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•March 11, 2026
Pennsylvania Men Arrested in Holgate for Possession of Stolen Car
Two Pennsylvania men are in custody after officers from the Long Beach Township Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop in the Holgate section of the municipality on Saturday, March 7.
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•March 11, 2026
Inflatable Rat Leaves Beach Haven
The inflatable rat set up recently in front of the Beach Haven municipal building has been taken down, at least for the time being.
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•March 11, 2026
Fire Inspection Fees Rising in Beach Haven
An ordinance adopted by Beach Haven Borough Council March 9 will result in higher fees for fire inspections involving rental and resale permits.
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•March 11, 2026
Save LBI Launches Advocacy Group to Combat Offshore Wind Project Challenges
A local nonprofit organization that worked endlessly against wind farms at sea off the Island is expanding its presence by establishing a sister organization in response to recent federal legislation…
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•March 10, 2026
Pickleball Players Intruding on Tennis Courts
Beach Haven is considering an ordinance that would ban pickleball players from using the borough tennis courts at Pearl Street.
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•March 7, 2026
Reel Reads: Beach Haven Library Lights Up Film Set
On a mild Saturday in February, nestled behind its charming white picket fence with its blue shutters and cozy porch, the more than century-old Beach Haven Public Library had its close-up, providing…
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•March 6, 2026
Meals on Wheels Ocean County Grew by Leaps and Bounds in 2025
Meals on Wheels of Ocean County continues to grow – quite rapidly. More than 286,000 meals were delivered to seniors across the entire county in 2025. That was an increase of 25,000 from 2024. And…
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•March 5, 2026
LBI’s Shamrock Shenanigans
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•March 5, 2026
N.J. Legislature Challenges Murphy-Era Resiliency Rule
Saying the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection overstepped its authority in adopting a controversial resiliency measure, the state Legislature has moved to curb its actions by demanding the…
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•March 4, 2026
More Homes Proposed in Little Egg Harbor
As the number of new developments continues to rise in Little Egg Harbor, catching the attention of concerned residents, another application for the construction of new homes has been submitted.
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•March 4, 2026
Councilman’s Endorsement of Hotel Weddings Sparks Conflict
Concerns of conflict of interest and improper influence were raised by the Ship Bottom Land Use Board chair after his board unanimously approved Hotel LBI’s request to host summer weddings following…
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•March 4, 2026
Eagle Ridge Residents Fear Side Effects of Hollow Pines’ Success
Less than a month after Hollow Pines in West Creek opened its doors, the residents of Eagle Ridge Lane galvanized their shared fed-upness and came before the Eagleswood Township Committee to complain…
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•March 4, 2026
SandPaper Staff Has Strong Showing in Press Association Contest
With changes to the New Jersey Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest in play for 2025, the staff of The SandPaper netted three dozen awards for print/online content and photography. The…
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•March 4, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Committee Promotes Police
Several Little Egg Harbor Township police officers received promotions at the township committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, continuing the shift in leadership within the department.
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•March 4, 2026
LBT Police Charge Barnegat Man With Aggravated Assault, Drug Possession
On Monday, Feb. 23, the Long Beach Township Police Department responded to a report of an unwanted male at a hotel within the township. When officers arrived, they located a 20-year-old female who…
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•March 4, 2026
Get Assistance With Tax Relief Application
Little Egg Harbor Township residents can get assistance with submitting applications for New Jersey’s major tax relief programs this spring season. Over the next few months, the tax collector’s…
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•March 4, 2026
All-Inclusive Playground Takes Another Step
A resolution adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council last week authorizes the borough to join the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance in relation to construction of an all-inclusive…
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•March 4, 2026
LBI Garden Club Members Join State Panel
The Garden Club of New Jersey recently appointed three members of the Garden Club of LBI to positions in its organization. Michele Farias was appointed director of District 8, and Bev Reitinger and…
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•March 4, 2026
Ocean County Library’s Toiletries Drive Runs Through March
Children in need throughout Ocean County cannot always depend on having basic personal hygiene necessities at hand. The Ocean County Library, in partnership with the Division of Child Protection and…
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•February 28, 2026
Years After Traumatic Snowboarding Accident, Survivor Makes Strides With Brain-Focused Workouts
Life took an unexpected turn for Thomas Ruble or, as many call him, T Slice, in April 2013. While on a snowboarding trip with his brother and father, he had an accident on Hunter Mountain that left…
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•February 26, 2026
Fin Whale Likely Struck, Killed By Vessel Off LBI
The preliminary cause of death of a young fin whale that washed ashore deceased in Barnegat Light on Feb. 20 is consistent with a suspected vessel strike. The whale, which was buried on the beach…
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•February 26, 2026
Grey Seal Caught Napping on Long Beach Boulevard in Harvey Cedars
The morning of Tuesday, Feb. 24, “a seal showed up in Harvey Cedars,” said Mayor John Imperiale. This seal, though, was not on the beach, but in the middle of Long Beach Boulevard. Borough worker…
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•February 26, 2026
Blizzard Dumps Over a Foot of Snow on Southern Ocean County
Mother Nature played a cruel joke on the area this February. Local residents had been very pleased to see that almost all the snow from last month’s snow and ice storm had melted away. But all that…
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•February 26, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Rescue Dog Connects Hundreds Worldwide
A Little Egg Harbor rescue dog born into an abusive environment has overcome all odds, and is now not only a healthy, friendly pet, but also the face of an online community for Norwegian elkhound…
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•February 26, 2026
Utility Business Model Under Regulatory Review
A deep dive into regulatory reform could power changes that will deliver long-term savings for New Jersey electric ratepayers, bolster industry stability and fuel critical investments in system…
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•February 25, 2026
Van Drew Wants Federal Workers Paid During Government Shutdowns, Not Members of Congress
On Monday, Feb. 23, Congressman Jeff Van Drew finally had enough of government shutdowns.
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•February 25, 2026
Little Egg Harbor School Board’s February Meetings Were Marathons
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education has decided to have two meetings each month. The first is a board workshop. No official action is taken at that meeting; that is saved for its regular meeting.
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•February 25, 2026
New Jersey Committed to Resiliency Funding Fight as Feds Make Changes
Even as multiple requests to declare a state of emergency for beach erosion at the Jersey Shore have gone unanswered, state officials are continuing to push back against the Trump administration for…
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•February 25, 2026
Plans Moving Along for Tuckerton Dredging Grant Application
Tuckerton Councilman Brian Martin gave a brief update on the borough’s progress toward obtaining a grant for dredging of Thompson Creek at the Feb. 17 council meeting.
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•February 25, 2026
Police Warn of Possible Avian Flu in Little Egg Harbor
There have been a number of reports of dead and sick birds in Little Egg Harbor, and police are encouraging residents to report sightings to the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection to combat…
