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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
‘Dangerous Animals’ Is Nothing But Chum
Brian Tallerico, a reviewer for RogerEbert.com, wrote “Dangerous Animals,” a 98-minute film directed by Australian Sean Byrne, “is sharp in all the right places.” He went on to say, “It’s deceptively…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2025
The Envelope Please: Award Winners at the 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival
The winners at the 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival were announced at a party/awards ceremony at Joe Pop’s Shore Bar in Ship Bottom late Sunday afternoon. They are…
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News••June 11, 2025
One Incumbent In, One Out in Ship Bottom GOP Primary
Early Republican primary election results in Ship Bottom saw voters give the nod to one councilman for the opportunity to see his name on November’s general election ballot while selecting the former…
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Sports••June 11, 2025
Southern Regional Leaves No Doubt and Captures First Sectional Crown
Down 1-0 just over a minute and a half into the game. No doubt.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 10, 2025
Trevor Baylor
STYLE: Classic rock, country, bluegrass and ’90s acoustic covers.
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Business••June 10, 2025
Investors Plan to Make Offer to Buy White’s Market
The “Save White’s” committee that formed mid-May has announced a new course of action. The historic market in Barnegat Light is listed at $2.8 million, and many borough residents can’t bear to see it…
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Sports••June 9, 2025
Islanders Inducted Into New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame
Three waveriders with strong Long Beach Island connections were among 12 inducted into the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame Sunday at a ceremony in Long Branch. All new members were recognized not…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 8, 2025
Jersey Fresh Markets in Barnegat Thursdays
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department sponsors Jersey Fresh farm markets on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14 Birdsall St., across from the volunteer fire company. It will run through Oct.…
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News••June 8, 2025
Frustrations Mount as Causeway Project Set to Return in the Fall
Work to synchronize traffic lights at the Island’s busiest intersection, formerly the site of the Causeway Circle in Ship Bottom, will not be fully complete until sometime later this year.
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News••June 7, 2025
Restaurant, Bar, Liquor Store Proposed at Former Kubel’s Too Site
Since the closure and demolition of Kubel’s Too a few years ago, the lot at 8200 Long Beach Blvd. in Brighton Beach has sat empty. However, last year the Long Beach Township Land Use Board granted…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 6, 2025
Beach Haven Concerts Open With The Pickles
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program recently announced its schedule of free Wednesday-night summer concerts, beginning with the classic rock sounds of The Pickles on June 25 at Veterans Memorial…
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Business••June 6, 2025
Try Grain Bowls, Greens at New Salad Spot in Beach Haven
Beach Haven just welcomed a new healthful option to town. Green Heads Salad Co., the brand-new brainchild of Dock and Claw’s Steven Haggart and Kevin Ketchel, officially opened May 16 on the corner…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 6, 2025
Get a Handle on Those Garden Pests
Your colorful, productive garden is vulnerable to unwanted critters, weeds and maladies. Find out how to protect your plants during “Pest Management in the Garden” at the Stafford branch of the Ocean…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 6, 2025
2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival Is World Class
The Lighthouse International Film Festival is undoubtedly a world class event.
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News••June 5, 2025
Business Owner Frustrated as Teens Run Amok
A longtime business owner at Schooner’s Wharf in Beach Haven is asking for more police presence following Memorial Day weekend, when the area “was overrun with teens.”
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News••June 5, 2025
Southern Ocean Medical Center Just Days Away from Potential Nurses Strike
The clock is tick, tick, ticking as a potential nurses strike at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin rapidly approaches.
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Sports••June 5, 2025
Ercolino Scores 100th as Barnegat Soars Past Delran in State Tourney
During the past several seasons, Emilia Ercolino hasn’t needed to be the smoking gun on the Barnegat girls lacrosse offense. That role belonged to several others, specifically Alyson Sojak and Calli…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 5, 2025
Barnegat Pride Touts Success at First Festival
You couldn’t blame the organizers of Barnegat Pride’s inaugural festival for feeling a little anxious the night before the Saturday, May 31 mostly afternoon event, which was to take place at the…
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Opinion••June 5, 2025
Life After Flip-Flops: What’s Afoot With Today’s Oldsters?
You won’t catch me roaming Beach Haven in flip-flops anymore. I’ve shuffled into the I need extensive and expensive arch support era of my life. Just this sad truth has forced me to open my eyes and…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 5, 2025
Growth Mindset: Pine Shores’ Spring Show Brings Out Its Best
What does spring bring to mind? Pine Shores Art Association artists offer their ideas.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 4, 2025
Beach Bazaar Kicks Off Fundraising Season in Surf City
What says welcome to the busy season on Long Beach Island more than the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS beach bargain bazaar? For those who answered “nothing,” pat…
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News••June 4, 2025
Ship Bottom Honors Earliest Officials at Centennial Meeting
Thirty minutes before the Ship Bottom Borough Council’s May 29 meeting, the conversation inside the firehouse was as modern-day as it could be with a focus on parking. Shortly after 6:30 p.m.…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 4, 2025
Chili Cook Off, Beer Bash Will Return to Sea Pirate Campground
Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek prepares for an afternoon of fun with its 26th annual Craft Beer Bash and Chili Cook Off. A campground spokesperson said 250 to 300 are expected to attend this…
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Sports••June 4, 2025
Southern Regional Sailors Finish 11th Against Nation’s Best
Competing for the Mallory Trophy against the best high school sailing squads in the country for a second straight year was exactly where Southern Regional wanted to be as it headed into the season.
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Columns••June 4, 2025
Viral DJ CONST Reps NJ All Over the World
Anyone who’s been part of Jersey’s nightlife scene, especially on LBI, knows Erin Constantine, aka CONST. She’s a resident DJ on SiriusXM’s BPM station every Monday through Friday from noon to 5, but…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 4, 2025
Scotty Z
STYLE: Oldies, classic rock and pop covers with a unique folksy twang.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 4, 2025
Alex Reck
STYLE: Acoustic covers in a mix of genres, with a flair for the oldies.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 4, 2025
East Two Three
STYLE: Acoustic renditions of pop, folk, reggae and classic rock tunes filled with musical chemistry and soulful vocals.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 4, 2025
Art Notes, June 4
The Circuit: By June, many working artists have planned out their next few months of commitments to selling at art shows. The practice is physically and mentally demanding but puts artists in direct…
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Sports••June 4, 2025
Southern Regional Has Fun on ’Home’ Field While Advancing to Sectional Semis
The Southern Regional softball players grew up playing on the Doc Cramer sports complex fields. Last week, Emily Evans, Madison Groschel-Klein and their senior classmates played their final two…
