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•December 4, 2023
Tuckerton Time Machine ‘Parades’ for ‘Back to the Future’ Broadway Musical
The promotional Delorean Time Machine for Broadway’s award-winning “Back to the Future The Musical” took a fantastic trip without leaving Nov. 23, 2023. Its maker, Jon Miller of Jon Miller Car Care…
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•December 3, 2023
‘El Presidente’ Makes It Three Straight at Thanksgiving Classic
After her ball slowed down and stopped short of the downslope on the 13th hole, Brittney Stahl climbed onto the rocky wall and needed to bend way down to get her putter head lined up for a second…
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•December 2, 2023
Surflight’s 2024 Stage Season Weds Something Old, Something New
Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven has announced its 2024 main stage season, and it will have something that will satisfy just about any taste.
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•December 1, 2023
A Beach Christmas Tree Grows in Holgate
When Travis Benintendo, who splits time between Holgate and Charlston, S.C., first floated the idea of a beach Christmas tree in Holgate to a community Facebook group in 2019, the group was less than…
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•November 30, 2023
Herbert Shapiro – ‘Clam Digger, Tycoon and More’ – Passes Away at Age 100
Herbert Shapiro, born New Year’s Eve 1922, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, at age 100, with his son, Mark, and grandson Matthew at his side. Shapiro was known for his prolific development and…
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•November 30, 2023
Love Wears Many Faces for West Creek Makeup Artist
Makeup is far more than skin deep for Amanda Wetmore of West Creek, who funnels her passion for the art form into outrageous looks that enhance the best features of her face and personality.
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•November 30, 2023
St. Mary Academy Students Lend Hands to Help Reach World ‘Stack Up!’ Goal
C.J. Donlon isn’t the average fifth-grader. He can stack a batch of 12 cups and break them down in a similar succession really fast, to the tune of 7.09 seconds.
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•November 30, 2023
Negotiations Yield Progress in Utility Contract Dispute
A tentative agreement by Atlantic City Electric to reinstate Veterans Day as a paid holiday could be the beginning of resolving a 24-day work stoppage by roughly 400 of the utility company’s union…
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•November 30, 2023
How to Stay Warm With Winter Activities; Waves to Be More Than Thankful for Last Week
These next few weeks are what we refer to as “happy winter” – cold but not frozen, with the charm of the season. Beyond that is real winter – more bitter, less charming and much, much longer.
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•November 30, 2023
Art Notes, Nov. 29
Pictures Paint Words: Painter, paramedic and EMS Squad 38 volunteer Kate Bergen of Manahawkin has published a book of 50 portraits titled Modern Day Rosies: The Women Behind the Masks. The project…
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•November 28, 2023
Causeway Bulkhead Repair Unrelated to Ongoing Road Project
In the spring of 2019, local, county and state officials gathered just off the Causeway to celebrate the completion, a year ahead of schedule, of a new western span that included a passive area with…
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•November 25, 2023
New Jersey Devils-Jetty Clothing Collab ‘Captures the Grit’ of the State
Before the puck even dropped at the Prudential Center last Saturday, the “New Jersey Devils x Jetty” collection apparel was fully sold out at the team store in the rink. The Devils lost the game to…
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•November 23, 2023
Beach Haven to Holiday Snack Bar: Flagpole Has to Go
The Holiday Snack Bar’s dispute with Beach Haven took a new turn with the eatery recently receiving a letter from the borough mandating that various items be moved from the right-of-way.
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•November 22, 2023
Long Beach Township Amends Drone Ordinance
In 2015, Long Beach Township adopted an ordinance banning the use of drones in the municipality, with some authorized exceptions. At its most recent meeting, though, the township board of…
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•November 22, 2023
Stage Road Winter Wonderland Returns on Black Friday
The spirit of the season is stoked again in Little Egg Harbor just in time for the holidays. The Stage Road Winter Wonderland was all lit up and ready for visitors beginning Black Friday, Nov. 24.
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•November 22, 2023
Old Souls, New Sounds: New Gretna’s Grayson Lands Itself on Grammy Ballot
In a digital era of endless, mass-produced content bombardment, some of the best work is homegrown. That certainly has proven to be the case for Grayson, a four-piece indie pop-rock band comprised of…
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•November 22, 2023
’Batman’ Saves the Day as Junior Class Stays Undefeated on Football Field
Tiffany Dempsey played the role of hunter so well during the annual Southern Regional Powder Puff football game between the junior and senior classes, she earned herself the privilege of wearing the…
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•November 22, 2023
Awaiting the Welcome Arrival of a Huge Spider; Communicative Jellyfish Are Offering Memories
I just got wind of a remarkable winter word: apricity. No, your mother didn’t use it all the time!
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•November 21, 2023
Thanksgiving Lessons 11 Years After Sandy
This is the 11th anniversary of the devastating storm of 2012 with the ironically sweet name of Sandy. It impacted my family’s Thanksgiving celebration as it did to so many other families on Long…
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•November 21, 2023
Wobble in Stafford First, Then Gobble Some Turkey
If you’re a local runner or walker looking to shed a pound or two before you gorge yourself on turkey, mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, a good time to do so is coming soon.
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•November 20, 2023
NRC Proposes Fine for Oyster Creek Shipment That Exceeded Radiation Limit
The decommissioning operator of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township could be slapped with a $43,750 fine for shipping radioactive materials that exceeded regulatory…
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•November 19, 2023
Island Bible Church Eyes Ministry Expansion With Historic ‘Seven Sisters’ Design
On Sunday, Nov. 12, Island Bible (formerly Baptist) Church in Beach Haven held a groundbreaking for a new building that will serve as the parsonage and Life Center.
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•November 18, 2023
Win-Win: Play Mini Golf at The Sand Trap and Help Hunger Foundation
As the holiday season is around the bend, many get in the mood to give gifts rather than receive them. But don’t forget those in need of more of the basics, such as groceries and toiletries, whose…
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•November 16, 2023
Ocean County’s New Voting Machines Didn’t Have a Single Hitch on Election Day
Ocean County voters had to get accustomed to new voting machines in 2023.
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•November 16, 2023
Write-In Votes Counted for Council Reinstatement in Barnegat Light
Voters returned Republican incumbent Dottie Reynolds to Barnegat Light Borough Council for the 38th year, in suspense that did not end until election night due to the rare event of a write-in…
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•November 16, 2023
Southern Regional’s D’Amelio Places 16th at Meet of Champions
Throughout the summer, early each morning leading up to the cross-country season, Santino D’Amelio and his Southern Regional teammates often could be found running along Hilliard Boulevard or…
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•November 16, 2023
It’s Time to Give a Hay About Things; Anti-Turbiners Need to Meet Siemens Energy
The fading of agrarian smarts today finds many folks unaware of the significant difference between straw and hay.
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•November 16, 2023
Holidays Are Upon Us … Already; Flat Surf Looks to Turn On
I have to apologize for my last column. Liquid Lines runs every other week after October, so this would have been my column from Nov. 1.
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•November 14, 2023
Another Take on the Big One That Got Away
Over the years, our next door neighbor, Capt. Joe, owned several boats, culminating with a stout 38-foot Henriques sportfish built in Bayville. I was kind of a natural at boat handling while Joe’s…
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•November 13, 2023
Southern Regional Dominates Morristown to Capture Group 4 Championship
Sarah Capone’s first hit on one of Molly Regulski’s sets looked and felt like a lighting bolt shot through the Morristown defense.
