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News••July 12, 2024
Sunset Point a Garden of Earthly Delights and Memories
Tucked along the shores of Manahawkin Bay, Sunset Point in Ship Bottom has all the bells and whistles of a community garden and park on a barrier island. But it wasn’t always that way.
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News••July 11, 2024
Ship Bottom Contracts Surf City for Emergency Medical Services, Dropping Beach Haven
The Ship Bottom Borough Council unanimously voted to designate the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS as its emergency medical services provider last week, ending a more than eight-decade…
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News••July 11, 2024
Lost Wedding Band Found Beneath the Sand
A recent day on the beach in Beach Haven turned into a crisis for Daniel “D.J.” Kardashian. The Westfield resident, whose family has a home in the borough, panicked when he realized he had lost his…
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News••July 11, 2024
Island Sees Heaviest Holiday Weekend Traffic in Years
While locals and visitors enjoyed a holiday weekend filled with plenty of sun, sand and sea on Long Beach Island, many of those same people didn’t relish the traffic snarls that also marked the…
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Sports••July 11, 2024
Sheward’s Inspirational Journey Is Proof for All Who Chase Dreams
Amanda Sheward decided a long time ago that she wouldn’t be held back by hemiplegia, a paralysis that affects one side of the body.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 11, 2024
One-Man-Band Recording Artist Joey Maltese Has LBI Sand Between His Toes
For musician Joey Maltese, life is about “music first, everything else second.” Since 1980, the multi-talented rock artist has been in more than a few bands, released four solo albums, and written…
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News••July 11, 2024
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Notes Unusual Year for Breeding Ospreys
It’s been a weird year for breeding ospreys throughout the state. Ben Wurst, senior wildlife biologist for Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, started to notice this spring that a number of…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 11, 2024
County Offers Kayak Rentals at A. Paul King Park in Stafford Township
Kayaking enthusiasts have an additional option for enjoyment this summer.
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News••July 11, 2024
Court Revokes Permit for West Creek Confined Disposal Facility
In 2021 and 2022, maintenance dredging in Westecunk Creek in Eagleswood, as well as Parkers Run and Cedar Run channels, was performed by the state Department of Transportation’s Division of Maritime…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 11, 2024
The Amptons
STYLE: “Sinatra to Snoop Dogg:,” this acoustic duo covers all genres and likes to play “whatever makes people want to dance.”
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Opinion•July 11, 2024
Teenager’s Plea
I am a teenager who lives in Beach Haven Gardens. There’s nothing better than being on the Island! The beaches are great! I can ride my bike almost anywhere and there are lots of places to snack and…
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Opinion•July 11, 2024
Repurpose LBI School
It’s not just a school. The LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom between 19th and 20th streets bayside is scheduled to close in the near future due in part to a declining student population. It has…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2024
Band at Surflight Theatre Will Perform Songs of One Hit Wonders
Surflight Theatre will host a band called The One Hit Wonderers on Monday, July 15.
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Opinion•July 10, 2024
Fireworks Report
On July 4 from 8:30 to midnight, there were unpermitted aerial fireworks at 76th to 80th streets in Beach Haven Crest. All were illegal. At 2:20 the next morning, there were unpermitted, illegal…
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Opinion•July 10, 2024
Friendly Wager
Sitting around with two of my friends, we started to discuss the construction projects in the area. We decided to make a friendly wager on which project would be completed first.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2024
Creative Local Ladies Showcase Returns
Come one, come all, to the Edward Thornton Community Center (314 W. Calabreeze Way, Little Egg Harbor) on Saturday, July 20, from 6 to 10 p.m., to celebrate a tremendous lineup of female local talent.
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Business••July 10, 2024
Marigold Trailer Offers Coffee in Black-Eyed Susans’ Garden
Black-Eyed Susans Tavern and Restaurant in Harvey Cedars has entered a new era of al fresco dining and weekend brunching with its latest venture, Marigold – a trailer stationed outside the restaurant…
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Opinion••July 10, 2024
Wild ‘Shark Week’ in 1978 Left Its Mark in Memories
It’s “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2024
St. Mary’s ’Nights of Summer’ Back for 31st Year in Stafford Township
Family fun with fantastic rides and fabulous food are the hallmarks of the “Nights of Summer” Carnival, and the big event of the summer is set to return for its 31st year beginning Tuesday, July 16…
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Opinion•July 10, 2024
Crossing Laws Vary
Summer is here and thankfully many visitors are here to support our wonderful Long Beach Island. However, they are not aware of the street crossing law in New Jersey.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2024
Mark Calendar for Mini Golf Tourney to Benefit David’s Dream and Believe
Minus a pro this year, the name’s changing slightly, but the goal is still to honor Cecily Lovas while raising money for David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2024
Sublime’s Timeless Appeal on Coastal Culture
Possibly the most anticipated weekend of the year has come and gone, but not without leaving echoes of joy rippling across the bay. Every day since the first of July has been filled with live music…
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Opinion•July 10, 2024
Grandma’s Shore House
Although only 4, 3 and 1½ years old, our grandchildren anxiously await coming to our shore house in Beach Haven West every summer. The countdown of stories and what we are going to do in the summer…
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Opinion•July 10, 2024
Happy Car
What is a Moke? A Moke is a low-speed vehicle that Long Beach Township has passed an ordinance against. Why? It’s street legal, battery powered and has zero carbon emissions. Assembled in the U.S.…
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Sports••July 10, 2024
Swimmer Meets Self in Paralympic Trials in Minnesota
To many people, summer means enjoying the sun and relaxing at the beach; however, for me, summer means getting to work and training for the Paris Paralympic Games.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2024
Music at the Mart Offers ‘Supportive’ Environment for Growing Local Musicians
For those who like to wake up with a bit of live music, look no farther than Music at the Mart, a live music showcase that starts bright and early at the Manahawkin Flea Market every Saturday morning…
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Opinion•July 10, 2024
Supplemental Support
Many people don’t know the difference between the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter (FOSOCAS). Let me try to explain.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2024
Reggae Reigns at Bird & Betty’s With Long Beach Dub Allstars
The vibes were high as Long Beach Dub Allstars took the stage on Sunday, July 6 at Bird & Betty’s. After a long, chaotic holiday weekend in Beach Haven, those who were still up for a good time were…
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News••July 10, 2024
Transient Occupancy Tax Delayed in Beach Haven
The Beach Haven Borough Council has held off adopting an ordinance that would implement a 3% transient accommodation occupancy tax conveyed by any online marketplaces.
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News••July 10, 2024
North Beach Taxpayers Host Wine and Cheese Gathering
In an effort to get more homeowners to join, the North Beach Taxpayers Association is sponsoring a sampling of international wines and cheeses at the Surf City Firehouse from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday…
