Local fighter enjoys BKFC debut
Jeff Lentz’s proclivity for punching led him to a unique and fast-growing sport Saturday night. The 36-year-old Mays Landing resident earned a first-round TKO victory as part of the Bare Knuckling Fighting Championship (BKFC)’s first-ever card in New Jersey. Lentz, a...
Lucy the Elephant hosts first-ever Trunktoberfest Oct. 18
Lucy the Elephant is getting into the Halloween spirit with her first annual Trunktoberfest, set for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the beach in Margate. The fall celebration will feature a beachfront hayride, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, inflatable...
HERO tow truck helps prevent drunk driving
Bill and Muriel Elliott never imagined that a tow truck would be a symbol of their 25-year mission to prevent drunk driving in memory of their fallen son. The 35-foot flatbed truck, wrapped with the bright blue and gold symbols of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign,...
From burgers to steaks — savoring October at the shore
There’s a rhythm to cooking at the shore. On summer evenings, yards and decks are filled with guests milling about with their hosts at the grill. Burgers are piled onto buns, hot dogs are pulled off the flames and tucked into rolls, corn on the cob steams in foil and...
Great Egg Harbour Township Historical Society brings spooky season and history together
The Great Egg Harbour Township Historical Society (GEHTHS) will be connecting local history to the spirit of Halloween. On Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m., the Historical Society will host a guided tour of Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Egg Harbor Township. The...
