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News••July 15, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Man Charged With Aggravated Arson
On July 6, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 2, John Algor Jr., 24, of Little Egg Harbor Township was charged with aggravated arson, possession of a destructive…
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News••July 15, 2026
Safer Routes to Little Egg Harbor Schools in the Works
Within the next few years, getting to, from and around Little Egg Harbor schools will be made safer for students and parents.
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Opinion•July 15, 2026
Reform Foreign Aid
It is understandable that many Americans question whether foreign aid is worth the cost. It often gets a bad rap given our pressing needs here at home. However, the answer cannot be eliminating all…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Art Notes, July 15
Creative Convention: The 39th annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival is this Sunday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – a full day of fine art and craft, in a social bayside atmosphere at the borough’s…
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News••July 15, 2026
ReClam the Bay’s Latest Upweller Tank Up and Running
Late last month, ReClam the Bay set up an upweller tank near the gazebo in Harvey Cedars’ Sunset Park.
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Opinion•July 15, 2026
Happy Sand Flea
This is Flea, a rescue off the side of the road in North Jersey. A week ago, he was starving, malnourished, covered with fleas, infected in both his ears, and his eyes were crusted shut so he could…
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News••July 15, 2026
Part-Time Teacher Aides in Place for Little Egg Harbor Schools
Carl Morelli, the Little Egg Harbor business administrator, has reported all of the part-time paraprofessionals needed to replace the 81 full-time paras eliminated at the end of the 2025-26 school…
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News••July 15, 2026
Barnegat Police Announce Promotions
Three Barnegat Township police officers moved up in rank according to promotions announced by the police department.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Snag Bargains at Community Garage Sale
Little Egg Harbor residents looking for a mid-summer house refresh or on the hunt for bargain items can enjoy the township’s sixth annual community-wide garage sale on Saturday and Sunday, July 18…
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Opinion•July 15, 2026
Fine ‘Lines’
I always enjoy reading Liquid Lines as I usually learn something new or interesting. Last week I learned what type of surf wear works best for female surfers. I can pass this information on to my…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Art Is All Around: Funky Finds at Sunny’s Street Market
One of the best parts about summer on Long Beach Island is the abundance of opportunities there are to stumble upon new connections, funky creations and unique artwork, just about anywhere and at any…
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News••July 15, 2026
Kayaks, Fireworks Cause Headaches for Barnegat Lighters
The borough of Barnegat Light has kayak problems and firework frustrations, and the question is: How hard is too hard to crack down?
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Columns••July 15, 2026
Capturing for Posterity: Grab Smartphones, Save LBI for All Time
Let’s make some history together by videotaping our brains out, not forgetting to also pan every which-a-way. We’ll instantly be in the posterity game.
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Columns••July 15, 2026
War Comes to Jersey Shore
The battles for our nation’s independence that took place along the New Jersey coast have been given the title of “the War at the Shore.” Just what does that mean?
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Opinion•July 15, 2026
Outstanding Fireworks
Thank you, Barnegat Police Department, public works, first aid, fire department and the Cert parking assistance team, for another outstanding hometown fireworks display.
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News••July 15, 2026
Walters Announces Scholarship Recipients
Walters Homes, an award-winning developer, recently presented $8,000 in scholarships to four graduating seniors from Ocean County.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Simon and Garfunkel Tribute Act at STAC on July 23
The Stafford Township Arts Center will host a “Forever Simon and Garfunkel” tribute show at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.
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Business••July 15, 2026
Gemini Jewelry Designs, a Pearl of Surf City
At Gemini Jewelry Designs, beach-inspired and unique jewelry is stacked within the padding of glass display cases curated specifically with the intention of providing customers a way to remember…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Basket Weaving Workshop Has Historical Touch
The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library will host “America at 250: Colonial Berry Basket Weaving” on Monday, July 20 from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
A Musical Look at American History
Curious how much music defines history? The Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library will host “What America Sounds Like: 250 Years of American Music” on Tuesday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m..
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News••July 15, 2026
Students Propose Improvements to Little Egg Harbor
The next generation of leaders shared their feedback and ideas for the future of Little Egg Harbor at the township committee meeting on July 9. Three winners of the Frog Pond Elementary School essay…
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News••July 15, 2026
Fish Hawks Club Angle In on Some Fun
The Fish Hawks Saltwater Anglers Club, with approximately 140 members, held its annual Youth Fishing Seminar for military children on July 11 at the Lighthouse Center in Waretown. There were 38 boys…
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News••July 15, 2026
Daleo Resigns from Pinelands Regional School Board
Things just keep getting weirder and more secretive at Pinelands Regional School District.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Fire Company Plans Car, Truck Show and Run
The Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co. hosts a car and truck show on Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cecil S. Collins School.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Cartooning Workshop for Kids at Barnegat Library
The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library presents author and cartoonist Mike Dawson for “Cartooning Lessons – Telling Your Stories Using the Language of Comics” on Tuesday, July 28 at 2 p.m.
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News••July 15, 2026
Rental, Resale Fire Inspections Return In-House in Beach Haven
An ordinance adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council Monday will allow for fire safety inspections of rental and resale properties to return in-house.
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Sports••July 15, 2026
Stafford Juniors Cruise to Section 4 Softball Championship
The Stafford Township Junior League all-star softball team made all its opponents cry out for mercy in the Section 4 tournament last week, and now it will play for the state title for a second time…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 15, 2026
Sunday Melts Away With Brian Massa’s Sweet Melodies
The early-evening sunlight streamed into the hidden oasis of Black-Eyed Susans garden in Harvey Cedars, illuminating its sunflowers with a golden glow as the soft sounds of Brian Massa’s acoustic…
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Opinion•July 15, 2026
Fine Analysis
Thomas Maney’s “Fiscal Sanity Needed” letter (7/1) offers an exceptionally fine analysis of the fiscal issues on LBI. We who are summer homeowners with no vote come to LBI because it is a very fine…
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Business••July 15, 2026
California Closets Now at Tuckerton Lumber Co.
California Closets, a luxury home design brand, opened a showroom in Surf City’s Tuckerton Lumber Co. on Friday, July 10. In many ways, the “grand opening” of the showroom, which marked the official…
