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Two upcoming one-man shows will be presented at the Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River well within 24 hours of each other, and both deal with serious issues. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 “The American Soldier” will be presented on the Grunin Center’s main stage in Building 11-A. The show is free, but folks will want […]

To the Editor: On behalf of the residents of the northern area of East Bay Terrace (EBT) near 19th Street, we thank the Ship Bottom borough for recognizing the necessity of a reconfiguration to the traffic flow on this narrow and increasingly busy snake alley and taking decisive action. This decision was not reached hastily and was the result […]

On the vacant land that once housed the Elizabeth Edwards School in Barnegat Township sits a school bus. The vehicle was driven by Eileen Garvin, who was the victim of a homicide Monday night, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley W. Billhimer. Her friends from the school transportation department have invited the community to place flowers and tributes at the […]

Beach Haven is holding a yard sale day on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following addresses: 31 Fourth St., 205 Amber St., 326 Chatsworth Ave. and 516 N. Atlantic Ave. Participants have to keep items out of the public right-of-way and food sales are prohibited. The borough first held a yard sale day in […]

There’s an old saying about death and taxes being the only certainties. When the new property tax bills started arriving in mailboxes throughout Stafford Township two months ago, some property owners may have believed their tax increases might be the death of them. It’s always cringe-worthy to see a new tax bill with an increase. But when that increase is […]

Nothing screams fall like pumpkin picking, scarecrow making and gathering outside amid the cooler, crisper air. Throw in a Halloween parade, petting zoo, food, wine, crafters and music, and that’s a darned good weekend of fall activity for families. The 19th annual Stafford Township Fall Harvest and Wine Festival is coming soon, slated for Oct. 10 and 11 at the […]

As homes along Long Beach Island face continuously harsh weather conditions such as high winds, salt spray and heavy rain, ensuring your home is protected with the proper roofing material is a must for owners in the fight to guard their investments against these ever-increasing threats. Whether desiring to place metal roofing, flat roofs, slate roofs, vinyl siding, cedar shakes […]

For more than 20 years, the Red Chair has been helping LBI homeowners curate and bring their dream homes to life. Designer Ann D’Astugues has always been a creative soul with an eye for aesthetics, and she’s brought her artistic vision to every project. “I should have known. When we were kids, I would always be spending time on the […]

In 1867, Joseph Stannah began manufacturing cranes and hoists for the busy London docks, later expanding to include passenger and goods lifts. Eventually, according to Bruce Lorange, head of Marketing North America for Stannah Stairlifts Inc., the company “became one of the world’s leading stairlift manufacturers. Stannah entered the stairlift market in 1975 and has since helped more than 1 […]

Whether it’s spring, summer or fall, Southern Ocean County municipalities always have their fair share of significant rain events each year. Just this summer, we experienced several weather incidents in which several inches of rain dropped from the sky within a couple of hours. Imagine being able to capture some of that water so you can use it later, once […]