4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (817+ words) Surflight Theatre’s current main stage musical, “Ghost,” is, well, interesting. Good? Not in many ways. I had read reviews of the show’s Broadway 2012 run and have to agree with many of its critics. Its dances are robotic – not so much…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (919+ words) On Sept. 4 Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who represents all of Southern Ocean County in Washington, announced that the entire New Jersey congressional delegation, both Republicans and Democrats, has joined him in calling on Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (245+ words) Post-Labor Day weekend will bring a sharp reduction in lifeguard coverage along Long Beach Island, even as warm September weather continues to draw visitors. Beachgoers should expect guarded swimming areas to be limited to selected beaches and hours, with some…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1394+ words) A crowded municipal meeting in August is never a sure thing, but in Ship Bottom, Police Sgt. Ron Holloway’s retirement was bound to draw a crowd. On Aug. 25, chairs were filled, the walls lined shoulder-to-shoulder with well-wishers and the municipal…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (851+ words) TIME MACHINE: (Above, from left) Karin Rhodes, Jim Peavy, Tom Hafkenschiel, Joe Hafkenschiel, Anne Peavy, Carl Hintz and Tony Falcone all worked at family-run restaurant Andy’s At The Light together in the ’60s. This summer, the former employees were able to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (914+ words) Over a dozen different oyster variations were shucked and served, sourced from various oyster farms from New Jersey and Delaware inside the barn. Cocktail tables, a cornhole set, and tables hosting two organizations were situated outside the barn in the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (104+ words) STYLE: A setlist reflective of the band’s many years of experience in providing the party, including classic rock, current pop, mashups of all kinds and more. LINEUP: Jim “Spaz” Garcia, lead vocals and bass; Mike “Mongo” Spiro, keys and vocals;…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (162+ words) HOME BASE: Philadelphia STYLE: Modern country. LINEUP: Mark Elkind, guitar and vocals; Rebekah LaCorte, violin and vocals; Vince Monticciolo, bass; Mike Hostler, drums. WORD UP: The band members blend their variety of musical backgrounds together, and each was u201cselected not only…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (570+ words) Bobby’s father, Bob Grey, explained doctors had not expected Bobby to demonstrate many skills. Eighteen years later, he is a high school graduate, a hardworking employee of Compassion Café in Beach Haven, a talented singer and a kindhearted friend. Music,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (245+ words) Lucy Foley, author of the brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, will speaku00a0 on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. in a virtual discussion presented by the Ocean County Library. High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single,…...