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  • News••September 25, 2024

    Barnegat Woman Fatally Struck in Atlantic County

    A fundraiser has been started for Angelletta Sheppard, a 33-year-old Barnegat Township resident who was struck and killed by an apparent hit-and-run driver Sept. 12 in Atlantic County.

  • Opinion•September 25, 2024

    Calling All Vets

    American Legion Post 511 of Manahawkin needs new members to continue programs to help veterans and their families in need and other programs that benefit our community.

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 25, 2024

    FBI Agent Giving Primer on Elder Fraud

    Senior citizens are often targets for fraud, but they need not be victims. If the prospect raises concern for you or for a loved one, learn how to repel it at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County…

  • News••September 25, 2024

    How Dry We Are in Ocean County

    Drive down any neighborhood street and you’ll notice those lush green lawns of summer have now turned a golden brown.

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 25, 2024

    Beach Haven Firefighters Plan Block Party

    The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co., the oldest volunteer fire company in Ocean County, will hold its annual block party Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon to 8 p.m. at the firehouse, located on Amber Street…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 25, 2024

    Art Notes, Sept. 25

    Mind Your (Art) Business: Artists have until Oct. 30 to register for “The Business of Being an Artist,” a multipart series of professional learning webinars starting Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.

  • Opinion•September 25, 2024

    Best Candidate

    I am opposed to the wind turbines as there are better alternatives. I am amazed that Andy Matthews’ aversion to Trump outweighs the negative effects of the turbines on the Island, on the wildlife and…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 25, 2024

    Library Virtual Talk Will Drive You Bats

    Bats might never look cuddly, but they’ll always be an essential part of the global ecosystem. Three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists take a close look at these winged mammals during the next Ocean…

  • Opinion•September 25, 2024

    Thanks for Sharing

    I would personally like to thank Mariano Molina for sending in his incredible and awe-inspiring photo of the World Trade Center (“A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words,” 9/11). Thank you for sharing it…

  • Opinion•September 25, 2024

    Calm Before Storm

    This summer was one to remember. The ocean was shining, the beaches beautiful, the nights full of stars. But all this may change. The Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project looms over the horizon.…

  • Sports••September 25, 2024

    Southern Regional Gymnasts Eclipse Century Mark Twice to Start Season

    After a roughly 18-month hiatus from gymnastics, Francesca Verdi finally was well enough to compete again this season, returning to the Southern Regional lineup last week during its opener against…

  • Sports••September 25, 2024

    Southern Regional Girls Volleyball Team Cruises Past Jackson Memorial

    No matter what happens, the Southern Regional girls volleyball team doesn’t back down from its typically challenging schedule. In fact, coach Eric Maxwell believes playing against great competition…

  • Sports••September 25, 2024

    Barnegat Girls Volleyball Squad Rallies to Bump Lacey

    Down a game to Lacey, the Barnegat girls volleyball team needed some sort of spark to gain some confidence. Annabella Fraim, Ashlee Kuhl and Brooke DeGrazio combined their abilities to provide it…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 23, 2024

    World Music and American Music at Grunin Center This Week

    The action at Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts is finally slowing up a bit after a blistering start to its late-summer/early-autumn season. Just two events are…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 23, 2024

    End of Summer Bash Aids Hearts of Mercy

    Hearts of Mercy is partnering with Queen City Market and Marina in Beach Haven for an “End of Summer Bash” on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the boat barn at 525 Second St.

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 23, 2024

    Three Events Lined Up at Beach Haven Library

    The Beach Haven Public Library hosts “Water Color Wonders” on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m.

  • Columns••September 23, 2024

    It’s Hotter Than Ever as 2024 Moves Forth; Those Miracle Mullet Are on the Move

    As much as we are loath to admit it, LBI is part of the world in general. As such, it is included in the latest alarmingly hot findings by NASA and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 22, 2024

    Barnegat Pride Hosting Dinner Party/Gift Raffle

    Since March, Barnegat Pride has experienced strong growth as a haven for the area LGBTQ+ community. On Saturday, Sept. 28, it will reach a new milestone when the group holds its first dinner party…

  • News••September 22, 2024

    Sunset Park: Nice Place to Pop the Question

    When Nick Gaudio wanted to ask Sara Celeste Bumpus to marry him, he considered only one place to pop the question: Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars.

  • News••September 21, 2024

    Surf City’s Successful Beach Season a Credit to Employees

    Cold-water temps did not keep Surf City residents and visitors from enjoying the pristine sandy beaches this summer, if revenue generated by badge sales are any indication of just how busy a summer…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 20, 2024

    Barnegat PTA Hosts Harlem Wizards in Benefit Game

    Barnegat Township School District staff members will hit the high school basketball court for a benefit game against the Harlem Wizards on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Tip-off is at…

  • Columns••September 20, 2024

    Sea.Hear.Now. and Bruce Provide Memorable Experience for LBI Folks

    Though it wasn’t on Long Beach Island, Jersey Shore history was made this weekend up in Asbury Park. Dozens of LBI folk were up at Sea. Hear. Now, the two-day festival that Bruce Springsteen…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 19, 2024

    Tuckerton Seaport Youth Carving Club Prepares for Decoy Show

    One group was excited and prepared for the 42nd annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show.

  • News••September 19, 2024

    Stafford Township School District Referendum Approved By Voters

    The proposed bond referendum that will allow the Stafford Township School District to borrow up to $75.7 million to reconstruct a portion of the Oxycocus Elementary School and replace HVAC systems…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 19, 2024

    Fellowship of Fashion: Wildflowers By the Lighthouse Celebrates 25 Years of Artful Looks, Outstanding Women

    “Retrospective fashion show” is officially checked off Cricket Luker’s bucket list.

  • Sports••September 19, 2024

    Scisco Scores Game-Winner on Penalty Kick as Barnegat Knocks Off Pinelands

    Nate Scisco plays with a lot of confidence, and as he stepped back from the ball after placing it on the penalty kick spot, he glared at opposing goalkeeper Jame Miller. He already knew what he was…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 19, 2024

    Cheer on Chirichillo, Stafford Local ‘Survivor’ Castaway

    For 24 years, CBS reality competition show “Survivor” has been a living room staple for families across the nation. All are encouraged to tune into Season 47, set to premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 18…

  • News••September 19, 2024

    COASTAL Aquaculture Project Officially Underway

    The multifacted, partner-driven Conservation Opportunities Advancing Sustainable Technologies for Aquaculture Leases’ (COASTAL) project, which supports local aquaculture producers, is officially…

  • Arts & Entertainment••September 19, 2024

    Celebrate Locals Summer With Singer/Songwriter Showcase

    In a great sendoff to Locals Summer, Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven is hosting the Fall 2024 LBI Singer/Songwriter Showcase, presented by the Jetty Rock Foundation, on Sunday, Sept. 29.

  • Opinion••September 19, 2024

    Parents as Well as Perpetrators Should Pay for School Threats

    A few weeks before my graduation from Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg, Vt., in 1972 the school suffered from a series of bomb threats.

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