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Arts & Entertainment••April 7, 2026
Two Grunin Center Shows This Weekend Will Take You Around the World
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts has two rather unusual shows planned for this weekend. The first features a songstress named Nella on the main stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
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News••April 7, 2026
Ship Bottom Seeks Funding to Protect Borough Beaches
Ship Bottom officials are angling to reel in a share of potential beach replenishment funding in a proactive move to keep the borough’s beaches in good condition to protect life and property.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 6, 2026
Free Talk on Fall Prevention for All Ages
When people picture the jarring impact of a fall, they often think only of an aging population – but taking a tumble, big or small, can upend the lives of toddlers, athletes, people with chronic…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 6, 2026
Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute and Oldies Show at STAC This Weekend
The Stafford Township Arts Center had gone almost black this past winter. It had hosted a Motown tribute show called “Shadows of the 60s” on New Year’s Eve and a Neil Diamond tribute show on March…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 6, 2026
Cyber Safety Talk at Waretown Library
In today’s fast-paced online environment, protecting your personal information is more crucial than ever. Learn how to do this and more during “Fraud Watch: Vigilance Against Cybercrime” on Friday…
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News••April 5, 2026
Coming Back From Near Death, Brendan Craig Paddles Because He Can
There’s a saying, “as serious as a heart attack.” In this case, it was a stroke.
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Sports••April 5, 2026
Pontoon Boats a Living Room on the Water
When he was in high school, Scott Hemmes had a summer job working at a boat rental business in Seaside Heights. He liked the job so much, he thought it was going to be his career calling.
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Sports••April 4, 2026
Tech Sets Sail as Innovations Make Boat Launch Access a Breeze
Long Beach Island’s winter soundtrack this year was shaped by the scraping sound of plows hitting ice, a stark contrast to the soft rhythm of waves lapping against the hulls of bobbing boats on…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 4, 2026
A Guide to Weird, Wondrous Shells Found on LBI
Lining the water’s edge on Long Beach Island beaches, a stunning array of shells sparkles with each lap of the waves. Dozens of unique species get tossed and turned underwater by the shorebreak…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 4, 2026
See the Bay in New Ways on Seaport Ferry
Traffic onto and on Long Beach Island can be a nightmare during the summer, especially on weekends. But there’s another way to reach the Island from the mainland. Instead of sitting in a traffic jam…
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Sports••April 4, 2026
Trout Fishing a Big Thing in New Jersey
Every spring, freshwater anglers in New Jersey eagerly anticipate the opening of the state trout season. This year that date is April 11 at 8 a.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 4, 2026
Tuckerton-Born Craftsman Alfie Stevens’ Fishing Lures, Folk Art Celebrate Outdoor Traditions
A true native of Tuckerton, carpenter-carver-fisherman Alfie Stevens was born on Cedar Street and has lived on Cedar Street all his 83 years. As long as he’s been fishing, he’s been making his own…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 3, 2026
Tony Shalhoub to Add More Star Power to LBI Film Festival
It had already been announced that Jason Alexander, better know as George from “Seinfeld” to many, would be returning to the Lighthouse International Film Festival this June after wooing an audience…
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News••April 2, 2026
Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. Leaving Southern Regional in July
It wasn’t on the Southern Regional Board of Education’s agenda to start the day. Rather, it slipped in during the closed session before the school board’s public meeting on April 1, and it wasn’t an…
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News••April 2, 2026
Beach Haven Mayor Honors Meals on Wheels
Calling it a “a superior organization we are fortunate to have in our county,” Beach Haven Mayor Colleen Lambert presented a proclamation honoring the Meals on Wheels program at the March 26 borough…
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News••April 2, 2026
Island-Born Freda Fackler, 103, Remembered
Woven into the tapestry of Long Beach Island’s history was a woman named Freda Benestad Fackler: Barnegat Light native, alumna of the one-room schoolhouse and Barnegat High School, Southern Regional…
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News••April 2, 2026
McCooley Suspended as Pinelands Regional School District Superintendent
Pinelands Regional Superintendent Melissa McCooley has been suspended with pay. The Pinelands Board of Education voted to do so during executive session at its March 23 meeting.
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News••April 2, 2026
State: Bald Eagle Nests Experience Slight Decline, Likely Due to Avian Flu
New Jersey’s bald eagle population experienced a slight decline in active nests last year, likely due to the impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the annual New Jersey Bald…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 2, 2026
April 4 Science Saturday Features Free Screening of Film ‘Firebreak’
Visit the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies this Saturday, April 4 for a special screening of the film “Firebreak,” followed by a Q&A with New Jersey firefighters.…
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Columns••April 2, 2026
Turn Up the Volume: Spring Can Get Loud, Led By High-dB Frogs
FROGS KICK UP THE dB: With the arising warmth on the mainland, season-harbingering spring peepers are already sounding off. Their piercing mating calls resonating even during near-freezing nights.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 2, 2026
Tuckerton Historical Society to Explore American Automobile History
Car lovers and history enthusiasts alike will enjoy the Tuckerton Historical Society’s upcoming presentation on the history of the automobile industry in America.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 2, 2026
Singer-Songwriters Shine at Albert Music Hall
In a world that often prioritizes familiarity and rejects the unknown, a lineup of original live music featuring small and budding artists is hard to come by. Few spaces exist where artists and…
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Opinion•April 2, 2026
Steady Leadership
The Ship Bottom Regular Republican Club is proud to announce its endorsement of William Huelsenbeck for mayor, Councilman Edward English and Councilman David Hartman.
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Sports••April 2, 2026
Dominance in Circle, Run Production Will Be Catalysts for Barnegat
A softball team with a pitcher who can dominate can accomplish just about anything. Barnegat’s first goal is a second straight division title, and the Bengals will see where the road leads from there.
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Sports••April 2, 2026
With Experience Throughout Lineup, Barnegat Plans for Improved Season
Last season, the Barnegat baseball team had a consistency issue. The Bengals won a game or two, or sometimes three, only to lose the next one or two, and sometimes three. Some days, they scored a…
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News••April 1, 2026
New Contractor for Remembrance Park, Same Peaceful Space
Remembrance Park sits at Ship Bottom’s northwestern tip on Manahawkin Bay, a quiet refuge of landscaped gardens, weathered benches and engraved pavers – each name a small, steady light that invites…
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News••April 1, 2026
Tim Alexander Fundraiser at Lighthouse Tavern
On Monday, April 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Jersey Shore for Tim is sponsoring a fundraiser at the Lighthouse Tavern in Waretown for Tim Alexander, a Democratic congressional candidate for District…
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Opinion••April 1, 2026
Recalling My Show Biz Days as Dead Body Number Three
By now, most of LBI is aware of the film that’s been shooting on the Island. Back in February, on one of those blue skies days that makes the Island sparkle, I was fortunate enough to have my picture…
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News••April 1, 2026
Van Drew Reignites Outcry; State Switches Rate Training on for Utility Pros
Two days after Congressman Jeff Van Drew revived his call for immediate action on soaring utility bills in South Jersey, state officials launched a new utility rate certificate program aimed at…
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News••April 1, 2026
Crowd at School Meeting Appeals for LEH Teacher Aides
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 24 was extremely contentious and exhausting, lasting 5 hours and 17 minutes.
