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•January 29, 2026
Winter Storm Fern Throws a Mixed Bag
Winter Storm Fern, so named by The Weather Channel, hit New Jersey with a variety of precipitation on Sunday, mostly snow in the north and west but a mixed bag in the coastal areas, according to…
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•January 28, 2026
Sherrill Powers Electric Bills Accountability, Declares Utility Cost Crisis
One year to the day after President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency, newly minted New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill invoked a state of emergency on utility costs.
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•January 28, 2026
New Resiliency Rule Adopted by NJDEP
A controversial resiliency measure spearheaded by former Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration took effect on his last day in office, despite the efforts of many Jersey Shore officials, including a…
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•January 28, 2026
Eagleswood Deftly Handles Snow, Protects Residents, Thinks Spring
In January in Eagleswood Township, thoughts turn to upcoming community events that are springtime traditions: the town’s birthday party, celebrated with a corned beef and cabbage dinner at the…
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•January 28, 2026
Former Little Egg Harbor Municipal Building for Sale
The former Little Egg Harbor Township municipal building at 7 Gifford Rd. is back on the market. The sale will be done by public auction, which is open until Feb. 26, and the highest bids will be…
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•January 28, 2026
Van Drew Opposed Military Takeover of Greenland Before Trump Changed His Mind
Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew used to be known as a Democratic moderate when he was elected to Congress in 2018. When he switched to the Republican party in 2020 and seemed to be an ardent…
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•January 28, 2026
Keys to Having Thriving Indoor Plants
From spring to fall you can travel around LBI and be astounded by overflowing, beautiful flowers everywhere. In winter you face the harsh reality of the barrier island and the lack of these green…
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•January 28, 2026
Viking Village Dockmaster Ernie Panacek Dies at 75
Described as a “pillar” and “cornerstone” of the Viking Village commercial fishing docks in Barnegat Light, longtime general manager Ernie Panacek died Friday, Jan. 23 from amyotrophic lateral…
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•January 28, 2026
For Mazzola, New Role on Southern School Board Is ‘Like a Warm Hug’
Lisa Mazzola has been to foreign countries across the world, seen many things, experienced life in new ways, met and enjoyed learning from people, and has worked with corporate and nonprofit entities…
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•January 28, 2026
Protecting Bats Through Science and Collaboration
Scientists and conservationists gather annually at the Northeast Bat Working Group to support and inform each others’ work on behalf of these fascinating winged mammals. This year, wildlife biologist…
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•January 28, 2026
DPW Director Now a Purchasing Agent in HC
Bill Montag, the Harvey Cedars director of Public Works, recently passed the Qualified Purchasing Agent examination and will serve the borough in that capacity.
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•January 28, 2026
Kim Fears a Layoffs Disaster for FEMA
On Jan. 20 Sen. Andy Kim demanded that proposed staff cuts for the Federal Emergency Management Agency be stopped because he and a group of Democratic senators said they “would risk the agency’s…
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•January 28, 2026
Amato Bill Ensuring Veterans Burial Becomes Law
A bill co-sponsored by state Sen. Carmen F. Amato Jr. (R-9th) facilitating the disposition and proper burial of unclaimed veteran remains was signed into law by then-Gov. Phil Murphy as one of his…
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•January 28, 2026
Kratom Remains Unregulated in New Jersey
The Ocean County Health Department is raising awareness of an increase in overdoses that have been linked to 7-OH, aka kratom, which is sold in convenience shops throughout New Jersey.
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•January 26, 2026
Fundraiser for ALO Plants a Legacy of Dune Preservation
If there were one place in the world Marshall Saponaro felt the most joy, it was the dunes of Long Beach Island. Marshall and his mother, Sandra, would regularly drive from Marlton to visit the…
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January 25, 2026
Barnegat Democratic Club Opens the Year
The Barnegat Democratic Club holds its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the community/recreation center on West Bay Avenue. The guest speaker is Jim Keady of Refuse…
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•January 24, 2026
Roof Heights on the Rise in Barnegat Light as State Ups Base Flood Elevations
In the immediate future, the borough of Barnegat Light will amend its building height ordinance to compensate for the state Department of Environmental Protection’s new 4-feet-higher base flood…
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•January 23, 2026
LBT Land Use Board Approves Subdivision of Van Dyk Property
The Long Beach Township Land Use Board last Wednesday, Jan. 14 approved an application for a subdivision of the property at 12800 Long Beach Blvd. in Beach Haven Terrace, long occupied by The Van Dyk…
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•January 22, 2026
Huntington’s Disease Has Local Man Walking/Running Causeway Bridge Daily
Perhaps Rip Wagner should have been a mailman instead of an educator. Snow, rain, heat, nor gloom of day stays the former elementary school physical education teacher from completing one of his daily…
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•January 22, 2026
Causeway Project Comes Full Circle, Minor Work Remains
More than five years beyond its initial anticipated completion date, the $360 million multi-phase Causeway expansion and rehabilitation project remains unfinished as road crews undertake minor work…
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•January 21, 2026
First Aid Calls Dip Below 1,000
The Beach Haven First Aid Squad responded to 955 calls in 2025, according to statistics released by the volunteer organization.
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•January 21, 2026
Beach Haven Traffic Signals Being Upgraded
Traffic signal upgrades are underway on Bay Avenue in Beach Haven as the lights that are hanging from wires will be moved with the current equipment to metal poles.
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•January 21, 2026
Coastal VIM Seeks Executive Dierector
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine, a clinic that provides free, non-emergency primary medical services to uninsured and qualifying residents of Ocean County and neighboring areas, is seeking a new…
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•January 21, 2026
Avian Influenza Confirmed in State This Winter
Since the start of the U.S. outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in January 2022, HPAI – also known as H5N1, or simply “bird flu” – has impacted wild and domestic birds in every state. This…
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•January 21, 2026
Larry’s Home Takes Next Steps to House Veterans
Just a few months after cutting the ribbon at Larry’s Home, a transitional living space in Little Egg Harbor aimed at housing and assisting veterans in recovery, Paul Hulse is ready to start the…
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•January 21, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Planning Board to Review Proposal for Warehouses
Despite Little Egg Harbor residents packing the room on Jan. 15, the planning board carried the two main items on its agenda – both of which have generated opposition from the public – to its next…
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•January 21, 2026
Eagleswood School Hosts First Fun Run
On Jan. 14, the students at the Eagleswood Elementary School held their very first 1-mile fun run.
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•January 21, 2026
Pinelands Regional Student, Teacher Named Environmental Heroes
Real impacts within a community often come to fruition through smaller, individual efforts. This is certainly the case for a young Little Egg Harbor resident, Matilda Voss, who was recently…
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•January 21, 2026
Pump Station at Sunset Park Getting Makeover
Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last two years, including all-new equipment, refurbished restrooms, a repaired gazebo, landscaping, the turtle nesting…
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•January 21, 2026
O’Keefe Appointed to LEHSD Board of Education
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education has a new member. At its Jan. 13 meeting, the BOE filled a seat to replace former member Allison L. Laurence, who had submitted her resignation with one year…
