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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.
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News••August 31, 2023
Township to Host Bulk of Ninth Annual LBI Kite Festival
The ninth annual LBI International Kite Festival is on the move as some of the Columbus Day weekend events will be held exclusively in Long Beach Township.
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Columns••August 31, 2023
The Subtle Current of Surf Culture Running Through Labor Day Weekend
The once-underground Southern California band artfully mixed punk, reggae, ska, jam band and hip-hop subcultures in the early-’90s surf and skate scene. The first two records, released on tiny little…
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News••August 31, 2023
New Legislation Includes Local Shellfish Farmers in New Jersey’s Right to Farm Act
There was a time that New Jersey had a robust shellfish industry. The entire Barnegat Bay watershed bustled with shellfishing – specifically clams and oysters. Downtown Tuckerton was actually known…
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News••August 31, 2023
LBT Officials Develop New Rendering Showing More Turbine Visibility
Using a photograph of the Holgate skyline and beach as well as data from the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind plan, a Maryland-based multimedia company created a three-dimensional model of what wind…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 31, 2023
Sand Castle City Shaped By Family’s Memories
Twenty members of the extended Fearen and Miles families, ages 5 to 67, spent an entire day digging and designing to create a fantastic sand castle city in Beach Haven earlier this month. As Frank…
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News••August 31, 2023
Recreational Boat Sinks After Coast Guard Rescues Mariners, Dog
A crew from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light rescued four people and a dog moments before the 30-foot recreational vessel they were on capsized in bay waters near Forked River Aug. 27. No injuries…
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Opinion•August 31, 2023
Fix Memorial Park
I recently read the letter regarding the new ramp that was put in at the 25th Street pier in Ship Bottom (“New Gateway,” 8/9). I agree this provides access to the bay in a safe manner and I propose…
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Opinion•August 31, 2023
Tasty Addition
I so very much enjoy the articles that Rosemary Smith is writing in “Beach Bites.” I love the story that she tells before she moves onto the actual recipe. It’s really a great addition to The…
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Business••August 31, 2023
Clients Say ‘All About Smiles’ Dentistry Is Even More
Moving to a new, luxurious, state-of-the-art office in Forked River has allowed All About Smiles Dentistry to offer more exceptional services.
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News••August 31, 2023
Love and Lemonade for Lowe Family
The Lowe family of Little Egg Harbor has suffered a devastating turn of events this summer, beginning with Dan Lowe’s right cerebellum stroke on July 18.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 31, 2023
Barnegat School District Representatives Bring the Heat to Settler’s Mill
As the athletic director for Barnegat High School, John Germano may be a lot of things to a lot of people. But one thing he doesn’t claim to be is a hotshot mini golfer.
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Opinion•August 30, 2023
‘Testing’ Well Tested
Sunday night I attended Save LBI’s event called “Promises and Realities – Wind Turbine Projects Off LBI Shores.” The presenters focused on, and suggested, that the windmill farms should be stopped…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 30
Feast the Senses: This Sunday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., enjoy the Viking Village Art Show in Barnegat Light. Peruse a huge selection from over 70 vendors of fine arts, photography…
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Opinion•August 30, 2023
Imperiale for Mayor
As we approach the end of summer I am reminded that this year Harvey Cedars voters will have the opportunity to vote for the three commissioners who govern the borough. My wife and I have owned our…
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News••August 30, 2023
Local Church Offers Back-to-School Backpacks, Blessings
St. Stephen’s, a vibrant Episcopal church in Waretown, takes helping others very seriously all year long. But as the new school year approaches, efforts shift to supporting local children with new…
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News••August 30, 2023
Residents Turn Spotlight on ‘Bad Neighbor’ Sheltered Cove Marina
During Tuckerton borough’s Aug. 21 council meeting, a handful of Anchor Avenue residents spoke during public forum to express their agitation with Sheltered Cove Marina. Tony Kite presented council…
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Sports••August 30, 2023
Truex Snatches NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Title as Playoffs Loom
Visions of 2017 might be occurring all over again for Martin Truex Jr.
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Opinion•August 30, 2023
Gov’t Giving Special Treatment to Offshore Wind Developers
Frank Smith, in his letter titled “No Subsidies Given to Wind Farms,” (8/23), clearly knows how utility rates and competitive power markets work in New Jersey and on the PJM grid. What he apparently…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2023
Bill and Andy Show
STYLE: Covers from yesteryear that run the gamut of requests and musical tastes – think Louis Armstrong to AC/DC. Professionally playful and self-deprecating, these two longtime friends and local…
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Opinion•August 30, 2023
Backup Call
This is in response to the person who doesn’t like to hear sirens early in the morning. You would be happy to hear the siren if it was your house on fire at anytime.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2023
Hippie and the Cowboy
STYLE: A harmonious blend of yacht rock and country with plenty of rustic charm.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2023
Surflight’s ‘Disaster’ Has a Big Laugh Every Minute
I was worried that “Disaster,” Surflight Theatres current mainstage offering, would be a disaster.
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Columns••August 30, 2023
Getting Final Word on Friends in Lahaina; The Season of Batty Bats Is Upon Us
It was something like a mere week ago that I was hailing the start of the LBI’s summer season. Now, here I am bidding it a fond adieu, adios, bon voyage, arrivederci, sayonara, auf wiedersehen and…
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News••August 30, 2023
Dockside Café Owners Given Proclamation for Service to Community
On Aug.24, the Tuckerton Historical Society together with the Borough of Tuckerton presented Dockside Café and Marina owners Dan and Gina Stromberg with an award to thank them for their endless…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2023
Ocean County Historical Society Offers Bus Trips, Lectures and More
The Ocean County Historical Society, headquartered at 26 Hadley Ave. in Toms River, has planned a busy autumn season.
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News••August 30, 2023
OCHD Visiting Red Men Lodge to Distribute Narcan and Train How to Use It
A representative from the Ocean County Health Department will be visiting Tuckerton’s Red Men Lodge at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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News••August 30, 2023
Lemonade Stand Connects Community, Benefits Waves of Strength
Luisa and Enzo Villafranco had a busy day earlier this month as the siblings – ages 6 and 3, respectively – staffed their annual lemonade stand near their family’s home on East Nevada Avenue in Haven…
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Opinion••August 30, 2023
Back to School Tips From an Insider
I am not going to bore you with the typical “back to school advice,” such as try to establish routines from the beginning, allow for plenty of sleep, and provide a healthy diet. You’re smart people…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 30, 2023
Sneak Attack on Beach Stage Delights on a Summer Night
When the band Sneak Attack took over the Sea Shell Beach Club on Saturday night, a wave of chill vibes and summer energy washed over the resort venue. Dressed in vibrant Hawaiian shirts and khaki…
