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•November 10, 2025
Barnegat Marching Bengals Are Atlantic Coast Champs
On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Barnegat High School Marching Bengals capped off a successful fall competition season after being named Tournament of Bands Group 1A Atlantic Coast Champions at Hersheypark…
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•November 8, 2025
Larry’s Home a Safe Haven for Recovering Veterans
“He would call; I would answer. And vice versa.” That’s how Paul Hulse described his friendship with Larry Robertiello, whose namesake and memory now live on through Larry’s Home, a transitional home…
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•November 7, 2025
Find Food Assistance in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor
The current government shutdown and subsequent disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will impact thousands in Southern Ocean County; according to the U.S. Department of…
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•November 7, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Police Encourage E-bike Safety
In response to increased e-bike usage throughout the township, the Little Egg Harbor Police Department has launched a safety campaign aimed at educating both e-bike operators and other motorists.
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•November 6, 2025
Food for Thought: Area Resources for Anyone Hungry or Affected by SNAP Cuts
As of Tuesday, Nov. 4, more than 40 million Americans who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to feed themselves and their families still did not know if or when they would…
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•November 6, 2025
2025 General Election Results: Ocean County Solidly Behind Ciattarelli in Statewide Defeat
Ocean County residents gave Republican Jack Ciattarelli a heaping majority vote for New Jersey governor on Tuesday, outpolling Democrat Mikie Sherrill by a vote of 182,177 to 88, 257, with all 418…
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•November 6, 2025
Fishing Industry, Conservationists Frustrated By Menhaden Catch Decision
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission voted at the end of last month to approve a 20% cut to the 2026 Atlantic menhaden quota. At its 83rd annual meeting in Dewey Beach, Del., the ASMFC…
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•November 6, 2025
Nonprofit Helps Coast Guard Members Navigate Difficult Times
When Matthew Whitlow arrived at Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light in 2023, he gave himself a year to get settled before looking for opportunities to become more involved. Now, he volunteers his time…
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•November 5, 2025
Superintendent McCooley and Assistant Super Frasca Are Suing PLRSD Board Member Stephanie Johnson
The long and contentious situation between Pinelands Regional Board of Education member Stephanie Johnson and Superintendent of Schools Melissa McCooley, Assistant Superintendent Gina Frasca and…
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•November 5, 2025
Harvey Cedars Officers Continue to ‘Let it Grow’
This year marks the 10th year in a row that the Harvey Cedars Police Department is participating in the “Let It Grow” campaign, formerly called “No Shave November,” to raise money and awareness for…
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•November 5, 2025
New Online Tool Helps Identify Climate Mitigation Project Funding Opportunities
Building on a commitment to expand clean energy opportunities across New Jersey, the state Department of Environmental Protection has unveiled new online tool to help residents, county and municipal…
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•November 5, 2025
Millions in State Funds Could Cool Electric Bill Surge
Ninth District Sen. Carmen Amato is expected to introduce legislation that, if passed, would earmark $131 million from the defunct Ørsted offshore wind farm projects to relieve New Jersey ratepayers…
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•November 5, 2025
First Responders, Public Works Hailed for Nor’easter Response
As another fall storm was bearing down on the Island last week, Ship Bottom’s emergency management coordinator praised the dedication of borough employees and volunteer first responders for their…
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•November 5, 2025
Southern Regional Marching Band Grabs Second Straight ACC Title
Long before the 18 seniors of Southern Regional High School marching band stood along the 40-yard line of Hersheypark Stadium on Nov. 2, awaiting the announcement that they’d won, they knew the…
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•November 5, 2025
Republicans Keep the Reins in Ocean County
There is no doubt about it, Ocean County remains a GOP stronghold in New Jersey.
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•November 3, 2025
CAFRA Permit Secured for Redeveloping LBI School Site
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection approved the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act permit application for the site of the now-closed LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom earlier this month.
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•November 2, 2025
Local Business Receives National Recognition for Hiring Vets
A Manahawkin business that places a priority on hiring veterans was recently awarded the National Small Employer of the Year award by the American Legion at the legion’s national convention in Tampa…
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•October 31, 2025
Necropsy Performed on Humpback Whale Found Off Holgate
A necropsy has been performed on a young whale with significant trauma from boat propeller strikes that was located in shallow water off Holgate earlier this month. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Marine…
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•October 30, 2025
Reports Surface of Undelivered Mail in LBI Region
The U.S. Postal Service is unable to explain the reason why mail from the Island and some from mainland post offices didn’t reach its final destination for a two-week period last month.
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•October 30, 2025
Station Barnegat Light Coast Guardsman Achieves Elite Surfman Status
Ten months after hitting a significant setback in his career as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, Braxton Harris walked the beach just beyond Barnegat Lighthouse. At the base of the towering…
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•October 30, 2025
Fire Breaks Out at Barnegat High School
A late-afternoon fire on Friday, Oct. 24 at Barnegat High School has resulted in the students attending classes virtually this week.
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•October 30, 2025
Garden Club Gets Primer on Ocean Protection
One of the aims of the Environmental Committee of the Garden Club of LBI is protecting the Island and its beaches, surrounding land, bays and the ocean.
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•October 30, 2025
Another Residential Development Proposed in Little Egg Harbor
In the wake of public outcry over a sprawling age-restricted housing development set for Center Street in Little Egg Harbor, which sparked concerns about overdevelopment in the township, another…
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•October 29, 2025
Data Center Energy Demand Poised to Leave Residents on Hook
Even as Clara Summers offered possible solutions to address data center energy cost impacts on the PJM grid, she balked at keeping aging facilities online to prevent residential electricity bills…
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•October 29, 2025
Feds Gamble on Offshore Wind Funding for Future Cleanup
For decades, nuclear power plant owners have been required by law to set aside money for decommissioning at the start of operations, but developers of two New England offshore wind farm projects face…
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•October 29, 2025
No Generation Gap With These Students
Sixth-grade students from Beach Haven Elementary School recently took part in a memorable intergenerational visit to St. Francis Center Senior Services, where young learners and local seniors came…
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•October 29, 2025
Stafford Workshop Full of Positivity, Solid Ideas for Future Recreation
Now with two major pieces of property available for the development of new recreational space and facilities, the Stafford Township administration on Oct. 23 sought the input of community members as…
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•October 29, 2025
Big Rent Increase Avoided in Pinewood Estates
Residents in the Pinewood Estates mobile home community in Barnegat Township are breathing a sigh of relief as a proposed monthly rent increase of $150 has been scrapped.
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•October 29, 2025
Amato Bill Expanding Athletic Trainers’ Scope, Standards Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. (R-9th Dist.) to expand the scope of practice for New Jersey’s athletic trainers, and to raise educational requirements and modernize the…
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•October 29, 2025
John Hailperin Returns to BHTA Board
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association board recently unanimously appointed John Hailperin as a board member.
