Zumbathon to Benefit Scojo’s Restaurant Manager

Held at Surf City Firehouse on Saturday, Jan. 25

Dance, donate or just watch at the A.L.L. for Dawn Zumbathon, led by freelance instructor Theresa Brown, on Saturday, Jan. 25,from 11 a.m to noon. The event, held at the Surf City Firehouse, located at 713 North Long Beach Blvd., will benefit Scojo’s Restaurant manager Dawn Russo, who was diagnosed in October with acute lymphomoblastic leukemia. A suggested $10 donation […]

Simple Steps Can Help Prevent Frozen Pipes

Freeholders Offer Tips

With another polar vortex blast on the way, homeowners must again be cognizant of the possibility of frozen – then bursting – pipes. “Frozen pipes create havoc in cold weather, often sending water cascading down walls, ruining floors and creating safety hazards” once they have thawed, said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. However, with precautions, frozen pipes are […]

Christie Pledges More for RREM Grant Program, Leaves Questions Unanswered


Gov. Christie faced a media circus at the Stafford Firehouse on Jan. 16 to announce an expansion of the state’s Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Elevation and Mitigation grant program, but ultimately would refuse to jump through the hoop of answering questions from journalists or local residents who have issues with the programs efficiency. Preceding the governor was Department of Community Affairs Commissioner […]

Switching Sides: Route 72 Overpass Project Halfway There and Moving Forward

Though it will be some time before the new Causeway to LBI is complete, Manahawkin residents can enjoy a new bridge of the smaller variety as of Wednesday. The eastbound overpass of Route 72 atop Route 9 in Stafford Township opened its lanes to driversat 8 p.m. Jan. 15, after construction that began last July was recently completed. At that […]

Our Gang Beats Broadway to the Punch

Junior Troupe Performing ‘Aladdin Jr.' This Weekend at Surflight

Disney’s newest Broadway venture, the musical “Aladdin,” is scheduled to officially open on March 20, with previews to begin Feb. 26. But the Our Gang Players, Southern Ocean County’s longest-running community theater troupe (founded in 1977), will be performing a version of the show, “Aladdin Jr.,” this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. […]

Time to Get Dirty in the Clay Studio

Nothing is quite as sensuous as squishing about in clay; think of that pottery scene in the movie “Ghost.” The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences invites you to the clay studio on Friday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. to play with clay. No experience is necessary. Clay artist Kerith Creo will demonstrate throwing on […]