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Business••May 6, 2026
TheWagMap App Aims to Connect, Open Possibilities for Dog Owners
Inspired by a love of experiencing new places with his four-legged companion Rosie, Tuckerton native John Aff has developed an answer to every adventurous dog parent’s question: “Can I bring my dog?”
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News••May 6, 2026
Barnegat Schools Seeking New Superintendent
On May 1, Brian Latwis resigned as Barnegat Township School District superintendent. The day before, he accepted the position of superintendent of the Ocean City School District in Cape May County.…
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News••May 6, 2026
Projects Progressing Along Bay Avenue in Beach Haven
Driving along Bay Avenue in Beach Haven has been a challenge lately with all the roadwork being done by Ocean County crews. At last week’s borough council agenda meeting, Borough Manager Sherry Mason…
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Sports••May 6, 2026
Pinelands Regional Girls Stay on Track for Undefeated First Season
The fact the Pinelands Regional girls golf team may go undefeated in its first season is a big deal. It’s an even bigger deal that the Wildcats qualified for the NJSIAA South Jersey Group B…
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Sports••May 6, 2026
Southern Softball Squad Upends Top-Seeded Barnegat in County Semifinal
When an opposing pitcher averages 16 strikeouts per game, executing the little things to manufacture runs sometimes is a winning formula for softball, especially in big games. At times, it’s the only…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2026
Registration Still Open for NJ Audubon’s World Series of Birding
On May 19, 1984, 13 teams set out on a quest to tally as many different species of birds as they could – by sight or sound – in 24 hours. This undertaking simultaneously raised money and focused…
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News••May 6, 2026
LBT Agrees to Review Duplex Sewer Base Rate
The majority of attendees at Long Beach Township’s most recent board of commissioners meeting, on Monday, May 4, hoped to convince municipal officials to review the current structure for the sewer…
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Opinion••May 6, 2026
Tips for When Your Brain Feels Like Jelly(fish)
People of a certain age, my people, are bombarded with advice on aging and how to keep one’s brain from turning into a wrinkled, pink shoe. Crossword puzzles, word searches, learn a new language…
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News••May 6, 2026
LEHSD Superintendent Resigning After Two Years Into a Three-Year Contract
Little Egg Harbor School District Superintendent of Schools Lisa Antunes is resigning effective on or about Aug. 20. The board of education approved her resignation at its April 28 meeting.
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News••May 6, 2026
Inactive Liquor License Gets New Home at Hochstrasser’s Marina
The Ship Bottom Borough Council’s unanimous approval of a liquor-license transfer completes the local review, bringing the new owner of Hochstrasser’s Marina one step from being able to sell alcohol…
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Sports••May 6, 2026
Southern Regional Advances to Boys Golf Tournament of Champions
The last time the Southern Regional boys golf team reached the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions, the Rams captured the Group 4 state title. Head coach Jeff Reilly is hoping for a similar outcome next…
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News••May 6, 2026
Board of Education Approves Stafford Schools Budget
As expected, the Stafford Township School District budget for the 2026-27 school year experienced no significant changes since its initial presentation in early April.
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Business••May 6, 2026
Vendor Events, Wellness Care; Sweet Jenny’s New Start in Barnegat
Jetty’s Spring Village vendor event is set for this Saturday, May 9 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Jetty Flagship Store on East Bay Avenue in downtown Manahawkin.
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Opinion•May 6, 2026
Positive Vibes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Surf & Skate LBI would like to express our thanks to so many people who helped make our third annual Skateboard Workshop a huge success.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2026
Sign Up for Harvey Cedars Yard Sale Day
The Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association is seeking participants for its 17th annual community-wide yard sale this year on Saturday, May 23, beginning at 7 a.m. Deadline to sign up is Saturday, May 16.
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News••May 6, 2026
Stafford Township Council Approves Municipal Budget
As Stafford Township Mayor Robert Henken offered the public the opportunity to speak about the next fiscal year’s municipal budget on April 28, he glanced around the council chamber room for a few…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2026
Garden Club Celebrates May Day With Teacups
The beginning of May is usually a time of various celebrations. For the Garden Club of Long Beach Island, May 1 is set aside for making and delivering teacups of cheer.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2026
‘Rock Around the Pines’ at Albert Hall
The Albert Music Hall in Waretown will turn back the clock on Saturday, May 16, when “Rock Around the Pines” brings the sounds of early rock ’n’ roll to the stage. The themed evening celebrates the…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2026
Science Made Simple at Barnegat Library
Are you a science enthusiast who’s always wanted to be involved, but not sure how? The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Becoming a Citizen Scientist” on Tuesday, May 12,. 2 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2026
Everything’s Coming Up Roses in Barnegat
The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Grow Beautiful Roses” on Monday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. This talk will take you through the life of a rose, from spring to winter…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2026
Police Foundation Plans Casino Night
A casino night hosted by the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 5:30 to 9:30 at the High Point Firehouse. Proceeds from the event will support the foundation and…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 6, 2026
Beach Haven Library Hosts Talk on Perennials
The Beach Haven Public Library presents “Easy-Care Perennials You Probably Don’t Grow” on Thursday, May 14, 1 p.m.
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Opinion•May 6, 2026
Stand With Jesus
I am an evangelical Christian with a classic orthodox training and 50 years of experience in pastoral church ministry. In nine years of “retirement” I feel a certain unencumbered freedom to express…
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Columns••May 6, 2026
Which Way, NJ: Loyal to Crown or Rebel?
Most people think of July 4 as the date when the United States was born. If so, then it marks the end of a long and complicated pregnancy.
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Opinion•May 6, 2026
Cuts to Addiction Treatments Cost Lives and Hurt Families
For families across America, especially in rural communities and small towns like ours, the overdose crisis is not something we read about in headlines. It is personal. It is showing up in our homes…
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Opinion•May 6, 2026
Real-World Experience
I am writing to enthusiastically support John Hiros for Ship Bottom Borough Council. I have known John for 50 years, and I can say without hesitation that he is exactly the kind of person our…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 5, 2026
Enjoy Southern Regional School District’s Spring Sounds
Of course, pollen is in the air. It’s spring, after all. But that’s not the only thing that soon will be in the air around the Southern Regional School District.
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Opinion••May 5, 2026
Sale of LBI Summer House Releases Tides of Memory
The house smells different now, or at least, that’s what I imagine. I haven’t been there since summer, when I thought it would always be waiting for me. I can still picture it though: the salt air…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 4, 2026
Fundraising Blossoms With Flowers and Fries
The Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS Women’s Auxiliary blooms into community fundraising this month, turning neighborhood goodwill into tangible support with its annual Mother’s Day plant sale as…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 4, 2026
Broadway Musical ‘Beaches’ Features Scenes Set in Beach Haven
A new Broadway musical, “Beaches,” opened on April 22.
