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  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    The Amish Outlaws

    HOME BASE: East Coast (Vermont to Virginia) … and convenience stores such as Wawa or Sheetz, five to 15 times a week.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Marty and the Martians

    STYLE: Covers of party pop and rock hits that rollick, frolic and party.

  • News••June 29, 2022

    Seacrest Rehab Hosts Dinner, Donates $1,000 to Great Bay EMS

    On Wednesday, June 22 Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provided dinner for the Great Bay Regional Volunteer EMS trustees meeting and presented a monetary donation to thank them for their…

  • News••June 29, 2022

    Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide Because of Marijuana in Her System

    Marijuana use and possession of up to 6 ounces of weed are legal in New Jersey if you are at least 21 years of age. Driving while high isn’t.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Shop Farmers Market Tuesday Mornings at Stafford’s Heritage Park

    Stafford’s weekly Tuesday morning farmers market at Heritage Park started June 21 and will continue through the end of August, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Historic Heritage Park, across from Rita’s on West…

  • Opinion••June 29, 2022

    Let’s Also Celebrate America by Learning Our Basic History

    As I write this, the 4th of July is rapidly approaching. Happy birthday, America!

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Surflight’s ‘Addams Family’ a Fun, Family Show

    In my last Surflight Theatre review, of “An American in Paris,” one of my very few critiques of that wonderful production was the actors’ French accents, saying translating the melodious French…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Aftershock Leaves Mark at Marlin

    Hard as it is to believe, the high-energy pop cover band Aftershock, which lit up the Marlin stage in Beach Haven June 11, was the product of jazz.

  • Columns••June 29, 2022

    Southern Ocean County Bearing It All; Staying Safely in the Swim of Things

    A moment of bearishness in these inflationary times. I have fielded an unusually high number of reports of black bear sightings, with a slew reaching me from within the jungles of social media.

  • News••June 29, 2022

    Bird & Betty’s Liquor License Tweaked

    At a special meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council approved the liquor license renewal for Bird & Betty’s with special provisions.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    ‘Garden Party’ at Bonnet Island Estate a Divine Time

    Bonnet Island Estate was a sea of pink and green during Wednesday’s celebration and annual fashion show to benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

  • News••June 29, 2022

    Car Travel Forecast High Despite Gas Prices

    When considering a trip to the Jersey Shore over a holiday weekend, the forecast is just as much about travel expectations as it is about temperatures and cloud coverage. While historically high gas…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Grand Theft Audio

    STYLE: Power pop, punk, and rock dance hits from the ’90s to today’s contemporary.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Stepping Out With a July 2 Parade in Barnegat Light

    Barnegat Light celebrates an Independence weekend in classic style with both a parade on Saturday evening, July 2, and one of its Monday night concerts at the pavilion that coincides with July 4.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Brewery Is Backdrop for Music Mentorship With Chuck DeBruyn

    Every table at ManaFirkin Brewery was taken on a recent Wednesday night in Manahawkin. On one of the slowest nights of the week, people were clamoring for drinks at the bar, eager to order their beer…

  • Opinion•June 29, 2022

    Special Place

    LBI is a special place. holding memories that are hard to erase.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Challenge Harris, Biggy and Help David’s Dream and Believe to Celebrate Cecily

    In February, Clark Harris was able to enjoy something a relative few professional football players ever get to experience: playing in the Super Bowl. Still, while he had a job to do and, of course…

  • Sports••June 29, 2022

    After Stellar Career at Southern, Sarah Lally Looks to Make Her Mark Elsewhere

    Sarah Lally has a lot going for her. Just ask one of her best friends to explain.

  • Business••June 29, 2022

    Luggers Lugs Gear to the Beach: ‘Just Bring You’

    Everyone knows the burden of lugging stuff through the barrier of hot sand that seems to keep eager bathers from a beautiful day at the beach. “Luggers” takes care of that with the invitation “Just…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Campy’s Carnival to Return to Eagleswood

    Load up the kids and come out for a night of amusement and glee: The carnival is coming back to Eagleswood.

  • Business••June 29, 2022

    Trends We’re Loving for the 4th

    This summer is all about carefree, fun energy, and the newest fashion trends at Island Gypsy are here to deliver. Locals and tourists alike look forward to seeing what’s behind the iconic large…

  • News••June 29, 2022

    School Regionalization Issue Dominates Tuckerton Meeting

    The clock is ticking when it comes to the proposed consolidation of the Pinelands Regional, Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton, Eagleswood and Bass River school districts.

  • News••June 29, 2022

    A Solstice Soirée With Lasting Memories and Charitable Effects

    The 2022 Solstice Soirée on June 21 sold out its seating for 60 and netted $35,000 for the nonprofit Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean at a time when high food and gas prices have so many in need…

  • News••June 29, 2022

    Beach Taxi Service Up and Running in Beach Haven

    Elderly and disabled people will have improved access to Beach Haven beaches as the borough has begun offering a Gator beach taxi service.

  • Opinion•June 29, 2022

    Making Lemonade

    Life is crazy! As you-know-who said in the movie, “Life is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get.”

  • News••June 29, 2022

    Bear-ing Down on a Sunday in Barnegat

    Barnegat Township-based social media pages were abuzz late Sunday morning, June 26, with reports of a black bear sighting near the high school football field.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 29, 2022

    Craft Day By the Bay in Harvey Cedars July 2

    There will be a wide variety of handmade items on display and for sale at the Craft Day By the Bay on Saturday, July 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. The event will be held…

  • News••June 29, 2022

    Frito-Lay, Barnegat VFW Post Join Forces

    While the Frito-Lay company is very well known for its variety of snacks, the company is also strongly committed to helping veterans – through both hiring them at its many plants throughout the…

  • Opinion•June 29, 2022

    Model for Police

    I have previously written with praise about the first two Harvey Cedars Police Department Community Forums; the third one on June 22 exceeded even the first two great ones. It dealt with traffic…

  • Opinion•June 29, 2022

    Bumps in Shuttle Road

    Are you frustrated by all of the traffic going up and down the Island? Do you think finding a parking space can be horrendous? Can it take you 45 minutes to get to the other end of LBI? Are you…

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