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•June 8, 2023
9th District Aims to Financially Bolster Volunteer Fire Companies
State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the 9th Legislative District have introduced legislation, A-5570 and S-3925, to help support the…
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•June 8, 2023
Don’t Let Loose Balloons Foil a Celebration, Says Atlantic City Electric
It’s the time of year for graduations and other outdoor events that bring people together to celebrate. And while balloons have long been a party staple, there are a number of reasons to leave these…
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•June 7, 2023
New President, New Project for Garden Club of LBI
Lois Perry of Brant Beach became the Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s new president for 2023-24 at the club’s annual luncheon on June 7. Perry has been a member of the club for 12 years, serving in…
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•June 7, 2023
Attorney Speaks on Behalf of Tuckerton Fire Chief Dale Eggert
On June 5, the Tuckerton Borough Council opened its regular meeting with the appointment of Councilman Michael Dupuis. Dupuis fills the vacant seat of former Councilwoman Suzanne Taylor, who was…
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•June 7, 2023
Barnegat Light Matriarch Marion Larson Remembered
With her passing June 3, Barnegat Light commercial fishing industry matriarch Marion Larson is remembered as a respected businessperson and a “legendary” woman in the local community.
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•June 7, 2023
Harvey Cedars Names Officer of the Year
Patrolman Daniel Grundtisch was named Harvey Cedars’ “Officer of the Year” during the annual police awards ceremony, which took place at the June 2 borough commission meeting.
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•June 7, 2023
Southern Middle School’s Penny Wars Provide; High School Scholarships Hit New High
As has been a tradition for several years now, the Southern Regional Middle School continued its efforts to raise money for David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation during its recent Penny Wars.
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•June 7, 2023
Van Drew Gave Thumbs Down to Compromise Bill That Averted Default
Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who represents all of Southern Ocean County in the House of Representatives, voted no against the compromise debt ceiling bill crafted by President Joe Biden’s White House…
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•June 7, 2023
Barnegat Woman Sentenced for Theft
On June 2, a Barnegat Township woman was sentenced to three years in state prison for theft. Lisa Dowd, 52, had pleaded guilty to the charge in March.
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June 7, 2023
School News: Standouts in Academics and Art
Six Southern Regional High School students have been recognized for high scores on the National Latin Exam, which they took on March 13.
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•June 7, 2023
JCTA’s Wind Survey Development Captures Moment in Time
Six months. That’s how long it took members of the Joint Council of Taxpayers Associations of Long Beach Island to design a survey aimed at learning more about the feelings of its constituent…
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•June 7, 2023
After Pouring Heart and Soul Into Southern Regional for 37 Years, Berardi Says Goodbye
Adele Berardi harkened back to a time when life was simpler, when her main responsibility was to help a little girl in the same classroom.
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•June 7, 2023
The Legacy of Adele Berardi: How Others at Southern Regional See It
Like most other people who try their hardest to remain humble, Adele Berardi doesn’t like talking about herself. But as she heads into retirement after 37 years with the Southern Regional School…
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•June 5, 2023
Overnight Road, Lane Closures Onto LBI in June
Beginning at 8 p.m., June 5, there will be road and lane closures in Ship Bottom on Route 72 East, known locally as Ninth Street, between Shore Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, according to state…
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•June 3, 2023
Experts Agree the 2023 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season Will Be Near Normal
As the official June 1 beginning of the 2023 Atlantic Basin hurricane season approaches, it seems there’s a bit of normalcy in the air.
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•June 2, 2023
Forest Fire in Bass River Forces Multiple Roadway Closures
A forest fire broke out along Allen Road on Wednesday afternoon, May 31, with over 3,100 acres of Bass River State Forest burned by Thursday morning. First responders arrived on the scene within 15…
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•June 2, 2023
Taxpayer Group Calls for Moratorium on Offshore Wind Project
Saying it is not against offshore wind as a renewable energy source, the LBT10 Taxpayers Association is calling for a pause on a proposed offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island until the full…
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•June 1, 2023
Southern Regional Junior ROTC Program Knows Importance of Operation Field of Flags
When Lee Messina and Greg Faughner started the Southern Regional Air Force Junior ROTC program some 30 years ago, there was no Operation Field of Flags in preparation for a Memorial Day service.
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•June 1, 2023
Weather, Beaches and Traffic Mark Memorial Day Weekend on LBI
The first unofficial start to summer since the public health emergency officially ended was filled with a little bit of everything on Long Beach Island, including a sewer main break that shut down a…
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•June 1, 2023
Offshore Wind Permit Application Prompts Public Comment Period
Public comment is being sought on an application by Atlantic Shores LLC for a Department of Army permit for the installation and maintenance of two offshore wind energy facilities and the necessary…
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•June 1, 2023
Beach Haven Tennis, Pickleball Costing More for Non-Residents
The Beach Haven Borough Council introduced an ordinance in which non-residents would pay more to use the tennis and pickleball courts this summer.
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•June 1, 2023
Ship Bottom Land Use Board OK’s Continued Outdoor Dining at The Arlington
Following a brief discussion about previous approval for dining al fresco and questions from neighbors about hours of operation as well as outdoor music, the Ship Bottom Land Use Board unanimously…
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•May 31, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Proclaims May 14 Apraxia Awareness Day
During Little Egg Harbor’s May 11 township committee meeting, Mayor Blaise Scibetta presented a proclamation to the Daskalakis family declaring May 14, 2023 Apraxia Awareness Day.
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•May 31, 2023
Attend Little Egg Harbor’s Public Visioning Workshop June 6
The Little Egg Harbor Plan Endorsement Advisory Subcommittee will conduct its second public visioning workshop on June 6 at 5 p.m. at the municipal building, at 665 Radio Rd.
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•May 31, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Township Acknowledges Local Service Members
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee took the first portion of its May 11 meeting to recognize important campaigns and express thanks to its local heroes.
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•May 31, 2023
Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton Honor Fallen Heroes for Memorial Day
During the May 11 township committee meeting, Little Egg Harbor Deputy Mayor Daniel Maxwell read the Memorial Day prayer for peace.
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•May 31, 2023
Opioid Advisory Council Adopts Plan to Strategize, Fund Addiction Prevention, Recovery
Major decisions about how millions of dollars get spent to tackle Ocean County’s opioid epidemic are made inside wood-paneled rooms in the Ocean County Justice Complex.
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•May 31, 2023
Pinelands Regional Computer Network Has Great Security
The public session portion of the May meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education was short, lasting only a little more than 30 minutes.
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•May 31, 2023
Harvey Cedars Commission Candidate Offers Initiatives
Joe Gieger, a candidate for commissioner in Harvey Cedars, recently launched three initiatives to ensure the people of Harvey Cedars have their voices heard and respected.
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•May 31, 2023
Beach Haven ‘Gator’ Service Ready to Roll
Over the Memorial Day weekend, Beach Haven’s Gator beach taxi service began its second season of giving older and disabled people improved access to borough beaches.
