News
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•October 18, 2019
Bille, Houle Running for Township Committee
Barnegat Township Commiteeman Albert Bille, a Republican, isbeing challenged by Democrat Peg Houle in the Nov. 5 election. He is aretired postmaster from Bayonne and currently an independent agent…
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•October 18, 2019
Barnegat Man Raising Chickens Gets Approval From State
A Barnegat Township resident raising chickens on his Mast Drive property recently received approval from a state agencythat had conducted an inspection of the premises. Sandy Strilek, astate…
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•October 18, 2019
Dunfee School ROARs With Kickoff Parade
The Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School in Barnegat Township encourages good behavior through its ROAR (Respectful Optimistic Achievers Responsible) program. This year’s theme is Surfing to Success…
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•October 16, 2019
Developer’s Agreement OKed in Beach Haven
Developer Christopher Vernon reached another step in his quest to build a hotel at the Morrison’s restaurant site in Beach Haven as the borough council approved a developer’s agreement at its meeting…
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•October 16, 2019
Pebble Beach Seeks Kim’s Help With Dredging Issues
A group of homeowners fromPebble Beach, a residential development encompassing both Barnegat Township and Waretown, are asking Congressman Andy Kim to intervene in resolving dredging issues with the…
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•October 16, 2019
Beach Haven School Encourages Kids to Be ‘Upstanders’
Beach Haven Elementary School students focused on being “upstanders,” to be kind and stay bully-free during a “Week of Respect.”
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•October 16, 2019
LBI School Referendum Expected to Top Agenda at Next Surf City Council Meeting
The final town hall meeting to discuss the $7.68 million December LBI Grade School rehabbing referendum is expected to be held during next month’s Surf City borough council meeting. Officials invited…
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•October 16, 2019
Adviser Receives Wealth Management Award
Daniel Covell, financial adviser with RM Financial Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in West Creek, has been named a recipient of the 2020 Five Star…
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•October 16, 2019
Study Shows Pot Legalization Has Little Effect on Crime Rates
A newly released study found the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington state had minimal to no effect on rates of violent and property crimes in those states. The study…
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•October 16, 2019
Kim Raises $1.8 Million for 2020 Campaign
Congressman Andy Kim’s campaign announced on Tuesday that he raised $575,000 in the third quarter of 2019 for his 2020 re-election campaign.
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•October 16, 2019
Flooding Recap in Stafford
While Long Beach Island may have seen the worst of it, last week’s tidal flooding took its toll on residential and commercial areas of Stafford Township, too. Stafford Mayor Greg Myhre confirmed…
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•October 16, 2019
Weights on Wheels: The Gym Comes to You
With Weights on Wheels, a master personal trainer rolls up to your door in an 8½-by-20-foot custom trailer, delivering an inspiring workout space. Clients step in and follow through a personalized…
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•October 16, 2019
Little Egg Harbor Library Branch Closed for Electrical System Overhaul
The Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library is currently closedfor electrical repairs. Kate Sanchez, library system public relations supervisor, said the repairsare the result of a…
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•October 16, 2019
Kevin Snow Promoted to Sergeant in Harvey Cedars
Harvey Cedars promoted Kevin Snow from patrolman to sergeant during a ceremony at the Harvey Cedars Board of Commission meeting Oct. 8. Police Chief Robert Burnaford said Snow has beenassigned as the…
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•October 16, 2019
New Jersey’s Bald Eagles Experience Record Year
This has been a banner year for New Jersey’s bald eagles, with the highest number of active nests and young fledged in the history of the N.J. Bald Eagle Project, spearheaded for a decade by…
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•October 16, 2019
Barnegat Mourns Off-Duty Death of Officer Alex Hoffman
There has already been an outpouring of community support for the family of a Barnegat Township police officer who died suddenly Oct. 2. Ptl. Alex Hoffmanhad served with the department for nearly 17…
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•October 16, 2019
Save Barnegat Bay Leader Opposes Lands Trust Revision
A county ballot question in the November election will ask voters to decide whether to expand the purpose of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund to spend on matters other than land…
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•October 16, 2019
Kite Festival Weathers Flooding, Rain as It Soars to New Highs
Flooding on parts of Long Beach Island began late last week and didn’t relinquish its grip until Columbus Day weekend was in full swing and after it prompted the cancellation of events that…
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•October 16, 2019
Cancellation of 18 Mile Run Doesn’t Stop Some From Doing It Anyway
For John Kutner, Courtney Klecha, Eric Wilden, Tara Daly and Roger Borichewski, there were no mile markers to clue them in as to how far they’d run so far, no crowds cheering for them along Long…
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•October 16, 2019
Southern Regional Superintendent Announces Upcoming Court Dedication in Honor of Former Coach
While Southern Regional Board of Education business was a bit on the light side for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 9, Superintendent Craig Henrytossed outa couple announcementsthat should…
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•October 16, 2019
LBI Holiday Beach Badges for Sale
Special holiday beach badges are now available in Harvey Cedars at a cost of $32 each.
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•October 15, 2019
Stafford Requests Help to ID Burglar, Stop Spree
On Sunday, Oct. 13, just before noon, an unidentified white man burglarized the Mama Maria’s Pizzeria located at 1116 Route 9, Stafford police announced Monday. He was wearing a dark-colored, hooded…
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•October 15, 2019
Stafford to Propose ‘No Solicitation’ Registry for Residents to Deter Salesmen
Stafford Township is expected to introduce an ordinance soon to establish a “no solicitation” registry. The ordinance would amend the chapter of the township code that deals with peddling and…
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•October 14, 2019
Free Fishing Day This Saturday, Oct. 19
Anglers of all ages and skill levels – and both residents and nonresidents alike – can freshwater fish without a fishing license or trout stamp during New Jersey’s second Free Fishing Day of the…
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•October 14, 2019
Holiday Google Live Stream to Give Ideas on Marketing Oct. 16
Businesses can learn to “Spruce up Your Holiday Marketing Plan” via a Google Live Stream, plus enjoy some networking at a Support Your Chamber Day viewing party on Oct. 16. The Wednesday event takes…
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•October 11, 2019
Hear the Tale of Frankenstein in Old-Time Radio Format
Get into the Halloween spirit when Raconteur Radio presents “Frankenstein: It’s Alive” on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Thestaged presentation of Mary Shelley’sclassic Gothic novel is done in the…
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•October 11, 2019
‘Wreaths Across America’ Campaign Comes to Southern Ocean County
A Stafford Township woman is seeking community support for a project in which wreaths would be laid at veterans’ grave sites in December. Betty Garrison recently joined a group called Wreaths Across…
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•October 11, 2019
School News: ‘Great Gatsby’ and Other SRHS Achievements
The Southern Regional Theatre Company presents “The Great Gatsby”with performances Thursday, Oct, 24 at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
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•October 9, 2019
Proposed Hotel on Beach Haven Council Docket Oct. 15
Expecting a very large crowd for its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., the Beach Haven Borough Council will be conducting business at Surflight Theatre, located at 201 Engleside Ave.
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•October 9, 2019
Morris Boulevard Bridge to Close Later This Month as Replacement Project Begins
The Ocean County contractor responsible for the replacement of the Morris Boulevard Bridge expects to shut the bridge, and consequently, the road, to traffic on or about Oct. 21 as the project kicks…
