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Arts & Entertainment••June 5, 2024
Jonah Tolchin
STYLE: An indie folk fusion of American roots and electric blues.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 5, 2024
Meet Housemaid Series Author McFadden Online
Do you love those shadowy fictional tales with more unexpected turns than a mega-roller coaster? Buckle up for an Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk with the “Queen of Twists,” Freida McFadden…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 5, 2024
Holy Innocents’ Presenting Capital Singers
The Capital Singers of Trenton close out the spring concert series hosted by Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven on Sunday, June 9 at 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 5, 2024
‘Drugs 101’ Discussed at Lacey Library
Illicit drugs infest all parts of the world. Do you know which of them plague Ocean County? Are you, or is someone you know, vulnerable? Raise your awareness of menaces masquerading as medicine…
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Opinion•June 5, 2024
Wrong Impression
Regarding your May 23 article “Temporary Relief for Outdoor Dining Approved in Surf City,” I fear readers were left with the impression that earlier in the year the land use board denied the Surf…
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Sports••June 5, 2024
Southern Regional Sprinter Runs State’s Third-Fastest 100-Meter Time of Season
Southern Regional junior Cole Cramer set the 100-meter dash on fire May 31, recording New Jersey’s third-fastest time of the season. Unfortunately, the guy with the second-fastest time competed in…
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Sports••June 5, 2024
Southern Regional Falls to Old Bridge in Thrilling Sectional Title Clash
The deep-seated feud between the Southern Regional boys volleyball program and Old Bridge added perhaps its most complex and dramatic chapter yet on June 3.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 5, 2024
Interesting Mix of Competitive Narrative Features at 2024 LIFF
One of the great things about the Lighthouse International Film Festival’s competitive films is that audiences get to vote for which competitive documentary and what competitive narrative they think…
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Sports••June 4, 2024
Pinelands Flag Football Squad Takes Aim at Conference Crown
A perfect regular season, the top seed in the divisional playoffs, and several players among the state’s stats leaders. It doesn’t get much better than that for the Pinelands Regional girls flag…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 4, 2024
Gear Up for Big Birthday Bash at Stafford Founders Day
On Saturday, June 8, Stafford Township residents and anybody else in Southern Ocean County are invited to gather for the town’s 60th Founders Day festivities to wish their beloved town a happy 275th…
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News••June 3, 2024
Residents Schooled in Condemnation Process as Hearing Pushed to July
Calling the relationship between Ship Bottom officials and their LBI Consolidated School District counterparts over the last decade adversarial, resident Jeff Miller told the borough’s land use board…
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News••June 2, 2024
New Season, New Look for Harvey Cedars’ Sunset Park
Earlier this year, the borough of Harvey Cedars sold a buildable lot it owned and immediately passed a resolution dedicating $750,000 of the proceeds for improvements in Sunset Park, with a plan to…
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News••June 1, 2024
Father Convicted of Manslaughter in 6-Year-Old Son’s Death
Christopher Gregor, 32, formerly of Barnegat Township, was found guilty on Friday, May 31 of aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of his 6-year-old son following a nearly six…
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News••May 31, 2024
Beach Haven to Do Away With Teen Night
The Beach Haven Borough Council adopted an ordinance abolishing teen nights at its Thursday, May 30 agenda meeting.
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News••May 31, 2024
Ongoing Beach Prep Keeps Sandy Shores Pristine in Ship Bottom
Under a gray sky, with sudden bursts of sun before darkening cloud coverage returned, the view of Ship Bottom beaches from the front seat of a borough public works truck offered a different…
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News••May 30, 2024
Some Terrapin Hatchlings Need a Helping Hand
Be on the lookout: Northern diamondback terrapin hatchlings are emerging from their nests here on Long Beach Island and in the surrounding area, and some of them need help to make their way to the…
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News••May 30, 2024
Additional Overnight Lane Closures on Route 72 in Stafford Township
If there’s overnight roadwork being performed anywhere on Route 72 in the vicinity of the Long Beach Island region, then it must be almost summer. At least, that’s how it’s been for the last several…
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News••May 30, 2024
Surf City Honors Nation’s Fallen With Solemn Ceremony
The applause on Saturday morning in Surf City was for retired military personnel attending the borough’s 25th Memorial Day service at Veteran’s Park. The playing of taps” was to honor the fallen and…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 30, 2024
LIFF’s Darkhouse Films Often Follow Longtime Horror and Sci-Fi Templates
Welcome to the Darkhouse – BOO, ha ha ha.
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News••May 30, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department Celebrates 50 Years
Before the Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department became the 45-officer force it is today, it was a small but mighty group of officers trying to fit the needs of a growing community.
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Columns••May 30, 2024
Skinny Beaches Have Towns Light on Sand; NOAA Foresees All-Time Hurricane Season
It was a minorly memorable Memorial Day weekend, if only based on overall attendance. The people count was remarkable, complemented by decentish weather for two out of three vacation days, providing…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 30, 2024
Ready, Set, Summer at Tuckerton Seaport
At long last, the time has come, and there is a plethora of opportunities to get outside at the Tuckerton Seaport, with a variety of boat tours to choose from.
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Columns••May 30, 2024
Will Department of Justice Stem Ticketmaster Disaster This Summer? Surf Makes a Poor Showing to Start Season
I heard of no fatalities on the Island this weekend. No one lost a hand to fireworks and none of the motorized scooters that zipped into traffic got hit. And that’s a relief. From the nonstop sirens…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 30, 2024
Gab Cinque Band Summons Summer With Bird & Betty’s Barn Burner
The last few Memorial Day weekends have been cool and gloomy, but Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven has never disappointed in turning it out for the unofficial start of summer.
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Business••May 30, 2024
Yellow Dog Roasters Rolls Out Mobile Coffee Bar, Plans Commercial Space
Named after and inspired by family dog Oakley, Yellow Dog Coffee Roasters offers a variety of coffees with a warm and personable attitude. Plans are now brewing for the business, established this…
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News••May 30, 2024
Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton Honor Veterans Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Little Egg Harbor Memorial Day Parade took place despite pouring rain on Monday morning. Dozens of community members, sports teams, and first responders huddled under umbrellas outside St.…
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Opinion•May 29, 2024
Culture Shock
A while back there was a movie called “Groundhog Day” where Bill Murray experiences the same day over and over. Memorial Day ushers in LBI’s groundhog year.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 29, 2024
June Shows at Lizzie Rose the Perfect Summer Treat
Summer is here, and what better way to end a glorious beach day or hike through the Pine Barrens than with an intimate concert at the Lizzie Rose Music Room? The historic venue, located at 217 East…
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Sports••May 29, 2024
Woehr, Smith Come Through as Southern Regional Boys Tennis Squad Again Wins County Crown
Joseph Woehr and Garron Smith had to win just one more set to give the Southern Regional boys tennis team back-to-back Ocean County Tournament championships. Except there was a slight obstacle to…
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Opinion•May 29, 2024
Why Must LBI Be Wind’s Guinea Pig?
Memorial Day weekend has officially opened the summer season at our beloved Long Beach Island, so it seems an appropriate time to express some concerns about our future. Whether a longtime resident…
