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•October 29, 2025
Tuckerton Council Discusses Storm Prep, Upcoming Events
At the regular Tuckerton Borough Council meeting on Oct. 20, police officer Tyler Galgano was appointed sergeant and sworn into his new position with the police department.
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•October 26, 2025
Safety Drives Closure of Pedestrian Access on Cedar Bonnet Island
Pedestrian traffic on Circle Drive, the narrow single-lane road on Cedar Bonnet Island that runs under the Causeway, is slated to permanently close due to safety concerns.
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•October 25, 2025
Abandoned Boat Problem Persists as Possible Funding on Cusp
While recreational boating season comes to a crawl on local waters after the hustle and bustle of the summer, a growing number of abandoned boats litter the landscape of Ocean County’s barrier…
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•October 23, 2025
LBI Witchy Paddle: Spirited Strokes for Charity
The good witches who participated in the LBI Witchy Paddle on Saturday, Oct. 18 raised $1,600 in donations for David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation this year, organizer and Head Witch Michelle…
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•October 23, 2025
Injured Young Whale Dies While Stranded Off Holgate
A young whale with significant trauma from boat propeller strikes was spotted in shallow water off the west side of Holgate last Friday, Oct. 17, and unfortunately passed away, the Marine Mammal…
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•October 23, 2025
Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Rally on LBI Exceeds June Turnout
Heavy traffic at the gateway to Long Beach Island on Oct. 18 wasn’t of the normal variety, but rather pedestrians lining Ninth Street in Ship Bottom during the Island’s second No Kings rally in four…
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•October 23, 2025
Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini Endorses Jack Ciattarelli for Governor
Longtime mayor of Long Beach Township Joseph Mancini is endorsing Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli in this year’s governor’s race because, he said, “Jack understands the Jersey Shore in ways our…
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•October 23, 2025
40th Fall Beach Sweeps Unite Volunteers for Cleaner Coasts
At nearly 80 sites across New Jersey – including here on Long Beach Island – volunteers came together last Saturday, Oct. 18, for the 2025 Clean Ocean Action Fall Beach Sweeps, united by a shared…
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•October 22, 2025
Death of Little Egg Harbor 2-Year-Old Under Investigation
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is currently investigating the death of a 2-year-old child in Little Egg Harbor Township that occurred last week, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
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•October 22, 2025
‘More User-Friendly’ Zoning Ordinance Adopted in Beach Haven
Business owners in Beach Haven looking to convert their property into a single-family residence will need to apply for a conditional use variance, according to a zoning ordinance adopted by the…
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•October 22, 2025
Carroll Avenue Residents Face Ongoing Disruptive Flooding
Tuckerton’s Oct. 20 regular borough council meeting became heated as multiple residents of Carroll Avenue expressed frustrations with constant flooding and were dissatisfied with officials’ responses.
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•October 22, 2025
Sunrise Bay Community Celebrates 25 Years
In 2000, the age-restricted adult housing development Sunrise Bay was formed in Little Egg Harbor. Over time, short-term trial-run houses turned into long-term homes and neighbors turned into…
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•October 22, 2025
Bee Baths: an Important Garden Feature
The familiar bird bath is ideal for birds to drink from and clean their wings. Now small but powerful baths are popping up in Long Beach Island gardens for bees. Local gardeners are providing these…
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•October 22, 2025
Experience, Name Recognition Give Republicans Huge Edge in County Elections
Election Day, Nov. 4, will be here in no time, especially since many people will be voting early, either utilizing vote-by-mail ballots or visiting an early-voting center.
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•October 22, 2025
Property Tax Relief Applications Due By Oct. 31
While enrolled New Jersey residents may have already received their checks from the ANCHOR Benefit, Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement and Stay NJ programs, individuals who have not applied for…
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•October 22, 2025
Ocean County College Joins Statewide ‘Feed the Future: Fight Student Hunger’ Initiative
Food insecurity is a significant barrier to student success. To help combat this issue, New Jersey’s community colleges, including Ocean County College, are partnering for “Feed the Future: Fight…
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•October 22, 2025
Most 2025 Local and School Board Races Unopposed
There are numerous municipal and school board elections in Southern Ocean County this year. However, few are contested.
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•October 22, 2025
Stafford Police Bolster Force With More Class II Officers
Last month, the Stafford Township Police Department underwent a significant change to its lineup of officers, one Chief James Haldenwang believes will provide additional service and safety to the…
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•October 20, 2025
Casella Receives Rotary’s Highest Honor
Last Thursday, Oct. 9, Jack Casella was invited to a get-together at Nardi’s Tavern by good friends Deborah Whitcraft and her husband, Jim Vogel, captain and president, respectively, of the Beach…
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•October 19, 2025
Taxpayers Association ‘Dune’ Great Things in Holgate
Following Superstorm Sandy in 2012, some Holgate residents noticed the area’s dunes that had been covered solely with dune grass “were obliterated by the wave action” of the hurricane-riled ocean…
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•October 17, 2025
Four Seek Three Barnegat School Board Seats
Two incumbents and two newcomers are running for three seats on the Barnegat Township Board of Education. All terms are for three years.
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•October 17, 2025
Tuckerton Battles Major Flooding as Nor’easter Hits
As a nor’easter slammed Southern Ocean County over the weekend, Tuckerton felt some of the worst effects on the mainland, with major flooding hitting many of the waterfront communities on Monday…
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•October 16, 2025
Nor’easter Blows in for Holiday Weekend
The Columbus Day holiday weekend saw tough going on local roads as the area was hit by the first nor’easter of the season. It roared in overnight Sunday and blew out by early Tuesday morning.
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•October 15, 2025
Higher Labor Costs Drive Beach Expense Increase
Beach operation expenses in Surf City saw a 6.6% hike for the summer season and another increase is coming next year after state officials announced a new minimum wage based off the super price index.
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•October 15, 2025
Blumenthal, Rubenstein Seek Barnegat Committee Seat
Democrat Maxine Blumenthal and Republican Fredric G. Rubenstein are running for one three-year term on the Barnegat Township Committee. Deputy Mayor Albert Bille declined to run for a sixth term.
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•October 15, 2025
Proposed Ordinance Would Regulate Surveillance Cameras in Long Beach Township
An ordinance introduced at the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, Oct. 6 would regulate the location of surveillance cameras on homes in the municipality, as well as create…
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•October 15, 2025
New Technology Flushes Problems From Water, Sewer System
The Surf City Borough Council last week unanimously approved nearly $2,380 for a touchscreen computer system for the borough’s water and sewer department.
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•October 15, 2025
Use Caution on Roadways as Deer Mating Season Begins
Motorists are reminded to drive with extra vigilance as white-tailed deer mating season gets underway and darkness arrives earlier. Deer are more likely to run out onto roads during this time of year…
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•October 15, 2025
Santa’s Official Driver Has Heart Made for Helping
When Annamarie Sesta started the Chrome Angelz RC in 2011, her vision was to create a women’s riding club in her area, Galloway Township, that supported and empowered other lady riders, she…
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•October 15, 2025
Barnegat Light Welcomes New Councilman, Preps for Reassessment, Budget Workshop
A brand-new Barnegat Light borough councilman was nominated and unanimously approved at the regular meeting of Oct. 8 to fill the seat vacated by Ed Wellington when he became mayor. After his…
