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Sports••September 6, 2023
Southern Regional Should Be a Contender for Group 4 Crown Yet Again
During the past five seasons, the Southern Regional girls volleyball program has endured only 23 losses. One of them occurred at the end of last season, when the Rams strung together 31 straight…
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News••September 6, 2023
Route 72 Road Work Resumes After Summer Hiatus
Motorists traveling to and from Long Beach Island, mark your calendars; roadwork related to the final phase of the Causeway project resumes at 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15.
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News••September 6, 2023
Kite Surfer Rescued Near Sledge Island
A kite surfer was rescued from a sandbar about a mile from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light, near Sledge Island, on the afternoon of Aug. 31.
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News••September 6, 2023
Junior Firefighters in Beach Haven Get Green Light
In a move to hopefully draw young people interested in joining, the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. is starting a junior firefighters auxiliary program. An ordinance authorizing the program was…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Musicians, Crafters, Artisans All at PCS Festival
The Pinelands Cultural Society is holding its first “Pinelands Heritage and Americana Fest” on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the back parking lot of the Albert Music Hall, located at…
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Business••September 6, 2023
Savor the Seasons With Regional Italian Specialties at Isola
Isola means “island.” The new Isola Italian Trattoria menu speaks an unforgettable language for the cuisine of the Island where it presented itself this year in North Beach Haven and will warm the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Grab Onto Beach and Town Cleanup in Barnegat Light
In an upbeat mood and ready to pitch in, townspeople came out this time last year for the community beach cleanup in Barnegat Light, and it’s happening again Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.
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News••September 6, 2023
September Is National Preparedness Month: Be Ready for Weather Emergencies
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, on Sept. 10, coincides with National Preparedness Month – and the N.J. Office of Emergency Management, along with the state Department of Environmental…
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News••September 6, 2023
Harvey Cedars Police Go Under the Microscope Sept. 11
On Monday, Sept. 11, a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine all aspects of the Harvey Cedars Police Department policies and procedures, management…
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Opinion••September 6, 2023
Harvey Cedars Bible Conference: A Gain or Drain on Community?
Some individuals in the Harvey Cedars community have wondered and talked among themselves as to whether the Harvey Cedars Bible Conference (HCBC) is an asset or a drain on Harvey Cedars. Let’s set…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Cyber Security Program Planned at LBI Library
The Friends of the Island Library host the program “Cyber Security: What You Should Know About Keeping Yourself Safe Online” on Monday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Long Beach Island branch of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Get Fit With Chair Ballet at LBI Library
People can experience the joy of graceful motion that rejuvenates the body and supports a healthful lifestyle during chair ballet, a monthly program starting Monday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Ocean…
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Columns••September 6, 2023
Explosive Testimony Heard in Murder Trial
During 1922, Ellis Parker, the famous Burlington County detective, was repeatedly in the national spotlight as he was instrumental in solving three highly publicized murder cases. In December of that…
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News••September 6, 2023
Early Indicators of Offshore Survey Work Raise Concern for Seafood Production
Beachgoers spent their summer enjoying a reprieve from scorching temperatures, frolicking in the Atlantic Ocean, but marine life had a more difficult summer in the water as seismic testing related to…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Enjoy Coloring and Conversation at LBI Library
Adults are welcome to spend a relaxing afternoon coloring while soothing music sparks the imagination at the Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island branch in Surf City…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
‘Warrior Mindset’: CW2 Nick Lavery Speaks at Grunin Center Sept. 11
On Monday, Sept. 11, the Veterans and Military Resource Center at Ocean County College will welcome Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nick Lavery to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts to discuss the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Medication Common Sense Is Library Topic
Older adults who grapple with chronic pain have choices for medicating it, and this will be discussed when the Ocean County Library hosts the Ocean County Health Department presentation “Shore to Age…
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Opinion•September 6, 2023
Labor Day Classic
For 47-plus years the annual North First Street softball game continues in Surf City. It was started back in 1976 by best friends Al, Sam, Bill, Ray, Dave, George and Jack. All but Jack met and grew…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Cruise Into the Sunset With Church Fundraiser
A sunset cruise that raises funds for Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light is open to everyone who wants to enjoy the nice ride. This year’s cruise on the Miss Barnegat Light will leave from the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 6, 2023
Designer Bag Bingo Helps Celebrate Interfaith’s 25-Year Anniversary
September is here, and so are Interfaith’s Designer Bag Bingo and continuing 25th anniversary celebration. Set for Friday, Sept. 22 at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Manahawkin with doors opening at…
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News••September 6, 2023
Murphy, Van Drew Say No to New York City Asylum Seekers
It isn’t often that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, and Congressman Jeff Van Drew, a Republican who represents New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, agree. But the issue of possibly…
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Columns••September 6, 2023
Jersey Gator Makes a Sudden Showing; Ørsted in the Red and Rethinking Wind 1
The beach has shed its summer skin, accompanied by a changing of the beach guard. Overwhelming throngs have given way to a scattering of fervid postseason aficionados, especially anglers and…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 4, 2023
Hear Chef’s Memoir in Online Ocean County Library Program
Celebrated chef, restaurateur and Emmy-winning television personality Lidia Mattichio Bastianich will discuss her memoir My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family and Food in the Ocean County…
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Opinion••September 4, 2023
Transplant to Barnegat Light: Loving Life in a Small Town
The month of August marks two years that my wife and I have lived on Long Beach Island. Both native New Yorkers, we lived in a suburb of the city for 60 years where we raised our kids, worked hard…
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Opinion••September 3, 2023
Great Catch! The Crab Trap Tradition Lives On
Last Monday, Aug. 21, one week after his 11th birthday, my son Dylan hauled in a monster crab measuring 7¼ inches (from one end of the shell to the other) in one of our traps. The crab weighed over a…
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Sports••September 2, 2023
Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim to Return Next Summer With New Organizers
Swimmers, rejoice. The Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim is expected to be back next summer, thanks to the Friends of Barnegat Light Beach Patrol.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 1, 2023
Holy Spirit Church’s Month Includes Bingo and Barks
Tuckerton’s Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit has a busy month ahead.
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Opinion•September 1, 2023
Beautiful Deer
I absolutely loved the picture of the beautiful deer in last month’s Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor Leader. Kudos to Lara Sparks for feeding our four-legged friend.
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News••September 1, 2023
Beach Patrol Chief Has New Job: Motherhood
For Beach Haven Beach Patrol Chief Meghan Marro, the summer of 2023 was unlike no other season.
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News••August 31, 2023
Few Beaches Guarded After Labor Day
While September is usually warm enough to enjoy the beach, only a handful of beaches on Long Beach Island will have lifeguards following Labor Day weekend.
