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Arts & Entertainment••June 17, 2026
Island Surf & Sail Windsurfer Regatta June 20-21
The second annual Island Surf & Sail Windsurfer Regatta promises to be an epic event, giving spectators a chance to see windsurfing competition up close and personal from Bayview Park in Brant Beach.…
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Business••June 17, 2026
Renovation Complete at Union Market; Music, Art Collide at Firefly Gallery
The bar renovation by Café Techs NJ at the Union Market in Tuckerton is complete, and summer is picking up steam. The market has partnered with The WooHoo ice cream shop, based in Beach Haven and…
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News••June 17, 2026
Student Is ‘Phanatic’ About Reading
The Beach Haven School is celebrating a very special achievement as third-grade student Harlow Romanowski has been recognized as an Outstanding Reader through the Phillies’ Phanatic About Reading…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 17, 2026
Preschool Art Class Takes to the Beach
The Beach Haven School’s preschool artists recently enjoyed a special art class at the beach, where learning and creativity came together in a beautiful seaside setting.
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News••June 17, 2026
All-Inclusive Park a Reality in Beach Haven
On the hot, sun-splashed afternoon of June 11, Beach Haven held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new all-inclusive playground at Nelson Avenue Park. It transformed an aging…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 17, 2026
Master Gardener Talks About Sunflowers
Think sunflowers may be a good addition to your home garden? Learn about the different varieties of sunflowers and how to grow them with a Rutgers Master Gardener on Monday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. at…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 17, 2026
Green Thumbs Get Answers at Waretown Library
Do you have gardening questions? The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County can help you from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library.
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Columns••June 17, 2026
When Is the True Independence Day?
Some celebrate the Fourth of July, others Independence Day. Are they the same or distinct holidays?
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Arts & Entertainment••June 17, 2026
Patriotic Music Program Geared for Children
Music is a tried-and-true tool for developing young minds. The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Jessica Carroll Sings Americana for Kids” on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.
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News••June 17, 2026
‘Day on the Bay’ Sets Sail Next Month
Donations and volunteers are being sought for the annual Day on the Bay, sponsored by the Barnegat Recreation Disability Advisory Board and taking place on Sunday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
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News••June 17, 2026
Man Indicted for Vehicular Homicide in Little Egg Harbor
Artice Norvell, 54, of Monroe Township has been indicted by an Ocean County grand jury on charges of vehicular homicide and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the…
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Business••June 17, 2026
Ono Bowls, Coffee and Juice a ‘Delicious’ Addition to Beach Haven
The espresso comes out of a tap. Not a spigot, but a stout tap. When Sam Caminos pulls a latte, it pours like a Guinness. Nitrogen-charged, creamy and smooth. One would be hard-pressed to find…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 17, 2026
LIFF Documentary ‘Seized’ Tells Story of Bizarre Police Raid on a Small-Town Newspaper
The Marion County Record is a weekly newspaper in the town of Marion, Kansas, population 1,922 in the 2020 census. Marion is the county seat of Marion County, which had a population of 11,823 in the…
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Sports••June 17, 2026
Southern Lacrosse, Barnegat Softball Squads Already Contenders for Next Year
During Championship Week of the spring sports season, it’s not an unusual thing for at least one team from Southern Regional High School to compete for a state title.
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Sports••June 17, 2026
Ridgewood Pulls Away From Southern in Group 4 Title Clash
For 21 minutes, the Southern Regional boys lacrosse team proved it belonged on the field against one of the most storied programs in North Jersey.
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Sports••June 17, 2026
Ramsey Cruises to State Title With Lopsided Win Against Barnegat
Riley Schmidt didn’t really know what to do as she rounded second base on June 12.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2026
Ned Ryerson Band
STYLE: With over 1,200 songs in its repertoire, Ned Ryerson Band plays anything that gets the party going.
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News••June 15, 2026
ICE Agent Injured During Attempted Apprehension in Stafford Township
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was injured this morning, June 15, during an apprehension attempt on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Stafford Township, according to police.
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News••June 15, 2026
Seal Found in Beach Haven Gardens in February Returns to Ocean
Following four months of recovery at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, a harbor seal found in the Beach Haven Gardens section of Long Beach Township on Feb. 11 is now back home in the…
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News••June 14, 2026
Restaurant Set for Corner of Route 539, Frog Pond Road
A new 12,000-square-foot restaurant and bar is slated for the corner of Route 539 and Frog Pond Road in Little Egg Harbor, after the planning board approved the proposal at its June 4 meeting.
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News••June 13, 2026
More Fishing, Music, Family Time All Part of Haldenwang’s Retirement Plan
James Haldenwang loves to fish and can’t get enough of being out amongst nature.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 13, 2026
Upcoming Workshops to Offer Valuable Insight on Programs
Two separate workshops at the end of the month will provide Stafford Township residents with valuable information for families of elementary school students and individuals with developmental…
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News••June 13, 2026
Stafford Police Officers Help Carry ’Flame of Hope’ During Torch Run
It’s a tradition 43 years strong, and on June 5 members of the Stafford Township Police Department proudly participated in the annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 13, 2026
Have Some Fun on Tuesdays — Play Kickball
Perhaps you had a frustrating day at work yesterday, or you just need a break from all the craziness in life, or don’t have anything better to do on a Tuesday evening. Kick some balls around – the…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 13, 2026
Jason Alexander Gets Into the Spirit of LBI’s Film Fest With a Masterclass
“Most training is a sense of ‘Here’s a tool. Here’s another tool. And here’s another tool.’ But if you put it in carpentry terms, just because you know how the tools work doesn’t mean you know how to…
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Business••June 12, 2026
LBI Book Swap: We’re Number One
The champagne corks were literally popping shortly after noon on June 10 at the LBI Book Swap in Beach Haven when it was officially named by USA Today as the number one independent bookstore in the…
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News••June 12, 2026
Salt Shack Approval Serves Up Concessions
After roughly six hours of testimony over two meetings weeks apart and concessions by the applicant, the Ship Bottom Land Use Board unanimously approved revised plans to bring bayside dining and…
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News••June 11, 2026
Good Samaritan Recalls Rip Current Rescue
Eighteen-year-old Ryan Aldrich sat on a Ship Bottom beach last Friday afternoon, June 5, drying off after coming out of the ocean about 20 minutes earlier, when a friend’s sharp whistle cut through…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 11, 2026
Blessing of the Fleet Continues Annual Tradition
A centuries-old maritime tradition with roots in Mediterranean Catholic fishing communities will once again take place along Long Beach Island at the annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, June 21…
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Sports••June 11, 2026
Southern Regional Ousts Washington Township to Capture Sectional Title
No disrespect to Washington Township, but Kyle Sininsky really was a little disappointed the Southern Regional boys lacrosse team wasn’t playing against Kingsway in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4…
