News
-
•October 16, 2020
Two Arrested Following Barnegat Drug Raid
Drugs and a handgun were seized from a Village Drive home in Barnegat Township following an early morning raid Oct. 12, police reported.
-
•October 16, 2020
Dunkin’ Donuts Driveway Changes Part of Final Phase of Causeway Project
Access to Dunkin’ Donuts off Ninth Street in Ship Bottom will be reconfigured during the final phase of the $312 million federally funded Causeway expansion and rehabilitation project, which will…
-
•October 15, 2020
Stafford School District Superintendent Reverses Decision to Go Remote-Only for Two Weeks
The Stafford Township School District is changing course regarding its initial move to go fully remote for the two weeks following the upcoming November break, Superintendent George Chidiac announced…
-
•October 15, 2020
Van Drew, Kennedy Model ‘Civil’ Debate
New Jersey 2nd Congressional District candidates Jeff Van Drew, the first term incumbent Democrat turned Republican, and Democrat challenger Amy Kennedy, a member by marriage of one of this country’s…
-
•October 15, 2020
Rolling Thunder Bike-Truck Flag Run Embarks From Manahawkin on Sunday
“Patriots Through the Pines,” the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle and truck flag run, will start Sunday, Oct. 18 from the Stafford Township Arts Center at 1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin.…
-
•October 14, 2020
Waterfront Residents in Little Egg Harbor Hear Cost of Dredging
The final bills for the dredging of Osborn Island and Mystic Island phase one lagoons have been tabulated, and both are much lower than the original bonding.
-
•October 14, 2020
Candidates for Three Seats on LBI School Board Discuss Backgrounds, School Consolidation
Next month, Long Beach Township, Ship Bottom and Surf City taxpayers will vote for candidates to fill seats on the Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education. The school board is comprised of…
-
•October 14, 2020
St. Francis Family Support Services Requests Donations for Thanksgiving Project
As the holiday season fast approaches, St. Francis Community Center Family Support Services is planning its annual Thanksgiving project to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to feast on turkey…
-
•October 14, 2020
Access to State Highways Regulated By New Jersey Management Code
At times, the thing motorists have most in common isn’t their destination to a particular location, but rather a quizzical look at the how and why a road system was allowed to develop over the years.
-
•October 14, 2020
Ocean County Seniors to Benefit from $1.5 Million in Federal CARES Funding
More than 100,000 additional home-delivered meals are just one benefit of a $1.5 million federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act grant to aid Ocean County’s senior citizens…
-
•October 14, 2020
NJ Advises How to Play It Safe This Halloween
To help ensure a safe Halloween for all New Jerseyans, the state Department of Health has released health and safety guidance for local officials, schools, organizations and families. The guidance…
-
•October 14, 2020
Pandemic Fatigue Is Real; Youngest Family Members Suffer, Too
Sustaining behavior change isn’t easy and can lead to COVID-19 burnout and fatigue, the Ocean County Health Department warns. After more than half a year spent dealing with the challenges and burdens…
-
•October 14, 2020
Brighton at Barnegat Gives Toy Run a Boost
In the Brighton at Barnegat mobile home community in Barnegat Township, a group known as the Rolling Bones Golf Cart Club holds parades and special events throughout the year. Last year, the group…
-
•October 14, 2020
LBI Kite Festival Soars Despite Pandemic Restrictions
Saturday morning dawned overcast and quiet, as a typical weekend day in the early off-season on Long Beach Island does. The quiet didn’t last, however; by the afternoon, the people and traffic in…
-
•October 14, 2020
Adopt-A-Street Returns With October Cleanup
Right before pandemic restrictions went into effect, a newly launched Adopt-A-Street program in Barnegat Township held its first town-wide cleanup in early March.
-
•October 14, 2020
Seven Candidates for Three Seats on Barnegat Board Discuss Successes and Shortcomings
Two incumbents, a former candidate and four newcomers are running for three seats in the Nov. 3 Barnegat Board of Education race.
-
•October 14, 2020
LBI Merchants Share Evidence to Deter Shoplifters
With limited in-person shopping and dining this year, there is little that can make things more difficult for business owners. One of those things is the theft of goods or services, which is why…
-
•October 14, 2020
Barnegat Community Gets Tips on Being ‘Firewise’
The Pheasant Run adult community in Barnegat Township held its annual “Firewise Day” Oct. 10, giving homeowners a primer on what to do in case of a wildfire.
-
•October 14, 2020
County Health Department Sets 2020 Flu Shot Clinic Schedule
The Ocean County Health Department has released its schedule of flu shot clinics for the autumn of 2020.
-
•October 14, 2020
More Volunteers Are Advocating for Foster Children
A record number of new volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocates were sworn in this month by Ocean County Family Court Judge Madelin Einbinder. These 19 advocates will be assigned to help children…
-
•October 13, 2020
Atlantic City Electric Offers Bill Relief to Customers
Atlantic City Electric is encouraging residential customers to apply for energy assistance and take advantage of millions of dollars now available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance…
-
•October 13, 2020
Two Area Shooting Ranges Closed for Renovation
The state-owned Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area muzzleloader and shotgun ranges and the Colliers Mills WMA rifle range were closed Tuesday, Oct. 13, for upgrades to firing lines and parking…
-
•October 13, 2020
State Reviews Sidewalk Access Plan for Causeway
Environmental and transportation officials are reviewing a plan for a walkway that will allow Cedar Bonnet Island residents a safe way to access new sidewalks on the north side of the rebuilt old…
-
•October 12, 2020
Beach Haven Council Candidates Forum on Oct. 19
Engage Beach Haven will hold a borough council candidates forum via Zoom on Monday evening, Oct. 19, from 7 to 8:30.
-
•October 12, 2020
Human Trafficking Program Planned Oct. 22
The Ocean County Library will offer a free virtual program, “Human Trafficking,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
-
•October 12, 2020
OCC Joins State Office to Present Hometown Security Webinar
The Governmental Affairs Institute at Ocean County College, in conjunction with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, will offer a “Hometown Security” webinar on Monday, Oct.…
-
•October 12, 2020
Twins’ Tandem Breast Cancer Detected in Time By Added, Available Test
Early detection by taking the extra step of advanced ultrasound diagnostics at Health Village Imaging may have saved the lives of local identical twins Meagan McCallum of Waretown and Courtney Werner…
-
•October 10, 2020
Uplifting Love Story: Couple Seals Deal With ‘Marry Me?’ Kite
As kites of all shapes and sizes soared above the beaches during this weekend’s sixth annual LBI FLY International Kite Festival, one kite in particular had the power to change two lives forever.
-
•October 10, 2020
School Board Candidates Discuss Motivation to Serve
Editor’s note: The Stafford Township Board of Education has a trio of three-year terms open. The Leader asked all seven candidates to give voters a brief glimpse into each individual. Incumbents…
-
•October 9, 2020
Junior Miss Stafford’s Great Idea to Support Police, Annual Toy Drive
Lindsey McDermott isn’t a fan of the negative messages she’s recently been hearing regarding police officers.
