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•September 16, 2020
Join Ocean County College’s Annual Golf Classic to Support Student Scholarships
It’s almost time to hit the links for the Ocean County College Foundation’s 19th annual Golf Classic. “Tee Off for Scholarships,” which supports the foundation’s mission to make higher education more…
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•September 16, 2020
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Reports Turtle Garden Success
It’s diamondback terrapin hatching season in the newest turtle garden established by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey in the Great Bay Wildlife Management Area. Project Manager Ben…
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•September 16, 2020
Ocean County Health Board Offers Encouragement, Tips for Ongoing Beach Safety
With beaches extending their season through the months of September and possibly October, Ocean County wants to remind the public that it has some of the best, most popular beaches and water quality…
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•September 16, 2020
Houle, Cunliffe Run as Democratic Ticket in Barnegat Township
Although she lost to Republican Committeeman Albert Bille last November for a seat on the Barnegat Township Committee, Democrat Peg Houle said she was encouraged by making it a competitive race. On…
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•September 16, 2020
Menendez Cosponsors Bill to Help NJ Restaurants Devastated By Pandemic
COVID-19 has taken a severe toll on restaurants and bars. In an effort to aid these businesses, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has cosponsored the Restaurants Act, which, if enacted, would provide $120…
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•September 16, 2020
Surf City First Responders, Essential Workers Honored for Going the Distance During Pandemic
For going above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic, Surf City first responders and essential workers are being recognized with a week-long recognition of their contributions to the community.
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•September 16, 2020
Stafford Wins Municipal Innovation Award; SHIP Program Available to Those in Need
The Sept. 8 Stafford Township Council meeting began with an ode to the U.S. Constitution.
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•September 16, 2020
Surf City Sets Size Limits for Home Generator Platforms, Opposes Mail-in Ballots
After the official end of summer 2020 on Long Beach Island, the Surf City Borough Council began its post-Labor Day meeting with the same attention to routine business as did all summer long. Its…
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•September 16, 2020
Barnegat Gives Self an ‘A’ for Reopening
Back in spring, Brackman Middle School Principal Shannon Smith became a media sensation.
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•September 16, 2020
Surf City Badge Checkers Hit Rare Achievement During Unconventional Season
Eight. That’s the number of Surf City beach badge checkers who sold more than 850 daily badges this summer. Five of those sold more than 1,000 daily badges as beach revenue in the borough topped last…
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•September 16, 2020
Barnegat School District Planning Energy Upgrades
The Barnegat Township School District has approved major energy upgrades that will help reduce the carbon footprint of its six schools at no cost to taxpayers. The plan is expected to result in an…
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•September 16, 2020
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly in Burlington County
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from China that traveled to Berks County, Pa., in 2014 in a shipment of stone and has caused some destruction to some of that state’s fruit crops, has…
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•September 16, 2020
Surf City Addresses Flood Issue With Pumps, Road-Raising
A month after hearing concerns from Ninth Street residents about the failure of a sump pump in the area to push out flood water, Councilwoman Jacqueline Siciliano delivered some good news last week…
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•September 16, 2020
Study Shows NJ Has Very Low Vaccination Rates
Americans are desperately waiting for a coronavirus vaccine, right? Maybe not.
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•September 16, 2020
Home Hazardous Waste Day Set in Long Beach Township
Ocean County residents are able to dispose of household hazardous waste at the public works yard in Long Beach Township from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 19, as part of the county Department…
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•September 16, 2020
Stafford Organizers Revel in Boat Rally National Exposure
Chris Molla couldn’t help the euphoria he felt days after more than 2,000 boats cruised Barnegat Bay in support of law enforcement and veterans – and, going by the focus of other media outlets…
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•September 16, 2020
LBI Shuttle Runs Weekends Through September
For those looking to catch a ride on the Long Beach Island Shuttle, the service is still available on weekends through Sept. 27. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and…
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•September 16, 2020
Free Naloxone at Area Pharmacies Sept. 24-26
The New Jersey Department of Human Services has announced a free naloxone giveaway Sept. 24 through 26 at participating pharmacies throughout the state. Naloxone, or as it’s known by the brand name…
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•September 15, 2020
Whitcraft Named Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Deborah C. Whitcraft, founder and president of the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven, was recently named a recipient of the Pauline S. Miller Lifetime Achievement Award. It is named for the…
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•September 14, 2020
Beach Haven Taxpayers Hold Candidates Forum Sept. 22
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association holds a “meet the candidates” forum on Tuesday, Sept. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Surflight Theatre tent in Veterans Memorial Park.
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•September 14, 2020
Southern Regional District’s New Triplets Are Here to Give the Humans a Hand
The Southern Regional School District’s maintenance department has a new set of triplets – but they’re not human.
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•September 12, 2020
Weather, Diners Help Outdoor Dining Outpace Full Service Indoors
Indoor dining might be back at a limited capacity, but it seems that restaurant diners across the Long Beach Island region preferred to dine al fresco to mark the final weekend of the 2020 summer…
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•September 11, 2020
Mayor, Administrator Tandem Push to Improve Stafford Operations
When Greg Myhre stepped into his role as Stafford Township’s mayor, he also had to fill the role of township administrator while the town council searched for a new administrator to replace Jim…
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•September 10, 2020
Some Beaches Will Be Guarded After Labor Day
While September is usually warm enough to enjoy the beach, only a handful of beaches on Long Beach Island will have lifeguards.
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•September 10, 2020
Coast Guard Rescues Two Unharmed Mariners Off LBI
The U.S. Coast Guard, with the aid of Long Beach Township police, rescued sailors on two overdue and unharmed sailing vessels near the Loveladies Channel in the bay waters off Long Beach Island late…
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•September 10, 2020
Legendary Commercial Fisherman Lou Puskas Jr. Dies
The commercial fishing industry, Barnegat Light, family and friends have lost a prominent fisherman in the passing of Captain Louis “Lou” Puskas, captain of the Olympic Javelin and part owner of the…
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•September 10, 2020
Blinking Traffic Lights Signal Return to Norm as September Population Soars
As Labor Day approached this year, there were some whispers among locals and fall visitors to Long Beach Island of whether the traffic signals would remain fully functioning to accommodate a more…
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•September 10, 2020
LBI District Welcomes Students Back for First Time Since March
The summer sounds of basketballs hitting the blacktop court at the LBI Grade School felt like a distant memory Tuesday. A large white tent stood in place of children and adults alike dribbling a…
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•September 9, 2020
Little Egg Harbor Man Arrested for Causing Accident While Intoxicated
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Hunter Dyer, 26, of Little Egg Harbor has been charged with two counts of assault by auto as a result of a crash involving three vehicles…
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•September 9, 2020
Singh Refusing to Concede in GOP Senate Primary
If you want a preview of what this November’s elections could look like across much of the country, what with President Trump saying the election is rigged and Democrats saying the GOP is engaging in…
