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  • Sports••June 28, 2023

    Southern Regional Summer Sports Camps Still Open to Youngsters of Varying Ages

    Each summer, Southern Regional High School athletic coaches provide opportunities for youngsters to hone their skills in a variety of sports – from baseball, football and lacrosse to softball, field…

  • News••June 28, 2023

    Dispensary Licenses May Land on November Ballot in Tuckerton

    On June 20, Councilman Keith Vreeland opened Tuckerton Borough Council’s regular meeting with a cannabis proposition. Vreeland suggested council put cannabis dispensary licenses up to people’s vote.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Time to Get #Active4Allie in Third Annual Challenge

    Register by July 1 to participate in the third annual Active 4 Allie 27 Fitness Challenge, created in memory of a Barnegat Light woman to encourage others to live as she did, with an active lifestyle…

  • News••June 28, 2023

    Little Egg Harbor Man Arrested for Child Porn and Pot Cultivation

    On June 21, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced a Little Egg Harbor Township man had been charged with distribution of child pornography, possession of Child pornography…

  • News••June 28, 2023

    Bass Road Residents Air Concerns, Environmental Commission Seeking New Board Members

    During public forum of Tuckerton borough’s June 20 council meeting, Mark Rubino of Bass Road expressed several concerns regarding drainage and paving on his street.

  • News••June 28, 2023

    Taxpayers Want County to Fight Rapid Offshore Windmill Development

    Taxpayers in Barnegat Light learned they can use the largest parks and library systems in the state, seniors can sign up for free rides to appointments, and homeowners can be notified against…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Who Wants Funnel Cake? Eagleswood Firehouse Carnival Returns

    Campy’s Blue Star Amusements presents the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.’s annual carnival fundraiser July 5 through 9, 6 to 10 p.m. nightly at the firehouse on Railroad Avenue in West Creek.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Celebration of Tuckerton Sees Huge Turnout

    On June 10, the Tuckerton Historical Society (THS) partnered with the Tuckerton Historic Preservation Commission and the Dockside Café and Marina to put on its annual Celebration of Tuckerton event.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Patriotic Flower-Arranging Class for Kids at Bayview Park July 4

    Youngsters in grades three and above are invited to take part in a free creative class – featuring flowers, red, white and blue pinwheels and more – at Bayview Park the morning of Tuesday, July 4.…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Jen’s Links Joins List of Courses Offering Weekly Mini Golf Tournaments

    The Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” premiered in July 1988. Now, 35 years later, the newest miniature golf course on Long Beach Island is making its debut as a weekly tournament host.

  • News••June 28, 2023

    ACE Offering Money-Saving Tips for Summer

    Now that consistently hot weather has arrived, Atlantic City Electric wants to help customers save both money and energy by offering the following tips…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Independent Artists in the Making at Rival Sound Studios

    Suddenly, Independence Day weekend is hanging in the doorway – the one left open to let in the warm breeze, the flash of a summer storm and the echoes of a long song being played down the way. Before…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Second Annual Green Fair to Sow Sustainable Ideas for Healthier Community

    Stafford Township’s second annual Green Fair is set for Tuesday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Park on West Bay Avenue in Manahawkin.

  • Opinion•June 28, 2023

    Quick, Caring Response

    On Sunday, June 18 my husband and I locked up our seaside cottage and headed home to a graduation party in Pennsylvania. Shortly thereafter we received a call from the Ship Bottom Police Department…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Tom’s Retreat Hosts Return of Patriot’s PT Event

    All are welcome to join in the return of the Patriot’s Physical Training event on July 29 at Tom’s Retreat for Veterans, at 5847 Route 9 in Bass River. The more, the merrier, as continued support…

  • Opinion•June 28, 2023

    No Need for Change

    In response to recent comments by the person planning to run for a seat on the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission, I would like to clarify that in the commission form of government, the elected…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    LBI Historical Museum Talks Get Off to a ‘Spirited’ Start

    This summer, the Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven is presenting a mixture of history and local interest talks during its traditional Monday night talks. Doors open at 7…

  • News••June 28, 2023

    Little Egg Harbor Celebrates Successful Return of Memorial Day Parade

    Little Egg Harbor Deputy Mayor Daniel Maxwell celebrated this year’s return of the town’s Memorial Day Parade in his comments during the June 8 township committee meeting.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Harvey Cedars Concerts Open With The Pickles

    The Harvey Cedars Activities Committee will be hosting six free Wednesday evening concerts in Sunset Park.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Beach Haven Taxpayers Invite Comments July 1

    Beach Haven residents are asked to bring their questions, concerns and ideas to the borough’s taxpayers association on Saturday, July 1 at 9 a.m. at the Beach Haven First Aid Squad building located…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Third Watch

    STYLE: Straightforward, feel-good classic rock covers infused with folk, rockabilly, blues and soul and characterized by tight grooves and long solos.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Author With LBI Roots Releases Maribelle’s Shadow

    Susannah Marren announces the release of her latest book, Maribelle’s Shadow, which is the third work in her Palm Beach Trilogy.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Triple Rail Turn

    LINEUP: Ashley Caranci, lead vocals; Brian Hannon, guitar/vocals; Mark Elkind, guitar/vocals; Rebekah LaCorte, violin/vocals; Vince Monticciolo, bass; Mike Hostler, drums.

  • Columns••June 28, 2023

    ZR-1 Airship Has Lofty Goals

    At a time in our nation’s history when it seems possible the word “United” could be removed from the name of the country, it helps to look back at a time and series of events that did appear to give…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Facedown

    STYLE: Peaceful, easy feeling-type stuff – but punched up for an Island party setting. Think CSNY and other classic and folk rock covers with killer harmonies and uplifting refrains.

  • Business••June 28, 2023

    Surf City Retail Trail Has Incentives for Shoppers

    The Surf City Retail Trail is like searching for treasure at a rainbow with 16 bright ends.

  • Business••June 28, 2023

    Taste the Green Oak Difference in NJ’s Own Penelope Bourbon

    This Sunday, July 2, from 12 to 6 p.m., Rommel’s Liquor in Beach Haven hosts a Penelope Bourbon tasting as a followup to the Easter weekend debut of Rosé Cask Finish, for which Penelope Market…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Craft Day By the Bay in Harvey Cedars July 1

    There will be a wide variety of handmade items on display and for sale at the Craft Day By the Bay on Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. The event will be held…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Fashion Rewound With ’90s-Inspired Trends at Coco Kimono

    With the arrival of summer and its sun-kissed days and balmy nights, it’s time to embrace the hottest trends of the season. This year, Coco Kimono in Surf City, owned by the fashion-savvy Colleen…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 28, 2023

    Feelin’ Blue Expands Online, Pop-up Collabs

    To many, a pair of jeans has one purpose. But Gianna Intile can manipulate the popular garments into almost anything. In 2019 Intile founded Feelin’ Blue, an eco-friendly clothing business. Donate a…

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