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News••August 19, 2026
Principal to Become Barnegat Schools Chief
On Monday, Aug. 17, the Barnegat Township Board of Education announced that through a “comprehensive search process,” the board has selected Josh Toddings as its new superintendent of schools.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Green Thumbs Can Have Their Questions Answered
Do you have gardening questions? The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County can help you from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 19, 2026
Jetty Rock Foundation to Unveil New Conservation Vessel at Raising Shell Oyster Social
Join the Jetty Rock Foundation, along with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Barnegat Oyster Collective and Henriksen Boats, next Wednesday, Aug. 26 for the Raising Shell Oyster Social from 5 to 9 p.m. at The…
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News••August 19, 2026
Donation to Water Rescue Team Is a Call to Action
For Beach Haven’s Jeff Heinel, those words are more than a sentiment. They are a call to action – one he recently answered by donating a brand-new 2026 Yamaha VX Cruiser rescue watercraft to the…
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Columns••August 19, 2026
Littleneck Love, Students Financial Advice, Sleepy Surf in Middle of August
This is not an advice column. But if it were, I have an idea for the 18- to-23-year-old crowd: Skip the fall semester. There’s an excellent financial opportunity right in front of you.
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News••August 19, 2026
Eagleswood Welcomes Junior Firefighters at 16
The eligibility age for members of the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. has been lowered from 18 to 16, thanks to an ordinance adopted during the rescheduled township meeting of Monday, Aug. 17.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 18, 2026
Speaker Tells Eerie Tales of New Jersey
The Beach Haven Public Library hosts “Whispers in the Pines: New Jersey’s Forgotten Legends” on Friday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.
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Opinion••August 18, 2026
Help! There’s a Bald Eagle on My FJ Cruiser
The moment I stepped out of the shower, I knew something was up. I could hear both my doorbell and my phone ringing, with a few new message dings immediately following, just for good measure. There…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 18, 2026
Enjoy Breakfast, Receive Health Screening in Stafford
Good food. Great company. Better health. That’s the mantra for the upcoming Blue Zone Breakfast and Free Health Screenings event at Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 East Bay Ave. in Stafford Township.
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Sports••August 16, 2026
‘Beach Circus’: ALO’s 18th Longboard Classic Best of All Worlds
Frequently referred to as the “best day of the summer,” Alliance for a Living Ocean’s 18th annual Longboard Classic was held at the 68th Street beach in Brant Beach on Saturday, Aug. 8. The event is…
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News••August 15, 2026
Railroad Magnate’s Expansive Victorian Regains Past Glory
Editor’s Note: This is the ninth in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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News••August 15, 2026
Seals Rescued on LBI Among Those Released in July
In late July, the stranding team from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine returned a group of six male juvenile grey seals to the ocean from a quiet beach in a wildlife refuge. Included…
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News••August 15, 2026
As Restoration Work Progresses at Popular Point, Advisories Are Given
A representative from ResilientSeas, the marine construction and coastal resilience group responsible for the restoration work being done at Popular Point near Beach Haven West, recently provided an…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 15, 2026
Stafford Recreation Announces Winners in Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Of course, a boat sank. There’s a prize for it, after all.
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News••August 15, 2026
Candidates for Stafford, Southern School Boards Surface
With the upcoming Southern Regional and Stafford Township boards of education elections on the horizon, slated for Nov. 3, five candidates filed petitions by the Ocean County deadline of July 31 to…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2026
Manahawkin Elks Hosts First Car and Motorcycle Show
Car and motorcycle fans have yet another reason to get out of the house this summer. The Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340 is hosting its first car and motorcycle show on Sunday, Aug. 30. The lodge is…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2026
Learn How to Compost at Upcoming Workshop
Composting is a great way to supplement your garden with beneficial, nutritious ingredients, and on Monday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. Stafford residents are invited to participate in a free composting…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2026
Unload Excess Stuff, Register for Townwide Yard Sale
Maybe you have some things sitting around, collecting dust, no longer needed, or perhaps that stash of Starbucks mugs has outgrown your kitchen cabinets. And all those extra kitchen gadgets you…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2026
Get Fired Up for Upcoming Car Show
Car show enthusiasts, it’s time to get jacked up for what’s coming on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 firehouse – the Fired Up Car Show, hosted by the fire…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2026
Community Wellness and Resource Fair Set for Community Center
Don’t miss out on some amazing opportunities to improve your health, access resources, and make the most of what the community has to offer during the upcoming Mobile Community Wellness and Resource…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 14, 2026
Hooked on Fishing Wraps Up Summer at Manahawkin Lake
It’s time to get hooked — on fishing, of course.
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Sports••August 14, 2026
Last Chance to Register for One of Hottest Races of Summer
The beauty of the annual Dog Day Race in Harvey Cedars is that winning is relative.
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Sports••August 13, 2026
Mainland-to-Island Bay Swim All ‘About Camaraderie of Swimming’
Somebody, at some point in the past, may have swum across the bay, from the mainland to Long Beach Island or vice versa, but Tony Nitti didn’t know about it. So, he asked around.
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News••August 13, 2026
Shark Washes Ashore as Beachgoers Keep Swimming
If beachgoers on the 71st Street shoreline played I-Spy Monday morning, none would have guessed they’d spot a shark washed ashore – with a hook still in its mouth, according to an eyewitness who…
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News••August 13, 2026
In Time of Need, Neighbors Lean on One Another
In a world that can often be cruel, anti-social and difficult to navigate in times of trouble, a simple good deed from caring neighbors served as a poignant reminder for Annie Karwasinski: “There’s…
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News••August 13, 2026
Beach Haven Councilwoman Wants to Put Cap on Fireworks
The future of extra organized fireworks shows is likely to be an off-season discussion topic for the Beach Haven Borough Council.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 13, 2026
With Winning on Their Minds, Pro Tourney Foursome Makes Sand Trap Stop
Playing against four challengers for two straight weeks during the dog days of summer is, let’s say, a baby bear. The odds of losing become much greater with four as opposed to two.
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Opinion•August 13, 2026
Legitimate Concerns
I am writing in response to Ellie Garry’s letter, “Lots of Positives” (7/22), which counters an earlier letter “Dog Don’ts” (7/8). While Garry highlights many observations of daily acts of kindness…
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Sports••August 13, 2026
Sea Girt, Long Beach Township Take Top Spots in Mermaid Classic
After being postponed until after the Island Lifeguard Championship due to weather concerns the previous week, the fourth annual Mermaid Classic women’s tournament proved to be a great way to…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 13, 2026
LBI Artist Studio Tour Bigger Than Ever in 20th Year
Nearly 40 artists and galleries opened their doors to visitors this past weekend to spotlight the creative process and highlight the importance of art in the local community during the annual LBI…
