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News••July 21, 2026
Daleo Explains His Reasons for Resigning From PRSD Board of Education
When August Daleo abruptly resigned as president and member of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education he said on Facebook, “Now I can Speak! And boy I intend on speaking.”
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Arts & Entertainment••July 21, 2026
Tea Party for Children at Waretown Library
The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library invites children for a whimsical tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, July 25 at 11 a.m. Children up to age 12 can sing songs, play…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 21, 2026
Third Wheel
STYLE: Upbeat oldies, pop, country, classic rock and anything that’s a “certified bop.”
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Sports••July 20, 2026
Stafford Hockey Player Has Experience of a Lifetime in Canada
Luke Hometchko may fit some of the standard profile for a 10-year-old from Southern Ocean County. He’s a chocolate milk freak, loves his ice cream and enjoys hopping on a quad to go for a spin on…
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News••July 19, 2026
Almost Century-Old Beach House Is All in the Family
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series on vintage home on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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Opinion•July 17, 2026
Disgraceful Actions
This letter is a follow-up to a letter I wrote regarding the unethical actions the Ocean County Democratic Organization employed in their recent June 23 reorganization (reorg) where the chair, vice…
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News••July 17, 2026
Thunderstorms Wreak Havoc in Southern Ocean County
Torrential rains, powerful wind gusts, vivid lightning, house-shaking thunder and 1-inch sized hail blasted through Southern Ocean County early Thursday evening, July 16. And on the Island it…
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News••July 17, 2026
Citizens Police Academy Returns in Barnegat
Want to learn more about the Barnegat Township Police Department and how it serves the community? The department is now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy.
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News••July 17, 2026
Developer Plans to Replace and Upgrade Barnegat Dock Pavilion
A prominent Barnegat Township developer has committed to rebuilding the township dock pavilion. Town officials had recently reached out to Edward Walters Jr., owner of the Walters Group, and…
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News••July 16, 2026
Local Inventor Makes Beach Days a Breeze With ‘Dune Rover’
On 51st Street in Brant Beach, one local resident has devised a way to transport his beach paraphernalia while barely lifting a finger. According to Madison Rocco, who lives nearby, “My neighbor and…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 16, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th at July 17 Drone Show in Bayview Park
Make it a full night of family fun this Friday, July 17, beginning with Long Beach Township’s Firepit Friday concert on the beach followed by a live patriotic drone show in Bayview Park to celebrate…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 16, 2026
For Pine Shores Artists, Patriotic Exhibition Explores Ways of American Life
Renowned essayist and linguist Paul McHenry Roberts once wrote, “The American way of life is the complicated set of bonds between 180 million ways.” The number has nearly doubled since he penned…
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News••July 16, 2026
Customers Drawn to Little Egg Harbor Freedom Fuel Station
The Freedom Fuel Network has become popular right out of the gate, and it’s easy to see why.
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News••July 16, 2026
Beach Season Kicks Off Strong in Surf City as Badge Sales Surge
Beach attendance and safety readiness kicked off smoothly in Surf City this season, with officials pointing to steady increases across multiple badge categories and a beach patrol operation that got…
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News••July 16, 2026
MATES Student Seeks Funding Support for Cattus Island Marsh Restoration Project
Methane gas is the second-largest contributor to Earth’s warming, and recent data show an increase in global methane emissions – leading to habitat destruction, wetlands degradation and human…
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Columns••July 16, 2026
Hurricane Season Canceled? Small Waves Leave Us Wanting Better
The ocean is bathwater and the hydrangeas are bursting. Crabs and flounder have returned to our bay, I had my first cup of Nutella chocolate ice cream, and each weekend, more and more folks are…
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Opinion••July 16, 2026
Barnegat Light Lifesaving Record Dates Back to 1700s Shipwrecks
After reading Gina Scala’s excellent article “Coast Guard Steers Through Centuries on LBI Waterways” in last week’s paper, I thought readers may appreciate more insight into how deep these roots go…
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Opinion•July 16, 2026
Anti-Socialism
I am at a loss to understand the Democratic Party these days. As legal Irish immigrants in 1949 and 1951, my parents were happily Democrats throughout their lives. I’m not sure they would be today…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Art of Lifeguarding Gets Night in Spotlight
For generations, the Long Beach Island beach patrols have spent their summers watching the water, training for emergencies and protecting beachgoers. Often this honorable practice is done with little…
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News••July 15, 2026
New Boat Ramp System Slips Into Place in Surf City
Surf City’s cashless, gateless boat-ramp permit program is off to a smooth launch as officials say they’ve fielded inquiries from other Jersey Shore communities about its effectiveness while touting…
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News••July 15, 2026
Fire Access, Resident Outcry Spark Commercial Parking Action
The Ship Bottom Borough Council is expected to take action on commercial parking at its regular meeting this month, after officials ran into a snafu that prevented them from addressing a situation on…
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News••July 15, 2026
Sherrill Cranks Up Nuclear Option, Data Center Rate Rules to Cool Electric Bills
Gov. Mikie Sherrill took two giant steps in her fight against surging electric bills over a six-day period this month, signing a bill to clear the way for new nuclear procurement and a separate…
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Business••July 15, 2026
Sticker Campaign Raises Roof; Deb’s Mane Tease Is 40
Roddy Roofing of Manahawkin, which serves Ocean County, is running an art sticker campaign fundraiser called Raise the Roof to support the Roddy Roof Relief Fund, through David’s Dream and Believe…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Hobby, or Lifestyle? Thrifting Culture Grows Out of Economic, Conservation Principles
If you search the Cambridge Dictionary for the definition of the word “thrifting,” you will find a sentence simply describing it as “the activity of looking for or buying goods from thrift stores or…
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Opinion••July 15, 2026
‘Pirate of LBI’ Atones for Crash, Traffic Backup
By now many have heard about the motor vehicle accident that closed down Long Beach Boulevard for hours on Saturday, July 4.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Expect Scores to Be as Hot as the Weather While Celebrating Cecily
July is hot, even in Surf City. But will the results for the Celebrate Cecily – Putt Against Cancer Tournament be as hot as they were last year, when 13-year-old Cooper Grasso smoked the field with a…
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Opinion•July 15, 2026
True Patriotism
As an avid student of American history, the 250th anniversary of the founding of our republic serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of patriotism and the enduring value of our democracy.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Mojo Lite
STYLE: Acoustic covers of pop, rock, alternative and more.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Stafford Councilmen Seek to Avenge Loss and History Is Made Again
Wayne Gretzky. Larry Bird. Tony Gwynn. Tom Brady. These guys are among the greatest in the history of their respective sports. And at varying points during their careers, each one had a slump of some…
