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Business••July 10, 2025
Good Life Starts Anew in Barnegat Light
With one snip, the borough of Barnegat Light welcomed The Good Life Boutique, formerly of Surf City and newly open in the South Basin of Bayview Harbor Marina. The formal ribbon-cutting drew a lively…
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Opinion••July 9, 2025
Playing the 1965 Soundtrack of the Shore
The year was 1965. The month was June, and the place was soon to be LBI. I say “soon to be” because standing in the way of another fantastic summer on LBI was … high school graduation. This…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
Local Brewmaster Mike Dorval Receives International Diploma From World Brewing Academy
There is a longstanding connection between college and beer. The first universities in Europe in the 1000s AD were associated with ale. From the first American colleges in the colonies, taverns were…
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News••July 9, 2025
Southern Regional JROTC Program Receives Several Big Awards
The Southern Regional School District recently received some outstanding news regarding its Junior ROTC program. In short, it’s become a nationally recognized unit with the U.S. Air Force.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
Hear Ocean County Originals in Tuckerton
Support Tuckerton’s live music scene with an afternoon of original music performed by local artists. Len De Botton, also known as Lenahawkin, will present “Ocean County Originals,” a showcase…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
What’s Old May Be New Again at Townwide Yard Sale
Don’t miss out on a day of deals. Whether you’re looking to score some new pieces or get rid of your own, Little Egg Harbor’s fifth annual community-wide yard sale will take place Saturday and…
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News••July 9, 2025
Summer Food Service Program Provides Free Meals for Children
While school’s out for summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides free meals for children through its Summer Food Service Program. Children ages 18 years and younger and adults over 18 who…
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News••July 9, 2025
Tuckerton’s Fourth of July Parade Is Festive Affair
Hundreds of spectators lined the street in downtown Tuckerton to celebrate Independence Day at the borough’s annual parade Friday morning. Basking in the beautiful weather, residents both old and new…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
‘Here’s The Story’ Elevates NJ Voices in New Series That Distills Human Experience
Filmmaker Steve Rogers, formerly of Manahawkin and a 1989 Southern Regional graduate, debuted his new docuseries for the NJPBS public television network, “Here’s The Story: Voices of the People,” on…
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News••July 9, 2025
Busy Start to Holiday Weekend for Water Rescue Team
The Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS and its water rescue team aided three swimmers in distress over a two-hour period June 29 after lifeguard hours.
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Opinion••July 9, 2025
Disturbing Incidents
I am a longtime resident of Barnegat Light and have been visiting the beaches in our town for over a decade. I’m writing to bring your attention to disturbing incidents I encountered last week along…
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Opinion•July 9, 2025
Reserved Seating
Each day, long before the lifeguards have set up, the shoreline is already dotted with empty, perfectly arranged chair encampments — all of them labeled “Tommy Bahama,” as if a beach cult had…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
Annual Raffle and Silent Auction Benefit Surf City Volunteer Fire Co.
Even without a guaranteed appearance from Jolly Ol’ St. Nick, Christmas in July returns to Surf City July 15 with the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. Women’s Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of not just…
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Opinion•July 9, 2025
Aging Out on LBI
I have compiled a list of signs that you might be getting old on LBI
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Opinion•July 9, 2025
I Can Relate
I just wanted to thank the paper for printing Bob Golon’s letter titled “Please Don’t Assume” (6/18). I am also so thankful to him for writing it. I have been in similar situations having lived in…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
Ann Coen to Release Debut Hardcover Book ‘Slack Tide’ to Celebrate 20 Years in Business
Ann Coen has published Slack Tide, a personal collection of her photographs of Long Beach Island scenes. The hardcover book, a collector’s must-have, is set to launch with a bang at Mallard Island…
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News••July 9, 2025
Boater Safety Begins on Land
More than 300 of the individual recreational boaters who drowned nationwide in 2024 were not wearing a life jacket or other personal flotation device, turning a fun-filled family day on the water…
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News••July 9, 2025
Barnegat Marine Unit Unveils New Boat
The Barnegat Police Department has announced that its marine patrol unit has upgraded its primary vessel.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
Master Gardeners Focusing on Bees
Bees are a vital contributor to the environment, and the challenges bees face and how we can help these important pollinators are the topic of “Time to Learn About Bees” Monday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m.…
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Opinion•July 9, 2025
Stop Sprawl
Sprawl can be defined as the uncontained spread of urbanized areas into undeveloped land and green spaces. It is also known as urban proliferation or suburban sprawl.
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News••July 9, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Township Introduces 2025 Budget
Township Administrator and CFO Rodney Haines introduced Little Egg Harbor Township’s 2025 municipal budget, with total appropriations amounting to $32,998,934.95, at a special meeting of the township…
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Sports••July 9, 2025
Willing to Work Hard and Sacrifice, Smith Heads Into a Future Without Sports
Avery Smith is one of those athletes who probably could have been good at anything during her high school career – except maybe soccer.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
Still Confident in Their Abilities, Brother-Sister Duo Takes Another Shot
If there’s one thing Brandan Tyhanic has learned in three previous “Can You Beat Biggy?” outings, it’s this: Challenging me sometimes is a bad idea.
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News••July 9, 2025
Barnegat Seeks Bid For Pavilion Repair Work
The Barnegat Township Committee has gone out to bid for repair work on the municipal dock pavilion, which has been partially closed since last summer.
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News••July 9, 2025
Former TD Bank Teller Charged Following Investigation
An investigation of fraudulent use and theft of debit card and bank account information led to the arrest of a Browns Mills woman who had worked for TD Bank in Stafford Township, according to police.
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Business••July 9, 2025
Independent Surf Brands Stay Soulful in Shadow of Big Business
In February, Liberated Brands, the licensee of Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, RVCA and Volcom, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, triggering liquidation sales, layoffs and closures across all…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
New Sign Will Post Harvey Cedars Activities
With Craft Day By the Bay at Sunset Park this past Saturday and the Wednesday night concert series kicking off, the Harvey Cedars Borough Activity Committee has a full year of returning and expanding…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2025
Barnegat Garden Club Going on Nature Walk
The Barnegat Garden Club invites people for a short, leisurely walk on the Ocean County Parks Barnegat Branch Trail on Friday, July 18 starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will gather in the parking…
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News••July 9, 2025
Hot Dogs Help Raise Type 1 Diabetes Awareness
While fireworks are associated with the Fourth of July, another tradition is eating hot dogs.
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Columns••July 9, 2025
The Last English 4th of July
The 4th of July, 1775 was the final one that Americans called themselves Englishmen, but at the time few had any idea what the next 12 months would hold.
