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Arts & Entertainment••October 28, 2026
Four Very Disparate Events at Grunin Center
TO EACH THEIR OWN: See ‘Haunted Illusions’ Nov. 1, followed by ‘Armstrong Hot Five’ and the Blauvelt Speaker Series. The Afternoon Recital Series’ piano concert is sold out. (Supplied Photo) The…
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Sports••October 28, 2026
Southern Bounces St. Rose and Rumson to Reach Semifinals
GET IT IN THERE: Southern Regional’s Sabrina English tries to tee up the ball for a shot on goal during the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 2-0 victory over St. Rose in the first round of the Shore…
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Columns••October 28, 2026
The New Greeting That Makes No Sense; Losing Track of Nor’easters
Sean Deacon stalls on an overhead left last Thursday on the tail end of the last nor’easter. Did the barrel say ‘Welcome in?’ (Photo by Tom Beaty) “Welcome in!” What? Did you just say, “Welcome in”?…
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Sports••October 28, 2026
Pinelands Regional Ousts Barnegat But Falls to St. John Vianney
SLAM IT DOWN: Pinelands Regional’s Patricia Moreno whacks one of her five kills past the block attempt of Barnegat’s Camila Chamorro during the first set of the Wildcats’ 3-0 victory in the Shore…
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Sports••October 28, 2026
McLennan Leads Southern Runners to Second-Place Finish in Conference Meet
KEEPING IT CLOSE: Southern Regional senior Jack McLennan made sure he kept the Christian Brothers Academy runners in his sights during the Shore Conference Championships on Oct. 23. He placed fourth…
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News••October 23, 2026
Island Library Will Reopen on Nov. 2
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will be temporarily closed for an additional week for carpet replacement and will now reopen on Monday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. Patrons…
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Featured••October 22, 2026
Kane House Gets New Lease on Life as a Museum at Sunset Park
A century-old cottage known as the Kane House began a new chapter Wednesday, Oct. 14 when it was moved from the Maris Stella Sisters of Charity property to Sunset Park, where it will be transformed…
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Columns••October 22, 2026
Mola Mola Visitations Bring Sharky Dorsals to Nearshore Waters
PUMPKIN PIRATE: Heading out to do some autumnal angling can go to the head of some folks. With Halloween knocking, thoughts of Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts are also surfacing, meaning keeper…
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Featured••October 22, 2026
Townhouse Proposal at Surf City Fishery Site Brings Traffic, Access Into Focus
Surf City Fishery, a long-time fixture on Long Beach Boulevard near the entrance to LBI, could be replaced with 14 townhomes, if a proposal before the Ship Bottom Land Use Board is approved. (Photo…
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Featured••October 22, 2026
NJ Requests Emergency Federal Assistance to Repair Beaches Battered By Nor’easter
POST-STORM: Long Beach Island’s beaches were among those damaged by last month’s nor’easter. New Jersey is currently asking for help to ensure coastal communities have the resources to recover, and…
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Featured••October 22, 2026
Hare Scramble Homes in on Tradition as Family, Friends Bond Over Bikes
By Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, the sun shone high over Silvi Sand in Eagleswood Township, where trucks, campers and trailers lined the sandy grounds and the hum of motorcycle engines mixed with…
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Columns••October 22, 2026
Another Northeast Blow Takes a Bite Out of Our Fall
Pete Machotka with a textbook frontside turn on Monday evening amid the drift. (Photo by Tom Beaty) Sunday morning was a bit of a shock to the system. Was it really that cold, or more of a reminder…
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Featured••October 22, 2026
Undefeated Regular Season Within Pinelands Regional’s Reach
CRUNCH TIME: Greg Borden (3) and Montrell Carter (44) deliver a hit to Barnegat running back Ryan Fitzpatrick during the Wildcats’ 12-6 victory over the Bengals on Oct. 16. (Photos by Jack Reynolds)…
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Business••October 22, 2026
Get Into Halloween Spirit at Area Costume Parties
NIGHT AND DAY: Bars and clubs can always be counted on to host raucous functions. (Above) A trident-wielding front man performed at Bird & Betty’s last year. For fun farther south, check out…
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Arts & Entertainment•October 22, 2026
Trunk or Treats Get Everyone in Halloween Mood
