Leave No Trace at Bass River Forest Event

Bass River State Forest invites the public to the Lake Absegami beach pavillionon Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. for a free program on recycling and the “Leave No Trace” philosophy. Michele Belinger of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority will give tips on recycling and talk about the importance of doing so. Outdoor educator Les Murray will present the environmental […]

Get Set for Summer With Eco-Friendly Tips June 30

Island businesses, recreational resources and economy all depend ona healthy eco-system for survival. Learn from a variety of local resourceswhat each of us can do to have a positive impact in “Eco-Tips for Home, Garden and Community” on Monday, June 30, at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. The program […]

Trash, Treasure and Bake Sale; Craft and Flea Market to Be Held in Beach Haven June 28

Sponsored by Beach Haven Community Arts Program, Long Beach Island Historical Association

As the saying goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Plenty of items and bargains as well as fresh-baked goods will be available at the Trash, Treasure and Bake Sale held at the Long Beach Island Historical Museum, located at Beach and Engleside avenues in Beach Haven, on Saturday, June 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, […]

Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Passes Resolution Against County Control of Ocean Beaches

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is against proposed state legislation that would transfer the task of caring for area beaches from local municipalities to the counties. On June 18, the board passed a resolution reaffirming its position against Senate Bill 2171, which would authorize Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Monmouth counties to assume complete responsibility for the operation […]

Help With Energy Bills Is Available

New Jersey Natural Gas reminds eligible customers that June 30 is the application deadline for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a federally funded program administered through the state Department of Consumer Affairs to help homeowners pay heating costs and, in some circumstances, medically necessary cooling expenses. The initial application period for the program was set to expire April […]

Bettie Creevy Remembered as ‘Strong and Steady’

Longtime Surf City councilwoman Bettie Creevy died on June 8 at her home in Tuckerton, at the age of 85. The Republican served on the council from Jan. 1, 1980, until she retired on July 1, 2013. Her council seat is now held by Jackie Siciliano. “Bettie was in charge of our streets and roads,” said Mayor Leonard T. Connors. […]

Comedy Sketches Celebrate the Jersey Shore

The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City, as part of the library system’s celebration of the 350th anniversary of New Jersey, presents the “Boardwalk Plays” on Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. The Nine Theatricals production consists of three comedic playlets dealing with life on the Jersey Shore. In fact, one of the sketches […]

Curtiss Buzzes, ‘Bombs’ the Beach

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When you think of the Jersey Shore and history of aviation, your mind usually turns to blimps and dirigibles flying gracefully over the beach, but there was a time before World War I when the nation watched in awe and debated the importance of what was happening over those same beaches with something being called an aero plane. Some of […]