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  • Business••July 27, 2022

    Queen City Crust Features Detroit-Style Pizza, With Style

    “Crust” is named in the new pizza shop Queen City Crust in Beach Haven for good reason – the crust is a distinctive feature of this Detroit-style pizza that two brothers are popularizing on LBI.

  • News••July 27, 2022

    Barnegat Bay Partnership Among State Grant Recipients

    The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $9.4 million in grants to local government agencies, nonprofits, universities and other groups to fund projects that will improve water…

  • Columns••July 27, 2022

    Surfline Is on a Hot-and-Cold Roll; Pricing a New Extended Cab Maserati

    BIPOLAR BATHING: Certain summers seem inclined to dole out drastic ocean temperature swings. We’re seemingly immersed in just such a schizophrenic water stint. We’ve already had a series of highly…

  • Sports••July 27, 2022

    Stafford Little League 10-and-Under Squad Becomes First to Advance to State Tournament

    For a Little League all-star team to still be playing in late July, it takes a special group of boys. Head coach Nick Venuto’s Stafford 10-and-under squad is just that.

  • News••July 27, 2022

    Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor Hit With Four-Hour Power Outage Monday

    Monday was yet another hot day, the last of an almost week-long heat wave where inland temperatures often breached 90 degrees while the heat index visited the 100-degree mark.

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    Ready for Auction Action With BLVFC Auxiliary

    The Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary auction in Barnegat Light is suspense, laughter, community, competition, charity and the chance to win so many amazing prizes and adventures. It’s…

  • Business••July 27, 2022

    Add Some Color to Your Life at Vibe 67

    Since opening late last year in the Barnegat 67 development in Barnegat Township, the Vibe 67 Salon has become a popular spot for hairstyling, hair coloring, facials and waxings, makeup application…

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    Get in on Some of Those Clams at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge

    It’s going to be a warm but clammy day at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340 on Saturday, July 30. That’s the day of the annual clam bake, and if you want some of the estimated 10,000 clams, it’s…

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    ‘Voices and Votes’ Exhibit at Atlantic Cape Community College

    From the American Revolution to the political movements of present day, the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit exploring one of the most important civic responsibilities of United States…

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    Carnival Supports Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.

    Families turned out for the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.’s carnival last weekend despite rainy weather. The second annual event was held at the firehouse from Wednesday, July 6 to Sunday, July 10.

  • News••July 27, 2022

    Flamingo Lagoon Residents Demand Clarifications for Tuckerton Dredging Project

    At the July 18 Tuckerton Borough Council meeting, public forum was dominated by the issue of dredging — namely, dredging in Flamingo Lagoon.

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    Stories, Crafts at Barnegat Community Garden

    Need something to do with your young child this summer? Come to the Barnegat Community Garden behind Lefty’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Barnegat Township every Tuesday during the summer at 11 a.m.

  • News••July 27, 2022

    Superstorm Sandy Clawback Relief Included in Federal Spending Bill

    A provision to waive federal recoupment efforts for Superstorm Sandy victims has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. State representatives Frank Pallone Jr. (N.J.-6th), Bonnie Watson Coleman…

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    Custom Blend

    LINEUP: Paul Patrone, guitar, banjo, fiddle; Maria Patrone, guitar; Joe Zavacki, guitar. Maria Patrone and Zavacki handle most of the lead vocals.

  • News••July 27, 2022

    You Think It’s Hot Here, Well …

    If you’ve been sweating through the 90-plus degree temperatures for the past week, consider yourself lucky.

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ Is Surflight’s Next Mainstage Production

    Surflight Theatre’s next mainstage show, “Escape to Margaritaville,” fits the theater’s bill, or Playbill, perfectly.

  • News••July 27, 2022

    ‘Jersey Outlaws’ Donates to Jersey Shore Boat Racing

    On July 17, the Jersey Outlaw Racing Association presented Jersey Shore Boat Racing with a check donation in the amount of $3,000 to help offset some of the cost in the many free racing events…

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    The Beat Goes On, Even in Recovery

    As with a favorite show, the summer seems to have evaporated in the intoxicating dance of just a few short tunes. This is set two of summertime and things will only heat up before settling off.

  • News••July 27, 2022

    OCC Students Earn While They Learn in Apprenticeship Programs

    Partnerships with local employers have allowed Ocean County College to establish apprenticeship programs that offer eligible students a chance to earn while they learn. Apprentices receive a…

  • News••July 27, 2022

    Barnegat School Board Approves Staff Changes

    As it prepares for the upcoming school year, the Barnegat Township Board of Education last week announced numerous staff and personnel changes, some involving principals.

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    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••July 27, 2022

    Real Treasure at Last?

    Over the last couple of weeks, this column has followed the search for treasure on Long Beach Island, from finding coins on the beach to a mysterious tale of digging up a pirate treasure and…

  • Opinion•July 27, 2022

    Industrial Impact

    I have followed with great interest the recent commentaries and news reports concerning the proposed wind turbine projects off of LBI’s coastline. It should be noted I am neither an engineer nor a…

  • Opinion•July 27, 2022

    Is It Greed?

    Is corporate greed a source of the inflation our country is in? We blame Russia because of the war, and while that may a part of the problem, is the corporate bottom line also driving the issue? Not…

  • Opinion•July 27, 2022

    Sanctity of Life

    In their July 20 letter, “Religion Rights Undone,” the Schraggers claim that the end of Roe v. Wade and subsequent states’ abortion restrictions violate their religious rights as Jews. They claim…

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    Rolling 2 Zero: Dice Run, Music Festival to Benefit Veteran Suicide Awareness

    All are welcome to the Little Egg Harbor American Legion Post #493 on Aug. 21 for the annual Rolling 2 Zero event — a full day of festivity to benefit veteran suicide awareness.

  • Opinion•July 27, 2022

    Borough Liable

    The following was addressed to Beach Haven Municipal Clerk/Administrator Sherry Mason.

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    JCC of LBI Celebrates 10 Years in New Building

    The Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island will hold a gala celebration marking 10 years of services, programming and study in the building at 2411 Long Beach Blvd. in Spray Beach, on Sunday…

  • Arts & Entertainment••July 27, 2022

    White Marlin Invitational Seeking Anglers to Sign Up

    The Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club is registering for its 53rd annual White Marlin Invitational, running Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 17 to 20.

  • News••July 27, 2022

    Security, Student Monitoring Measures Raised at Southern Regional

    During the last few months of this past school year, incidents within Stafford Township and elsewhere throughout the country sparked some alarm amid the Southern Regional Board of Education.

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