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News••August 19, 2026
Food Safety Labels Can Be Misleading
Food safety labels can be somewhat complicated.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Radio Royalty
STYLE: Rock and pop hits from the ’80s through the 2000s
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Eagles Tribute Band ‘Winslow’ to Perform Two Shows at Surflight
The Eagles are comfortably residing at the Sphere in Las Vegas until Jan. 23, 2027. Very comfortably indeed. As of Friday, available tickets for their Jan. 23 show ranged from $559 to $3,779 each.…
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Business••August 19, 2026
Savor Flavors, Cheesemobile; Sweat It Out, Get Salty; Coffee for a Cause
Under the tent at The Cheese Shoppe in Surf City this Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., taste a variety of cheeses and check out The Cheesemobile, a 1973 Volkswagen Dune Buggy that shop owner Jaime…
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Opinion••August 19, 2026
Waves of Strength Is Very Deeply Personal
Strength does come in waves. It is not constant. The cyclical nature of life and its seasons flow. At times we feel strong, vibrant, full of energy, vitality and enthusiasm. Other times life can…
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News••August 19, 2026
Unique Achievement for Ocean County Soil Conservation District Staff Member
After six years gaining hands-on experience and training, Kristin Adams has become the first Ocean County Soil Conservation District staff member to become a Level 3 USDA-NRCS (U.S. Department of…
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Opinion•August 19, 2026
Bravo, Compassion Café
If you have not yet visited Compassion Café, hosted at the Sea Shell Resort, you are truly missing out. There is no way to experience the magic that is created each summer week without a smile.…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Ridgemont High
LINEUP: Thom Sacco, vocals; Tom “Cuz” Kozak, guitar; Rich Lancia, guitar; Keith Kozak, bass; Larry Town, keys; Tim O’Neill, drums.
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News••August 19, 2026
Barnegat Light Interested in Drone Beach Monitoring
Enforcement in Barnegat Light was a theme of the Aug. 11 caucus and regular meeting of borough council, where attention was turned to the topic of drone monitoring, particularly over the beaches.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Brother Pete Duo
LINEUP: Pete Gebhardt (Brother Pete), bass and vocals; Mikey K, guitar and vocals.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Families Make Memories at Inaugural Tuckerton Summerfest
It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos, traffic and heat of the busy summer months, especially living in the vacation-destination towns of Southern Ocean County. But at Tuckerton Summerfest…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Give Blood at American Legion Post
The John Wesley Taylor American Legion Post, located at 499 North Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township, will host a blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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News••August 19, 2026
Lemonade Stand Benefits Day Camps for Children With Cancer, Siblings
Siblings Luisa and Enzo Villafranco, ages 9 and 6, have sold a lot of lemonade these past few years – with all proceeds going to a great cause. Each summer, the kids set up a stand near their…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
History Lives on at Spray Beach Chapel
If you are attending a service at the Spray Beach Chapel in Spray Beach, your surroundings probably won’t seem much different than had you walked through the door when the non-denominational house…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
The Art of Breaking the Page With Momo
The artist known as “Breaking the Page” is Maura Glines of Barnegat, or “Momo,” a longtime family nickname bestowed on her by her uncle.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Plan Annual Meeting
The Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association holds its annual membership meeting on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the High Point Firehouse.
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Columns••August 19, 2026
Washington Faces First Test in Battle
In August 1776, both sides were preparing for the climactic battle that would determine the fate of New York City. George Washington’s roughly 20,000 Continental troops and local militia were facing…
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Sports••August 19, 2026
2026 Ship Bottom Beach Patrol Barnegat Bay Challenge Results
Van Duyne Mens: Fran Campana and Patrick Finnerty
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News••August 19, 2026
Nominations Open for Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards
The Sherrill adminstration is currently inviting nominations for the 27th annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards, the state’s premier environmental awards program recognizing individuals…
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News••August 19, 2026
Three-Clawed Crab a Memorable Mutation
One day recently, Joseph and William Astrauckas of Atlanta, Ga., and their friend Brady Reeks decided to go crabbing as they usually do when on the Island and caught a once-in-a-lifetime surprise: a…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Taxpayers Group Celebrates Summer at Joe Pop’s
There’s still plenty of summer left, both on the calendar and in real time since Labor Day falls late this year, and the Ship Bottom Taxpayers’ Association is embracing that.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Art Notes, Aug. 19
Picture This: Discover New Jersey art and artists of the American Revolution on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Cedar Bridge Tavern historical site on Old Halfway Road in Barnegat.
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News••August 19, 2026
Pinelands Regional School District Adopts New Smartphone Policy
The Pinelands Regional School District adopted a new smartphone policy and regulations at its Aug. 17 board of education meeting.
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Sports••August 19, 2026
Down Bay Regatta Previews Future for Melges 15 Fleet
Of course, Clay Johnson is pleased he won the Melges 15 class championship at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club’s annual Down Bay Invitational Regatta.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
A Night of Original Music at Albert Hall
Local songwriters will take the spotlight at Albert Music Hall in Waretown on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. when the venue’s Songwriters Series returns for an evening dedicated to original music.…
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Columns••August 19, 2026
Night Skies Alive: Thousands of Orbiters in Wild Space Race
Sheepshead specialist Kim Lance got his personal best while fishing off the South Jetty. I’m a child of Sputnik nights, when a single craft doing a few spins around the planet was front-page news.…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Meet Mystery Author in Virtual Program
Lucy Foley, author of the brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, will speak on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. in a virtual discussion presented by the Ocean County Library.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Grooving With Greg Warren’s Guitar
At the end of a perfect summer Saturday in Barnegat Light, golden hour sunlight poured into the Daymark as the Island’s favorite solo guitarist, Greg Warren, filled the room with instrumental music…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Special Comedy Night at Surflight Will Benefit JCC of LBI
A special Comedy Night is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Surflight Theatre.
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News••August 19, 2026
Long Beach Township’s Annual Flood Letter Details Risks, Offers Tips
As part of its participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System, Long Beach Township annually notifies all property owners of the flooding potential in the…
