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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
Have a Wild Time at ‘Lions, Tigers & Beers’ Festival June 7-8
Have a Pilsner among the peacocks or a Belgian near the bears, as Popcorn Park Animal Refuge hosts its fourth annual Lions, Tigers & Beers Festival on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. The weekend…
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News••May 28, 2025
More Playground Equipment for Special Needs Children
Last year, the Members Handicapped Children’s Fund, a group of New York Stock Exchange members, stepped up to buy playground equipment for Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars that would be specially…
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Opinion•May 28, 2025
Ship Bottom Constituents Lose in a Bad Redevelopment Deal
I have been on the Ship Bottom Land Use Board for over 10 years and never have I seen anything like this. The mayor and council agreed to redevelopment plan with a developer to put homes and some…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
Enjoy Brews to Benefit Veterans
Join Wharfside Cigars and Pinelands Brewing Co. for an evening in support of local veterans.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
Irish Music Comes to Life at Beach Haven Library
Traditional Irish music is on the bill at the Beach Haven Public Library when McDermott’s Handy performs on Friday, June 6, 2 p.m.
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News••May 28, 2025
Yard Sale Day Coming to Beach Haven
Beach Haven will hold its first town-wide yard sale on Saturday, June 14 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m..
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
Lacey Library ‘Friends’ Sponsor Book Sale
Looking to stock up on summer reads? The Friends of the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library hold their annual fundraising book sale on Tuesday, June 3 through Saturday, June 7.
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Columns••May 28, 2025
Coast Guardsmen Go to Prison
Throughout the summer of 1926, the Coast Guard stations on Long Beach Island were the location of a series of secret federal trials. Members of the Coast Guard were accused of taking bribes to allow…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
Extinct, Endangered Species Are Talk Topic
Smithsonian Institution scientists highlight information found in the famed museum’s book Extinctopedia during an Ocean County Library virtual talk on Wednesday, June 4 at 2 p.m..
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Business••May 28, 2025
Movement With Meaning: Fitness-Focused Physical Therapy Studio Local Motion Expands to Beach Haven
Nico Locandro, a physical therapist with a decade of experience in professional sports, has brought his fitness-forward approach to Beach Haven with the expansion of Local Motion, Manahawkin’s…
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News••May 28, 2025
Amid Uncertainty, Community Rallies to Save White’s Market
A plan to purchase and save White’s Market in Barnegat Light is evolving faster than a weekly newspaper’s print cycle.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
New in Barnegat: Billy Simmons’ Open Mic at East Bay Italian Grille
A new weekly open mic night, hosted by singer-guitarist Billy Simmons of Forked River, is taking root at East Bay Italian Grille in downtown Barnegat. Every Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m., join Simmons…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
Lighthouse International Film Festival Will Screen Five Darkhouse Features and 19 Shorts
Many people have never heard of him. Svengoolie, real name Rich Koz, had been a host of a horror and science fiction television show called “Son of Svengoolie” in Chicago on WFLD from 1979 to 1986.…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
Miss Southern Maritime’s Teen Giada Mangino Sets Sights on Miss New Jersey’s Teen Crown
Giada Mangino, 18, was crowned Miss Stafford last June. She then came in second in the Miss Southern Maritime’s Teen contest, held in Avalon. As first runner-up, she said, “I went on with my life,”…
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News••May 28, 2025
Southern Regional Remembers Those Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice
As he spoke to the crowd gathered on the lawn along Route 9, outside the 9/10 building of Southern Regional High School, Air Force Major Paul Calvello couldn’t help but notice the two visitors…
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Columns••May 28, 2025
Big Holiday Weekend Gives Way to Pleasantries of Early Summer
As Memorial Day weekends go, that was pretty tame. I didn’t hear of any mass casualties at the Ship Bottom Circle predicted by every community Facebook commenter for the last three weeks.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 28, 2025
Festival’s Opening Night Film a New Age Western
The opening night film of the 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival is “Americana,” a Western!
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News••May 28, 2025
Southern Regional Skateboard Club Sees Successful Start
Southern Regional High School is well known for its extra-curriculars, from sports and arts to clubs and academic teams. And as of this spring, students now have the option to join the new Southern…
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News••May 28, 2025
Ship Bottom Eyes More Beautification Opportunities
Not even Mother Nature could prevent the completion of a beautification project in Ship Bottom ahead of the unofficial start of summer, and she tried mightily to do just that. Still, April showers…
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News••May 28, 2025
Save LBI Opposes New Jersey’s Suit Against Trump Offshore Wind Order
A local grassroots organization is asking the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts to reject a lawsuit challenging President Donald J. Trump’s wind-energy directive brought against his administration…
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Sports••May 28, 2025
Schriever, Southern Regional Cruise Past Bridgeton in First Round
Paul Schriever has very few matches left in his high school tennis career.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 27, 2025
Celebrate Life of Yoga Teacher Jennie McNally
The Yoga Hive in Manahawkin will hold a “divine celebration” Sunday, June 1 in memory of yoga teacher Jennie McNally, 37, of Cedar Run, who died of heart failure on May 2, leaving behind her husband…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 27, 2025
Gypsy Moon
STYLE: “Acousta-sized” covers from across the spectrum of genres; the duo aims to appeal to all ages and music tastes as it tackles classic rock, country, oldies and pop.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 27, 2025
Support Tuckerton Elementary Students’ Artwork
Amidst the highly anticipated Tuckerton Porchfest, a town-wide music festival featuring free performances on the front porches of businesses and homes, be sure to show support for another kind of…
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Columns••May 27, 2025
Summer’s Dog Days Invite Registering of American Favorites; Why Seedy Weddings Are Uncalled For
Memorial Day: a prime steppingstone toward summer. More importantly, it’s a time to remember those who gave everything so we’d be able to enjoy holiday weekends.
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Opinion••May 26, 2025
Marking a WWII-Era Tragedy Over the Shore
March in Holgate is a quiet time of year. But 80 years ago, the skies would have been full of Navy aircraft on training missions. The throaty roar of 18-cylinder, 46-liter engines – that’s nearly…
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Columns••May 25, 2025
What Constitutes a Great Summer as We Usher In Coming Season
Well, that new traffic pattern at the Ship Bottom Circle is going to give us all plenty to talk about at the big backyard gatherings and dock bars. Whether you’re local or summer folk, whether you’re…
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News••May 24, 2025
Harvey Cedars Land Use Board Approves Scaled-Down Restaurant Plan
In a 6-1 vote last week, the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board approved an application by the owners of Azzurri Italian Cucina to expand their horizons by establishing a restaurant, Harvey Cedars House…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 23, 2025
Memorial Day Parades, Services Scheduled as Area Pays Tribute to the Fallen
While Memorial Day weekend is celebrated as the unofficial start of summer, its beginning was solemn and a time to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Civil War as their graves were…
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News••May 22, 2025
A Century of Memories: Charlotte Irene Griffin Turns 100
On Sunday, March 30, Charlotte Irene Griffin, who found home on both shores of Barnegat Bay, celebrated her 100th birthday.
