News
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2019
Enjoy a Night Out, Support Family Promise at Calloways on July 26
Sometimes it’s nice to have an enjoyable night out. On Friday, July 26, dine and dance the night away while helping Family Promise of Southern Ocean County in its mission to reduce family…
-
Sports••July 10, 2019
Swim Clinic With Former Olympian, NCAA Champ Coming to Haven Beach Club
Next week, Haven Beach Club is the host site for a unique opportunity open to all swimmers. Starting Tuesday, July 16, and concluding Thursday, July 18,the clubwill welcome former NCAA champion…
-
Sports••July 10, 2019
Dog Day Race No. 41 Will Be Here Soon, So Register Now
In what seemed to be closer to 18-Mile Run weather than Dog Day Race weather, which typically is low- to mid-80s with high humidity, a familiar face captured the High Point Volunteer Fire Co.’s…
-
Sports••July 10, 2019
Younger Crew Helps Push Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol to Fourth Straight Epic Tournament Title
It’s just his third season with the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol, but Shane Stauffer already feels like one of the leaders.
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 10, 2019
Ryan Zimmerman
STYLE: Covers and originals, influenced by all the best from roots rock to contemporary players and singers, at your service.
-
News••July 9, 2019
Pit Bulls That Attacked, Killed Dog Remain at Large
Two pit bullsthat authorities said attacked and killed a leashed dog in Barnegat Township on July 7 are still on the loose. Writing on its Facebook page, the Barnegat Police Department said thatat…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2019
Ren Faire at Tuckerton Seaport for Bellarine
Don’t missthis Sunday’s Renaissance Faire, the first of its kind at the Tuckerton Seaport, offered by Bellarine Theatre Co.. The faire, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 14, is Bellarine’s summer…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2019
‘Modified’ Will Be Screened at LBI Historical Museum on July 18
The Lighthouse International Film Society and Pangaea Natural Foods will be screening the award-winning 2017 documentary “Modified,” directed by Aube Giroux, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the…
-
News••July 9, 2019
Jax Is Back Home After Two Weeks in the Wildlife Refuge
Jax’s co-owner Steve Sheldon Jr. saidthe dog”finally got hungry enough” to go into the cage where his food had been moved, as part of the process that caught him July 8 after two weeks roaming in the…
-
News••July 9, 2019
Pinelands Regional Meets 2018-2019 Goals
The Pinelands Regional School District had two major goals for the 2018-2019 school year. One was to reduce chronic absenteeism. The second was to create new programs to increase engagement of all…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 9, 2019
Fire Company ‘Happy Hour’ Fundraiser on July 14
The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a happy hour fundraiser on Sunday, July 14, beginning at 4 p.m. in an outdoor areabetween The Marlin Restaurant and Bar and Triton Craft Beer and Oyster…
-
News••July 8, 2019
Saturday Storm Wallops Stafford, Barnegat
Stafford Township apparently took the brunt of a July 6 thunderstorm that left many roads inundated and emergency responders very busy. Jonathan O’Brien, meteorologist for the National Weather…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
Soup, Clean Energy on LBI Library Menu
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host “Soup’s On!” on Monday, July 15, at 1 p.m. This demonstration for teens and adults will show how to combine fresh…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
Program on Tick Prevention at Stafford Library July 11
Tick prevention andtick-borne illnesses will be discussed Thursday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library. Presented in partnership with the Ocean County Health…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
Wildlife Summer Program for Kids at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park July 17
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey is currently accepting applications for its “Beach. Birds. Biology.” summer program, an exciting learning adventure for kids enteringfourth throughsixth…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
Brass Quintet Concert at Little Egg Harbor Library July 11
The Navesink Brass Quintet is giving a free concert at the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library on Thursday, July 11, at 7 p.m. The NBQ has planned a special concert for 2019…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
The Kootz
STYLE: Covers of the oldies, goodies, classics and surprises from the mid- to late-ish 20th century. Some tunes rock (Southern, Americana or British Invasion-style), pop, or sing the blues – but they…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
‘Nights of Summer’ Carnival Returns to St. Mary’s Parish Center July 16-21
Every year in mid-July, St. Mary’s Parish Center in Manahawkin is home to six nights of family fun, and this year’s “Nights of Summer” Carnival is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, through Sunday, July…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
The Polish Nannies
STYLE: Party rock, dance, and modern country covers
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
Annual Raffle and Silent Auction Benefits Surf City Volunteer Fire Co.
The Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. Women’s Auxiliary is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year July 16 at the firehouse on Long Beach Boulevard. The flea market, raffle and silent auction start at…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2019
Jimmy Brogan
STYLE: “Call it as you see it” covers of selections to suit any crowd.
-
News••July 5, 2019
Lenny Hart’s American Legion Mission for Children’s Organ Transplant Funds
A story in the national The American Legion online magazine brings a Mystic Island man’s mission to full light in the 10th year of his work to raise money helping kids who need costly organ…
-
Opinion•July 3, 2019
The White Hat
My eyes squint against the glaring sunTo see a silhouetteOf a young manIn a white hat, it dazzles.
-
Opinion•July 3, 2019
Good for Majority
The proposal to construct a restaurant and hotel on the Morrison’s Marina property has caused a great deal of controversy. I think the majority of Beach Haven taxpayers will be well served by the…
-
Opinion•July 3, 2019
Stop the Invasion
I think everyone has seen the picture on TV or in the newspaper of the father and daughter face down on a river bank in the water. It seems it has been broadcast around the world. If you enter…
-
News••July 3, 2019
Parking and Speeding in Residential Areas a Public Safety Concern in Ship Bottom
It’s summer on Long Beach Island; that means parking is at a premium. Perhaps nowhere more so than in Ship Bottom, where day-tripping beachgoers often opt to enjoy the sun, sand and surf. The…
-
Opinion••July 3, 2019
Everyone’s Help Needed to Fix Help Shortage on LBI
Board members of the Joint Council of Long Beach Island Taxpayers have agreed that we need to start an urgent conversation on Long Beach Island with municipal leaders and homeowners to solve, long…
-
Opinion•July 3, 2019
Logical Choice
I’ve been an unrepresented taxpayer watching the drama and debate over consolidation of the two LBI elementary schools for way too many years. Anyone with two eyes and even a half a brain can see…
-
News••July 3, 2019
Tuckerton to Gain 17 Acres of Passive Recreation Land on Creek
Tuckerton officials unanimously approved Ocean County’s plan to purchase 17 acres of upland and wetlands along Tuckerton Creek to use as passive recreation. Thomas Hartley, who originally hoped to…
-
News••July 3, 2019
First Level Offers Firearms Training Without Ammo
“Be smart, be educated, be safe” is the motto of First Level Training, a firearms education centerthat recently opened at 305 Lacey Rd. in Lacey Township. Its founder and lead teacher, Glenn…
