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Sports••August 5, 2026
ALO Longboard Classic Slated for Sunday, Gaudioso Prepares to Defend Titles
About 10 summers ago, the finless, soft hybrid of a bodyboard, surfboard and skimboard called the Beater Board, made by Catch Surf, was the most sought-after craft for kids on LBI. Surf shops…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 5, 2026
Art Notes, Aug. 5
They’re Open: This weekend, Aug. 8 and 9, art lovers will feast their senses during the 20th annual LBI Artist Studio Tour, which showcases emerging, mid-career and established artists who live…
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Sports••August 5, 2026
Surf City Women Surge to Top in Township Invitational
At one time, maybe 15 years ago, there was no such thing as a women’s lifeguard tournament on Long Beach Island. Nowadays, there are three, and it’s always great to see the women test their immense…
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Sports••August 5, 2026
Stafford Softball Squad Reaches Semifinals of Regional Tourney
After finishing 3-1 in pool play, the Stafford Township 9-10-11 all-star softball team breezed through the quarterfinals of the Little League Eastern Regional Invitational on Aug. 3, securing a spot…
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News••August 5, 2026
Water Emergencies Mount in Turbulent Season
Two medevac calls off Long Beach Island on July 31 were triggered by separate incidents on the water with one rescue occurring bayside and another offshore in a season already crowded with…
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News••August 4, 2026
BLVFC Auxiliary Auction Brings Back Memories, Lifts Spirits, Raises Funds
The Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary held its 43rd annual firehouse auction Saturday, Aug. 1, to raise funds for the organization. As is tradition, the total amount raised is withheld…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 4, 2026
Chris Fritz Band
STYLE: An “eclectic” setlist that ranges from classic rock to current country, with hints of folk, grunge and more mixed in, plus occasional originals.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 4, 2026
‘America’s Got Talent’ Semifinalist Will Headline Surflight Comedy Night on Aug. 7
Three comics will entertain the crowd at a Surflight Comedy Night at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7.
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News••August 4, 2026
Salt Water, Support Systems Inspire at Surf Therapy Event
It’s come to be known as the “best day of the year” on Long Beach Island among many surfers and locals. With smiles lighting up hundreds of faces both in the water and along the 68th Street beach in…
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News••August 3, 2026
NJDOT Launches $8.4M Dredging Project to Restore Barnegat Bay Channels
The N.J. Department of Transportation is currently undertaking a major project around the Island region – this time on water – as it unveils the depth of an $8.4 million maintenance dredge project…
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Columns••August 3, 2026
Greenhead Guys Offer Enticing Formula to Fend Off Biting Flies
I hate biting flies more than most folks. My skin will not give up the itchy ghosts of bites for days on end. As to scratching, I’ll coin the phrase “there will be blood” – along with a scar or two.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 2, 2026
LBIF House Tour Still Spectacular at 60
Daniella Kerner spent decades teaching art at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. Now she runs the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, which has anchored the arts on the…
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News••August 1, 2026
Historic Lee’s Cottage Captures Simple Joys With Extended Family
Editor’s Note: This is the seventh in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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News••July 31, 2026
Old Barney Welcomes Its ‘Eldest Climber’
At 89 years old, Tom Williams proved he is still a youngster at heart when he climbed the 217 steps of Barnegat Lighthouse on July 20 with his family by his side.
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News••July 30, 2026
Medical Episode Leads to Car Accident in North Beach
Officers from the Long Beach Township Police Department and additional local emergency services personnel responded to Tract 1071 and Long Beach Boulevard in North Beach the evening of Sunday, July…
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Sports••July 30, 2026
Going With Current Proves Beneficial for Ocean Mile Swimmers
Following last year’s Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim, Lucas Schiff ended up in the emergency room of a hospital.
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Sports••July 30, 2026
Ship Bottom Invitational Provides Viable Tuneup for Island Tourney
Jim LaMarco quickly glanced around to the spaces at his sides. He was missing a crucial piece of equipment, and without it he and Shawn Hannon weren’t going to get too far.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 30, 2026
Kaminski Tops the Leader Board Again While $5,000 Goes to David’s Dream
At the conclusion of the Celebrate Cecily – Putt Against Cancer Tournament at Island Golf in Surf City, David Caldarella couldn’t help but reference the amazing weather – a pleasant 75 degrees…
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Business••July 30, 2026
At New Ice Cream Café, Blend Creations for a Cool, Customized Experience
Blend In Ice Cream & Café, a new Beach Haven ice cream and coffee shop, provides a unique experience for the whole family, run by a family. By allowing customers to “blend in” toppings from M&Ms to…
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Opinion•July 30, 2026
Taxes Take Toll
The following was addressed to Stafford Township Mayor Robert Henken.
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Opinion•July 30, 2026
Blessed to Help
In 2021, a new endeavor came to Long Beach Island. Compassion Café was formed to “provide meaningful employment and job training for adolescents and adults with disabilities” in the summer. Since…
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Opinion•July 30, 2026
Gator Gratitude
I am 56 years old and have been vacationing my whole life on LBI every summer. My parents introduced me and my siblings to the Island. Now we have four generations vacationing together every summer.…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 29, 2026
Gilbert and Sullivan Classic at Grunin Center
Opera, at least light opera in the form of Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular operetta “H.M.S. Pinafore” or “The Lass That Loved a Sailor,” will return to Ocean County at 7 p.m. on July 30, 31 and Aug.…
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Business••July 29, 2026
Greenheads Weathers Fire, Pivots to Walkup Option
Look past the service window of the Greenheads Salad Co. truck at 302 Second St. in Beach Haven, and the outline of the old building is still there, the scorch marking what remains of the sides. The…
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Opinion••July 29, 2026
Recalling Glory Days When LBT Lifeguards Ruled the Competition
Looking back over my life, my eight summers serving as a lifeguard on the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol remain among my fondest memories. The friendships, the competition, the commitment to…
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Opinion••July 29, 2026
Planned Pavilion Will Diminish Openness, Flexibility of Park
The town of Beach Haven recently approved a 30- by 60-foot pavilion in the center of Veterans Memorial Park. The decision was made without the knowledge or approval of 90% of the Beach Haven…
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Opinion•July 29, 2026
Funny, Uplifting
I hope Jon Coen never stops writing his Liquid Lines column so full of funny and uplifting insights on LBI and life in general. You always make me smile, Jon Coen, even though I can’t surf. Thank you!
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Arts & Entertainment••July 29, 2026
Christmas in July ‘Sleighs’ at Terrace Tavern
What started as a celebration for the staff who work hard all summer long has become a favorite tradition on Long Beach Island as Terrace Tavern hosted its 23rd annual Christmas in July party…
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Sports••July 29, 2026
Register Soon for Upcoming Strong Grounds Events
The Strong Grounds Foundation is planning to close out the summer season with some fun, and runners, walkers and volleyballers are invited to be a part of it.
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News••July 29, 2026
Wildlife Biologists Study New Piping Plover Predator Exclosure Design
Thanks to funding from The Boston Foundation, the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey has been able to study an innovative predator exclosure design to assist with piping plover recovery. The…
