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News••February 4, 2026
Renewed Interest in Southern Regional Funding Sparks Hope for Change
Two decades after the initial push to change the Southern Regional High School District funding formula, and almost 10 years since the last campaign faltered, a coalition of Island taxpayer groups is…
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News••February 4, 2026
Ocean County Grand Jury Indicts Pennsylvania Woman for Arson, Eluding on LBI
An Ocean County grand jury indicted a Pennsylvania woman Jan. 28 on charges of aggravated arson and eluding law enforcement stemming from incidents that happened last February in Ship Bottom and Surf…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2026
Women’s Auxiliary Crafts Valentine’s Day Fun
Is there a better way to celebrate the wind Mother Nature has been throwing the Island’s way for most of the winter than creating a hanging terra cotta wind chime? No need to Google how it’s done –…
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News••February 4, 2026
New Sidewalks, Curb Cuts on Beach Haven Agenda
The Beach Haven Borough Council will apply for a $40,000 Ocean County Community Development Block Grant for new sidewalks and curb cuts on the Amber Street side of Veterans Memorial Park.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2026
Surflight, School Join Forces in ‘Shrek: The Musical’
Beach Haven School students took center stage this past weekend at Surflight Theatre with their production of “Shrek: The Musical.”
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2026
Snowstorm Boosts Recreation Department Contest
While Winter Storm Fern certainly inconvenienced a lot of people, it pleased staff members of the Barnegat Township Recreation Department. At least now they will have a good number of participants…
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Columns••February 4, 2026
Jersey’s Governor Keeps Delicate Balance
During the winter of 1776, as thousands of colonists were reading and being influenced by the words written in “Common Sense,” choices were being made. Nowhere was this more evident than in the Royal…
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News••February 4, 2026
Ocean County Soil Conservation District’s Annual Report Details Expanded Efforts
While the primary mission of the Ocean County Soil Conservation District is to implement the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act and ensure construction site compliance, the group “consistently…
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News••February 4, 2026
Amato Bill Combating Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Signed into Law
Before he left office, Gov. Murphy signed bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. (R-9th) to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to combat online child exploitation and human…
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News••February 4, 2026
Governor Signs Amato Bill to Help Protect Domestic Violence Survivors
Former New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by state Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. (R-9) to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence in Ocean County.…
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News••February 4, 2026
St. Francis Center’s Online Registration Goes Live Feb. 12
The St. Francis Community Center, in Brant Beach, offers a variety of programs throughout the year. And now, with the Feb. 12 launch of a new software program called ACTIVE, signing up for those…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2026
‘26 Pebbles,’ an Unforgettable Play About the Newtown Shooting, Coming to Stockton
Some people may have forgotten about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., especially young adults who were mere children themselves back on Dec. 14, 2012 when a 20-year-old…
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Opinion•February 4, 2026
So Fortunate
Hats off to the Harvey Cedars municipal government representatives!
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2026
LBT Offers Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show
There are still a few spots remaining for Long Beach Township’s bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Wednesday, March 4. This year’s theme is “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.”
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News••February 4, 2026
DEP Seeks Community Partners for Annual Youth Inclusion Initiative
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection is inviting community-based organizations throughout the state to apply for grant funding to participate in its annual Youth Inclusion Initiative. This…
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Columns••February 4, 2026
Two Great Swells That May Have Been The Coldest Stretch of Waves Ever
Well, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Six more weeks of winter means at least 16 more on the Island, even though it seems silly to put a lot of faith in a fat little rodent giving us a weather…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2026
Registration Open Now for Annual Pinelands Short Course
Learn about the unique history, ecology, culture and music of the Pine Barrens by taking part in the 37th annual Pinelands Short Course, co-sponsored by the Pinelands Commission and Stockton…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2026
A Devil of a Time at Beach Haven Library
A South Jersey legend comes to life at the Beach Haven Public Library on Friday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m., when Tony DiGerolamo presents “How to Hunt for the Jersey Devil.”
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Business••February 4, 2026
New Eateries, Galentine’s Fun
Joy and Salt in Ship Bottom is now open where Maristella’s Luncheonette was, “on the circle.” Owners and chefs Jordan Miller and James Savianeso “are bringing non-fussy dishes crafted with passion…
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News••February 4, 2026
OCHD Offers Advice on Keeping Pets Warm and Safe During Cold Snaps
Dogs and cats have fur coats, so they can deal with cold better than humans. Right?
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Sports••February 4, 2026
Barnegat, Southern Boys Hoops Squads Bounce Back After Losses
Rebounding isn’t just an important element of basketball, it’s also vital to a team after a bitter loss. Such was the case for both the Barnegat and Southern Regional boys basketball teams during the…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 4, 2026
Sew Through February With Quilts of Valor
Jersey Shore Quilts of Valor, a group that creates comforting quilts and presents them to veterans in the area, welcomes all to partake in “free sew” days in the month of February.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 3, 2026
Gift Auction Benefit at Barnegat High School
Barnegat High School will be the scene of a senior class gift auction on Saturday, Feb. 7. Doors open at 1 p.m.; the auction begins at 2.
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News••February 3, 2026
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Endeavors to Protect Eastern Tiger Salamanders
While much of the state’s wildlife is hunkering down for the winter or has migrated to southern destinations, the eastern tiger salamander just recently started laying eggs and will continue to do so…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 2, 2026
Ocean County Launches America 250 Website
Ocean County has officially launched its America 250 website, marking the start of a countywide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and to highlight…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 1, 2026
Students Pitching in at Beach Haven Turkey Dinner
Beach Haven School students have added an artistic flair to this weekend’s annual turkey dinner put on by the volunteer fire company.
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Columns••February 1, 2026
Never Has There Been as Phantasmagorical a School Cancellation
With school cancellations in play, it’s the perfect time to wax poetic on our nation’s strangest school closing. It took place within a nearby area now called Galloway Township. Specifically, it…
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News••January 31, 2026
New Jersey Adopts ‘Skip the Stuff’ Bill to Cut Plasticware Waste
Phil Murphy is no longer governor of New Jersey. And soon you may not have a drawer full of thin cellophane packs of plastic silverware.
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News••January 30, 2026
Save Barnegat Bay Suing Over Planned Lennar Housing Development
Environmental nonprofit Save Barnegat Bay has filed a lawsuit that challenges the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning Board’s approval of Lennar Corp.’s 415-unit age-restricted housing development on…
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News••January 29, 2026
Bird’s Eye View of an Icy Island
BEACH FREEZE: The dog days of a Beach Haven summer couldn’t seem farther away as a thick layer of snow blankets Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Instead of an ice cream-induced brain freeze, a…