CANDY CRUSADERS: Little witches in the twilight scope the selection of trunks at last year’s event in Ship Bottom. Find one near you! (Photo by Ryan Morrill) The spooky (and sugary) season is here.…
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Featured••October 22, 2026
Barnegat’s Colavita Rises a Spot, Finishes as County Runner-Up
CLOSING IN: Barnegat junior Angelina Colavita nears the finish line during the Ocean County Cross Country Championships on Oct. 13. Colavita placed second overall. (Photos by David Biggy) Following…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2026
Art Notes, Oct. 21
INK-TOBER CLASS: Learn how to make drawings and paintings that are vivid, dynamic and full of character. (Courtesy Pine Shores Art Association) Pine of the Times: Register by this Saturday for “Pen…
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News••October 22, 2026
Value of Barnegat Light Will More Than Double Post Reassessment
At the monthly meeting of the Barnegat Light Borough Council, Tax Assessor Ed Seeger gave a status report on the borough-wide property tax revaluation that was ordered by the state. Of the 1,300…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2026
Witchy Paddle Postponed
Unlike the Wicked Witch of the West, LBI’s witchy ladies aren’t afraid of a little water. But even their brand of magic has its limits when the North Atlantic whips up pouring rain and gale-force…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2026
Funny Film About Concrete at Foundation
HARD SUBJECT: The ubiquitous building material has been used for millennia. The topic may seem lackluster, but filmmaker John Wilson stirs emotion in a ‘weird, fun,’ even ‘hilarious’ flick. (Photo…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 22, 2026
Cranberry Festival Offers Taste of Region’s Art, Culture
BUSHELS OF FUN: Chatsworth’s Cranberry Festival has long celebrated the harvest of one of New Jersey’s most prevalent crops. (Photos by Jack Reynolds) Every autumn, people from the shore and beyond…
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News••October 21, 2026
Missing Vote Records Put Transparency, Electric Customers in the Dark
New Jersey electric companies failed to provide complete, accurate records of their votes on decisions that could impact ratepayers – even after state regulators gave them guidance and a chance to…
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Opinion•October 21, 2026
Positive Rally
To the Editor: It was encouraging to attend the No Kings rally in Manahawkin on Saturday and receive such positive support from so many passersby. Those in our group shared positive messages: a…
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Opinion•October 21, 2026
Make a Voting Plan
To the Editor: Nov. 3 is a very important Election Day. As communication chair of the League of Women Voters of Ocean County, I’d like to encourage your readers to make a voting plan. Voting is our…
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News••October 21, 2026
Grateful Zion Parishioners Bid Farewell to Pastor Rudy
On Oct. 11, longtime pastor Rudy Schneider officiated his final church service at Zion Lutheran Church in Barnegat Light with his wife, Carole, playing the organ. For the couple, it marked the end…
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News••October 21, 2026
Ocean County Open Space Tax Increase on Ballot
There is a public question on every Ocean County ballot this year. “Shall the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, which was approved and established by referendum in 1997 to preserve farmland and…
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Business••October 21, 2026
Jen’s Links Changes Hands, Blessed Roots Addresses Perimenopause
In May 2023, when Barnegat Light’s only mini golf course changed hands, the new owners announced, “Jen’s Links is here to stay!” Three and a half years later, the now-shuttered Jen’s Links at…
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News••October 21, 2026
DeFilippis Appointed to Vacant Seat on Southern Regional School Board
WELCOME ABOARD: Jetty co-founder Jeremy DeFilippis (left) recites the oath alongside Southern Regional School District Business Administrator Steve Terhune as he’s sworn in for his seat on the board…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 21, 2026
Halloween Hustle Brings Spooky Fun to the Streets
Surf City is getting ready to run a little wild this Halloween! The inaugural LBI Halloween Hustle 5K takes off Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m., starting and finishing on the 100 block of North Seventh…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 21, 2026
Lighthouse Challenge Shines Light on Coastal History
Barnegat Lighthouse historical figures Lucretia Justice Butterworth (played by Carol Fishman) and Ellen Low (played by Ellen Kehr) greet visitors. Hundreds visited Tucker’s Island Light and Barnegat…
