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•June 29, 2023
Help Protect Beach-Nesting Birds in Summer
As the busy summer months take hold, it’s important, says Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist Sherry Tirgrath, to remember that some beach activities can affect the livelihood of “creatures that…
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•June 28, 2023
Ocean County Health Department Develops ‘Toolkit’ to Avoid Overdose Deaths
According to the Ocean County Health Department, the population of the county more than doubles to 1.3 million people each summer.
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•June 28, 2023
Tuckerton Borough Reiterates Terms for Fire Company Reinstatement
During Tuckerton’s June 20 borough council meeting, Councilman Frank D’Amore reopened a conversation held on June 5 regarding the Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Co.’s reinstatement with a letter addressing…
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•June 28, 2023
Dispensary Licenses May Land on November Ballot in Tuckerton
On June 20, Councilman Keith Vreeland opened Tuckerton Borough Council’s regular meeting with a cannabis proposition. Vreeland suggested council put cannabis dispensary licenses up to people’s vote.
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•June 28, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Man Arrested for Child Porn and Pot Cultivation
On June 21, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced a Little Egg Harbor Township man had been charged with distribution of child pornography, possession of Child pornography…
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•June 28, 2023
Bass Road Residents Air Concerns, Environmental Commission Seeking New Board Members
During public forum of Tuckerton borough’s June 20 council meeting, Mark Rubino of Bass Road expressed several concerns regarding drainage and paving on his street.
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•June 28, 2023
Taxpayers Want County to Fight Rapid Offshore Windmill Development
Taxpayers in Barnegat Light learned they can use the largest parks and library systems in the state, seniors can sign up for free rides to appointments, and homeowners can be notified against…
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•June 28, 2023
ACE Offering Money-Saving Tips for Summer
Now that consistently hot weather has arrived, Atlantic City Electric wants to help customers save both money and energy by offering the following tips…
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•June 28, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Celebrates Successful Return of Memorial Day Parade
Little Egg Harbor Deputy Mayor Daniel Maxwell celebrated this year’s return of the town’s Memorial Day Parade in his comments during the June 8 township committee meeting.
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•June 28, 2023
Future Offshore Wind Rate Hike Focus of Save LBI’s Latest Challenge
Save LBI is contesting the N.J. Board of Public Utilities’ 2021 approval that grants above market prices for power produced by the Atlantic Shore Offshore Wind Project 1 and on June 12 filed a…
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•June 28, 2023
Island Library ‘Friends’ Announce Scholarship Winners
The Friends of the Island Library recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to local residents, one in recognition of past achievements, one in support of future goals, and both as an affirmation of…
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•June 28, 2023
Barnegat Police Warn of Comcast Gift Card Scam
The Barnegat Police Department has recently received calls in reference to a Comcast Bill Reduction Gift Card scam.
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•June 28, 2023
Turtle Garden Locations Sought to Aid Terrapins on LBI
Ever heard of turtle gardens? As Long Beach Township Field Station staff explain, “They’re patches of sand that provide safe areas for turtles to rest or lay eggs,” which helps protect the local…
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•June 28, 2023
Abandoned in a Suitcase, This Pooch Can Be Yours
Last fall in Guilford County, N.C., a suitcase left along the side of the road contained four puppies. It must have been a shock to the person who came across the 2-month-old female pups, who were…
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•June 28, 2023
Tax Deduction for Volunteers Clears First Hurdle
Proposed legislation that would permit volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members to claim an exemption to be taken as a deduction from their gross income if they meet certain qualifications…
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•June 28, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Picks Interim School Superintendent
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education has selected an interim superintendent of schools who will serve from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 while the BOE searches for a long-term superintendent…
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•June 28, 2023
Southern Grad Gianna DeBruyn Takes Aim at Successful Future in Fashion Industry
Back in March, during the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Leadership Conference, Southern Regional School District adviser Susan Stinson had tons of great things to say about…
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•June 27, 2023
Monday Farmers Market Returns to Surf City
The Surf City Farmers Market kicked off its ninth season on June 19 with more than 40 vendors meeting in the lot next to the firehouse to sell fresh produce, artisan goods and handmade crafts. Look…
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•June 27, 2023
LBI First Responders Honored by Ocean County 200 Club
An organization dedicated to providing assistance to families of fallen heroes presented lifesaving and valor awards to LBI first responders at a recent ceremony.
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•June 26, 2023
LBI Students Get a Police Escort to School
Last week, a group of Long Beach Island Consolidated School District students got a chance to ride in a police car. Not because they were in trouble, but because their parents were winners of a PTA…
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•June 25, 2023
Bay Islands Restoration Project Full Speed Ahead This Summer
The numerous, often-overlooked small islands within the state’s bays provide crucial storm impact mitigation for developed coastal areas, such as Long Beach Island, as well as habitat for migratory…
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•June 22, 2023
A New LBI Flag Rises, Steeped in ‘Vexillology’
There are a lot of flags that fly on LBI these days. The American flag has long flown high. Passersby can also catch the odd New Jersey state flag. With connections to both New York and Philadelphia…
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•June 22, 2023
LBT Wants More Time to Review Environmental Impact of Offshore Wind
Saying Long Beach Township will be the most impacted community if the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm is built as planned, Mayor Joseph Mancini requested additional time to review and…
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•June 22, 2023
‘Strong, Resilient’ SRHS Class of 2023 Perseveres to Enjoy a Year of Normalcy
Justin Pollina gazed around Southern Regional High School’s main gymnasium, his classmates gathered in bunches, laughing and hugging, taking selfies or simply chatting amongst themselves. At one…
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•June 22, 2023
Beef Over Invasive Bamboo May Grow into Barnegat Light Law
A complaint about invasive bamboo planted by neighbors nudged Barnegat Light Borough Council into agreement that an ordinance could be considered for some type of restriction or ban on planting…
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•June 22, 2023
Retirees Lead Honored List at Southern Regional Staff Appreciation Day
The Southern Regional School District has a bunch of traditions. One, of course, is the high school’s graduation ceremony, which marks the final day of school for students.
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•June 22, 2023
Save LBI Among Groups Challenging NJDEP Offshore Wind Determination
Although New Jersey’s first planned offshore wind farm is located south of Long Beach Island, a local grassroots organization seeking the relocation of a planned wind farm off the coast of the Island…
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•June 21, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Police Department Welcomes Officer Back
Luke Wiatrowski was appointed to the Little Egg Harbor Police Department during the June 8 township committee meeting. He was sworn in by Township Attorney Melanie Appleby, surrounded by his family.
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•June 21, 2023
Ocean County Celebrates Trails Day; Historic Cedarview Lodge Undergoes Restoration
Wells Mills County Park in Waretown, home to over 27 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty, observed National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3.
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•June 21, 2023
Barnegat Light Spending Plan Up Half-Cent Amid Increasing Costs
The $8.83 million 2023 budget passed unanimously by Barnegat Light Borough Council contains a half-cent municipal rate increase that will equal a $42 increase for the owner of a home assessed at…
