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News••February 18, 2026
LBI Elementary Students, Staff Present at TECHSPO Conference
The fourth- and fifth-grade students of the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematice) Club at the Long Beach Island Elementary School, along with staff members, traveled to the…
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News••February 18, 2026
Southern Regional Funding Agreement, Equity of Island Representation Questioned
The validity of a nearly seven decades-old agreement that lays out the financial arrangement for the Southern Regional School District is just one of many questions requiring a deeper dive now that…
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News••February 18, 2026
Capacity Auction Powers Stable Electric Rates Amid Growing Demand
A recent electricity capacity auction offered a glimmer of hope for some ratepayers after years of surging power bills, arriving just as the state shifts its energy goals toward technologies expected…
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News••February 18, 2026
Barnegat Fourth Safest Town in NJ
A security product review platform has rated Barnegat Township the fourth safest community in New Jersey.
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Business••February 18, 2026
What’s New at Wally’s
Wally’s Restaurant in Surf City continues to grow and evolve, with carefully planned expansions and improvements along the way. In its 12 years under the Tomko family’s ownership, the spot has been…
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Columns••February 18, 2026
Will Current Music Events Close a Decade of Chaos Unleashed in 2016? An Optimistic Conspiracy Theory for the Indie Kids
When David Bowie died in 2016, it seemed to spark a domino effect of chaotic events, from the subsequent deaths of music giants Prince, Tom Petty and Leonard Cohen, to major political shifts. There…
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News••February 18, 2026
Use MyCoast to Help Document Flooding, Changing Coastline
As communities across New Jersey experience stronger storms, more-frequent flooding and visible changes to shorelines and coastal habitats, the state’s governments, universities and environmental…
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Business••February 18, 2026
Dutchman’s Awaits Next Move; Puff and Paint at Lang’s; Pick Up CSA at The Local
A status update on The Dutchman’s Brauhaus on Cedar Bonnet Island was posted online Friday, Feb. 13 by Atlantic Structure Movers owner Jay Thompson…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 18, 2026
Many Chances to See All of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films Before Academy Awards Celebration
The 98th Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, March 16. As usual, the Lighthouse International Film Society will give folks a chance to see all of the nominated short films before the big night.
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News••February 18, 2026
Barnegat Democrats Welcome Candidate Alexander
The Barnegat Township Democratic Club will have Tim Alexander as guest speaker at its next meeting, on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the community recreation center.
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News••February 18, 2026
Two Little Egg Harbor Residents Arrested in Drug Bust
Two Little Egg Harbor residents were arrested on drug-related charges after police executed a search warrant and seized methamphetamine, pills and weapons, police announced Feb. 13.
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Columns••February 18, 2026
Why Issuing Shower Songs Comes Down to Dopamine and Loads of Negative Ions
As I run on midwinter blah time, I opt to explore some of life’s unsung questions, like why so many of us sing in the shower.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 18, 2026
America Legion Holding Blood Drive
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, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Opinion•February 18, 2026
Sisters Are Wrong About ICE
The following responds to a letter last week from Pat Klemm, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany affiliated with the local St. Francis Parish.
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Opinion•February 18, 2026
Lucky in LBT
Despite taking all the recommended precautions – raising the thermostat, opening cabinet doors and trickling water into the tub – we, like so many homeowners, had a pipe burst during the recent cold…
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Sports••February 18, 2026
Southern Regional’s Smith, Davis Snatch Indoor Track Sectional Crowns
Through hard work and better focus, Southern Regional track and field athletes Garron Smith and Kara Davis have been blazing new paths this winter. On Feb. 15, they each captured NJSIAA South Jersey…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2026
Producer of ‘Late Nite Catechism’ Franchise Brings Show Back Home at Grunin Center
The play “’Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3” will be performed at 3 p.m on Saturday, Feb. 21 on Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts’ main stage.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2026
Motown Lives at Stockton Performing Arts Center on Feb. 20
The Stockton Performing Arts Center will present a show titled “Forever Motown: So Good for the Soul” on its main stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb 20.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 17, 2026
Philadelphia-Based Composer and Pianist to Take Main Stage at Grunin Center
The first Friday Afternoon Recital performance of 2026 at Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is set for 2 p.m. on Feb. 20 when pianist Alexander Timofeev will take the main stage.
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News••February 16, 2026
Ship Bottom Eyes Flood Project Aid From County
The Ship Bottom Borough Council is currently considering its project options for an annual shared service agreement with Ocean County, including bulkhead replacement in one of the borough’s…
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News••February 15, 2026
New Rector Takes Legal Background Into Ministry
At one time in her life, the Rev. Erin Morey was pursuing a career in the legal profession. But then she became attracted to the ministry and last month, she was installed as the new rector of Holy…
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Sports••February 14, 2026
Not the Road He Intended, But Sundermann Wouldn’t Have Changed Anything
Even while he was a soccer player at St. Joseph’s University during the late 1980s, Will Sundermann had no plans of going into coaching.
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News••February 13, 2026
Army Corps of Engineers Issues Notice for Maintenance Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has issued a public notice regarding a permit application submitted by the N.J. Department of Transportation’s Office of Maritime Resources for…
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News••February 13, 2026
Bright Future Ahead for Township’s Newest Recreation Specialist
Krista Waters doesn’t want to be one of those individuals who just works a job.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 13, 2026
Seniors Can Meet New Friends
Are you a senior looking to expand your social circle? Find potential new friends and acquaintances through “Speed Friending for Seniors” on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m..
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News••February 13, 2026
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Two Manahawkin Residents
During recent weeks, the Stafford Township police have made multiple arrests.
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News••February 13, 2026
Empty House Spared From Garage Fire in Barnegat Light
A detached garage in Barnegat Light broke out in flames Friday night, Feb. 6, just after 11 and had firefighters working late into the subfreezing cold night to control the blaze and prevent damage…
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Business••February 12, 2026
Saker on New ShopRite Store: ‘Bigger Was Better’
Before the new ShopRite inside the Manahawkin Commons shopping plaza on Route 72 opened its doors on Feb. 4, Richard Saker stood among a group of corporate associates and local government officials…
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News••February 12, 2026
Higher Temps Spark Water Woes as Pipes Burst
Should the extended forecast prove true, daytime temps around the LBI region will be above freezing for the rest of the week. While many will celebrate the release of Mother Nature’s icy hold, one…
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News••February 12, 2026
Truck Remains Partially Submerged in Icy Lake; Summonses Issued
News agencies across the state and online this week picked up the story of the pickup truck driver who went for a late-night spin on an ice-covered lake in Stafford Forge and plunged into the water…
