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Arts & Entertainment••February 25, 2026
Science Saturdays Return With Feb. 28 Virtual Talk
The Long Beach Island Foundation’s Science Saturday lectures return this winter, both in person and online, with a focus on local sustainability and the issues shaping our shore community.
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News••February 25, 2026
Barnegat NJROTC Gets to Shine at Event
On Feb. 12, Barnegat High School hosted its Navy Junior ROTC Area Manager’s Inspection, a formal evaluation highlighting cadet performance, leadership and program excellence. The event welcomed more…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 25, 2026
Public Health Awareness Competition Open to Ocean County Students
Students throughout Ocean County are invited to participate in an annual public health awareness art competition, with a chance to win prizes and recognition from the board of health. The contest –…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 25, 2026
Scope Out Nuptial Necessities at LBIF’s Wedding Vendor Showcase
Couples planning their big day are invited to meet local vendors and explore a scenic coastal venue during the upcoming Preferred Wedding Vendor Showcase at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 25, 2026
Lines on the Pines Rolls Into Stockton
Lines on the Pines returns to Stockton University on Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event celebrating Pinelands culture takes place at the campus center, located at 101 Vera King…
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Business••February 25, 2026
Product With a Purpose Gets a Boost
Product with a Purpose of Ship Bottom won the MyGuy Plumbing charity contest for January.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 25, 2026
Art Notes, Feb. 25
Choice Cuts: On Tuesday, March 10, 5 to 8 p.m., join Cheryl Syminink of C-Glass Studio for a fun and creative evening of designing and creating a fused glass nightlight at Reynolds Garden Shop in…
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Sports••February 25, 2026
Southern Regional Girls Hoops Squad Tunes Up for Tournament Time
Kai Aceto wasn’t expecting to play an entire 32 minutes on Feb. 17.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 24, 2026
Southern Regional’s ‘Shrek’ Easy on the Eyes and Ears; Difficult to Produce
Many, many people have seen the 2001 Dreamworks Animation film “Shrek,” loosely based on a 1990 children’s picture book by William Steig. The original film became a huge box office hit that spawned…
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News••February 24, 2026
Atlantic City Electric Makes Progress Restoring Customers After Snowstorm
More than 112,000 Atlantic City Electric customers experienced service interruptions during Winter Storm Hernando this past weekend, but utility crews have been making progress responding to power…
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News••February 24, 2026
Area Oystercatchers Enjoy Wintering Grounds Down South
Amid the cold and snow here in New Jersey, Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist Emmy Casper has been “thinking a lot about how our beach-nesting birds are doing in their more southern (and…
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News••February 22, 2026
Barnegat Light Raises Height Limits, Meets Fair Share Housing Obligation
Building height limits in Barnegat Light were increased from 30 to 34 feet, in a unanimous vote at the borough council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11.
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News••February 20, 2026
Union Sends an Inflatable Message to Beach Haven
A labor union’s beef with Beach Haven over the construction contract for renovations to the Emergency Operations Center resulted in a large, inflatable rat propped up by borough hall Thursday morning.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 20, 2026
Albert Hall Will Be Wearin’ Green at Concert
The spirit of the Emerald Isle will come alive on Saturday, March 7, as the Albert Music Hall, Wells Mills Road (Route 532) in Waretown hosts its annual Irish show.
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Opinion••February 20, 2026
Help ‘Bail Out’ Water-Damaged Maritime Museum
On Monday, Feb. 9, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the New Jersey Maritime Museum experienced a sudden rupture of a sprinkler pipe, causing substantial damage to all three floors of the building.…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2026
Southern Regional Theater Crew Conquers Dragon as ‘Shrek’ Looms
Within the realm of theater production, there always seems to be an element of the catchphrase “figure it out” lurking around. A lot needs to happen behind the scenes to make the production go, and…
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News••February 19, 2026
New Beach Haven Fire Chief Continues Family Tradition
The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. will be under the command of Ferdinand Mather III, who was recently named chief for 2026.
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News••February 19, 2026
Beach Replenishment Changes Promise More-Consistent, Site-Specific Solutions
Separated by less than 50 miles of roadway at the Jersey Shore, Ocean City and Surf City have more than just the Atlantic Ocean as their easternmost point in common. Another shared trait was on full…
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Columns••February 19, 2026
Emerging From Historic Cold With More Waves and a Shout to Big 4WD Trucks
I want to give a shout-out to the guys in big 4WD trucks.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2026
Canonical Works Revisited in Fabulous Fakes Exhibition
What does “fake” mean in the context of Pine Shores Art Association’s annual Fabulous Fakes exhibition? It means remembering and relearning the lessons of the masters. It’s art history made new.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2026
Inaugural Chili Cook-Off Spices Up the Winter Season on LBI
It was Saturday night, and throughout Long Beach Island, a few local chefs were heading to bed with visions of chili peppers dancing in their heads. For on Sunday, Feb. 15, the St. Francis Community…
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Sports••February 19, 2026
Southern Regional’s Home Advantage Too Much for Eastern to Overcome
K.C. Hallihan will have one more home match at Thunderbird Lanes to cap his outstanding career.
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Sports••February 19, 2026
With Southern Regional Eliminated From Team Tourney, Krill and McGeogh Look Ahead
Abigail Krill and Jessa McGeogh still have some bowling to do this season, even though Southern Regional’s girls were ousted from the state team tournament last week.
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Opinion••February 19, 2026
GUEST OPINION | Adventures in Shopping Rite: Don Your Comfortable Shoes
We’re all getting a little loopy from our weather-related confinement as the cold winter marches on. I’m still out with the dog, regardless of the temperature, and my mind keeps pondering the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 18, 2026
Art Notes, Feb. 18
Save the Dates: Li’l Monsters Art, founded by Jamie Jarka, has announced its summer 2026 lineup of weekly art classes at Firefly Gallery in Surf City.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 18, 2026
Beach Haven’s Favorite Holiday
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Opinion•February 18, 2026
No Tax on Tips
Every working American knows it is now tax time. We are all looking at whether we will pay taxes to the federal and New Jersey state governments or will we receive refunds. However, at the federal…
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Sports••February 18, 2026
Southern Regional Hockey Team’s Comeback Falls Short in Dowd Cup Final
After quickly answering back following a Manalapan goal late in the first period, the Southern Regional ice hockey team stared at an uphill climb later in the second. The Rams needed another answer…
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Columns••February 18, 2026
What to Do With Ethan Allen?
In September 1775 Ethan Allen found himself and his command surrounded and outnumbered outside of Montreal. He was taking part in an ill-conceived colonial invasion of Canada that hoped to convince…
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News••February 18, 2026
First Responders Work Together on Mystic Meadows Evacuation
The evacuation of 110 residents at Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor after leaks and water damage was a massive organized effort of dozens of fire and EMS agencies…
