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  • Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2025

    Art Notes, June 25

    Much to Do at LBIF: Embark on a summer season full of art and culture at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies.

  • Opinion••June 26, 2025

    Happy as a Clam: Nothing Is Better Than a Day on the Bay

    As summer is about to begin, my imagination stirs with thoughts of what lies ahead and wondrous experiences of early season days in past years. This brings me to a mundane Monday in early summer last…

  • Opinion••June 26, 2025

    Promises, Promises Lead to Questions, Questions

    Can someone please tell me whether the war between Russia and Ukraine is still going on? Should I no longer be concerned about the unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia? There hasn’t been much…

  • Opinion•June 26, 2025

    Kudos to Water Crew

    When my wife and I returned from a vacation the first week of May, we noticed a marked decrease in water pressure. I wrongly attributed it to the repeated disruption of the roads up and down Long…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2025

    Chris Guzman

    STYLE: Folk, hip-hop and pop acoustic covers.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Music for Peace Is Soulful Send-Off for Shanti Revolution

    At Shanti Revolution’s fifth annual Music for Peace festival, people drifted wherever the wind took them, using any and every medium to express themselves; they turned from artists into drummers…

  • Business••June 25, 2025

    Brielle’s Shells Sets Up Shop for Mermaid Extensions

    Origin stories are perhaps some of the most interesting tales behind local businesses. For the most recent addition to the LBI business community, Brielle’s Shells, the origins were everything.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Two Eagles Tribute Performances at Surflight on June 30

    Surflight Theatre will be hosting “Winslow,” a tribute to The Eagles, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday, June 30.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Bryan Hansen Band

    STYLE: A bluesy blend of funk, soul, rock and R&B.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Surflight’s ‘9 to 5, The Musical’ Is Flawed But Fun

    The audience at Surflight Theatre loved Surflight’s current musical, “9 To 5, The Musical” when I took in the Sunday matinee, and there were plenty of reasons to do so.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Shallow Green

    STYLE: Original progressive rock with modern influences.

  • Opinion••June 25, 2025

    Making Connections

    Who knew Ocean County offered such a wide range of services to its residents? Like many, I assumed there were programs for seniors, veterans, parks and more – but I also assumed that accessing them…

  • News••June 25, 2025

    Barnegat Light Rules Out Multifamily Housing

    Barnegat Light borough has circumvented its affordable housing obligation by adding a housing element to its master plan – to the tune of $17,000 for professional guidance – “to prove we live in a…

  • News••June 25, 2025

    Two Injured in Pinelands Regional School Bus Accident

    A Pinelands Regional School District student was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a school bus and a Honda Civic collided in Little Egg Harbor on Monday, June 16.…

  • News••June 25, 2025

    Ocean County Connections Day Gets Rave Reviews

    The first ever Ocean County “County Connections Day” on Long Beach Island took place at Harvey Cedars last Thursday, June 19, and Mayor John Imperiale called it a “huge success.”

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Find Local Produce at Tuckerton Farmers Markets

    For Tuckerton residents seeking locally sourced produce, meats and baked goods, visit the Tuckerton Farmers Market. Starting Friday, June 27, the market will take place at The Union Market and…

  • Opinion•June 25, 2025

    This Too Shall Pass

    We look around, sometimes in despair, at the sight of the political divisions preventing us from working together, even as planet Earth, our shared home, suffers under the weight of our activities.

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Enjoy Free Summer Concerts in Tuckerton

    Friday nights are heating up in Tuckerton this summer. Starting July 11, Tuckerton’s Pride and Celebration Committee will host free concerts every Friday at the All Wars Memorial Ball Field, located…

  • Columns••June 25, 2025

    British Move in on Bunker’s Hill

    Today we follow wars with minute-by-minute or day-by-day updates. It’s hard for us to think it wasn’t always this way.

  • Sports••June 25, 2025

    Leader and Role Model, Evans Heads to College with Confidence

    Emily Evans couldn’t stop smiling throughout Southern Regional High School’s commencement ceremony.

  • Business••June 25, 2025

    Atlantic City Barstool Brothers Open Manahawkin Satellite Store

    Russell Schanker has a story he likes to tell.

  • Business••June 25, 2025

    JBakes Brings a Sweet Treats Dream to Birdy’s Café

    From homemade cookies to specialty matcha lattes, entrepreneur Justin Yuen, 20, is making a name for himself as JBakes, a pop-up bakery and beverage business at Birdy’s Café in Harvey Cedars this…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Second Book in LBI Saga Now Available

    Author Joseph Mezlo’s novels, Long Beach Island: Those Who Dare and Long Beach Island: Those Who Strive cover LBI’s history from the days of the Native Americans, through major storms and events, up…

  • News••June 25, 2025

    Kean-Ocean Student Undertakes Soil Health Study

    The Ocean County Soil Conservation District is always excited to see local initiatives that promote understanding of natural resources, and was, therefore, particularly interested in a recent project…

  • News••June 25, 2025

    New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative Marks Five Years

    Marsh islands in the bay are critical pieces of land; not only do they provide habitat for migratory birds, shellfish and terrapins, they mitigate storm impact on developed areas such as Long Beach…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    By Leaps and Bounds: Philly Band Jumper Takes Nardi’s

    The Philadelphia-based cover band Jumper got the crowd bouncing at Nardi’s Tavern in Haven Beach on Friday, June 21.

  • Opinion•June 25, 2025

    No Thank-You

    You hear from a worthwhile charity asking for your help. You respond with a generous check and are happy you can help.

  • News••June 25, 2025

    High Bar Harbor Holds Dedication Ceremony for Revamped Triangle Park

    More than 100 people gathered the evening of Saturday, June 21 at a picturesque green space at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Arnold Road in High Bar Harbor. “After over a year’s worth of…

  • News••June 25, 2025

    When Winds of Life Shift, SRHS Senior Always Adapts

    When the winds shift, Belle Placa is ready to make a new maneuver. When life throws her a curve ball, she adapts. When circumstances around her wreak havoc, she narrows her focus and reminds herself…

  • Arts & Entertainment••June 25, 2025

    Ocean County Library Gears Up Summer Toiletries Drive

    In July, the Ocean County Library will be seeking donations of new, summer-themed toiletries and personal care items for children and teens in need.

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