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•July 9, 2026
Utility’s Battery System Activation Creates Large Pushback
Much to the displeasure of Beach Haven officials, Atlantic City Electric activated its Battery Energy Storage System, or BESS, Wednesday afternoon, July 1, at its Second Street site.
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•July 9, 2026
Vanishing Dredge Equipment Leaves Barnegat Bay Boaters With Questions
Weeks after dredging equipment was placed in Double Creek Channel in Barnegat Bay, boaters are left with answers they didn’t expect and questions that still don’t have a clear path forward with…
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•July 9, 2026
History Made in More Ways Than One on Holiday Weekend
For such a historic Independence Day weekend, as Americans everywhere celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary of our breakaway from Great Britain, it seemed appropriate to do something monumental…
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•July 9, 2026
New Climatologist Tracks Heat Wave, Rainstorms
On July 1, John Krasting took over as New Jersey state climatologist from Rutgers University. He replaces David Robinson, who held the post for 35 years.
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•July 7, 2026
Albert Music Hall Earns Its Place in American Music History
Alongside artifacts from the greats of country music such as Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, in a museum created in the namesake of New Jersey icon “The Boss” himself, Southern Ocean County’s own…
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•July 6, 2026
Beach Haven Native Will Compete in Miss America Pageant in September
The third time was the charm for Beach Haven native Christa Steiner. She’s on the way to this September’s Miss America competition.
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•July 5, 2026
It’s a Ninety-Year Family Affair at ‘The House of the Seahorses’
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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•July 4, 2026
250 Years of Greatness on Ever-Changing LBI
As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, one wonders what Long Beach Island was like in 1776, marveling and lamenting how much it has changed. But is the allure truly any different now than it…
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•July 3, 2026
Area July Fourth Fireworks and Festivities Set for Nation’s 250th Birthday
The nation’s semiquincentennial Independence Day celebration could be the most explosive in living memory as patriotic symbols line the streets and light up the night. This year, parades and parties…
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•July 2, 2026
The Art of Lifeguarding, One Night Only at LBI Foundation
As this year’s One Night Only art sale and fundraising gala, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies hosts a photography exhibition titled “The Art of Lifeguarding,”…
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•July 2, 2026
Oyster Prices Are Up This Summer But New Jersey Aquaculture Saved the Industry
No shellfish in the last decade has been covered in the New Jersey media nor talked about on the coast as much as oysters. The bivalve, once nearly extinct locally, has been one of our local…
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•July 2, 2026
Preparation Key to Launching Safe Boat Season
On weekends, when most people are planning dinners and day trips, a different kind of readiness is running behind the scenes at Key Harbor Marina in Waretown, where Sea Tow Central New Jersey has its…
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•July 2, 2026
Just Nix Shoes: Forgo Footwear for Better Health
There was a pop rock song in the 1960s called “Barefootin’” by Robert Parker. It was a sophomoric dance concept back then but has recently been reborn into something far healthier than merely busting…
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•July 2, 2026
Mini Golf Tournament Options Abound for Summer Months
Cooper Grasso is on his way to high school in the fall, and he’ll have a busy summer, for sure. But sprinkled in between some other things, there’s no doubt he’ll find time to get to Island Golf in…
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•July 2, 2026
Plenty of Boat Racing Action in Store This Summer
It was suggested to Emily Haig following the first day of competition during last year’s Down Bay Invitational Regatta that she may want to pursue a sponsorship from Bass Pro Shops. After all, Haig’s…
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•June 30, 2026
Southern Valedictorian’s Big Mission Is Brantley’s Wish
Anybody truly listening to Nate Kripinski during his speech on June 16 at Southern Regional High School’s graduation ceremony quickly realized one thing: He really doesn’t want anybody to focus on…
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•June 29, 2026
Surflight’s ‘Guys and Dolls’ Is a Flawless Team Effort
Jerry Zaks, the director of the 1992 Broadway revival of “Guys and Dolls,” attended the opening night of the Surflight production of the musical last Thursday evening.
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•June 26, 2026
Wally’s Fired Up for Reopening After Monthlong Closure
On the fourth Saturday after a late-night fire shuttered Wally’s in Surf City, the restaurant reopened for business – an extraordinary effort powered by government guidance, relentless teamwork and…
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•June 26, 2026
‘Patience,’ a Piece of LBI‘s History, Has Many Virtues
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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•June 25, 2026
NJ E-Bike Riders Gear Up for Lengthy Registration Process
Beginning Friday, some New Jersey e-bike riders will have just 14 business days to schedule four in-person appointments and secure insurance in order to continue immediately riding their electronic…
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•June 25, 2026
Blessing of Fleet Honors Barnegat Light Fishing Trailblazers
Against the backdrop of Barnegat Bay on a perfect first day of summer, a crowd gathered for the Blessing of the Fleet as always, but this ceremony was different. Missing were the late Barnegat Light…
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•June 25, 2026
Beach Patrol Drones Could Be Repurposed for Shark Watch
The new Long Beach Township Beach Patrol drone is set to assist distressed swimmers to the point of dropping flotation devices to them. It can more routinely be used to simply check on the status of…
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•June 25, 2026
The Science of Upwelling: The Talk We’d Hoped Not to Have
Boy, did I hope we wouldn’t have to have this conversation.
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•June 25, 2026
Manahawkin Women Compete in NYC HYROX Competition
Running is deceptively simple. To friends and workout partners Megan Dramis and Karen Davis of Manahawkin, it’s been a meaningful way to challenge themselves and support each other on their fitness…
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•June 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Is Next Stop for GOAT of Barnegat Bowling
Jamie White didn’t bowl a three-game series of less than 600 for most of this past bowling season. In early February, it finally happened. She rolled a 498 series against Brick during the second to…
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•June 25, 2026
From Horse Riding to Skateboarding, an Array of Surf-Based Camps and Experiences on LBI This Summer
For both folks who live in the area or enjoy a lot of time here, there are two great ways we remember summer. The first is the classic LBI, or general shore town memories. In New Jersey, it’s a lot…
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•June 25, 2026
Each Summer, the Sandman Cometh to Long Beach Island
Over the course of just a few days this month, sand sculptor Matthew Deibert turned 20 tons of special packing sand deposited near the ocean beach entrance at 68th Street in Brant Beach into an…
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•June 23, 2026
Barnegat World War II Veteran Passes Away at 101
One of the area’s oldest old soldiers has passed away. Walter Augustyniak of Barnegat Township, a World War II veteran, died June 2 at the age of 101.
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•June 22, 2026
‘Beach Town Tranquility’ Was Vision for New Wall Mural in Beach Haven
A new visual attraction has been added to Beach Haven’s structural landscape: a 45- by 12.5-foot mural on the north exterior wall of B&B Department Store.
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•June 21, 2026
Sand and Surf Setting Up Sensational Summer
When it was announced the 2026 World Cup was coming, we were told the five New York/New Jersey matches would be at MetLife Stadium and the six Philly matches would be at Lincoln Financial Field. You…
