• Waves will be knee-to-waist high throughout the day with clean surf at some breaks along Absecon Island. A small southerly swell is making its way up the coast and will bring surf in the 1-3-foot range Tuesday, June 18. Look for clean sets in better spots if the wind conditions are right. 

  • VENTNOR – Commissioners amended the 2013 municipal budget Thursday to include a $5 million federal loan aimed at reducing the tax impact this year. 

    The Ventnor City Commission held a special meeting Thursday, June 13 to approve the resolution, which was passed unanimously without comment. 

  • Members of John A. Kuzman Memorial American Legion Post 469 in Longport salute the flags prepared for retirement with Nicholas Gabriel, 6, of Longport. From left are John Strobel of Longport, Longport Volunteer Fire Department Chief Levon

    LONGPORT – Legionnaires here gave one final salute to the flags that had served their usefulness as a symbol of the United States of America and then set them alight. 

    John A. Kuzman American Legion Post 469 in Longport held a flag retirement ceremony for Flag Day, Friday, June 14 behind borough hall.

  •  Members of the Jersey Shore Parrot Head Club got a good spot for the show. From left are Kate Newcomer of Brigantine, Steve Petrozza of Glassboro, Lynne Dubler of Stone Harbor, Lisa Westog of Ocean City, Lance and Kathy Landgraf of Ventnor and Beth Zoller of Ocean City.
    "Build it and I will come," Jimmy Buffett told the thousands of people who flocked to North Carolina Avenue beach in Atlantic City for a free concert Saturday, June 15. Buffett joined Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally for the second act of the Salt & Sand Fest hosted by Resorts Casino Hotel. 

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