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•June 17, 2025
Two New Drones to Heighten Beach Haven Safety
With two high-tech drones provided with funds raised by the Friends of Beach Haven, a new safety program is being implemented in Beach Haven this summer.
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•June 16, 2025
Surflight Liquor License Gets the Green Light
The N.J. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Beach Haven borough recently approved a plenary retail consumption license for Surflight Theatre.
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•June 15, 2025
’We’re Such a Family:’ Southern’s Incredible Season Ends With Loss in Group 4 Final
Graduation one day. Competing in a state championship game for the first time the next day – in a soaking rain, no less.
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•June 14, 2025
‘Artist Behind George Costanza’ Discusses Pivotal Moments in His Career – With Humor
Jason Alexander, aka George Costanza on “Seinfeld,” discussed before a packed house at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven Saturday – with much humor and insight – his journey in show biz from being a…
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•June 13, 2025
Southern Regional Snatches Group 3 Title After Grueling Three-Set Thriller
Two years ago when the Southern Regional boys volleyball team defeated Bridgewater-Raritan for the NJSIAA Group 4 championship, Yeferson Figueroa had a chance to hold the trophy, but he didn’t have…
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•June 12, 2025
Atlantic Shores Halts Wind Project Due to Current Political Climate
Calling a petition to terminate its offshore renewable energy certificates a rest period, a high-ranking Atlantic Shores official still believes in wind energy’s value proposition for New Jersey. On…
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•June 12, 2025
Turn Up the Heat at HopSauce
The 10th annual HopSauce festival will bring the heat and the hops to Beach Haven on Saturday, June 14. The event, a collaboration between Jetty and Spice it Up born in 2014, now draws thousands of…
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•June 12, 2025
Annual Blessing of the Fleet Set to Take Place on Father’s Day
This Sunday, June 15, the annual Blessing of the Fleet will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Barnegat Light Yacht Basin in Barnegat Light.
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•June 12, 2025
Calvary Baptist to Raze Original Chapel
Confirming a rumor buzzing about Parkertown, Calvary Baptist Church will move forward with plans to raze the original chapel onsite. Over the last several decades, the chapel had seemingly fallen…
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•June 12, 2025
Proclamation Honors Stern, Save LBI
At the Monday, June 9 Beach Haven Borough Council meeting, Mayor Colleen Lambert put forth a proclamation to recognize the efforts of borough resident and scientist Bob Stern and Save LBI for their…
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•June 12, 2025
MATES Continues Winning Ways at Envirothon
Each year, teams of high school students from across the state gather to test their knowledge and problem-solving skills at the New Jersey Envirothon, a scholastic competition that delves into…
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•June 11, 2025
Southern Regional Leaves No Doubt and Captures First Sectional Crown
Down 1-0 just over a minute and a half into the game. No doubt.
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•June 10, 2025
Investors Plan to Make Offer to Buy White’s Market
The “Save White’s” committee that formed mid-May has announced a new course of action. The historic market in Barnegat Light is listed at $2.8 million, and many borough residents can’t bear to see it…
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•June 9, 2025
Islanders Inducted Into New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame
Three waveriders with strong Long Beach Island connections were among 12 inducted into the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame Sunday at a ceremony in Long Branch. All new members were recognized not…
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•June 8, 2025
Frustrations Mount as Causeway Project Set to Return in the Fall
Work to synchronize traffic lights at the Island’s busiest intersection, formerly the site of the Causeway Circle in Ship Bottom, will not be fully complete until sometime later this year.
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•June 7, 2025
Restaurant, Bar, Liquor Store Proposed at Former Kubel’s Too Site
Since the closure and demolition of Kubel’s Too a few years ago, the lot at 8200 Long Beach Blvd. in Brighton Beach has sat empty. However, last year the Long Beach Township Land Use Board granted…
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•June 6, 2025
2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival Is World Class
The Lighthouse International Film Festival is undoubtedly a world class event.
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•June 5, 2025
Business Owner Frustrated as Teens Run Amok
A longtime business owner at Schooner’s Wharf in Beach Haven is asking for more police presence following Memorial Day weekend, when the area “was overrun with teens.”
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•June 5, 2025
Ercolino Scores 100th as Barnegat Soars Past Delran in State Tourney
During the past several seasons, Emilia Ercolino hasn’t needed to be the smoking gun on the Barnegat girls lacrosse offense. That role belonged to several others, specifically Alyson Sojak and Calli…
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•June 2, 2025
Storm Brewing as FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Called Into Question
While one federal agency is ready for the 2025 hurricane season, issuing its predictions for the Atlantic basin nearly a month before the official start on June 1, some believe another is less so as…
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•June 1, 2025
Southern Regional Scholarships Soar Past Million Dollar Mark
Avery Smith runs a lot during the field hockey and lacrosse seasons, and it’s a good thing. Her endurance was a benefit on Scholarship Night at Southern Regional High School.
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•May 31, 2025
Rescue Boat Donated to Beach Haven Beach Patrol
The Beach Haven Beach Patrol will begin the summer season with a new rescue boat, courtesy of Cycle4Awareness.
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•May 30, 2025
Beach Haven Community Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day
It’s not uncommon for the meaning of Memorial Day to seem lost amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday weekend on the Island. But hundreds of people proved they had not forgotten the reason for…
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•May 28, 2025
Amid Uncertainty, Community Rallies to Save White’s Market
A plan to purchase and save White’s Market in Barnegat Light is evolving faster than a weekly newspaper’s print cycle.
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•May 28, 2025
Miss Southern Maritime’s Teen Giada Mangino Sets Sights on Miss New Jersey’s Teen Crown
Giada Mangino, 18, was crowned Miss Stafford last June. She then came in second in the Miss Southern Maritime’s Teen contest, held in Avalon. As first runner-up, she said, “I went on with my life,”…
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•May 28, 2025
Southern Regional Remembers Those Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice
As he spoke to the crowd gathered on the lawn along Route 9, outside the 9/10 building of Southern Regional High School, Air Force Major Paul Calvello couldn’t help but notice the two visitors…
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•May 28, 2025
Big Holiday Weekend Gives Way to Pleasantries of Early Summer
As Memorial Day weekends go, that was pretty tame. I didn’t hear of any mass casualties at the Ship Bottom Circle predicted by every community Facebook commenter for the last three weeks.
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•May 28, 2025
Festival’s Opening Night Film a New Age Western
The opening night film of the 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival is “Americana,” a Western!
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•May 28, 2025
Southern Regional Skateboard Club Sees Successful Start
Southern Regional High School is well known for its extra-curriculars, from sports and arts to clubs and academic teams. And as of this spring, students now have the option to join the new Southern…
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•May 27, 2025
Summer’s Dog Days Invite Registering of American Favorites; Why Seedy Weddings Are Uncalled For
Memorial Day: a prime steppingstone toward summer. More importantly, it’s a time to remember those who gave everything so we’d be able to enjoy holiday weekends.
