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News••April 15, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Celebrates Library Branch
In celebration of the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Ocean County Library’s Little Egg Harbor branch, the township committee named April 27 as Little Egg Harbor Library Day.
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News••April 15, 2026
NJ Nuclear Ban Reversal Sparks Grid Shakeup
In lifting a decades‑old permitting barrier, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signaled a pivot toward nuclear energy that could reshape New Jersey’s power mix, lower costs and reignite debates over safety, waste…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
Blood Donor Drive at American Legion Post
The John Wesley Taylor American Legion Post, located at 499 North Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township, will host a blood drive on Sunday, May 17, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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News••April 15, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Adopts $28 Million Budget
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee adopted its 2026 municipal budget of $28,869,990 at its regular meeting on April 9.
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Opinion•April 15, 2026
Selective Omissions
Last week’s letter from Councilman and mayoral candidate William Fenimore calls for a “new direction” for Ship Bottom, but it does so by overlooking key facts and omitting his own role in the very…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
Donate Clothing to Support Environmental Initiatives in Tuckerton
In the midst of spring cleaning season, consider donating old clothing and linens to the Tuckerton Environmental Commission’s clothing drive instead of throwing them away. Support the commission in…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
‘Plastic People’ Documentary Airs at Island Library
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City and the Garden Club of LBI co-host a screening of the documentary film “We’re All Plastic People Now” on Wednesday, April 29 at 2…
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Opinion•April 15, 2026
Status Quo Must Go
The status quo must go and Ship Bottom needs a new direction.
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News••April 15, 2026
Pinelands Regional Budget Committee Members Defend Proposed 7.82% Tax Increase
The Pinelands Regional School District has proposed a budget for the 2026-27 school year that would result in a tax levy increase of 7.82%.
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Business••April 15, 2026
Ace Hardware Opening Store in Barnegat
This summer, Ace Hardware plans to be in business in Barnegat Township at the old Rite-Aid, which was located at 895 West Bay Ave.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
Third Annual Music for a Cause to Benefit Area Children
Many believe that music can heal, whether that means nurturing the soul, easing physical ailments or lessening the world’s troubles as a whole. Len De Botton is one of those believers, and for the…
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News••April 15, 2026
Beach Haven Looks to Spend $17.3 Million in 2026
At its meeting April 13, the Beach Haven Borough Council introduced a 2026 municipal budget of $17,387,647.
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Columns••April 15, 2026
Did Ted Bundy’s Spree Start at the Shore?
The 1969 murder of two college girls in the woods near milepost 31 on the Garden State Parkway grew cold. Rewards, artist renderings and tips from the public went nowhere, as the nation moved on. Man…
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News••April 15, 2026
NJNG Proposed Fueling Station Rejected By Stafford Zoning Board
After 25 minutes of legal posturing, a simple scan of Stafford Township zoning board members’ faces revealed they already knew what they were there to do, and it wasn’t to have another hours-long…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
Burger 25 Serves Up Support for Surf City First Responders
There’s nothing cheesy about fundraising for first responders – just ask Burger 25, which is teaming up with the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS to raise money later…
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Columns••April 15, 2026
Canned Sardines Becoming Life of Party for Aging Gen Z’ers
Those Generation Z kids and their … sardines. Talk about a fully freaky generational craze.
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News••April 15, 2026
Trout Season Underway in New Jersey
Anglers dropped their lines in waterways throughout New Jersey on Saturday, April 11, as trout season began. This year, the state is providing 19 extra days of fishing, more than 20 additional ponds…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
Coastal VIM Registering for Wellness Walk
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine is accepting sign-ups for a walk for wellness Saturday, May 16, beginning and ending at the St. Francis Community Center in Brant Beach.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
Free Family Health and Safety Fair April 23 at St. Francis Community Center
Spring into wellness this month with comprehensive health screenings at the St. Francis Community Center’s annual Family Health and Safety Fair on Thursday, April 23.
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News••April 15, 2026
Democratic Candidates Appearing at Forum
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County hosts a forum for the four Democratic candidates running in the 2nd Congressional District in the June primary on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Bay…
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News••April 15, 2026
Barnegat Light Opens Boat Ramp, Introduces 2026 Budget
Among the surest signs of spring in Barnegat Light is the opening of the public boat ramp. It happened this week, docks and harbors chair Joe Saburn announced at the regular meeting of borough…
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News••April 15, 2026
Cirulli, Marte Seeking Re-election in Barnegat
Barnegat Township Committee members Alfonso Cirulli and Joseph Marte recently filed for re-election in November as the Republican ticket. The GOP has a 5-0 majority on the committee.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
Volunteer for April 25, 26 Cleanups in Waretown, Long Beach Township
Van Dyk Group Realtor Deidre Martin, Lehigh University Class of 2006, is rounding up volunteers for her annual Long Beach Island-area cleanup weekend, sponsored by Van Dyk, Lehigh, the Township of…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 15, 2026
Virtual Author Program is Just Desserts
Thalia Ho, author of Wild Sweetness and creator of the award-winning blog “Butter and Brioche,” will explore the five tastes of dessert and beyond during a virtual discussion on Thursday, April 23…
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Opinion•April 15, 2026
Thanks for Support
The Tuckerton Masonic Lodge and Cervetto Craftsman Club would like to thank our members and community supporters for their continued support in our charitable fundraisers.
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Sports••April 15, 2026
Undefeated Barnegat Scores During Later Innings to Upend Pinelands
Little things in softball matter. They often become catalysts for winning games. Case in point: the home half of the fifth inning for Barnegat on April 10.
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Sports••April 15, 2026
Tyhanic Leads the Way as Pinelands Girls Capture County Crown
Before Morgan Tyhanic even reached the first green at Bey Lea Golf Course in Toms River on April 13, she already was at par.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 14, 2026
Catch Final Two Talks in Lighthouse State Park Series
The 2026 speaker series at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is nearing its conclusion, with only two Saturdays left. The talks take place in the interpretive center in the park at 1 p.m.; they are free…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 14, 2026
A New Type of Performer Takes Stockton’s Main Stage on April 18
On Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m., Isaac Mizrahi will perform a concert on the main stage of the Stockton University Performing Arts Center.
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Business••April 14, 2026
Art Night, Bong Painting, Tats for Tails, ‘Paint Pawty,’ Mini Makers
Catch Art Night at Wally’s Restaurant in Surf City this Thursday, April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. A few spots remained open at press time.
