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By Gina G. Scala•June 9, 2022

Coast Guard Tows Fishing Vessel After Boat Fire

A crew from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light towed the commercial fishing vessel Morning Star after it caught fire 3 nautical miles southeast of Barnegat Inlet during the early hours of June 1. At…

By Pattie McIntyre•June 9, 2022

Demolition Begins on Surf City Square

By Rick Mellerup•June 9, 2022

Surflight’s ‘An American in Paris’ as Smooth as Gershwin’s Music

Surflight Theatre’s current production of “An American in Paris” is smooth. As smooth as a baby’s butt, as just-Zambonied ice, as an unruffled cat’s fur, as smooth as – well, a Gershwin tune.

By Maria Scandale•June 9, 2022

Where There’s a Will, the St. Rita Hotel Again Finds a Way

The historic St. Rita in Beach Haven is beginning a facelift as the hotel enters a new age, after being bequeathed to a little girl, age 8, who was the light of 94-year-old longtime owner Marie…

By Jon Coen•June 9, 2022

Hurricane Season’s Start Reminds Us of Its Legends and Lore; Cold Front to Boost Swell

Hurricane season officially started last Wednesday. We had our first storm named on Sunday, and by Tuesday, our first tropical waves of the year were arriving at our shores.

By David Biggy•June 9, 2022

Southern Regional Cruises Past Eastern for 12th Consecutive State Sectional Title

Anytime a team captures a state sectional title, it’s a big deal – even if that team is the Southern Regional boys volleyball team. But with coach Eric Maxwell’s Rams, the celebration doesn’t last…

By Jay Mann•June 9, 2022

Bumble Bees Making It Big as Flying Fish; Inshore, Offshore and Somewhere In-Between

Joining the list of things that will be larger than ever this summer is the mariner realm, as new highs in registered vessels and captain certificates point to our waters all but boiling with…

By Evelynn Morrill•June 8, 2022

Nature Lovers Gather at Rain Barrel Workshop

Save Barnegat Bay hosted its largest-ever rain barrel workshop on Friday of Memorial Day weekend in Stafford Township, with over 50 participants who had signed up to make and take home their own rain…

By David Biggy•June 7, 2022

Jessie Rising Overcomes Rough Road, Ends It as Manhattan College Valedictorian

When she arrived at Manhattan College in August 2018, Jessie Rising knew she had a tough road ahead of her. Playing NCAA Division I softball while studying biology in preparation for a career in the…

By Reilly Platten Sharp•June 6, 2022

Innkeepers, Eelgrass Reaper Put Island on Map

In Matthew 7:26, Jesus spoke from the mount and cautioned the foolish man who would build his house upon a fragile foundation of sand. Foolish or not, a generation of mostly Quaker men in mid-19th…

By Jon Coen•June 5, 2022

A Good Holiday Weekend by All Metrics, the Ultimate Summer Sandwich and the Nature of Shifting Sands

Well, that was some holiday weekend, going by all the metrics.

By Rick Mellerup•June 3, 2022

2022 Lighthouse International Film Festival’s ‘Darkhouse’ Is a Horror!

The innovative Lighthouse International Film Festival seems to add new experiences every year of late.

By Jay Mann•June 2, 2022

When Motorists and Pedestrians Combine; New e-Bikes Making Moves on Roadways

It was nice seeing everyone over the weekend … as in everyone in the frickin’ state! Can you imagine what July 4th will be like this year, especially with temperatures scheduled to be near 100? – a…

By Gina G. Scala•June 2, 2022

Divided Sides in Ship Bottom Pickleball Debate

The growing popularity of pickleball has netted a split in Ship Bottom, where a new recreation fee prompted a request for the improvement of existing courts and a reminder that officials promised the…

By Victoria Ford•June 2, 2022

Stafford Designates Diamondback Terrapin Official Town Reptile

Given Stafford Township is partly a tidal marsh ecosystem on the bay, the title of official reptile befits the diamondback terrapin, a keystone species and the subject of decades of study and…

By Gina G. Scala•June 2, 2022

Supporting and Opposing Forces Line Up in Legal Challenge to Offshore Wind Farms

While the federal government filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit initiated earlier this year by an LBI grassroots organization for what it calls a failure to comply with national environmental laws…

By David Biggy•June 2, 2022

Southern Regional Field of Flags a Stark Reminder to Junior ROTC Cadets, Community

For the past 10 years, the number of American flags planted in the lawn outside Southern Regional High School’s 9/10 building, unfortunately, has grown each time the school’s Air Force Junior ROTC…

By David Biggy•June 2, 2022

On Heels of OCT Title, Pinelands Regional Goes After State Sectional Crown

Unless an opposing first singles player is lights-out better, Brian Delbury rarely struggles to figure out a solid game plan to beat the guy opposite him. The Pinelands Regional senior had a moment…

By Laura Esposito•June 2, 2022

Bill & Andy Show Returns to Surf City Hotel for Another Summer of Antics

“We have four rules we tell the audience at the beginning of every show,” according to Andy Hladek, one-half of the Bill and Andy Show. “First rule is singing along is encouraged. The second rule is…

By Eric Englund•June 2, 2022

See the Best in LBI Shore Gardens June 15

The Garden Club of Long Beach Island invites the public to tiptoe through beautiful local summer shore gardens on Wednesday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, June 16.

By Ted Ritter•May 31, 2022

Remembering Dad and the Duel in the Dunes

My first miniature golf experience was on Long Beach Island more than 50 years ago. My father, Bill Ritter, and my grandfather, Ted DeVico, both long-time golfers, had done their homework. They…

By Eric Englund•May 30, 2022

Artifacts From Revolutionary War Vessel on Display at Maritime Museum

A new exhibit at the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven features artifacts from a vessel that was sunk in the Mullica River during the Revolutionary War.

By Gina G. Scala•May 29, 2022

Coast Guard Ready for Busy Summer Season

The focus of shifting traffic lanes has lately been exclusive to the roads of Long Beach Island, but recreational boaters beware: There have been changes on the waters off the Island, too.

By David Biggy•May 28, 2022

Memorial Day Observed Throughout Southern Ocean County

Memorial Day weekend will see three days of events honoring those who have died in our nation’s wars.

By David Biggy•May 27, 2022

Southern Regional Sailors Snag State Crown for First Time in Program History

Throughout the spring season, coach Steve Warren had been waiting for his Southern Regional sailors to have a completely consistent set of races. May 21 was the day, and the Rams captured their…

By Gina G. Scala•May 26, 2022

Training Exercise Shows How to Best Rescue Victims of Beach Hole Cave-Ins

The call rang out over a county radio channel on Sunday morning – a sand hole collapsed with multiple victims. Emergency units from the north end of the Island responded, immediately getting to work…

By Eric Englund•May 26, 2022

Some Beaches Will Have Lifeguards Memorial Day Weekend

Although the “official” beach season does not get underway until next month, Memorial Day weekend will see many people wanting to catch rays or take a dip in the surf if the weather is really good.…

By Laura Esposito•May 26, 2022

Manahawkin Ms. Is New Jersey Senior America Pageant Contestant

Entertaining is not new to 67-year-old Patricia Sarno. She spent her childhood dancing with her three sisters. They performed together at their grandmother’s house.