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News••September 19, 2024
Surf City Looks to Ocean County to Help Fund Flood, Drainage Work
Surf City officials unanimously authorized the administrator and engineer to submit an application to Ocean County for a portion of its $59.5 million American Rescue Plan Act monies to help fund…
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News••September 18, 2024
Save LBI Sues Offshore Wind Company Over Noise Issues
Saying a wind project planned off the coast of Long Beach Island violates the state’s land use laws and local noise ordinances while creating a private nuisance, a local grassroots organization filed…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Hosts Health, Wellness Event
“How are you doing?” is used so often, it’s become more of a passing greeting and less of a meaningful question. The Ocean County Board of Health and Little Egg Harbor’s Mayor’s Wellness Campaign…
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News••September 18, 2024
Future of Lighthouse Marina Property Still Uncertain; Borough Considers Affordable Housing Options
Barnegat Light native and commercial fisherman Tim Brindley of Bayview Avenue has publicly accused Councilwoman Dorothy Reynolds of “becoming a rogue” and “fear mongering.”
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News••September 18, 2024
Former Nuclear Power Plant License Termination Plan in Hands of Feds
The owners of the decommissioning Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station submitted its license termination plan to federal regulators last month, an undertaking that must be completed at least two…
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Opinion•September 18, 2024
Amazing Support
People may have seen the fire trucks parked out front around 9:30 a.m. on Labor Day. The good news is Tuckerton Seaport did not experience a fire and everyone is safe.
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Opinion•September 18, 2024
Bulkhead Burden
As a long-term bayfront homeowner who continues to be affected by increased flooding, I had a recent conversation with a neighbor who shared that he just received an estimate for a new bulkhead for…
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Opinion•September 18, 2024
Iconic Original
As a professional graphic designer and long-time LBI summer vacationer, I am appalled at the “new” LBI flag. I agree with letter writer Jean Rhodes of North Beach (“Stick With Seagull,” 8/28).
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Opinion••September 18, 2024
September Serenity
I would like to commemorate once again the poem written 40 years ago by my late wife, celebrating the great beach here in Ship Bottom at this time of year.
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News••September 18, 2024
Little Egg Harbor School District Developing Cellphone Policy
School districts across the country are busy refining their cellphone policies. It looks as if the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education will be joining the crowd at its October meeting.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Party at Beach with New Jersey Wave Women’s Football Franchise
Have a little fun and find out more about New Jersey’s newest football franchise.
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News••September 18, 2024
Beach Haven School Honors 9/11 Heroes
Beach Haven School students, staff and community members paid tribute to the heroes and those lost during Sept. 11, 2001 at their Patriot Day Ceremony last week. They were joined by members of the…
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News••September 18, 2024
Homeowners Want Answers Regarding Dog Park
At a recent Barnegat Township Committee meeting, residents of several adult communities continued to press township officials about establishing a dog park.
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Opinion•September 18, 2024
Keeping It Clean
As the summer winds down, I know myself and all fellow Islanders are taking a big breath of relief as our welcomed and beloved summer visitors leave for the season. Our island is slowly becoming…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Support Group for Veterans Plans Meetings
Jeff’s Camp: Help for Heroes is sponsoring a monthly veterans support group on the fourth Monday of each month starting at 6 or 7 p.m. at the Beach Haven Moose, located at 120 Route 72 in Manahawkin.
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News••September 18, 2024
Ordinance Would Reduce Certain Impervious Coverage Regulations in Long Beach Township
An ordinance introduced by the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners at its last meeting would revise impervious lot coverage regulations for lots adjacent to a paved roadway, allowing for a…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Win Cash at Barnegat Rotary Fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Barnegat holds a “Night of Cash” fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Captain’s Inn in Lacey Township. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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Opinion•September 18, 2024
Left High and Dry at the LBI Beach
The day he first saw me on Amazon, he couldn’t wait to possess me. He desired me and longed to call me his own. When the big gray truck pulled up to his summer home he ran to greet me. He couldn’t…
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Opinion•September 18, 2024
Testimony to Love
This past Thursday Compassion Café completed our fourth summer season. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to employ people with varying abilities. This season, we employed 88 staff members…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Grunin Center Hosting Diverse Lineup This Coming Week
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is a busy place, hosting four events in the coming week.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Annual Cornhole Tourney Is Surf City’s Ace in the Hole
September on Long Beach Island is filled with plenty of a-maize-ing opportunities for family fun including the fourth annual Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and EMS’s cornhole tournament and block…
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News••September 18, 2024
9th District Delegation Supports Social Security Tax Freedom Act
Sen. Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory E. Myhre are expressing support for Congressman Jeff Van Drew’s recent legislation aiming to remove federal income taxes on…
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News••September 18, 2024
Southern Regional School Board Meets Newest Teaching Crew
Without buses to transport students to schools, teachers have fewer and less effective ways to educate them. While the former wasn’t much of a topic for discussion, the latter commanded the bulk of…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
LBI Library Friends Add Solemnity to Author Luncheon
The Friends of the Island Library welcomed Shelley Noble as guest speaker at the group’s annual author luncheon on Sept. 11 at LBI Table in Ship Bottom. Sixty-one people attended, and members of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
LBI VFW Post Collecting Travel-Size Toiletries for Troops
The Veterans of Foreign Wars aims to serve veterans, while also looking out for active members of the military. On Long Beach Island, at local VFW Post 3729, members and supporters have begun a…
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Columns••September 18, 2024
Lakehurst Naval Station Welcomes ‘ZR-3’
Those who can remember the excitement caused by the Apollo flight to the moon can imagine the excitement of October 1924 as American dirigibles set world records.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
Books and More at Little Egg Harbor Library Sale
Need to stock up on your books now that the summer reading for the park or the beach is mostly over?
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News••September 18, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Residents Raise Concerns About Proposed Family Promise Facility
Little Egg Harbor Township residents raised concerns about a proposed facility for nonprofit organization Family Promise of the Jersey Shore, which aims to combat homelessness, at the township…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2024
LBI Health Department Hosts Mental Health and Wellness Workshop Oct. 1
Join the Long Beach Island Health Department on Tuesday, Oct. 1 for a mental health and wellness workshop in the gymnasium of the St. Francis Community Center in Brant Beach. The event will run from…
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News••September 18, 2024
Guilty Plea in Drugs, Weapon Charges
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Sept. 9 Clifford Holland, 48, of Barnegat Township pleaded guilty to possession of less than one half ounce of cocaine with intent to…
