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News••February 23, 2025
Surf City Fights for Beachfill Funding for All
The Surf City Borough Council last week unanimously approved a resolution requesting its congressional leaders to “exercise all means at their disposal” to ensure the 2025 federal budget includes…
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News••February 22, 2025
Traffic Flow Improvements Anticipated After Central Avenue Redesign
The conversion of Central Avenue in Ship Bottom into a two-way road north of 11th Street is expected to alleviate peak traffic congestion and improve emergency response times, state transportation…
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News••February 21, 2025
Insurance Broker Advises ‘Don’t Panic’ as Horizon BCBS and HMH Fight It Out
The contestants are the largest health insurance company in the Garden State, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the state…
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News••February 20, 2025
Big Lottery Win in Little Egg Harbor
A lucky New Jersey Lottery player hit the jackpot on Monday, Feb. 10 in Little Egg Harbor Township.
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News••February 20, 2025
Dead Birds on Beach Spur Concerns About Avian Flu
Brant Beach resident Jeff Schaefer’s recent walks along the stretch of ocean beach from 56th Street to 30th Street have left him with some concern, as he’s encountered a number of deceased birds…
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Sports••February 20, 2025
Southern Regional Boys Make Most of House Advantage, Cruise Into Sectional Semifinals
All of the Shore Conference South A division teams playing the entirety of their schedule under one roof isn’t a bad thing. But Southern Regional’s boys would much rather play down the road at…
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News••February 20, 2025
Former NFL Player Brings ‘Uniqueness’ Advocacy to Little Egg Harbor
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, former NFL player Xavier Cooper visited Mystic Meadows Rehab & Nursing and Frog Pond Elementary School in Little Egg Harbor to speak about his experiences as a person with…
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Columns••February 20, 2025
Lures as Geniuses: Intellectual Plugs Ready to Launch; Command of Executive Orders Is a Must
A shoutout to the wind for proving it’s always a prime player in our coastal weather game. Sunday evening saw local gusts over 70 mph. I took an unofficial 72 mph reading. By Monday, a solid showing…
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Columns••February 20, 2025
A Surfing Winter of Misses, Stafford Skate Park Talk and Uncovered History
Well, ladies and gentleman, you will be happy to know that in the quest to make America tough, strong and ultimately great again, the president has signed the all-important “Ending Procurement and…
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News••February 20, 2025
While District Boasts Sound Financial Health, Southern Regional Esports Squad Excels
Besides the fact the Southern Regional School District financial audit for the 2023-24 school year again received excellent grades, the board of education received more good news during its meeting…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Two Men, Many Views in Featured Artists Show at Pine Shores
Currently on display at Pine Shores Art Association’s Manahawkin gallery are approximately 50 works of art by two representational painters, both shore transplants originally from the Philadelphia…
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Sports••February 19, 2025
Girls, Boys Basketball Squads Bounced From Shore Conference Tournament
When one of the team’s top players is sidelined with an injury, scoring at tournament time becomes a challenge. The Barnegat girls basketball team found out how big a chore it was on Feb. 13.
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News••February 19, 2025
Energy Rate Increase Sparks Call for NJBPU Members to Resign
Citing an increase in electricity demand, limited growth in supply and faulty market dynamics, the N.J. Board of Public Utilities last week approved double-digit rate increases for energy supplied to…
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Opinion••February 19, 2025
Uh-Oh, Canada: Can We Drop the Ridiculous Distractions?
Some may take it as a negotiating tactic. Some may see it as a Swiftian “modest proposal” thrown out there to show how a measure of absurdity can sometimes provoke real thoughtful analysis of an…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Arctic Outreach: 10 Years of Community Spirit
On Saturday, March 1, Jetty and the Tide Table Group will host the 10th annual Arctic Outreach. While this “Community Clambake of Arctic Proportions” has grown a bit over the years, it remains rooted…
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Opinion•February 19, 2025
Match Sealed on LBI
My granddaughter, Alison Christie, and her boyfriend, Sean Catteral, from London, were recently on Long Beach Island. The couple now live in Brooklyn. Ali was transferred to Amazon in London, where…
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Opinion••February 19, 2025
Betting Big on That Long Beach Island Breeze
I’m typically not much of a gambling gal. Except for an annual trip to A.C. for some slots fun, an occasional lottery ticket scratcher, or a rare small wager in a family sports pool, I hesitate…
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News••February 19, 2025
Beach Haven, ACE in Talks Over Battery Storage System
Beach Haven officials recently met with representatives of Atlantic City Electric to discuss concerns about the utility company’s proposal to activate a battery energy storage system facility located…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Families Paint Together at Portrait Challenge
Twenty families showed up recently at the Barnegat Township Community Recreation Center for a portrait painting challenge, held in partnership between Barnegat Communities That Care and the township…
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News••February 19, 2025
Jeff’s Camp Looking for Volunteers
Jeff’s Camp: Help for Heroes in Barnegat Township is looking for volunteers and team members to help with special events.
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News••February 19, 2025
Resolutions Supportive of Veterans Adopted in Harvey Cedars
Last week, the Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners adopted three resolutions that were focused on advancing legislation for increased veteran benefits and expanded veterans programs.
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News••February 19, 2025
Harvey Cedars Draws Up Anti-Nepotism Ordinance
At a Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners meeting last week, officials introduced an ordinance aimed at eliminating future incidents of nepotism, specifically as it relates to any commissioner or…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Art Notes, Feb. 19
Grow and Show: The New Jersey Council on the Arts has announced new opportunities for New Jersey artists.
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Business••February 19, 2025
The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI Gears Up to Open Its Doors
Pickleball enthusiasts, get ready. The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI, the first New Jersey location of North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, officially will open its doors on Saturday…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Voices Unite for Good Will in SoundSurge
The sound indeed surged. So, too, did the love for community and culture.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Yard Sale Day Coming to Beach Haven
A resolution adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council last week sets the stage for a yard sale day on Saturday, June 14 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Sports••February 19, 2025
Southern Regional Dominates Again, Captures Sectional and Overall Group 5 Crowns
The way the Southern Regional wrestling team has dominated other public-school squads during the past few years, it really didn’t make much of a difference which team the Rams faced in the NJSIAA…
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News••February 19, 2025
Proposed Restaurant Property in Little Egg Harbor Could Become Preserved Land Instead
At the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting on Feb. 13, residents expressed support for a property that was proposed as a restaurant and banquet facility to instead be acquired by the Ocean…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 19, 2025
Everything Pinelands Featured at Stockton Event
Book signings, history, arts, humanities, a craft show and everything New Jersey Pine Barrens all take center stage with Lines on the Pines. The free indoor event, celebrating the New Jersey Pine…
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News••February 19, 2025
LEHSD Battered By Illness, Snow and Discourteous Drivers
Seasonal influenza and the norovirus have been running rampant in New Jersey this winter. The Little Egg Harbor School District hasn’t escaped the scourge.
