yet blessed with grandchildren to inform me, I was not clued in on the various beachy games people were playing this summer. The ladder thing with colorful balls on either end of what could have…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 7, 2023
Undefeated O-Street Duo Tries to Keep Streak Alive in Season Finale
Flamingo Golf in Ship Bottom is the type of course that can be extremely kind or heartbreaking, depending on what kind of score you need to win that day. And, of course, that depends on the…
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Opinion•September 7, 2023
Inclusive Process
The following responds to a letter from Michael Forgione (“Disappointing Process,” 8/16).
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Opinion•September 7, 2023
Engaging Column
William Entrikin’s column (“Corporate Takeover of Gov’t Spurs Need for Real Debate,” 8/23) is among the most thoughtful and intelligent that I have ever read in its pages. Granted, I don’t read many…
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News••September 7, 2023
Save LBI Fighting Proposed Changes to Federal Environmental Law
The federal government is proposing changes to the National Environmental Policy Act that would, if approved, delay the preparation of impact statements until the end of its decision-making process…
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Business••September 6, 2023
Lucky’s Bed & Biscuit: ‘Your Pet’s Year-Round Vacation Home’ Marks 15 Years
Lucky’s Bed & Biscuit is celebrating 15 years at its pet resort and “s’paw” (spa) at 508 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin, along with the announcement of a 15-acre expansion.
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Sports••September 6, 2023
Barnegat, Pinelands Regional Squads Aim for Improved Marks Within Division
Last fall, the Barnegat girls tennis team finished with more losses than victories, but two of those victories included a pair of tight battles with Shore Conference Class B South rival Pinelands…
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Opinion•September 6, 2023
Pioneering Business
After carefully reviewing your article (“New Legislation Protects Shellfish Farmers,” 8/30), it appears there is some confusion regarding my business, Parsons Seafood. I would like to clarify that…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Surflight’s ‘Grumpy Old Men’ Is a Hoot
Surflight Theatre’s last main-stage musical of its 2023 summer season is “Grumpy Old Men,” which will run through Sept. 24.
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Sports••September 6, 2023
Barnegat Looks to Repeat Previous Success Under New Coach in New Division
A new season. A new coach. A new division. Seems like an exciting time for the Barnegat field hockey program.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Salute to Heroes Tournament Returns to Jen’s Links at Lighthouse Cove
For a fourth straight summer, the Salute to Heroes Mini Golf Tournament, hosted by Long Beach Township PBA 373, is back at Jen’s Links at Lighthouse Cove in Barnegat Light, and this is the last call…
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News••September 6, 2023
Developer Delays NJ’s First Offshore Wind Farm
Calling the postponement of New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm a victory, Congressman Jeff Van Drew also urged caution.
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News••September 6, 2023
Barnegat School Board Approves Curriculum at the 11th Hour
At a special meeting on Aug. 31, the Barnegat Township Board of Education voted to approve the school district’s 2023-24 curriculum.
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Opinion•September 6, 2023
Multiple Wind Meetings
As the president of the Barnegat Light Taxpayers Association, I was disappointed and surprised by the remarks in Michelle Powell’s letter (“Get Educated,” 8/23).
