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•October 21, 2026
Beach Haven to Review Boat Ramp Operations
Beach Haven will be looking at possible changes in boat ramp operations following a report where revenue and expenses nearly equaled each other. Parts of a report prepared by Chief Finance Officer…
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•October 21, 2026
Coast Guard Recruitment Exceeds Goals for Third Straight Year
Congressman Jeff Van Drew was thrilled on Oct. 9. “Today,” read a press release, “Congressman Van Drew celebrated news that the United States Coast Guard recruited its largest class in nearly 40…
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•October 21, 2026
New Member Seated on Little Egg Harbor School Board After Open Interview Process
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education picked a new member at its Oct. 13 meeting. There were three candidates to replace Christine Snyder, who had tendered her resignation from the board on Sept.…
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•October 21, 2026
All-Republican Ocean County Commission Faces Another Democratic Challenger
There’s only one political race at the Ocean County level in 2026. Republican Frank Sadeghi will seek a second three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. He’ll be challenged by…
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•October 16, 2026
Old Barbershop Returns to Its Past Look
(Supplied Photos) At the Barnegat Historical Society’s Heritage Village and Museum on East Bay Avenue, members often find themselves with projects, whether it’s maintenance or making improvements to…
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•October 16, 2026
Mirage Fundraiser Aids Military Charities
In a display of patriotism, generosity and community spirit, Four Seasons at Mirage in Barnegat recently celebrated America’s 250th anniversary by coming together to honor those who have served and…
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•October 16, 2026
Red Bulls Soccer Club Honors Barnegat Pride
(Supplied Photo) On Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m., the New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer franchise will play at home against Toronto FC. The game marks the Red Bulls’ “Pride Night” in a tribute…
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•October 15, 2026
Coastal Groups Weather Different Storm-Recovery Priorities
New Jersey’s latest coastal storm has renewed the debate over shore protection, with one coastal group urging swift repairs to beaches and infrastructure and another warning that flooding behind the…
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•October 14, 2026
Booker and Murphy Debate in Race for U.S. Senate
Democrat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and his Republican opponent, Justin Murphy. (Supplied Photos) Incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and his Republican opponent, Justin Murphy, squared off in their…
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•October 14, 2026
Causeway Project’s Final Turn Still Has Loose Ends
While blinking traffic lights have returned to the Island, signaling the start of the off-season, the N.J. Department of Transportation has yet to return to finish the remaining punch-list items from…
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•October 14, 2026
Electric Bill Refunds Generate Heat as Van Drew Pressures Feds
POWER PLAY: With another rate increase expected next month for Atlantic City Electric customers, Congressman Jeff Van Drew is asking federal regulators to open a second investigation into its…
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•October 14, 2026
Five Seek Three Barnegat Board of Education Seats
Three incumbents, a former member and a newcomer have filed for three three-year terms on the Barnegat Township Board of Education. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Doreen Continanza…
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•October 14, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Introduces Ordinance to Ban Data Centers
Little Egg Harbor is now taking steps to prevent data centers from coming into the township. At its Oct. 8 meeting, the township committee introduced an ordinance to amend the land use and…
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•October 14, 2026
Pinelands Regional High School Test Scores Lower Than Average But Improving
Kelli Green, the AP program coordinator at the Pinelands Regional School District, reported the district’s results in the 2026 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment and Advanced Placement…
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•October 14, 2026
Ground Broken for Barnegat Dock Pavilion
(Supplied Photo) On Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, Barnegat Township officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new township dock pavilion. The work will be done by local developer Edward Walters…
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•October 14, 2026
Young Entrepreneurs Get a Chance to Shine
(Supplied Photos) The Barnegat Township Recreation Department recently hosted its first “Big Ideas Market,” a special event designed to give young entrepreneurs the opportunity to experience what…
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•October 14, 2026
No Kings Rally in Manahawkin on Oct. 17
(Photo by Ryan Morrill) There will be a “No Kings” rally from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Manahawkin Lake Park at 86 North Main St. in Stafford Township. The main reason for the rally is…
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•October 14, 2026
Hearts of Mercy Has New Home at Manahawkin Baptist
Hearts of Mercy is beginning a new chapter in the community, with a new home at Manahawkin Baptist Church and a lineup of programs designed to give local children opportunities to learn, create…
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•October 14, 2026
Van Drew and Mullock Disagree on So Many Issues
OFF TO THE RACES: Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (left) and Democrat Cape May Mayor Zach Mullock will debate on Oct. 22. (Supplied Photos) Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew and his Democrat…
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•October 10, 2026
Only Winners During School District’s Stafford Olympics
RIGHT ON TARGET: Elliot Devereaux fires away at one of the nine activity stations set up for the Stafford Olympics, as (from left) her mother, Meredith, teacher assistant Angela Wiesemann and teacher…
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•October 10, 2026
Stafford Police Uncover Significant Drug Activity in West Creek
The Stafford Township Police Department started the month with several arrests on drug charges, including a significant bust to culminate a narcotics investigation in West Creek, according to…
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•October 8, 2026
Lefty’s, Mud City Go Home as Chowder Champions
EVERY CUP COUNTS: Under the competition tents, tasters are shoulder to shoulder to get to the samples. (Photos by Jack Reynolds) From the Causeway, Long Beach Island could have doubled for a New…
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•October 8, 2026
Annual Blessing of the Animals Puts Furry Family Members in Spotlight
On the lawn of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brant Beach on Saturday morning, dozens of furry friends, critters and their owners gathered to take part in the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony.
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•October 8, 2026
Waretown Wetlands Restoration to Enhance Coastal Resilience
Calling it “a win for New Jersey’s coast,” the Nature Conservancy of New Jersey has announced a major milestone for coastal resilience is moving forward at the Lighthouse Center in Waretown. The…
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•October 8, 2026
Strangers Rally to Make Couple’s Island Wedding Possible
When Mother Nature delivers a nor’easter on an LBI wedding day, the Island community responds with generosity, spirit and steadfast devotion – turning even the stormiest celebration into a memory…
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•October 7, 2026
Traffic Safety, Neighborhood Charm Focus of Bike Plan Feedback
A planned bike path in Ship Bottom is pedaling into its next phase as a survey seeking public feedback reaches its Oct. 7 deadline.
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•October 7, 2026
New Stafford Library Opens Its Doors
As customers entered the new Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library Monday morning, Oct. 5, their faces were filled with amazement. It was the spaciousness that really caught their attention.
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•October 7, 2026
It Looks, Feels Good: Southern Says Hello to Its New Home Turf
John McGinnis wasn’t sure how to react when he stepped onto the Goldberger Memorial Stadium field for practice on Oct. 1. Of course, the senior lineman had been on it before, but this time it was…
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•October 7, 2026
Stafford Township Vision Plan for Recreation Spaces Moves Forward
Stafford Township now has an official plan of development in place for a pair of properties it purchased last year.
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•October 7, 2026
Congressman Van Drew, Mayor Mancini Survey Holgate Beaches Following Nor’easter
Long Beach Township Mayor Joe Mancini joined Congressman Jeff Van Drew and other federal and state officials last Thursday, Oct. 1, for a tour of the beaches in Holgate, which suffered severe…
