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Sports••May 20, 2026
Registration Open for Annual Dog Day Race in Harvey Cedars
It’s never too early to register for one of the hottest races of the summer.
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News••May 20, 2026
Eagleswood Talks Upkeep Projects, Possible Recreation Path
At this month’s municipal meeting on Monday, May 18, Eagleswood Township Committeeman Patrick Benn reported he had met with the Ocean County Department of Engineering to discuss matters of import to…
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News••May 20, 2026
Boat Permit System Launches Next Month in Surf City
A new gateless and cashless pay-to-launch system at the municipal boat ramp in Surf City is expected to be online by mid-June, borough officials announced May 13.
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News••May 20, 2026
Ship Bottom Opens Playing Field for Public Space Input
Public input was on the agenda at a special Ship Bottom Borough Council meeting last week as officials sought advice on when, where and how officials spend the taxpayer-funded open space monies and…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 20, 2026
Democrats to Host Talk By Immigration Support Group
The Barnegat Democratic Club sponsors a presentation by the Jersey Shore Immigrant Support Coalition on Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m. at the township recreation center.
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Opinion•May 20, 2026
Leadership That Delivers
As a municipal administrator, certified public manager, business owner, commissioner on both the state Municipal Excess Liability (MEL) and the State Cyber Insurance funds, I have extensive…
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News••May 20, 2026
Art, Music Show Has a Disney Theme
On May 6, the Beach Haven School presented its annual spring concert and art exhibit, “Brushes and Beats: Disney Edition,” in the Willits Hall Gymnasium. For one evening, the gym was transformed into…
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Opinion•May 20, 2026
Power of Community
Code blue alerts are declared during dangerously cold weather conditions, when temperatures fall below 32 degrees, as determined by the county Office of Emergency Management. As the 2025-02026 code…
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News••May 20, 2026
Booker and Van Drew Have No Primary Opponents
There has been much talk about the 2026 midyear elections.
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News••May 20, 2026
Route 72 Changes at Barnacle Drive on the Horizon
Years ago, the intersection of Route 72 and Barnacle Drive was identified as one spot within Stafford Township that created some unease with the police department.
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Sports••May 20, 2026
Barnegat Overcomes Pinelands With Fifth-Game Onslaught
The Ian Soberano and Cole Winkle Show is for real, folks. Just ask the Pinelands Regional boys volleyball squad.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 20, 2026
Beach Haven Heritage Day Celebrates Past, Looks to Future
For the past two years, Beach Haven Heritage Day has provided a glimpse into the borough’s past with a celebration that welcomes people into historic residences, offers information on Beach Haven’s…
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Sports••May 19, 2026
Southern Lacrosse Teams Breeze Through Conference Quarterfinals
It’s long been the mantra of many that a Shore Conference Tournament championship, in most sports, is more difficult to win than a state sectional title. This spring may prove to be a prime example…
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Columns••May 18, 2026
What You Should Know About the Upcoming Super El Niño Prediction
I understand the reluctance to trust any long-range weather forecasts, but this week I’ve got an emerging dose of sky divination well worth some coverage. I speak of updated reads on the El…
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News••May 17, 2026
2025 a Challenging Year for Coastal Nesting Ospreys
According to Ben Wurst, senior wildlife biologist with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, the 2025 nesting season for ospreys in the state began as it often did: Breeding adults returned to…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2026
Barnegat Quakers Plan Talk on Political Violence
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) host a talk by Emily Provance on Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. at the meeting house, located at 614 East Bay Ave. Her topic is “Communities and…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2026
Barnegat Pride Plans Second Annual Festival
Two years ago, Carrie Aspan believed people in the LGBTQ+ community in Barnegat Township needed a safe space. The result was her forming Barnegat Pride, which she said has been very well received.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2026
Hearts of Mercy Fundraiser Features ‘Pasta and Sinatra’
Hearts of Mercy and the Beach Haven Moose Lodge in Manahawkin are holding a “Pasta & Sinatra Night” on Sunday, June 14 at 6 p.m. at the lodge, located at 120 Route 72. Tickets are $30 per person.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2026
Starve Poverty Plans Community Picnic
Starve Poverty International, a humanitarian organization based in Barnegat Township, invites the public to a community picnic on Saturday, June 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at its headquarters at 99 Route…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2026
Barnegat’s Jersey Fresh Farm Market in New Location
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department sponsors Jersey Fresh farm markets on Thursdays, beginning June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a new location – in the municipal building parking at 900 West…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2026
Fundraiser Benefits American Legion Post
The BNI (Business Network International) of LBI and the Van Dyk Group are sponsoring a gift auction fundraising event on Friday, May 29, beginning at 5 p.m. at American Legion Post No. 232 in…
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News••May 15, 2026
Sprucing Up the Entrance to LBI Built on Teamwork
The smell of salt air announces itself before the source of it comes into view, growing more pungent upon the approach to Ship Bottom, gateway to 18 miles of pristine sandy beaches and the shifting…
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News••May 14, 2026
Recently Rehabilitated Gray Seal Pup on the Move Along the Coast
Just one week after a gray seal pup found in Harvey Cedars last winter was released at Brigantine Inlet following rehabilitation, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center was delighted to see how far she’d…
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News••May 14, 2026
New Pavilion Proposed for Beach Haven Veterans Park
The Friends of Beach Haven have announced plans to erect a pavilion in Veterans Park. The project falls in line with the nonprofit organization’s goal to support the local community and aims to…
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Sports••May 14, 2026
Southern Regional Captures First County Crown in 24 Years
Championship teams battle against the odds, have an inextinguishable fire, and press on through adversity to succeed as one. Brooke Sutter embodies the grit, passion and determination of the Southern…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 14, 2026
Blacksmith Stephen Nuttall Forges Connections Between Past and Present
Blacksmith Stephen Nuttall believes modern society has become completely disconnected from how things – everything from our food to our homes and household essentials – are made. Forging both…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 14, 2026
Eight Films Will Battle It Out in LIFF Documentary Competition This Year
The Lighthouse International Film Festival has announced its lineup of documentary films for its 2026 season.
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Opinion••May 14, 2026
Welcome, Spring: It’s Time to Fire Up the Barbie
Spring is upon us and that means the grass is growing. A Monkees song by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” was written when they lived in a rented house on Pleasant Valley Way…
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News••May 14, 2026
Barnegat Bay Gunning Clubs: History, Heritage Explored
Duck hunting has long been an essential thread woven into the fabric of Tuckerton and Barnegat Bay culture. Remnants of its “golden age” still stand today, and individual hunters, baymen, historians…
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Business••May 14, 2026
Long Beach Island Gets Its First Distillery
For anyone who has driven the Boulevard over the past few years, the sign on the building at 1305 Long Beach Blvd. in North Beach Haven was either a promise or a tease, depending on the day. LBI…
