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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Step Into Summer Season at Seaport
June is upon us, which means there are plenty of ways to soak up the sun and enjoy the warm weather in the area. Tuckerton Seaport has a lineup of opportunities available to explore local waterways…
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News••June 11, 2025
Residents Donate Little Free Library to Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
Little Free Libraries, which allow passersby to take or leave a book, come in all shapes and sizes. A brand-new addition to Long Beach Island’s collection of little libraries is situated on the north…
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Columns••June 11, 2025
East Two Three on Their LBI Takeover
It’s been said before that Long Beach Island is unmatched in terms of its support for local music, much of which is nurtured on the open mic circuit during the off-season. Such is the story for…
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Business••June 11, 2025
The Good Life Boutique Starts Anew in Barnegat Light
After a two-year hiatus, the Good Life Boutique officially reopened Memorial Day weekend at its new Barnegat Light location at Bayview Harbor Marina in the South Basin. Owner Nancy Norton is looking…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Hearts of Mercy Planning Music Festival
Hearts of Mercy is holding a music festival on Sunday, June 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Beach Haven Moose Lodge, located at 120 Route 72 in Manahawkin, The event serves as a special fundraiser…
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Opinion•June 11, 2025
Celebrate Democracy
June 14 is a defining moment for our democracy. On Flag Day, a day meant to honor the ideals of freedom and justice, the president is staging a lavish military parade that is designed to glorify…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Mamadrama
STYLE: Original high-energy rock performances full of attitude and flair.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Art Notes, June 11
Art Enrichment: Register for a class or workshop at either of Pine Shores Art Association’s two locations, in Manahawkin and Tuckerton, and explore a brand-new technique or sharpen existing skills.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Matt Fisher
STYLE: Fisher blends originals and acoustic covers ranging from present-day pop to melodic classics.
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News••June 11, 2025
Nurses Strike at Southern Ocean Medical Center Averted at Almost Last Moment
Bargaining went to almost the final hours, but the nurses at Manahawkin’s Southern Ocean Medical Center finally reached a tentative contract agreement with SOMC’s parent company, Hackensack Meridian…
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News••June 11, 2025
Two Arrested on Arson Charges With Flare Gun
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on June 9, Kaele Principato, 18, of Barnegat Township and Lucas Pyle, 18, of Egg Harbor City were each charged with aggravated arson and…
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News••June 11, 2025
Beach Haven Students Connect With Seniors
On May 20, the sixth-grade students from the Beach Haven Elementary School had the special opportunity to visit the seniors at St. Francis Community Center for an intergenerational pizza luncheon.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Music for Peace Festival Set for Summer Solstice
On Saturday, June 21, which happens to be not only the summer solstice but World Music Day and International Yoga Day as well, the Music for Peace festival will return to Little Egg Harbor. Shanti…
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News••June 11, 2025
Harvey Cedars Awaits Green Light to Start Revaluation
Harvey Cedars is awaiting approval of a contract by the N.J. Division of Taxation so the borough can begin a townwide revaluation on all properties.
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News••June 11, 2025
Police Program Bridges Gap for Vulnerable Residents
When Ship Bottom Patrolman Jacob Stuerze saw a pattern emerge involving vulnerable residents, he didn’t build just a program to check in with them, but relationships within the community that are…
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Sports••June 11, 2025
Southern Regional Battles But Falls in Sectional Softball Semifinal
The Southern Regional softball team had no more miracle comebacks left in its bag of tricks, but the Rams didn’t quit in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 semifinals.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Every Night, a New Day: Ned Ryerson Band Keeps Jersey Shore Moving
The Ned Ryerson Band may borrow its name from the fictional insurance salesman in “Groundhog Day,” but nothing about the music, or the man behind it, is on repeat.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Stafford Founders Day Has Flower Power Flavor This Year
It’s time to celebrate “Flower Power – Peace, Love and Community.”
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Opinion•June 11, 2025
Happy Pride
My heartiest congratulations to Barnegat for hosting a great opening to Pride Month at the Edwards School field on Saturday, May 31. Who would have thought that Barnegat of all Ocean County towns…
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Columns••June 11, 2025
Tale of the Illegitimate Governor
Today there are calls for an investigation into the legality of documents signed by an autopen controlled by an unelected aide to an allegedly impaired president. A look at the New Jersey election of…
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News••June 11, 2025
Barnegat Light Welcomes New Council Candidate
Joining incumbent Barnegat Light Councilman James Gutowski on the ballot in November’s general election will be newcomer Barry Mescolotto, currently the borough’s planning board president.
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Sports••June 11, 2025
Alliance for a Living Ocean Seeks Sponsors, Raffle Items for Longboard Classic
Nonprofit Alliance for a Living Ocean is currently organizing its biggest fundraiser of the year – the 17th annual Longboard Classic surf contest – and is seeking sponsors to help support this…
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Business••June 11, 2025
Halo-Halo, Ube, Whole Lot of Heart: Kohr Soft Serve Mixes in Filipino Flavor
From the outside, Kohr Soft Ice Cream in Little Egg Harbor looks like any other beloved Jersey Shore ice cream stand: bright signage, soft-serve swirl decals, and happy patrons strolling off with…
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Opinion••June 11, 2025
Grams’ Shore House Charms – From A to Z
A is for Awesome fun times, just you wait! B is for Boating and finding some Bait. C is for Crabbing and the biggest Clam fest! And D is for the Ducks we feed everyday.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Cheers to Chili, Aid to Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.
Sea Pirate Campground’s 26th annual Craft Beer Bash and Chili Cook Off on Saturday, June 7 saw Christine Bryk and family of Wall Township take first place, after last year’s third-place win, with…
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News••June 11, 2025
Electric Rate Hike Fight Heats Up as State Seeks Temporary Relief
Rising temperatures this summer aren’t necessarily going to be just relegated to Fahrenheit degrees as escalating utility bills continue to be a source of frustration for consumers, even after the…
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News••June 11, 2025
Barnegat First Aid Squad Welcomes New Rig
On June 6, a new ambulance was delivered to the Barnegat Township First Aid Squad at its Birdsall Street headquarters.
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News••June 11, 2025
Learn About Heart Healthy Diets at Lacey Library
Many people who aim to lower their cholesterol counts and blood pressure rates and improve their overall heart health are familiar with DASH ((Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Those who are…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Wax Philosophical in ‘Works on Paper’ Show at LBIF
For many artists, the creative spark is first lit in childhood by making marks on paper. The humblest workhorse of materials, paper was invented in China in 105 AD, a composite of plant bark, hemp…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Library Readying for Book Sale
Need to stock up on your summer reading for the park or the beach? Stop by the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library for the Friends of the branch weeklong book sale.
