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Arts & Entertainment••June 1, 2022
New Playground Opening Is Pure Joy
The sounds of children’s laughter and squeals boosted the whole town’s happiness quotient by at least a few points on Friday, May 27, as the community gathered to celebrate the official opening of…
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Opinion•June 1, 2022
Patriotic Community
As new residents at Sunrise Bay, we found the letter from the board of trustees regarding the resolution to display the flags in the community with pride to be a useful tool because it provided…
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News••June 1, 2022
St. Mary Academy Raises More Than $6,000 for Nonprofits During School Year
The school year may be winding down at St. Mary Academy in Stafford Township, but the Knights have reason to celebrate as the summer draws near. They raised more than $6,000 for various nonprofits…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 1, 2022
Pollinator Habitat Restoration Lecture at Cloverdale Farm County Park
Join pollinator habitat specialist Kelly Gill from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation as she presents a talk detailing best practices for giving beneficial insects a fighting chance at…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 1, 2022
Capital Singers at Holy Innocents’ June 5
The Capital Singers of Trenton will present a concert Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m. at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven. This is the final program in Holy Innocents’ spring concert series.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 1, 2022
NYC3 Brings Recent Hit Remixes to Grunin Center This Friday
Three of New York City’s hottest male vocalists will take the stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College for a high-energy event set for 8 p.m. on Friday, June 3.…
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News••June 1, 2022
Harvey Cedars Adding Officer for Summer Duty
The Harvey Cedars Police Department announced it has hired a summer police officer, enhancing the patrol of the borough’s streets and beaches during the busy summer months.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 1, 2022
Art Notes, June 1
Ship Shop: The vendor rosters are already full for the next two Viking Village Art and Craft Shows, July 10 and Sept. 4, so art lovers and treasure hunters should save the dates. Admission is free…
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News••June 1, 2022
Van Drew Has Two Challengers in Republican Primary
Jeff Van Drew, the incumbent Republican who represents New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, would seem to be the clear favorite in this November’s midterm election.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 1, 2022
Don’t Miss Sea Pirate Campground’s Chili Cook-Off
Sea Pirate Campground in Eagleswood Township serves up a weekend of fun at its 22nd annual chili cook-off on Saturday, June 11. The cook-off will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. with an entrance fee of…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 1, 2022
Tree of Life Jewelry a Natural Outgrowth
Tree of Life artist and silversmith Merianne Haug’s journey to jewelry making began as a wearer – a lifelong lover of sterling silver and natural materials such as sea glass, beach pebbles, stones…
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News••June 1, 2022
Stafford’s Climate Adaptation Plan to Address Risks, Resiliency
Stafford Township was awarded $20,000 in the latest round of Sustainable Jersey grant funding. The award is for a Climate Adaptation Plan, a sustainability project that shows the town’s…
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Sports••June 1, 2022
Cherokee Too Much for Southern in South Jersey Sectional Semifinals
When senior Casey McBride completed her hat trick 39 seconds into the second half on May 27, it seemed the Southern Regional girls lacrosse team was ready to pounce on an unsuspecting Cherokee squad.…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 1, 2022
Music Festival Survival Guide; Local Fests for Garden State
For many live-music enthusiasts, Woodstock-inspired, three-day festivals are the highlight of summer. Some of the major ones East Coasters will road trip to include Bonnaroo, Peach Festival, Mountain…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 31, 2022
Captain Bill Brucato
STYLE: Sentimental folk and soul covers, plus requests, inspired by Harry Chapin, James Taylor and Paul Simon, with a low-key romantic vibe.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 31, 2022
Muddy Ruckus
STYLE: Railroad indie punk blues, a.k.a. “darkly inventive Americana,” according to one reviewer.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 31, 2022
Andrea Asprelli
LINEUP: Andrea Asprelli, vocals, banjo and fiddle; Jason Borisoff, vocals and guitar.
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Opinion••May 31, 2022
Remembering Dad and the Duel in the Dunes
My first miniature golf experience was on Long Beach Island more than 50 years ago. My father, Bill Ritter, and my grandfather, Ted DeVico, both long-time golfers, had done their homework. They…
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News••May 30, 2022
Artifacts From Revolutionary War Vessel on Display at Maritime Museum
A new exhibit at the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven features artifacts from a vessel that was sunk in the Mullica River during the Revolutionary War.
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News••May 29, 2022
Coast Guard Ready for Busy Summer Season
The focus of shifting traffic lanes has lately been exclusive to the roads of Long Beach Island, but recreational boaters beware: There have been changes on the waters off the Island, too.
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Sports••May 28, 2022
Southern Regional Clamps Down in Fourth Quarter to Win Second Straight Sectional Crown
Prior to this year, Jack Kolbe had always hoped to be a part of a boys lacrosse squad good enough to win a state sectional championship. Upon transferring to Southern Regional from Robbinsville…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2022
Memorial Day Observed Throughout Southern Ocean County
Memorial Day weekend will see three days of events honoring those who have died in our nation’s wars.
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Sports••May 27, 2022
Southern Regional Sailors Snag State Crown for First Time in Program History
Throughout the spring season, coach Steve Warren had been waiting for his Southern Regional sailors to have a completely consistent set of races. May 21 was the day, and the Rams captured their…
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News••May 26, 2022
Training Exercise Shows How to Best Rescue Victims of Beach Hole Cave-Ins
The call rang out over a county radio channel on Sunday morning – a sand hole collapsed with multiple victims. Emergency units from the north end of the Island responded, immediately getting to work…
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News••May 26, 2022
Some Beaches Will Have Lifeguards Memorial Day Weekend
Although the “official” beach season does not get underway until next month, Memorial Day weekend will see many people wanting to catch rays or take a dip in the surf if the weather is really good.…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 26, 2022
Manahawkin Ms. Is New Jersey Senior America Pageant Contestant
Entertaining is not new to 67-year-old Patricia Sarno. She spent her childhood dancing with her three sisters. They performed together at their grandmother’s house.
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News••May 26, 2022
Gathering Promotes Responsible Offshore Wind Development
Ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which is predicted to be above average this year, a networking event for proponents of responsible offshore wind development offered…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 26, 2022
Drama, Drama Everywhere at 2022 Lighthouse International Film Festival
If you want drama there’s no place better to find it than at the 2022 Lighthouse Film Festival from June 2 to 5.
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Columns••May 26, 2022
They Gave All So We Might Party Onward; The Pinelands Are Blazing With Pollen
It’s that holiday weekend when we let the summerness begin, despite the calendar technically clinging to springiness. The summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year, takes place on June 21…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 26, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Artist’s Legacy Continues With Printmaking Press Donation to Stockton
When June Ann M. Sullivan of Little Egg Harbor passed away in 2021, she left behind a legacy of art, nurtured through her business, Watermark Gallery in Tuckerton.
