News
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•December 15, 2021
Southern Regional School District Updates Policy and Regulations on Hazing
At least one hazing incident has been prominent within public view during the past month or so, and the Southern Regional administration and board of education certainly took notice.
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•December 15, 2021
Cirulli to Serve as Barnegat Mayor in 2022
Current Barnegat Township Deputy Mayor Alfonso Cirulli will be elevated to the mayor’s post when the all-Republican township committee reorganizes on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Committeeman…
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•December 15, 2021
Barnegat Lieutenant Excels in Leadership Training
The Barnegat Township Police Department has announced that Lt. Andrew Parsley has graduated from the highly competitive and challenging New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and…
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•December 15, 2021
Federal Infrastructure Act Aids NJ Wildlife Connectivity
The N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife is applauding the new federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for “supporting wildlife in an historic way” by addressing the challenges habitat…
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•December 15, 2021
Population Growth Slowing in Southern Ocean County
Longtime Southern Ocean County residents have seen the region’s population explode over the past five decades. But is the area’s population growth slowing?
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•December 15, 2021
Ocean County Offers Tips, Tricks for Helping Pets Endure Holidays
Pet adoptions have remained steady at the two Ocean County Animal Facilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and the trend continues as many families look for a special cat or dog to add to the…
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•December 10, 2021
‘No Shave November’ Comes to a Close
As another Let It Grow/No Shave November campaign has come to an end, the Harvey Cedars Police Department raised more than $1,300 for David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.
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•December 9, 2021
28th Street Traffic Light Returns to Full Cycle
Be prepared to stop. That’s the overarching message of the electronic sign posted on Long Beach Boulevard for motorists to see as they enter Ship Bottom from all points south as officials announce…
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•December 9, 2021
Christmas Season Arrives on LBI As Ship Bottom Parade Celebrates 42 Years
Attendees and participants of the 42nd annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade turned the wheels on the Grinch who stole Christmas 2020 from them by having what has been described by many as the “best…
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•December 9, 2021
Stockton University Starts New Agri-Industry: Sugar Maple Harvest
For the second year in a row, Stockton University has been awarded a grant of nearly $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand the Maple Tapping project, introducing maple syrup…
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•December 9, 2021
Tuckerton Bonding $2.2 Million for Lagoon Dredging
The Tuckerton Borough Council approved on Monday, Dec. 6, a bonding ordinance for $2.2 million to dredge the mouths of lagoons on the east side of South Green Street in Tuckerton Beach. The bond…
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•December 9, 2021
Beware Social Media; Local Animal Shelter Sets Record Straight
Several locals took to Facebook to express worry regarding the capacity of the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility at 360 Haywood Rd. in Manahawkin. Although well intentioned, the posts whipped up…
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•December 8, 2021
Ship Bottom Construction Department Upgrade Cost Will Be ‘Significant’
Whether Ship Bottom officials can allocate state aid to help offset the cost of upgrading its construction department is expected to be determined over the next few weeks, according to Kathleen…
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•December 8, 2021
LBI Health Department to Hold Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Parents and guardians can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children 5 to 11 years of age at the Long Beach Island Health Department in Ship Bottom. The immunization series is comprised…
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•December 8, 2021
Murder Suspect Sentenced for 2018 Stabbing in Little Egg Harbor
Kendrick Coley, 29, of Little Egg Harbor was sentenced to 14 years in New Jersey State Prison as a result of his previously entered guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter in the stabbing death of…
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•December 8, 2021
Student Removed From Pinelands High School After Gun Threat
There have been scores of copycat threats to schools since Ethan Crumbly allegedly opened fire on fellow students in Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich., on Dec. 1.
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•December 8, 2021
Residence at Stafford Collects Coats and Jackets
The Residence at Stafford senior living community in Manahawkin has collected more than 50 winter coats and jackets from residents, families, associates and members of the local community to benefit…
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•December 8, 2021
School Size a Big Consideration When Consolidation Is Proposed
Is bigger better when it comes to school districts and schools themselves?
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•December 8, 2021
Ocean County’s COVID-19 Case Numbers Take Sharp Jump
It was predicted COVID-19 case numbers would increase in Ocean County following the arrival of colder weather and Thanksgiving gatherings. Sure enough, cases for all of Ocean County increased in the…
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•December 8, 2021
Pinelands Protectors Balk at Governor’s Nominees to Commission
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance has been asking N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy to fill empty positions on the Pinelands Commission ever since he took office, but on Dec. 3, alliance members were knocked…
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•December 8, 2021
Barnegat Announces New Recycling Schedule
Beginning the week of Monday, Jan. 3, Barnegat Township homeowners will have their recycling pickup days changed to the day before their scheduled garbage collection date.
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•December 8, 2021
Brighton ‘Firewise’ Ready to Resume Activities
Unable to do anything since the pandemic, the Firewise program at the Brighton at Barnegat development in Barnegat Township is looking to get back on track for 2022.
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•December 8, 2021
Barnegat Police Seeking Applicants
The Barnegat Township Police Department is accepting applications from candidates to apply for a patrol officer position. The department may hire up to five individuals.
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•December 8, 2021
Spreading the Word About Not Spreading Fertilizers
In 2011, then-Gov. Chris Christie signed into law one of the most restrictive fertilizer content standards in the nation in an effort to protect the Barnegat Bay watershed. According to the measure…
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•December 8, 2021
NJDEP Introduces New Wildlife Supporter Program
Nature enthusiasts can help protect habitats and the animals that depend on them through a new state Department of Environmental Protection Wildlife Supporter Program directing contributions to…
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•December 8, 2021
Stafford Water-Sewer Rate Study Results in No Changes
Stafford Township’s utility fund is “extremely profitable,” according to Township Auditor Jerry Conaty of the firm Holman, Frenia and Allison. By profitable he meant robust; able to sustain the…
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•December 8, 2021
Stafford Library Gets a Refresh With Cosmetic, Health, Safety Upgrades
The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library on North Main Street in Manahawkin has undergone upgrades under the library’s 2021 maintenance program, the library system announced.
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•December 8, 2021
Two New Firefighters Join Barnegat Company
The Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co. welcomed two new members at a swearing-in ceremony during the Dec. 7 township committee meeting.
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•December 8, 2021
Beach Haven Taxpayers Group Planning Holiday Gathering
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association is hosting a holiday wine and cheese party on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the LBI Historical Museum, located at 129 Engleside Ave. The event…
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•December 8, 2021
Long Beach Township Addresses Pushback Against New Bulkhead Height Rule
Long Beach Township’s courtroom was full to capacity for the board of commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, with many in attendance to ask questions, or voice concern, about the bulkhead height…
