When I was in high school, writing an essay or paper was about the worse thing for me to do. My mother used to hound me about getting it done. Somehow, the last evening before it was due, I managed to ...

The borough of Ship Bottom has proposed an ordinance adding considerably restrictions and fees to short-term rentals. We have owned a home in Ship Bottom for 25 years and we have never rented. Still, ...

The Stockton University Performing Arts Center will end its 2025 season with three shows in the coming days, all usual suspects. At 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 and at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec ...

In an attempt to maintain the family friendly character of Ship Bottom, the borough council last week introduced amendments to the borough’s short-term rental ordinance that has sparked outrage among ...

SwellColors Glass Studio in Surf City is open Monday through Saturday through Christmas Eve, approximately 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the gallery will be open a few more days in January, then closed until mid ...

At the Nov. 25 Beach Haven Borough Council agenda meeting, Police Chief James Markoski reported the summer of 2025 was “much better for our officers” than the prior year. Markoski provided statistics ...

Earlier this fall, biologists with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey began work on a pilot project, led by The Wetlands Institute and funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to ...

Before the regular borough council meeting of Nov. 12, Barnegat Light Tax Assessor Ed Seeger and Professional Property Appraisers Project Manager Garret Martin gave an overview of the upcoming borough ...

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the deeply moving and professional musical contributions made by John Dondero at the recent “Harvey Cedars Salutes Our Veterans” event. The ceremony ...

There have been several letters published recently mentioning Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). While there are varied opinions on what it is and who suffers from it, the one true definition came from ...

Last week a writer waxed euphoric in the SpeakEasy column over tables groaning under the weight of every food under the sun while unpaid American troops stationed in Germany were told to go to German ...

After intensive questioning on the specifics of the project, the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning board gave preliminary approval to a proposed housing complex on Mathistown Road, pushing final ...