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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2026
Outdoor Living Tour Cultivates Appreciation, Generates Funds for Garden Club of LBI
The best and brightest of what’s growing and showing on Long Beach Island was on full display during the Garden Club of LBI’s annual Outdoor Living and Garden Tour on Thursday, June 25. Ticketholders…
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Business••July 1, 2026
Rich’s Ice Cream Opens Surf City Shop, Its Fourth Location
Hunter Gutwein and his wife, Hayley, weren’t necessarily ready to pull the trigger on another expansion move, until they saw the place available to them.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
European Wine, Cheese Fundraiser Benefits Surf City First Responders
The Cheese Shoppe is pairing its more than four decades of Island experience with its community spirit later this month when it hosts an event that will benefit the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and…
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News••July 1, 2026
Breeze Airways Adding Yet Another Destination Out Of ACY
When Spirit Airlines went belly up in May, it was a major blow to the Atlantic City International Airport because Spirit accounted for 75% of the flights departing from and arriving to ACY. But…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Pillar of Island Art Scene Linda Ramsay Captures Beach Life With Flair
If Linda Ramsay lined up all the paintings she has ever made, they would stretch the entire length of Long Beach Island.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Pinelands Regional’s Girls Golf Champs Take a Shot at the Pro
After about 14 months of hearing about my summer challenge series, Mia Martinez finally was able to make it for a “Can You Beat Biggy?” match. Apparently, she was so excited she didn’t even notice…
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Business••July 1, 2026
Dada’s Preowned Jewelry & More a Gem in Waretown
At Dada’s Preowned Jewelry & More, honesty and trust are the cornerstones of every interaction with customers, a philosophy that has helped the business remain a leading name in gold and jewelry…
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News••July 1, 2026
Field, Track Overhaul Underway at Southern Regional High School
With graduation at Southern Regional High School in the past, the overall renovation of the football field has begun. And good news, Rams fans – a change order to the project, approved by the board…
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Columns••July 1, 2026
Embracing the Micro Waves of Summer; Which America Are We Celebrating at 250?
Of course, Japan looks at us and says, “Two hundred fifty years? Call us on your 2,686th birthday.” And then Egypt is over there, feet up in its favorite chair, just laughing. This is certainly a…
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News••July 1, 2026
LEHSD Facing Big Turnover of Critical Positions Ahead of Next School Year
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education certainly had a busy month of June.
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News••July 1, 2026
Beach Haven Students Reeling in Knowledge
For the past three years, the Beach Haven School has offered students the opportunity to participate in the W.I.N. (What I Need) Fishing Club, an after-school program that combines hands-on learning…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Productive Learning Time for Youngsters at Manahawkin Community Garden
A new program has cropped up in Stafford Township for the summer, and it’s a great opportunity for children to learn through multiple facets.
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News••July 1, 2026
Harvey Cedars Resident Commended by Governor
“It is with great pleasure that I extend my sincere congratulations and recognition to you for your immeasurable commitment to public service and to Harvey Cedars. The entire State of New Jersey…
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News••July 1, 2026
New LBI Athletic Club Runs for Active Lifestyle
Runners are a welcoming lot. Seasoned road warriors and first-timers, track stars, cross-trainers and moms with baby joggers meet up every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. all summer, at a different start…
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News••July 1, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Police Officers Receive Recognition
At the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting on June 11, Little Egg Harbor Police Chief Jeffrey Martin presented officers with awards for their hard work over the course of 2025.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Surflight’s ‘Young Frankenstein’ a Musical Retelling of Mel Brooks’ Favorite Movie
If you take in the next musical at Surflight Theatre, this summer make sure to “walk this way” when entering the theater – because it’s Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein.”
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Toiletries Drive Takes Place in July
Children in need throughout Ocean County cannot always depend on having basic personal hygiene necessities at hand. During the month of July, the Ocean County Library seeks donation of new, packaged…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Sound of Summer Concerts Returns to Manahawkin Lake
For more than two decades, the Stafford Township Historical Society has hosted its annual concert series, and this summer’s lineup will feature great bands every Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the…
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Business••July 1, 2026
Ace Is the Place in Barnegat Township
On Monday, June 22, Ace Hardware opened for business in Barnegat Township at the site of the old Rite-Aid, which was located at 895 West Bay Ave. (southwest corner of Barnegat Boulevard).
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News••July 1, 2026
Former Barnegat Mayor Jeff Melchiondo Passes Away
Jeffrey Melchiondo Sr., a former four-time Barnegat Township mayor, passed away on June 13. He was 75.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Tuckerton Historical Society to Talk Bicycle History
The Tuckerton Historical Society’s July program will feature a unique discussion on the history of bicycles, led by International Wheelman Association member Charlie O’Toole.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Ty Mares and the Metaphorical
STYLE: A fusion of pop, jam, soul, rock and funk on both original music and covers, reinvented.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Friend Zone
STYLE: The essential party hits, from classic rock to current chart-toppers.
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News••July 1, 2026
Fox Weather Team Goes Live in Harvey Cedars
Fox Weather meteorologists Bob Van Dillen and Marissa Torres recently presented a live special of “Fox Weather Beach House” from Harvey Cedars. Van Dillen and Torres set up shop at an East Essex…
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News••July 1, 2026
Guilty Plea in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on June 15, Fabian Lugo-Sanchez, 28, of Barnegat Township pleaded guilty to distribution of child sexual abuse material before Superior…
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Opinion••July 1, 2026
Happy 250th US Birthday – 1976 Artwork Gets Encore
It was on 1976, our country’s 200th anniversary. I was finishing up my art teaching degree. One more semester to go and I would be a licensed visual arts teacher.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Eclectic Mix of 1960s Songs Will Fill Surflight on July 13
So many tribute acts focus on re-creating a single band or performer. It helps if some of the members look at least a little bit like the musicians they’re imitating, but the tribute band “Just…
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Columns••July 1, 2026
Declaration Spreads Far and Wide
It’s said Americans fight best when they understand why they’re fighting. Restore the Union, Remember the Maine, The war to end all wars – they became battle cries to inspire the military and assure…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
Tequila Rose Kicks Off Sunset Park Concerts
The classic and new country sounds of Tequila Rose will open the summer evening concert series in Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars on Wednesday, July 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 1, 2026
LBI Museum Hosts ’70s Style Dance Party
When the Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum opened 50 years ago in Beach Haven, pop culture was dominated by bell-bottoms, platform shoes and disco music. Those days will be recalled…
