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News••August 26, 2026
Harvey Cedars Well Represented as Golf Tournament Sponsors
For the last 35 years, the Ocean County Mayors Association has held a fundraising golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships for Ocean County high school seniors.
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Opinion•August 26, 2026
Thanks to All
Last week my nephew, his wife and two kids were in town visiting from Virginia. Unfortunately, my nephew lost his credit card somewhere around the Eighth Street beach. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Chowder Cook-Off Promises Soup Lovers a Big Helping of Fall
Craving the flavors of the sea? The annual Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4. The Long Beach Island region’s leading culinary festival gathers chowder enthusiasts…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Barnegat Young Man’s Goal Is to Keep History Alive
Five years ago, the Barnegat Historical Society was in danger of folding. Its membership was aging out, and it was desperate for some new blood.
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Columns••August 26, 2026
Burial of Fin Whale No Simple Matter for Disposal Team
For all you whale carcass chasers, you missed your big chance. The gory fin whale remains that washed up on the Barnegat Light beachfront are gone. “To where?” you ask. Even though I’m sworn to…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Jumper
STYLE: Rock, pop, dance, country – anything that gets people on their feet.
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Sports••August 26, 2026
Experienced Offensive Unit Gives Southern Regional a Huge Boost as Abbato Era Begins
Several things connected to the Southern Regional football program are going to look different this season. A new head coach. Probably some different looks on the offensive side of the ball. A…
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News••August 26, 2026
Former LBI Lifeguard Steers U.S. Coast Guard Operational Logistics
On Long Beach Island, safety isn’t just something that is talked about. It’s something that is practiced, day after day, because conditions can change fast, and people’s lives depend on how ready…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Drunken Clams
STYLE: Classic rock, country and summer party anthems galore.
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Columns••August 26, 2026
Saving Washington’s Army From the Brink
The end of August 1776 saw George Washington’s army and the entire revolution on the brink of collapse. Following the crushing defeat on Long Island, a large portion of the Continental army was…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
No Dead Air
STYLE: Rock and pop songs “from the ’60s through the 2010s.”
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Free Senior Social Wellness Series Set for This Fall
Starting next month, the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s Senior Success Program will host a free six-week wellness series for seniors. Ocean County residents ages 60-plus are invited to…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Tuckerton’s Summer Events See Success
It’s been a busy summer for Tuckerton’s borough council, organizations and businesses, and the work is paying off. From the borough’s annual free concert series to the chamber of commerce’s…
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News••August 26, 2026
Boaters Arrested in Separate Fatal Boat Accidents
Two Ocean County residents have been arrested and charged with, among other offenses, operating a vessel under the influence in separate death-by-vessel incidents this summer, N.J. State Police said.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
The Black Ties Supply Good Vibes at Bird & Betty’s
From the first note they played at Bird & Betty’s, the Black Ties set the tone for what would be a night of feel-good sing-along tunes that felt inspired by the Island itself.
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Opinion•August 26, 2026
Vets Shafted
With little fanfare, Ocean County decided to close the doors on its veterans services satellite office at 179 South Main St., Manahawkin. This office was opened in 2023 to service the approximate…
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News••August 26, 2026
BBP Releases 2026 State of the Bay Report
Every five years, the Barnegat Bay Partnership publishes its State of the Bay Report – a comprehensive look at the health of the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed. The BBP, one of 28 National…
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News••August 26, 2026
Car Theft Investigation Ongoing
Long Beach Township and Ship Bottom police are investigating the thefts of two high-end vehicles stolen early Aug. 21 and later recovered, local law enforcement said.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Sign Up for Harvey Cedars Catboat Races
Harvey Cedars’ summer activities come to a traditional end with the annual catboat races on Sunday, Sept. 6 off Sunset Park.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Art Notes, Aug. 26
Minds in the Pines: Pine Shores Art Association invites artists of all skill levels to explore new creative techniques through ongoing classes and workshops at its Stafford and Tuckerton galleries.
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Sports••August 26, 2026
With Six Returning Players, Pinelands Regional Eyes Another Winning Campaign
During the past two seasons, the Pinelands Regional girls tennis team has done something it hadn’t done since the 2013 and 2014 campaigns – finish with winning records.
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News••August 26, 2026
‘Ocean Goes Purple’ Initiative Kicking Off
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, will launch Ocean Goes Purple, a countywide…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Finding His Voice Through Song: Bobby Grey to Be Guest Vocalist With Chris Fritz
Lifetime Stafford Township resident and recent Southern Regional High School graduate Bobby Grey, who is 21 and was diagnosed with autism at age 3, will take the next step in his singing career…
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Business••August 26, 2026
Local Nurse Practitioner in Elite Company
Margaret Quinn, a clinical professor and the specialty director of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at Rutgers School of Nursing, has been inducted as a fellow of the American Association of…
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Business••August 26, 2026
Get Roasted LBI Pours Cleaner, High-Quality Bean, Grown Regeneratively
A serious injury can drastically change the trajectory of an athlete’s life. For Olivia Chory, owner of the new Get Roasted coffeehouse in Ship Bottom, a torn ACL in college set off two years many…
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News••August 26, 2026
Young Anglers Have a Blast at Barnegat Dock
A late-summer tradition continued in Barnegat Township with the “Casting With a Cop” fishing event on Aug. 23 at the municipal dock.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Virtual Author Sharing Mexican Recipes
Join social media star Jenny Martinez as she talks about her debut cookbook, My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! Beautiful Flavors, Family Style, on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. in a virtual discussion…
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News••August 26, 2026
Black Skimmers Take Center Stage in Barnegat Light
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park posted some exciting news on social media earlier this month: “The skimmers are back, and it’s being called a historic moment.”
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Opinion•August 26, 2026
Welcoming Place
As a long-time visitor (since 1974) and now homeowner on LBI, I wanted to say thank you to Mayor John Imperiale in Harvey Cedars. We live on the north end of the Island, and have seen the…
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News••August 26, 2026
Meticulously Preserved Victorian Brings the Generations Together
Editor’s Note: This is the 11th in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
