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News••April 8, 2026
Be Mindful of Dirt Bike Activity in Little Egg Harbor
With spring in full swing and a stretch of warmer weather in the area, the Little Egg Harbor Police Department is reminding residents about the township’s laws regarding ATVs and dirt bikes.
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News••April 8, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Township Reexamines Master Plan
At its regular meeting on Thursday, April 2, the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning Board adopted a Master Plan reexamination, a long-awaited move for many residents who feel the township is facing…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Two Featured Artists Share Show at Pine Shores’ Stafford Gallery
Representational painters Judith Schimmel and Mike Lee present moods across subject matter that evokes tranquility and contentment in their joint exhibit at Pine Shores Art Association’s Stafford…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Visit Tuckerton Branch Library for Open House
This Earth Day, get familiar with the Tuckerton branch of the Ocean County Library while learning from master gardeners how to keep your garden green all season long.
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News••April 8, 2026
Bids Received for Infrastructure Project in Beach Haven
On April 2, Beach Haven received six bids for replacing water pipes and laterals along Bay Avenue from 12th Street to Amber Street.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Help Clean, Go Green for Earth Day in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor
Earth Day, April 22, is fast approaching, and there is no shortage of ways for Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor residents to honor the holiday. Show your love for the Earth by participating in a…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Artists to Trade Stages for Front Steps at Porchfest
Local musicians, artists and community members will soon take to the streets of Tuckerton once again, where the porches of residences and businesses will transform into miniature stages. The third…
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Business••April 8, 2026
2026 Plans for Tuckerton Farmers Market Released
The Tuckerton Farmers Market has announced its 2026 schedule.
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News••April 8, 2026
Van Drew Committed to Funding LBI Beach Rebuild After Historic Windfall
Even as Congressman Jeff Van Drew celebrated securing $99 million for beach replenishment projects in Cape May County, he pledged to press federal lawmakers for an additional $70 million in funding…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Art Notes, April 8
Out There: Tuckerton-based abstract artist Jim McShea has announced his solo exhibition, “Space-Time,” is on display through April and May at the Tuckerton branch of the Ocean County Library. A…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Yard Sale Days Ahead in Barnegat Township
Because April is a time to do a lot of spring cleaning, the Barnegat Recreation Department traditionally holds its townwide yard sale day that month. Instead of tossing out items still in decent…
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News••April 8, 2026
Barnegat Signs Off on $37.2 Million Budget
At its Tuesday morning meeting on April 7, the Barnegat Township Committee adopted a municipal budget of $37,259,261 for 2026, approximately $1.8 million higher than what was spent last year.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
April 11 Virtual Science Saturday Details MyCoast Portal
The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve in Tuckerton works in partnership with the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection to help communities better understand and communicate…
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Opinion•April 8, 2026
Leadership Change Needed
As we embark on the 2026 mayoral and council primary election we all should be asking our incumbents seeking re-election the same essential question: What documented evidence of progress in the past…
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News••April 8, 2026
Beach Haven Students Go STEAM-ing
The Beach Haven Education Association recently brought families together for a two-part series of events of creativity, exploration and discovery.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Autism Resources Fair at Toms River Library
The Ocean County Library hosts its ninth annual Autism Resources Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Toms River branch. Sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation, the event…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Barnegat Rotary Plans Casino Night
The Barnegat Rotary Club is sponsoring a casino night Friday, April 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lacey Elks Lodge at 900 Beach Blvd. in Forked River.
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News••April 8, 2026
Heritage Point Board Gets Top Recognition
The Heritage Point Board of Trustees in Barnegat Township has been named Community Association Board of the Year (Under 1,000 Units) by the Community Associations Institute – New Jersey Chapter…
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Opinion•April 8, 2026
Time for New Direction
The LBI School is gone and the extensive rubble pile is slowly being crushed and carted away. What I imagine a war zone might look like, the demolition has been clean and orderly considering the…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Container Gardening 101 at Beach Haven Library
A talk and demonstration on container gardening is scheduled at the Beach Haven Public Library on Friday, April 17, 1 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 8, 2026
Comedy Night Returns to Surflight on April 11
Surflight Theatre’s second Comedy Night of 2026 is set for Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
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Columns••April 8, 2026
Frustration Sets in on Parkway Murders
Memorial Day weekend 1969 at the Jersey Shore is remembered for more than great weather and sandy beaches. That year two college girls were found brutally stabbed to death just a few yards from…
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Business••April 8, 2026
Kids to Make Ice Cream at The WooHoo; Hochstrassers Sold to Vernon
Here’s a cool idea. The WooHoo ice cream shop, with locations in Beach Haven and Surf City, has three spots remaining for its first-ever ice cream making camp this summer. The three-day workshop…
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Opinion••April 8, 2026
Let’s Set Up Municipal Sheds to Reduce Waste in Landfills
Head to the “Shed” with your unwanted item
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Opinion••April 8, 2026
Will Zoning Rules Hold the Line in Harvey Cedars?
A developer’s petition was denied at the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board meeting on March 19 in what was thought to be a done deal. The certain approval was upset at the last minute by reason and common…
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Sports••April 8, 2026
Southern Regional Girls Oust Ocean City, Stay Undefeated Through Three Games
Coming out of the ice hockey season into the lacrosse season, Callie Siek is a more confident player who looks comfortable within Southern Regional’s offensive sets.
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Sports••April 8, 2026
Southern Regional Volleyball Squad Bounces Back With Victories
The Southern Regional boys volleyball team started the season with a bit of a hiccup. The Rams didn’t have any last week, scoring a pair of victories to improve to 2-1.
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News••April 8, 2026
Southern Alumni Pour Their Love of FCCLA Into Current Student Leaders
Gianna DeBruyn recently studied abroad in Florence, Italy, as part of the fashion merchandising and retailing program with Johnson & Wales University. She’s back in the States now, but if she were…
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News••April 8, 2026
Southern Regional Junior Takes FCCLA Presidency to Another Level
Binder in hand and a camera hanging from his neck, Brian Muirhead still was delegating tasks to others on the state executive council inside the Cherry Hill DoubleTree’s Grand Ballroom at 11:11 a.m.…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 7, 2026
Time to Sign Up for Stafford Township Youth Police Academy
The Stafford Township Police Department Youth Police Academy is a fun, interactive and educational experience designed for future leaders entering sixth or seventh grade, and it’s back for another…
