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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2024
Bar None, in First LBI Appearance, Brings High Energy to Joe Pop’s
Despite having never been to Long Beach Island, the Bar None duo brought an energy to Joe Pop’s on Saturday night that felt familiar to locals. Their uptempo performance felt like a typical late…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2024
Lighthouse International Film Festival Seeking Volunteers
The 16th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival is right around the corner.
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News••May 15, 2024
Several Residents Criticize Stafford Council $14.68 Million Bond Ordinance
In addition to the annual budget hearing, which was mixed with contention and applause, the Stafford Township Council on May 7 also came under fire by several residents who had objections to a bond…
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Columns••May 15, 2024
Fish Kill Stinks Up Nuclear Plan
As the summer of 1973 began, Ocean County, N.J. was on the verge of becoming one of the nation’s focal points for the production of electricity using nuclear power. At the time, four floating…
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Columns••May 15, 2024
Dave Jones Releases Worship Record With Star-Studded Team
Anyone who enjoys live music on and around Long Beach Island has likely heard Dave Jones perform. A skilled luthier, he is the go-to guy most local players have entrusted with their beloved…
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News••May 15, 2024
Beach Haven Teen Night Ban Takes Another Step
An ordinance introduced by the Beach Haven Borough Council on May 13 will put an end to teen nights in the borough. Teen nights were scheduled to be held at Marlin Restaurant and Bar, the only…
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Business••May 15, 2024
DiFeo Auto Group Celebrates Move; Sister Dealerships Now Next Door Neighbors
For the DiFeo Auto Group, the day was 40 years in the making. Having been a fixture of the drive to the Jersey Shore for decades, the Manahawkin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership recently underwent…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2024
Fireworks to Crown Long Beach Township’s 125th Anniversary Celebration
Join Long Beach Township as the municipality marks its 125th anniversary with a celebration in Bayview Park, in Brant Beach, capped off with fireworks. The quasquicentennial event, sponsored by the…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2024
Meet Author Rebecca Kuang Online
Rebecca F. Kuang’s views of diversity, bias and cultural appropriation reach new heights – and depths – in her compelling novel Yellowface. Join her for an exploration of these hot-button topics…
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News••May 15, 2024
Surflight Liquor License Ordinance Adopted
At its meeting Monday night, May 13, the Beach Haven Borough Council adopted an ordinance to allow for a plenary retail consumption license for Surflight Theatre.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2024
Find Book Bargains Every Day at Toms River Branch
The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library has an ongoing book sale where people can find bargain buys and hidden gems among hardcover and softcover books, DVDs and compact discs for all ages.
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News••May 15, 2024
Street Smart NJ Kicks Off Safety Campaign in Harvey Cedars
The New Jersey Transportation Authority will kick off its 2024 Street Smart NJ ceremony on Thursday, May 23, 10 a.m. outside Birdy’s Cafe in Harvey Cedars. The program, featuring guest speakers Ocean…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2024
Diabetes 101 at OCL Lacey Branch
Diabetes affects people of all ages and can lead to more serious health issues. Learn ways to manage the condition during a diabetes education program at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2024
Bird Is the Word at Beach Haven Library
Did you know more than 100 species of birds inhabit the Pine Barrens for breeding, feeding, nesting and resting? Allison Hartman of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance will discuss “Birds of the Pine…
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News••May 15, 2024
Residents Crave More After Surf City Al Fresco Dining Decision
With 15 minutes to spare before the start of the Surf City Borough Council meeting May 8, the courtroom was nearing capacity. Seven minutes later, the crowd spilled into the hallway as the packed and…
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Opinion•May 15, 2024
Green Scam
Ruining the ocean and New Jersey beaches is not how to save the planet.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2024
NJ Movie, TV Commissioner to Tell LBI How to Get ‘Film Ready’
States, municipalities and local businesses can rake in a good amount of money when a director or producer decides to shoot a film or television show on location.
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Sports••May 15, 2024
Southern, Barnegat Senior Leaders Leave Their Mark on Girls Golf
As Madelyn Beirne and Yasmeen Muhammad walked through the third fairway at Atlantis Golf Course on May 8, they glanced back and forth at each other as they chatted. With their high school golf…
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Sports••May 15, 2024
Top-Seeded Southern Regional Overwhelms Marlboro in First Round
Despite cruising to a win over Marlboro in its first-ever game as the top seed in the Shore Conference Tournament, the Southern Regional baseball team learned that it can never get too comfortable if…
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Sports••May 15, 2024
Henbest, Cassidy Wrap Up Careers as Southern Goes Undefeated in Division
Alex Henbest and Rob Cassidy couldn’t have asked for a better senior season. Well, they probably would have liked to play in one more tournament.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 14, 2024
Piano, Jazz and Jazz Piano at Grunin Center This Weekend
Things are going to get classical and jazzy at Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 17 and Sunday, May 19.
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News••May 14, 2024
New Parking Lot Unveiled in Harvey Cedars
In an effort to relieve parking issues in the downtown area and support the business community, Harvey Cedars has created a new public parking lot on West 80th Street.
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News••May 13, 2024
Beach Pathways Advisory Committee Has Plan to Right Wrongs
The Barnegat Light Taxpayers Association and concerned residents have formed an advisory committee to address the restoration and maintenance of vegetation along the boardwalk pathways that lead to…
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News••May 12, 2024
Contested GOP Primary Could Produce First Ship Bottom Councilwoman in Decades
Not since Pat Adair was a candidate for the Ship Bottom Borough Council 27 years ago has a woman run for a seat on the governing body. Until now.
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News••May 10, 2024
Register Now for Youth Police Academy, Community Camera Registry
The Stafford Township Police Department is whipping up several initiatives for later this spring and into the summer, and parents and kids alike can be part of the offerings.
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News••May 10, 2024
Consecutive Life Sentences for Daughter Convicted in Surf City Double Slaying
A little more than two months after being convicted in the double homicide of her father and his longtime companion at his Surf City bayfront home, a Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to two…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 10, 2024
Stafford Friends Seeking Donations for Book Sale
Do you have books at home sitting on the shelves collecting dust? The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library are accepting donations of books for an upcoming book sale. Books of…
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News••May 10, 2024
Massive Layoffs at Little Egg Harbor School District
School districts in much of Ocean County have struggled this spring as they developed their 2024-25 budgets, mainly because of huge cuts in state aid. But the district in Southern Ocean County that…
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News••May 10, 2024
Long Beach Township Swears in New Police Chief
After 30 years with the Long Beach Township Police Department, Kevin Mahon retired last month from his position as chief of police. On Friday, May 3, former captain Ed Bernhard was promoted to fill…
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News••May 10, 2024
Despite Some Contention, Township Council Approves Budget
A bone of contention was thrown around the Stafford Township Council chamber on May 7. Several individuals weren’t completely satisfied that the tax rate – the driving force behind property taxes –…
