I have vivid anecdotal evidence that spring times are among the very worst tick times. In fact, throughout our mild winter, the bloodsuckers were pretty much out and a-grab nonstop. While all ticks – ...

Healthy smoothies – made with fruit, yogurt and milk or, for those with food allergies, non-dairy products – have landed on ...

As the tide of the pandemic finally recedes following three years of constraints, the silver linings begin to emerge and ...

The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City welcomes springtime with an ancient art and folk ...

What is said to be a large outgrowth of algae in the water off Kinsey Cove in Harvey Cedars does not appear to pose an environmental threat, according to Dan Krupinsky, health officer for the Long ...

Back on its home course, now named LBI National, the Pinelands Regional golf team again has its sights set on a possible ...

For the first time in its 50-year history, a woman has been chosen by the New Jersey Decoy Collectors Association Inc. as Carver of the Year. Honoree Nancee Jo Luciani of Toms River has strong work ...

In recent weeks I have heard concerns regarding the whale strandings and deaths that have hit our shores. I am deeply saddened by the uptick in this activity, but I believe we must draw conclusions ...

I am writing partially in response to the recent “Ambulance Stress” letter (3/22) but additionally to give some background and potential solutions to what I would describe as our EMS crisis. As ...

Councilman Brian Martin gave the latest dredging update during Tuckerton borough’s March 20 council meeting. Dredging has begun again on the east side of Tuckerton Beach, and “while we’re not involved ...

Like many others before me, I am writing about the offshore windmill project. I have over 50 years on the Jersey Shore and, to me, as for many others, the raw beauty of the shore and the view to the ...

Last season, the Southern Regional boys volleyball team lost a total of four games. Two of them occurred at the tail end of the season, when the Rams lost a 2-1 contest to Old Bridge in the NJSIAA ...