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October 1, 2026
Fire Rips Through BLVD Pizza in Beach Haven
An early morning fire Wednesday severely damaged BLVD Pizza in Beach Haven. Police Sgt. Tom Daly said the fire broke out at the 610 N. Bay Ave business at 7 a.m. It was declared under control at…
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•October 1, 2026
Stay Calm and Chowder On
Everyone can relax. The Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off has not been affected by the nor’easter, and the forecast for Oct. 3 and 4 looks decent, with temps in the 60s and a chance of showers during the…
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•October 1, 2026
For the Record Books: Nor’easter 2026 a Protracted Batterer
I doubt the Guinness Book of World Records has a listing for nor’easters, but the now-named “September Nor’easter 2026” is a prime candidate for the “longest-lived” category. I can make a case that…
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•October 1, 2026
Get Carried Away at Surf City’s International Kite Festival
Get ready for three unforgettable days of color, creativity, and high-flying fun at the Surf City International Kite Festival, presented by KiteVisions Inc., Oct. 2-4.
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•October 1, 2026
Nor’easter Paralyzes Island Streets, Floods Homes and Businesses
When Jaime Ryan left The Cheese Shoppe in Beach Haven on Friday, Sept. 25, he expected his store to be closed for one day and then he would assess the rest of the weekend. By Saturday, kayakers were…
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•October 1, 2026
Undefeated Pinelands Runs Over Toms River East
The Pinelands Regional football program hasn’t been in the NJSIAA playoffs since 2004, the only time in its history the Wildcats scored a playoff victory. Their other two appearances, including…
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October 1, 2026
They Saw the ‘Future of Rock and Roll’ at LBI’s Le Garage in 1974
It was June 21, 1974, a Friday night, and Le Garage Discotheque Au Go-Go in Spray Beach was opening its doors for the summer as a nightclub.
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•October 1, 2026
Students Team Up With Terrapin Nesting Project
Learning came to life for the Beach Haven School’s second-grade students when Olivia Swanson’s class helped release 47 diamondback terrapin hatchlings through the Terrapin Nesting Project.
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•September 25, 2026
Christa Steiner Calls Miss America Experience Life-Changing
Christa Steiner, the current Miss Connecticut who recently competed in the Miss America Pageant in West Palm Beach, Fla., does indeed live in the Nutmeg State.
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•September 24, 2026
Ship Bottom Tackles Illegal Curb Markings
Limited street parking has long been a source of friction on Long Beach Island, so much so that residents in some communities have painted curbs and streets near their homes to stake claims to…
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•September 24, 2026
Local Ultra-Marathoner Will Cover New Jersey Top to Bottom
When he was in the U.S. Navy, Tuckerton resident Stanley Jackson was a member of a special operations dive team in which training consisted of grueling sessions that tested his endurance to the max.…
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•September 24, 2026
Six-Day Storms Are New Norm, Uninvited Nor’easter Ends Golden Season and Sandbars
Some of us went Friday, others Saturday, and some even waited until her final moments on Monday morning. We sat with her. We held her hand in those final hours. We tried to stay strong, but she…
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•September 24, 2026
Leave Goldenrod to Bloom, Aid Pollinators
Goldenrod and ragweed bloom at the same time of year – right about now – and while often both are blamed for seasonal sniffles and sneezes, it is only the wind-pollinated ragweed, with its small…
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•September 24, 2026
If Greeting Dolphins, a Black Sabbath Riff Can Work Miracles
WEATHER WORD: Talk about a full-blown fall of summer. A week’s worth of honking northeast winds can do that. This is not to say we’ve seen the last of mildness; just wait a few weeks or so. I’m not…
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September 24, 2026
GUEST COLUMN: Bunker Population Dwindles – Imperiling the Food Chain
The question has been simmering in the minds of watermen for years now. There were rumblings about baitfish disappearing after reduction fleet vessels passed through the Long Island Sound. There…
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•September 17, 2026
Beach Badge Revenue Surpasses $1 Million in Surf City
Surf City reached a major financial milestone by topping $1 million in beach badge revenue this year, an achievement fueled by a surge in pre-season sales that successfully offset declines in daily…
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September 17, 2026
Pay Attention to Mother Ocean’s Changeable Moods
Local summer is here – warm water, good weather and unprotected beaches at the very moment you can’t afford to let your guard down.
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•September 16, 2026
Island First Responders Carry 9/11’s Memory Forward
Beneath cloudy skies on Sept. 11, the Island’s volunteer first responders, in full turnout gear, climbed to the top of the Causeway Bridge, turned north, saluted and stood in silence to honor the…
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September 14, 2026
Goodbye, Mary Alice Road, My Launchpad for Life
For 26 of my 30 years, there has been one place in my life that I think I subconsciously believed would always be there.
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•September 10, 2026
Groucho Marx Imitator Performing at Surflight
Last year, Surflight Theatre’s final autumn show was “Tru,” a one-man biographical play about Truman Capote starring Broadway veteran Don Stitt.
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•September 9, 2026
LBI Guarded Beaches Are Few and Far Between
Post-Labor Day weekend will bring a sharp reduction in lifeguard coverage along Long Beach Island, even as warm September weather continues to draw visitors.
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•September 3, 2026
Ship Bottom Bike Path Plan Hits a Roadblock With Residents
While Ship Bottom officials are hoping to get a proposed bike path rolling, some homeowners on East Bay Terrace want them to put the brakes on the project and return the street to a fully functional…
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•September 2, 2026
LBI History Panels Installed at Long Beach Township Complex
Long Beach Island’s history is one of historic storms, shipwrecks, fishing and yacht clubs, business owners and vacationers, a tall lighthouse and a long bridge connecting this 18-mile strip to the…
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•August 26, 2026
Fire Company Adds Water Rescue Drone
As the seasonal lifeguard presence along local waters comes to an end, the High Point Volunteer Fire Co. in Harvey Cedars is adding a new tool to its water rescue equipment: the Dolphin 3 Pro, a…
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•August 25, 2026
Family Vibe, Winning Culture: Hurricanes Surge to Swim Title
Vincent D’Amico started swimming at Haven Beach Club when he was 4 years old. As one of the 16-year-olds on his way out of the program, he’s helped redevelop the Hurricanes’ culture.
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•August 24, 2026
Biggy Has His Hands Full With Trio of Island Police Chiefs
Sadly, I don’t have too many police officers challenging me at mini golf. In fact, the last time I played two of them was way back in 2020 during Season 2, when I sustained one of my 10 losses that…
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•August 23, 2026
White Marlin Invitational Produces Record $700,175 Purse
The 57th annual Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational Aug. 10-15 came to a successful close Saturday after a memorable week of offshore fishing, near-perfect weather and record-setting results.
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•August 22, 2026
Towering ‘Signal House’ Survives Well Beyond Its Wartime Purpose
Editor’s Note: This is the 10th in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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•August 21, 2026
Rare Sea Turtle Washes Up in Harvey Cedars
Along the bayfront at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars lies a small beach that people use to launch sailboats and small craft. But on a recent morning the area witnessed an unusual sight – a Kemp’s…
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•August 20, 2026
This Time, College Sophomore Cruises to Dog Day Victory
Apparently, it’s quite difficult to keep up with a guy who’s praying to God for strength during the course of an entire 5 miles. Jack Holub left the field in the dust this year.
