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•February 27, 2021
Cedar Bridge Tavern Restoration Reaps Award
Home to the last known skirmish of the American Revolution, the Cedar Bridge Tavern, tucked away in the Pine Barrens in Barnegat Township, is a historic treasure that offers a glimpse into the past.
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•February 26, 2021
Coyotes of New Jersey Focus of Feb. 27 Virtual Science Saturday
Coyotes arrived in New Jersey about 80 years ago and can now be found in almost every community across the state – including on Long Beach Island. Kathleen Kerwin, wildlife conservation and…
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•February 25, 2021
One Word Describes Efforts to Get a Vaccine – Mishegas
Signing up for a COVID-19 vaccination that you are eligible for should be relatively easy, right? Wrong! At least not if you live in Ocean County, N.J. What is this process like? I’m going to share…
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•February 25, 2021
DOT Launches Online Forum for Final Phase of Causeway Project
For the next two weeks, the state Department of Transportation will host a virtual public information center on the final phase of the $312 million federally funded Causeway rehab and expansion…
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•February 25, 2021
Pinelands Scenic Byway Gets National Recognition
The state-designated Pine Barrens Scenic Byway that meanders through six southern counties has now been designated as a National Scenic Byway, through the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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•February 25, 2021
The Pettis: Dad and Daughter Duo Takes LBI
“I’ve played for over 40 years, and this is definitely my favorite,” said Neal Petti of his experience performing in The Pettis, a duo with his 19-year-old daughter, Michaelina. Though The Pettis are…
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•February 25, 2021
Veteran of Utah Avalanche Center Remembers LBI Roots
When Craig Gordon got off the ski lift in Utah in 1979, he saw ski patrollers doing avalanche work.
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•February 23, 2021
LBI Education Association Donates Much-Needed Items to St. Francis Food Pantry
Food banks collect much more than food, and are often in great need of hygiene and personal products for adults and children. The Long Beach Island Education Association recently connected with the…
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•February 22, 2021
Firefighters Use Soon-to-Be Demolished Loveladies Home for Practice Drills
Late Saturday morning, firefighters from the High Point (Harvey Cedars), Surf City and Barnegat Light volunteer companies converged on a house on Laguna Drive in the Loveladies section of Long Beach…
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•February 21, 2021
Lost in ‘Quaran-tedium’ Projects
Well, I’m not 100% sure on that. He might still be in there, or he might not, since I got up on a ladder and stapled a bunch of old screen up in the eaves.
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•February 20, 2021
Whitetails Have a Hankerin’ for Dunkin’; Coyote Trapping Has Its Own Pitfalls
Got a fun truly true tale of an older gent, living on the edge of the Pines, who has created an unusually sweet bond with the deer in his backyard. As I’m told it, the fellow has some inside contacts…
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•February 19, 2021
LBI Officials, Taxpayers Want More Input on Proposed Wind Farm
With the Atlantic Shores Wind Farm proposed off the coast of Long Beach Island before the state Board of Public Utilities for the right to generate electricity, there’s a growing movement on the…
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•February 18, 2021
Pregnant During a Pandemic: Moms, Nurses Share Experiences
All expectant mothers hope for a comfortable, happy pregnancy and a complication-free childbirth and newborn experience. And while most understand the reality may not align with expectation, no one…
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•February 18, 2021
New Jersey Osprey Monitoring Project Weathers Pandemic to Record Productive Year for Species
Keeping an eye on the state’s osprey population last year proved a bit challenging for the New Jersey Osprey Monitoring Project, but the Conserve Wildlife Foundation and its volunteers persisted, and…
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•February 18, 2021
Months Later Than Usual, Swimmers Ready to Make Waves This Winter
Like everything else during the past 11 months, the high school swimming season is going to look and feel different because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Already starting several months later…
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•February 18, 2021
Faulty Wiring Caused House Fire on South Union Street
An investigation by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and Fire Marshal into the cause of a Jan. 29 house fire that destroyed the home at 31 South Union St. in Stafford Township concluded faulty…
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•February 18, 2021
Rockin’ Valentines Thank Healthcare Workers
On Friday, Feb. 12, heartfelt valentines were delivered to team members at Southern Ocean Medical Center from Philly-based rock ’n’ roll band Low Cut Connie and its fan base, “Tough Cookies,” which…
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•February 16, 2021
Wanted: Summer Rentals – By Agents as Well as By Vacationers
Presidents Day weekend used to signal the very start of the annual hunt for a summer rental on Long Beach Island. But in 2021, demand was already catching up to supply on LBI by the first of…
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•February 15, 2021
Rise of Barnegat Light’s Zombie Whale; It Starts With Dead Bigfoots, the Devils
ZOMBIE WHALE: As the buried whale of Barnegat Light has erosionally risen from its shallow grave, I further researched ways to rid a beach of deceased leviathans – a worldwide problem, though not so…
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•February 14, 2021
With Mom as His Inspiration, Owen LaRocca Assists in COVID-19 Treatment Research
Owen LaRocca understands what suffering looks like. From the time he was 8 years old, he watched as his mother struggled with varying ailments and a disease that affected only a handful of people and…
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•February 13, 2021
Pickleballers Continue to State Their Case
For around 40 minutes Monday night, pickleball enthusiasts continued to press the Beach Haven Borough Council for three additional courts.
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•February 12, 2021
Expert Says Wind Turbines Can Harm LBI Economy
Beach Haven resident Bob Stern has taken a keen interest in Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind’s proposal to construct a wind farm off the coast of Long Beach Island and parts south to Atlantic City. And…
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•February 11, 2021
Slew of Career Firsts Propels Southern Ice Hockey Team to Victory Over Lacey
Like many other hockey players, Kaitlyn Braun began her path in the sport when she was just a tyke.
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•February 11, 2021
Long Beach Township Works to Repair Beaches Following Storm Damage
The Brant Beach dunes are carved into cliffs by beach erosion due to stormy weather over a week ago. (Photo by Curt Travers)
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•February 11, 2021
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary Wins Teaching Gardens Grant
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School’s gardens continue to make the grade! The American Heart Association recently announced its 2020-21 Teaching Gardens Network grant recipients, and E.J. is among…
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•February 11, 2021
Art Notes February 10
Coming Soon: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is preparing for another season of art exhibits and classes with a sneak peek at the upcoming exhibit “The…
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•February 11, 2021
What the Heart Wants: Valentine’s Day Vendors Don’t Miss a Beat
Flowers and sweets. Beauty and pleasure. Everyone could do with a little more of each. So, whether partnered or single, embrace the tradition. Order up something lovely and delicious for a Valentine…
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•February 11, 2021
Locally Based Surf and Lifestyle Brand Becomes Surfrider Foundation ‘Coastal Defender’
The Stafford Township-based apparel brand Jetty has drawn a lot of attention in the LBI area in its 18-year existence. Through its flagship store, a historic movement to unite and rebuild after…
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•February 7, 2021
Recreational Fishermen Weigh in on Atlantic Shores’ Plans for Offshore Wind Turbines
During Atlantic Shores’ second meeting with recreational fishermen on Wednesday, Jan. 27 concerning its plans to build a wind farm on a lease off Long Beach Island and parts south to Atlantic City…
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•February 6, 2021
Beach Haven School a Pandemic Success Story
The Beach Haven Elementary School is one of 75 schools across the country and the lone district in New Jersey to be recognized as a “back-to-school success story” by the U.S. Department of Education.
