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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
Tickets for Surflight/Dinner Trip Available
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library announce tickets are now on sale for a trip to see “On Golden Pond” at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.…
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Business••June 25, 2025
Patriot Financial Group Relocates to Barnegat
On June 14, Patriot Financial Group held a grand opening in Barnegat Township at 714 West Bay Ave. The event marked a homecoming for owner Gary Brown, who relocated the business from Toms River.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025
A Look Into the Evolution of the Great White Shark
The fearsome great white shark provides endless fascination and, for researchers, offers a glimpse into ancient marine history. Learn about its evolution during “Fishing for the Origins of the Great…
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News••June 25, 2025
Drive Carefully, Police Will Be Watching
On Thursday, June 26, police departments from Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Surf City and Long Beach, Stafford and Barnegat townships will be participating in Goal Zero, a high-visibility county-wide…
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News••June 25, 2025
Nation’s Top Court Ends Irradiated Fuel Storage Wars
The U.S. Supreme Court last week ruled the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has the authority to license private businesses to accept irradiated fuel, overturning a case brought in Texas and paving the…
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News••June 25, 2025
Temporary Price Floor Set for Future Electric Delivery Costs
The N.J. Board of Public Utilities approved a settlement June 18 with PJM, the regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of New Jersey’s electricity needs, that temporarily…
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News••June 25, 2025
Southern Regional Approves Contract for Staff
The June Southern Regional Board of Education meeting always has a slew of housekeeping items for the upcoming school year on the agenda, from setting the school lunch prices and approving the list…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 24, 2025
Harvey Cedars Plans Community Forum
The Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners will hold an “Ask the Commissioners” community forum on Saturday, June 28 at 9 a.m. at the High Point Firehouse.
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News••June 24, 2025
Toddler Survives Fall Into Swimming Pool
Beach Haven police are reminding residents to be vigilant around swimming pools and bodies of water where children are present following an incident that occurred early Saturday afternoon.
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News••June 24, 2025
SOMC Nurses Won Almost Everything They Fought for in New Contract
Health Professionals & Allied Employees union Local 5138 Southern Ocean Medical Center nurses ratified a three-year contract with Hackensack Meridian Health on June 11.
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News••June 24, 2025
Increase in Traffic Drives Discussion About Safety on Barnegat Avenue
On the first official day of summer and the first sunny Saturday morning this month, some of the Surf City taxpayers not enjoying the beach were focused on traffic safety, and Barnegat Avenue in…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 23, 2025
Learn About Ospreys at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library hosts “Seeing Red: Engaging Future Generations in Osprey Conservation” on Friday, June 27 at 1 p.m.
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Sports••June 23, 2025
Two State Titles in Same School Year Is a Great Graduation Present
A day before graduation, senior Brody Reynolds landed in a special place within Southern Regional sports history. He became the first male athlete to be a part of two state championship teams in the…
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News••June 22, 2025
Czech Republic-Born K-9 Rogue Joins Long Beach Township Police
Long Beach Township’s police department recently welcomed a new, and very handsome, officer to the force: K-9 Rogue. The German shepherd and his handler, Patrolman Luke Stambaugh, graduated from the…
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Opinion••June 21, 2025
‘Dah-Duhm. Dah-Duhm’: ‘Jaws’ at 50 Still Terrifies
The kid next door showed it to me. He’d gotten it from his older brother. The book. With a naked girl swimming across the top of the cover, even though the waterline covered her up; a toothful sea…
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News••June 20, 2025
They’ll Be Doubling Their Pleasure at Graduation
Six sets of twins will graduate from Barnegat High School on June 18, creating a memorable and unique experience for the students, their families and the entire school community.
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News••June 19, 2025
Community Showers Blessings on ‘Impactful’ Local Fishing Fleet
Faith prevailed with the annual Blessing of the Fleet at Viking Village on Father’s Day. Held at the Barnegat Light Yacht Basin, the ceremony lasted about an hour. The turnout for the event was large…
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News••June 19, 2025
LBI Peacefully Protests Trump in Ship Bottom
Jersey drivers are well-known for honking their horns in displeasure, but on June 14 at the gateway to Long Beach Island, at least some of the honking was in support for a crowd that gathered to…
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News••June 19, 2025
A Fond, Forever Farewell to LBI Grade School
Under an overcast sky the morning of June 16, students and staff of the Long Beach Island Grade School in Ship Bottom gathered for a photograph that will likely appear in yet-to-come LBI history…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 19, 2025
Fest-goers Feel the Burn at 10th HopSauce
While Saturday’s wind and light rain had a chilling effect, hot sauce and craft beer at Beach Haven’s 10th annual HopSauce Festival warmed patrons right up.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 19, 2025
What’s New With Folk Songstress Valerie Vaughn
Welcome summer on the solstice, this Saturday, June 21 at 1 p.m., with a free, interactive performance for all ages at the Tuckerton Seaport in celebration of the launch of “New Jersey’s Troubadour”…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 19, 2025
Nothing Quite Like Spiders Making a Difference in Mini Golf
Perhaps it’s time to consider Paul Lovas a golfing celebrity.
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News••June 19, 2025
Tuckerton Fire Co. Settles in Lawsuit Against Borough
After a resident questioned the Tuckerton Borough Council about a Facebook post made by the Tuckerton Volunteeer Fire Co., which is no longer in service in Tuckerton, Borough Attorney Christopher J.…
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News••June 19, 2025
Energy Demand Sparks Renewed Look at Nuclear Option By NJ and US Government
Nuclear energy has often been described as clean, safe and reliable. That it’s also been defined by big emotions on both sides of the safety debate is seemingly a thing of the past as the industry…
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News••June 18, 2025
Meals On Wheels of Ocean County Spared Cut in Federal Funds
Back in April, with Elon Musk and his DOGE team running wild, USA Today published a long article headlined “A DOGE pothole? Seniors scared Meals On Wheels could be on chopping block.”
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Arts & Entertainment••June 18, 2025
Tour Tuckerton Gardens, Support Student Scholarships
Start the summer off strong with a stroll through Tuckerton’s gardens on Sunday, June 29 at a fundraiser for the Robert R. Suralik Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, which benefits Pinelands Regional…
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Columns••June 18, 2025
Betty Tuesdays Bring Indie Music Front and Center in Beach Haven
Summer is in full swing on Long Beach Island and nightlife is hopping even on rainy days. The days are growing longer, and many of our favorite local cover bands have taken earlier shifts to make way…
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News••June 18, 2025
Residents Petition for Low-Speed Vehicle Use in Little Egg Harbor
Some Little Egg Harbor residents have started a petition for low-speed vehicles (LSVs) to be allowed on roads throughout the township. Resident Andy Camiolo of Forecastle Drive presented his proposal…
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News••June 18, 2025
New Scam Revolves Around ‘Unpaid’ Traffic Tickets
There’s a new scam on the block, a scam involving traffic tickets. Texts have been flooding the country using variation of the one below…
