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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2026
Have ‘Coffee With a Cop’ in Harvey Cedars
A summer tradition in Harvey Cedars is the police department’s “Coffee With a Cop” initiative, which has announced four dates.
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News••July 8, 2026
Happy Feet Sock Project Underway
The Kiwanis of LBI has celebrated a milestone, successfully collecting and distributing over 100,000 pairs of new socks to those in need through their “Happy Feet New Sock Project.” This year’s drive…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2026
Dan Brown and the Empaths Fuel Good Feelings
“This land was made for you and me,” sang Dan Brown and the Empaths as a jam-packed Fourth of July weekend on Long Beach Island came to a close on Sunday afternoon. Echoing through the air just steps…
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News••July 8, 2026
LBI Garden Club Announces Scholarship Winners
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island has named Southern Regional High School and MATES graduates Kathleen Brennan, Leo Staub, Chloe Wnek and Isabella Morgan the organization’s 2026 scholarship…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2026
Program Geared for Those Considering College
Are you a teen or adult looking to expand your educational experience? The Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library will host a college fair Thursday, July 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2026
Ghost Researchers Offer a Revolutionary Look
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the South Jersey Ghost Research team will reflect on the locations they have visited related to the American Revolution on Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at the…
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Opinion•July 8, 2026
Proven Leadership
My name is Jim Ulrich, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for mayor of Ship Bottom as an independent candidate.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2026
In Stafford Township, It’s Fun to Be a Kickball Kid Again
Give credit where credit is due. Monica Zabroski thought kicking a big red ball in an open field behind a school could electrify the nostalgia within some of us.
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Columns••July 8, 2026
Ladies Expose Favorite Bathing Suits With Small Summertime Waves
Over the years of writing Liquid Lines, there have been lots of occasions when I have written about boardshorts – boardies, trunks, baggies, whatever you call them.
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Sports••July 8, 2026
Stafford Junior Softball Squad Eyes Return to East Regional
Two years ago, the Stafford Township Little League’s Junior all-star softball team pulled off the unthinkable, reaching the Junior League East Region tournament semifinals, just two victories from a…
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Business••July 8, 2026
Slow Down, Take a Breath at Sage and Sea Gift Co.
Amye Compitello spent years working from home, talking to her dogs. She loved her career in her family’s insurance business, serving emergency responders alongside them. But something was missing.
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News••July 7, 2026
Albert Music Hall Earns Its Place in American Music History
Alongside artifacts from the greats of country music such as Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, in a museum created in the namesake of New Jersey icon “The Boss” himself, Southern Ocean County’s own…
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News••July 6, 2026
Huge Tuckerton Water and Sewer Excess Bills Could Be Mistake
The Tuckerton Department of Water and Sewer may have been sending out excess water bills by accident.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2026
Tom Pernal
STYLE: Acoustic covers of classic rock, folk and Americana spanning several decades.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2026
Tuckerton’s Free Summer Concert Series Set to Begin
With summer now in full swing, there are so many ways to enjoy an evening out in the Tuckerton area. For a free and family-friendly option, head over to the All Wars Memorial Ball Field every Friday…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2026
Bluegrass Festival: More Than Just Music
Bluegrass fans and musicians will have an opportunity to do more than just listen to music on Saturday, July 11, when Albert Music Hall in Waretown presents a special Bluegrass Fest featuring live…
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News••July 6, 2026
Beach Haven Native Will Compete in Miss America Pageant in September
The third time was the charm for Beach Haven native Christa Steiner. She’s on the way to this September’s Miss America competition.
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News••July 5, 2026
It’s a Ninety-Year Family Affair at ‘The House of the Seahorses’
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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Opinion••July 4, 2026
250 Years of Greatness on Ever-Changing LBI
As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, one wonders what Long Beach Island was like in 1776, marveling and lamenting how much it has changed. But is the allure truly any different now than it…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 3, 2026
Area July Fourth Fireworks and Festivities Set for Nation’s 250th Birthday
The nation’s semiquincentennial Independence Day celebration could be the most explosive in living memory as patriotic symbols line the streets and light up the night. This year, parades and parties…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2026
The Art of Lifeguarding, One Night Only at LBI Foundation
As this year’s One Night Only art sale and fundraising gala, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies hosts a photography exhibition titled “The Art of Lifeguarding,”…
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News••July 2, 2026
Oyster Prices Are Up This Summer But New Jersey Aquaculture Saved the Industry
No shellfish in the last decade has been covered in the New Jersey media nor talked about on the coast as much as oysters. The bivalve, once nearly extinct locally, has been one of our local…
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News••July 2, 2026
Preparation Key to Launching Safe Boat Season
On weekends, when most people are planning dinners and day trips, a different kind of readiness is running behind the scenes at Key Harbor Marina in Waretown, where Sea Tow Central New Jersey has its…
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Columns••July 2, 2026
Just Nix Shoes: Forgo Footwear for Better Health
There was a pop rock song in the 1960s called “Barefootin’” by Robert Parker. It was a sophomoric dance concept back then but has recently been reborn into something far healthier than merely busting…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2026
Mini Golf Tournament Options Abound for Summer Months
Cooper Grasso is on his way to high school in the fall, and he’ll have a busy summer, for sure. But sprinkled in between some other things, there’s no doubt he’ll find time to get to Island Golf in…
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Sports••July 2, 2026
Plenty of Boat Racing Action in Store This Summer
It was suggested to Emily Haig following the first day of competition during last year’s Down Bay Invitational Regatta that she may want to pursue a sponsorship from Bass Pro Shops. After all, Haig’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2026
With Country Charm, Josh Werner Wows Holgate Crowd
As a cool sea breeze drifted through the air and the blue sky melted into pink on a perfect June night, the mood at the southernmost end of the Island could best be described by the simple lyrics…
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Opinion•July 2, 2026
Proud Americans
Kristina McPhee’s SpeakEasy column last week (“Not Flying Flag on 250th? – Not My Father’s Country”) held my interest. I found myself nodding in agreement as love for her father, his love for this…
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Opinion•July 2, 2026
Ticking Time Bomb
The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Beach Haven, located at 315 Second Street, contains over 6.5 tons of lithium-ion batteries. This irresponsible placement is an unacceptable hazard to the…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 2, 2026
Art Notes, July 1
Happy 78th: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies marked its 78th anniversary with a party this weekend and has a summer calendar bursting with opportunities to…
