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News••June 24, 2026
Barnegat Schools STEM Bus Hits the Road
The Barnegat Township School District celebrated the completion of its new science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) bus with an educational reveal event on June 15.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 24, 2026
Brad Wilson’s Authentic Artistry Shines
In the sea of live music that washes over the Island each summer, some local artists stick out for their authenticity.
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News••June 24, 2026
NJ Launches Summer Stopgap for Utilities as Officials Tackle Junk Fees
Even before the calendar flipped to summer earlier this week, there was a united push in New Jersey to protect ratepayers from utility turnoffs while holding the line on affordability so essential…
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News••June 24, 2026
Plenty of Good News at Pinelands School Board
The last meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education in the 2025-26 school year was routine.
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News••June 24, 2026
Mayor to Address North Beach Taxpayers
Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the North Beach Taxpayers Association on Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church in…
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News••June 24, 2026
Alliance for a Living Ocean Seeks Support for Longboard Classic
Nonprofit Alliance for a Living Ocean is currently organizing its biggest fundraiser of the year – the 18th Annual Longboard Classic surf contest – and is seeking sponsors to help support this…
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News••June 24, 2026
Mancini Urges ‘REAL’ Relief for Homeowners, Challenge to Resiliency Rule
A critic of the state’s controversial resiliency rule that was paused earlier this month by New Jersey’s top environmental chief, Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini is using a two-month comment…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 24, 2026
Harvey Cedars History Is July Topic
Harvey Cedars author and historian Margaret Thomas Buchholz will present a talk about the borough’s history on Thursday, July 2, at the High Point Volunteer Fire Co. firehouse in Harvey Cedars.
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Sports••June 24, 2026
Young Athletes Can Excel at Southern Regional Sports Camps
Every summer, Southern Regional High School athletic coaches provide opportunities for youngsters to have fun and improve their skills in a variety of sports, from track and field, soccer and…
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News••June 24, 2026
Barnegat High School’s ‘Confidence Closet’ Receives a Boost
Barnegat High School was recently awarded a $4,000 grant from the Ocean County Youth Services Commission to expand the school’s Confidence Closet. The funds will be used to provide students who visit…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 24, 2026
Festival Spreads Peace Through ‘Universal Language’
Standing on a stage draped in colorful tapestries, Music for Peace founder Jodie Emma offered an encouraging message to the small but soulful crowd who gathered at the Manahawkin Mart in hopes of…
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News••June 24, 2026
High Bar Harbor Gets Pump Station Upgrade
As people drive up 20th Street into High Bar Harbor, one of the first things they’ll likely notice is the Ocean County Pump Station off to the left. “It’s a necessary part of the infrastructure, but…
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Opinion••June 24, 2026
No Flag Flying on 250th? – Not My Father’s Country
When something as simple as a dog’s bandana strikes you as inspirational you know there is so little representation that something so simple stands out today. Let me expound on this a bit.
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News••June 24, 2026
A Class of Many Talents, Southern Regional Grads Step Into Their Futures
Kai Aceto was by no means reluctant to get into the Southern Regional High School gymnasium and about an hour later start the lengthy walk around the building and out to the football field with her…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 24, 2026
The Pettis
STYLE: Acoustic covers of classic rock, yacht rock, pop and “deep cuts from yesteryear to modern day”
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Arts & Entertainment••June 24, 2026
Chuck DeBruyn
STYLE: Rock, pop and country hits through the decades
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News••June 23, 2026
Barnegat World War II Veteran Passes Away at 101
One of the area’s oldest old soldiers has passed away. Walter Augustyniak of Barnegat Township, a World War II veteran, died June 2 at the age of 101.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 22, 2026
‘Beach Town Tranquility’ Was Vision for New Wall Mural in Beach Haven
A new visual attraction has been added to Beach Haven’s structural landscape: a 45- by 12.5-foot mural on the north exterior wall of B&B Department Store.
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Columns••June 21, 2026
Sand and Surf Setting Up Sensational Summer
When it was announced the 2026 World Cup was coming, we were told the five New York/New Jersey matches would be at MetLife Stadium and the six Philly matches would be at Lincoln Financial Field. You…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 20, 2026
Preservation Efforts Honor Memory of Sidney Rothman’s Gallery in Barnegat Light
During most of the second half of the 20th century, Sidney Rothman – The Gallery in Barnegat Light was a destination for contemporary paintings and other artwork and framing. The house was built in…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 19, 2026
Fireworks Shooting Off on July 2
Barnegat Township celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks show and numerous other activities on Thursday, July 2 at the high school football field. The rain date is Friday, July 10…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 19, 2026
Shalhoub, Alexander Proved Great Conversationalists at Surflight
Jason Alexander couldn’t have given a more flattering introduction of Tony Shalhoub when they appeared together on the Surflight Theatre stage on Friday afternoon, June 12.
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News••June 18, 2026
Surf City Ready for Summer Surge as Boat‑Launch Permits Change
When Surf City beaches officially open for summer this weekend, some things will be the same and others, like the permit process for the borough boat launch, will be different – but all will be…
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News••June 18, 2026
Surf City Ready for Summer Surge as Boat‑Launch Permits Change
When Surf City beaches officially open for summer this weekend, some things will be the same and others, like the permit process for the borough boat launch, will be different – but all will be…
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Featured••June 18, 2026
Surf City Ready for Summer Surge as Boat‑Launch Permits Change
When Surf City beaches officially open for summer this weekend, some things will be the same and others, like the permit process for the borough boat launch, will be different – but all will be…
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News••June 18, 2026
Ship Bottom Launches Digital Passes to Streamline Summer Fun
Ship Bottom visitors can “seas-ze” the summer with a single tap, delivering to their phone all forms of recreational passes as well as weekly or daily beach badges.
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News••June 18, 2026
Seasoned Rookies Fuel Ship Bottom Fire Duty Crew Training
On a recent Sunday morning, volunteer firefighters stood in a loose semicircle outside the Ship Bottom Firehouse between training evolutions. Behind them, the bay doors opened to the quiet street…
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News••June 18, 2026
’Scary’ Incident in Ocean Acres as ICE Agent Injured During Apprehension Attempt
Gary Muldowney was in his garage at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 15, working on his 1965 Ford Fairlane, when he heard the loud pops that came from the vicinity of Route 72, about 175 yards from…
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News••June 18, 2026
Pinelands Regional Student Aims to Make a Difference One Lap at a Time
As Little Egg Harbor residents, Pinelands Regional students, friends and family geared up for a purposeful walk on Saturday morning, May 30, Isabella Russo offered them some powerful words of…
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Opinion••June 18, 2026
My Backyard Is My Happy Place, Weeds and All
Being outdoors is a joy for me, especially working in my yard. In spring and fall, I usually spend an hour each day sprucing things up outside. I hesitate to use the word “garden” because it’s full…
