Barnegat’s Mark McCoy Drafted by Kansas City Royals

Three years ago, former Barnegat High School pitching ace Mark McCoy was selected in the 26th round of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. Rather than sign, he opted to keep his commitment to Wake Forest University and improve his draft status for when he would be eligible again, in 2015. His college career didn’t quite pan […]

Worshipping the Corporate Megachain (Satirically) and All the Happenings for the First Day of Summer

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New Walmart in Little Egg, Perfect Summer Weekends, and Talking T-storms

Did you hear the big news? There’s a Super Walmart coming to Little Egg Harbor! The groundbreaking was last Tuesday. I haven’t been this ecstatic since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Yes, after years and years of struggle, the Walton family has finally won its hard-fought right to develop a Super Walmart in this sleepy little bayfront town. Just […]

Garden Party by the Sea Fashion Show to Be Held at Bonnet Island Estate

Check out this year’s hottest fashions during the fourth annual Garden Party by the Sea, a fashion show hosted by St. Francis of Assisi Parish. The event, which features clothing and accessories presented by The Island Shop, Sink R’ Swim, Sur la Plage and Tula Boutique, will be held at Bonnet Island Estate, located at 2400 East Bay Ave. on […]

Second-Hand Dealer Ordinance Tweaked in Barnegat

The Barnegat Township ordinance regulating second-hand dealers is being amended to exempt antiques shops and similar businesses from painstaking record-keeping of merchandise transactions. The amended ordinance was introduced at the June 8 township committee meeting. The ordinance had been recommended by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office as a tool to stem the flow of illegal drugs, since thieves could steal […]

On Tap: Element K

HOME BASE: Newark, Del. STYLE: Covers all genres from classic hits to what’s hot in pop. LINEUP: Victoria Watts, vocals; Kevin Burns, guitar; Demetrius Millner, drums; Chris Louie, bass. WORD UP: Their Facebook page states that they’ll play “anything that keeps you moving on the dance floor.” The band describes itself on Twitter in a far more condensed manner, stating: […]

New Community Garden to Become Stafford Landmark

Begins to Flourish at Manahawkin Lake

The community garden concept has taken root in Stafford Township and is growing rapidly. On the heels of the All Saints Regional Catholic School’s garden unveiled earlier this month (see related story), another stylish and inviting new garden has cropped up, surely noticed recently by anyone in Manahawkin who has driven down West Bay Avenue – the connector road between […]