News
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•January 19, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Police Chief Hawkins Reflects Ahead of Retirement
Over the past 28 years as an officer in the Little Egg Harbor Police Department, Chief James Hawkins has witnessed changes to the department, the township, and policing itself. Now, as he prepares to…
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•January 17, 2026
Stafford Township EMS Seeks Volunteer Members
Emergency medical services is one of the most diverse and challenging careers today, whether it be volunteer or paid, and Stafford Township EMS is seeking certified emergency medical technicians or…
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•January 17, 2026
Community Policing Strengthens Bonds, Develops Trust, Creates Safer Place to Live
On Thanksgiving evening, the Stafford Township Police Department’s video about its arrest and apprehension of the Grinch garnered more than 85,000 views, some 365 shares and 168 comments, no doubt…
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•January 16, 2026
Stafford Police Busy as New Year Begins
The Stafford Township Police Department continued to crack down on crime as the new year got underway.
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•January 15, 2026
What a Year 2025 Was in Southern Ocean County
2025 was yet another busy year for news in Southern Ocean County.
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•January 15, 2026
Surf City Presses for State Emergency Declaration to Combat Storm Impacts
Over the course of five months’ time, destructive forces of three named hurricanes and a prolonged nor’easter have not only eroded Jersey Shore beaches, but also ignited urgent calls for the…
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January 15, 2026
LBI School Demolition Marks End of Era
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•January 14, 2026
Pinelands Regional 2026 Reorganization Meeting Lasts Just Minutes
The reorganization meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 was a short one.
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•January 14, 2026
Residential Swimming Pools Put Pressure on All Water Users
Resident Kathy Casey’s observation about how residential swimming pools are filled and the impact to her rising water bill stirred a debate about water usage, cost and responsibility at the Surf City…
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•January 14, 2026
Suzanne Carrara Joins Little Egg Harbor Committee
Little Egg Harbor is starting off 2026 with big changes to the township’s leadership. At the Jan. 8 meeting, the township committee appointed a new member, Suzanne M. Carrara, to fill the seat left…
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•January 14, 2026
Barnegat Board of Ed Leadership Stays Unchanged
At the recent reorganization meeting, Scott Sarno and Doreen Continanza were re-elected president and vice president, respectively, of the Barnegat Township Board of Education.
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•January 14, 2026
Barnegat Light Prepares for New Year With New Faces on Council
At the reorganization meeting of the Barnegat Light Borough Council, newly elected and reelected councilmen James Gutowski and Barry Mescolotto were sworn in. Michael Spark was voted council…
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•January 14, 2026
Block Grant Suggestions for Beach Haven
Prior to Jan. 12’s regular meeting, the Beach Haven Borough Council discussed possibilities for Ocean County Community Development Block Grants.
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•January 14, 2026
Surf City Meeting Time Change for 2026
When the Surf City Borough Council convened its Jan. 7 reorganization meeting, there was only one noticeable change on its agenda: the start of its meeting time for the year.
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•January 14, 2026
Ocean County Officials Warn SNAP Recipients About Rising Fraud Threats
Ocean County officials are urging residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to take proactive steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards from fraud, as…
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•January 14, 2026
Both Tuckerton and LEH School Boards Must Fill a Vacancy
The Tuckerton School District has to fill a vacancy on its board of education. If you are interested, you are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume by Jan. 30 via email or mail to School…
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•January 14, 2026
Mollema Happy to Take Role With Stafford Township School Board
For as much as Keith Mollema thought about being a member of the Stafford Township Board of Education, he was intent on not upsetting the apple cart.
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•January 11, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Resident Fights Censorship, Book Bans in Documentary
Little Egg Harbor resident Martha Hickson didn’t intend to become a driving force in a nationwide movement for free speech. But as groups relentlessly pushed for the removal of books from the school…
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•January 8, 2026
Short-Term Rental Ordinance Fails Again in Ship Bottom
Eleven days after shooting down its own proposed short-term rental ordinance, the Ship Bottom Borough Council rejected another proposal before a standing-room-only crowd at the firehouse Dec. 30 at…
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•January 8, 2026
Stafford Township Seeks State Grant for Potential Skate Park
While nothing is concrete right now, Stafford Township officials are making moves to acquire grant funding that could pave the way for a skate park at the Bay Avenue Community Center.
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•January 8, 2026
Longtime Barnegat Lighter, Author Mary Karch Dies at 88
The American flag outside the post office in Barnegat Light is flying at half-staff this week in honor of Mary Karch, a former longtime resident of the borough who died Sunday, Jan. 4 at age 88. She…
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•January 8, 2026
Ship Bottom Honors Tallon at Last Meeting
The second seat from the left behind the dais in the Ship Bottom meeting room, like the others, was vacant Dec. 30 after the council moved its final meeting of the year to the firehouse to…
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•January 8, 2026
COASTAL Project Supports Local Aquaculture Farmers
Last month, as part of the second stage of the multifacted, partner-driven Conservation Opportunities Advancing Sustainable Technologies for Aquaculture Leases’ (COASTAL) project, nine area shellfish…
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•January 8, 2026
Stafford Township Police Close Out Year With Five Arrests
Stafford Township police officers were busy during the final 10 days of 2025.
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•January 7, 2026
Amato Was Primary Sponsor of Four Bills Unanimously Approved on Dec. 22
State Sen. Carmen F. Amato, Jr. was a busy man as Christmas approached.
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•January 7, 2026
Ship Bottom’s Affordable Housing Approach Multi-Layered
Three commercial properties in Ship Bottom have been set aside as affordable housing overlay zones as part of the borough’s settlement with the state, paving the way for possible future construction…
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•January 7, 2026
Colangelo, Dupuis Sworn in to Tuckerton Council
Tuckerton Councilmen Sam Colangelo and Mike Dupuis, both re-elected in November, were sworn into office at the borough’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 1.
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•January 7, 2026
Barnegat VFW Honors Young Patriots
A group of civic-minded students was recently honored by Barnegat Township VFW Post 10092 as winners in the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen essay contests.
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•January 7, 2026
Eagleswood Reorganizes for 2026; Officials Retain Positions, Hold Course
At the Eagleswood Township Committee’s reorganization meeting of Monday, Jan. 5, the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. officers were sworn in. The installation dinner will take place later this month.
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•January 7, 2026
Ken Laney Named Mayor of Little Egg Harbor; Ray Gormley Bids Farewell
Little Egg Harbor Township ushered in the new year on Jan. 1 with the appointment of a new mayor, Ken Laney, who served as deputy mayor in 2025.
