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News••August 17, 2023
Rule Reaches Out to Ban Bamboo in Barnegat Light
Bamboo roots got invasive; the borough of Barnegat Light is claiming control under an ordinance passed on second reading Aug. 9.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2023
Pinelands Brewing Co. to Host Classic Car Show
Engines are revving in anticipation for a classic car show for a great cause! Head to Pinelands Brewing Co., at 140 Seventh Ave., Unit 15 in Little Egg Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 26 for a trip back in…
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Columns••August 17, 2023
Horse Theft Leads to Career
During the first quarter of the 20th century, Ellis Parker was one of the most famous residents of the Jersey Pines. The subject of books and magazine articles on both sides of the Atlantic, he was…
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Opinion•August 17, 2023
Great Ideas
In his letter, “No Bail, Not Always” (8/9), Joseph P. Gorman put forth some great and novel ideas opposing our new, progressive leniency on criminals. Most of us can agree that people who commit a…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 17, 2023
Seaport Stitchers Guild Donates Quilt to Wildflowers Auction for Local Animal Rescue
Every year, Wildflowers by the Lighthouse holds a fun, family-friendly dog show and a silent auction, both to raise funds for the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, for which…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 16
Hall of ‘Fam’: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies has announced its next major show is the Member Student Faculty Exhibition, juried by Kelly Whalen, chair of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Neil Miranda
STYLE: Covers of classic folk and rock, e.g. Paul Simon, James Taylor, The Eagles.
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News••August 16, 2023
New Route 72 Traffic Lanes Could Open Later This Year
While work on the final phase of the Causeway project was halted last month for the remainder of the summer, one thing about the work hasn’t stopped: speculation about the new lane configuration on…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Wind Farm Discussions in Beach Haven, Barnegat Light
Save LBI is hosting two events this month focusing on the promises and realities of wind turbines, with a focus on the Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island.
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Opinion•August 16, 2023
What’s Not App
Why in this world of instant communications are we still using noisy, intrusive sirens to summon first responders?
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Opinion•August 16, 2023
Disappointing Process
I am disappointed in the recent voting process done by the High Bar Harbor Taxpayers Association for input on the proposed dredging project that will impact 235 properties with a special tax…
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News••August 16, 2023
Meet Nick Delfico, Alliance for a Living Ocean’s New Executive Director
There’s been a change at the top of Long Beach Island’s grassroots environmental organization. As of August, Alliance for a Living Ocean hired new executive director Nick Delfico, 27.
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Columns••August 16, 2023
Lawnmowing Session of Epic Oddness; When Water Intake Takes Deadly Turn
Commencing this week’s column with a human-vs.-wildlife tale of barely believable proportions. It’s stunningly true, though.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Surflight Theatre Will Be Performing ‘Disaster!’ Starting Aug. 22
Surflight Theatre’s next main-stage musical will be “Disaster!,” opening on Tuesday, Aug. 22. It replaces “Annie Warbucks,” which will end its run on Aug. 20.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Black Ties Hang Loose at 68th Street Beach Jam
If you crossed the dune onto Brant Beach’s 68th Street beach Sunday and saw dozens of beachgoers staring at you, facing away from the water in their chairs, you were not losing it and you didn’t have…
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News••August 16, 2023
Barnegat Police Looking to Hire Patrol Officers
The Barnegat Township Police Department is accepting applications from candidates to apply for a patrol officer position. The department may hire up to five individuals.
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News••August 16, 2023
Meadowedge Park Building to Be Demolished
The main building at Meadowedge Park in Barnegat Township will soon be torn down with the East Bay Avenue tract being turned into a passive park. The facility has been used for activities for adults…
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News••August 16, 2023
Big Changes Coming to LEHSD Report Cards
There will be some big changes at the Little Egg Harbor School District this autumn.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
A Roaring ’20s Murder Mystery That Sizzles, for Charity
Come dressed to “kill,” they jest – in other words, in inspired attire –for a charitable Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery Dinner on Monday night, Aug. 21.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Last Chance to Register For Annual Harvey Cedars 5-Miler
It’s expected to be hot and steamy in Harvey Cedars on Sunday, Aug. 20. Such conditions will be fitting, as the Dog Day Road Race will be contested for the 44th time.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Confident Barnegat Teen Golfer Sets the Bar High For Himself
David Padgett is a confident young man, and he’s serious about his golf game.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Dakota & Elle Concert in Barnegat Aug. 27
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is holding a special free concert featuring Dakota and Elle on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Russell Brackman Middle School.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Danny Clinch Brings Transparent Vibe to Ann Coen Gallery
For the last two summers, the Ann Coen Pop Up Gallery has been the south-end cultural hub Long Beach Island so desperately needed. A widely respected photographer with going on 20 years of…
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News••August 16, 2023
It’s in the Cards for Barnegat Police Officers
Many youngsters in Barnegat Township are eagerly collecting trading cards, but the color photos on them do not feature professional athletes.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Illustrated Book ‘A Wild Promise’ Features Two Endangered Pine Barrens Species
The Pine Barrens tree frog and the timber rattlesnake are two of the more than 80 creatures beautifully rendered in Allen Crawford’s new book, A Wild Promise: An Illustrated Celebration of The…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 16, 2023
Split Decision
STYLE: Covers varying widely, from Metallica to Taylor Swift, with a sprinkle of country for good measure.
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News••August 16, 2023
Beach Haven to Launch Junior Firefighters Group
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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Sports••August 16, 2023
Sign Up for Harvey Cedars Catboat Races
Harvey Cedars’ summer activities come to a traditional end with the annual catboat races on Sunday, Sept. 3, off Sunset Park.
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News••August 16, 2023
AtlantiCare Files Application for New Facility in Stafford Township
AtlantiCare appears primed to create another medical facility within Stafford Township.
