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Faith, Family Hallmarks of Grace Calvary’s 100-Year History
Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom observes its centennial anniversary on Aug. 30. In the 10 weeks from June 30 through Labor Day, the congregation will celebrate 100 years of the church’s history and evolution with storyboards and a culminating catered luncheon Sept. 8, with “another level of detail, with more personal stories presented in different ways,” historian Linda Bubar of Beach Haven West explained.
July 3, 2024 Weekend Action: Tide Table Group Leads the Way in LBI Region
LONG BEACH ISLAND - It's Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in the LBI region. TAPInto presents to you the area music lineup. This is presented to our readers thanks to one of our advertisers, The Tide Table Group. Below is the list of entertainment available in LBI and Stafford for all to enjoy:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bird and Betty's, Beach Haven: Thursday, 7 p.m. DJ Kevin Kong Thursday, 10:30 p.m. Gab Cinque Band Friday, 7 p.m. DJ on the Deck Friday, 10:30 p.m. The Way Outs Black Whale, Beach Haven: Friday, 9 p.m. Justing Jones Saturday, 9 p.m. Mike and...
T3 Services Protects Against Rusty Undercarriage, One Coating at a Time
“I live in Beach Haven West. We get flooding from storms, and there’s even a lot of sunny day flooding. Those highest tides come up into the streets. People are Banzai’ing through deep salt water in their vehicles. And I think, ‘Oh, look at that beautiful car going right into all that salt,” Christine Farina said.
Now Is the Time to Register for Dog Day Race No. 45
For the past two years, Max Manganiello and Eric Reitinger have been at the front of the pack during the annual Dog Day Race in Harvey Cedars. Maybe this summer it’s somebody else’s turn to break the tape first. Slated for Sunday, Aug. 18, the tradition barks on...
Housing, Public Space to Coexist at LBI School Site Under Redevelopment Plan
Six months after asking the land use board to begin a preliminary investigation into the LBI Grade School property as an area in need of condemnation, the Ship Bottom Borough Council last week cleared a hurdle for a local architect seeking to build single-family homes on the land. “Of course,...
Mordecai Land Trust Plans Educational Event
On Sunday morning, July 7, the Mordecai Land Trust is offering a family friendly program from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the street ends of Berkeley and West Avenue in Beach Haven. Mordecai Land Trust members, along with John Wnek and a number of students from the MATES program, will be providing hands-on activities to illustrate and educate about Mordecai Island and its inhabitants. Stations will include baby turtles, make-and-take paper turtle crafts, and shells of New Jersey.
Harvey Cedars Gives Six-Month Rundown
More than 100 Harvey Cedars residents gathered at the High Point Firehouse last Saturday morning to hear the borough commission’s “Six Month Progress Report” Community Forum on what it has accomplished so far in 2024. “I was thrilled with the turnout,” said Mayor John Imperiale, “not just...
The Discoteks Bring Boogie to the Beach in Long Beach Township
Clad in pink glitter pants, fedoras and feather boas, ’70s cover band The Discoteks brought boogie to the beach on Friday, June 28 for Long Beach Township’s first Firepit Friday of the year. The 68th Street beach was undoubtedly the place to be as hundreds showed up with beach chairs, blankets and even pizzas to enjoy the groovy music on a breezy summer night on the sand.
Teen Night Winding Down in Beach Haven as Lawsuit Looms
As dozens of teens boogied and mingled within the walls of a Beach Haven restaurant and bar, police officers were stationed on the corner outside awaiting their exit. Beach Haven Borough Council banned teen nights, a long-running Beach Haven tradition, on June 19 after reports of unruly behavior swirled around the annual, summer events. Michael Battista, a local business owner who hosted the gatherings, fired back at the town with a lawsuit, arguing that the events are safe, supervised and an invaluable piece of the Island’s teenage culture.
No Discipline Opens Harvey Cedars Concerts
The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee announces its schedule of free Wednesday night concerts in Sunset Park, at 6:30. Donations to the committee are appreciated. The opener is on July 10, featuring the reggae sounds of No Discipline. The rest of the schedule is as follows: July 17, Chevy Lopez (rock, funk); July 24, The Danksters (rock, reggae, ska); July 31, Ty Mares and the Metaphorical (rock); Aug. 7, Tequila Rose (country); Aug. 14, Riptide (rock); and Aug. 21, Barbara Lin Band (rock).
Island Library Friends Announce Scholarship Winners
This year the Friends of the Island Library in Surf City awarded a new scholarship in addition to two that have been awarded annually for more than 30 years in honor of individuals who were influential in bringing a library to Long Beach Island and in creating the Island Friends organization.
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
Former Chegg owner buys Uncle Will's pancake house in Beach Haven
Uncle Will's, one of LBI's most beloved pancake houses, has changed hands. But the new owner is no stranger. In fact, some may consider him a pioneer of the island's breakfast scene. Mark Cohen, former owner and co-founder of The Chicken or the Egg in Beach Haven, has purchased Uncle Will's from Tom...
Entire Tyhanic Family Tries to Compete, Keep Pace at Mr. Tee’s
Brandan Tyhanic, an Ocean County high school champion golfer two years ago, loves competing against good competition, as does his sister, Morgan, last summer’s ladies champion at Seaview. However, each one recognizes that miniature golf isn’t his or her forte. In fact, they learned that the hard way last...
Mimi’s Beloved Playhouse Survives Teardown
In Surf City, a small treasure has been saved from demolition. Mimi’s Playhouse, a handmade, old-time, wooden play space for children, was recently relocated from its original property to prevent it from being demolished. The child-size house painted in a brick red color features windows and a porch for...
Five Jersey Shore beaches under fecal bacteria advisories on Tuesday, July 2
Five Jersey Shore beaches are under advisories for high levels of fecal bacterial on Tuesday, July 2, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Fecal bacteria, or enterococci, is common in the excrement and intestines of animals, and was found in high levels in water samples collected at each of the five beaches on July 1. The bacteria is used as an indicator species to signify the likelihood that other illness-causing microbes, viruses or parasites...
Great White Shark Encounter Reported Off the Coast of Little Egg Harbor, NJ
A fisherman shark hunting off the coast of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey got exactly what he'd reportedly hoped for: An encounter with a Great White. Ah, the Great White Shark. King of the World. Top of the Food Chain. I've often said I'd consider it a privilege to end...
Barnegat Historical Society Members Honored by County
Each year, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners presents the Virginia E. Haines Historic Advocate Award to a person or persons who have made significant contributions to promote a greater understanding of the rich history of Ocean County. This year’s recipients are Kathryn D. Conrad and W. Grove Conrad of the Barnegat Historical Society, where they serve as trustees.
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