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•September 23, 2026
Two Charged in Motor Vehicle Thefts in Ship Bottom, Brant Beach
On Aug. 21, at approximately 1:30 a.m., two high-end motor vehicles were stolen in the area between 30th Street in Ship Bottom and 50th Street in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township.…
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•September 23, 2026
Ship Bottom Officially Secures Open Space Buffer Around Former LBI School Site
Even as Ship Bottom Mayor William Huelsenbeck closed the book on a nearly two-decade saga by signing the final agreement to secure open space at the former LBI Grade School site, he fended off claims…
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•September 23, 2026
Avanti, Donor Event for Hospital Foundation, Advances Cardiac Care at SOMC
HAVE A HEART: Funders enable further development of SOMC’s cardiology program. The MacArthurs (above, third and fourth from left) invite 100 guests to their Barnegat Light home to highlight the…
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•September 23, 2026
Busing a Huge Issue at LEHSD BOE Meeting — Part One
The issue of school busing dominated the Sept. 15 meeting of the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education.
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•September 22, 2026
New Stafford Library to Open Oct. 5
The Ocean County Library has announced the new Stafford Branch Library, located at 179 South Main St. in Manahawkin, will officially open to the public on Monday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., preceded by a 10…
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•September 18, 2026
Democrats Hope to Break GOP Dominance
For most of the last 30 years, the Barnegat Township Committee has either been all-Republican or had a Republican majority. In the Nov. 3 election, two Democratic candidates hope to break that streak.
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•September 16, 2026
General Reflects on His 9/11 Experiences
“On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I was serving as the director of operations at New Jersey Air National Guard headquarters. I was also a mission-qualified F-16 pilot with the 177th Fighter Wing in…
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•September 16, 2026
Busing Issues Causing Controversy at Little Egg Harbor School District
A new busing system at the Little Egg Harbor School District is getting mixed reviews, with parents reporting a variety of problems, some of which seem to be improving as drivers gain experience.
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•September 16, 2026
Residents Group Donates to Recreation Department
At the Sept. 10 Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting, the Osborn Island Residents’ Association provided the township with a welcome surprise.
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•September 16, 2026
OCHD Releases Flu Shot Clinics Schedule
The Ocean County Health Department has announced its flu shot clinics schedule for 2026.
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•September 16, 2026
Southern Regional Stadium Reopening Delayed to Oct. 2
There’s a common mantra when it comes to major construction projects: delays are inevitable. Such is the case for reopening Southern Regional High School’s Goldberger Memorial Stadium with a new…
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•September 16, 2026
Community’s Fight Against Lennar Project Continues
It’s now been more than a year since the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning Board approved Lennar Corp.’s 415-unit age-restricted residential development set for Center Street. Some residents may…
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•September 16, 2026
Cirulli, Marte Seeking Re-Election in Barnegat
Barnegat Township Committee members Alfonso Cirulli and Joseph Marte are seeking re-election as the Republican ticket in the Nov. 3 election. The GOP has a 5-0 majority on the committee.
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•September 16, 2026
Princeton Women’s Swim and Dive Team Paddles Out With LBI Surfing
The Princeton University women swimmers and divers logged a spectacular day on Long Beach Island earlier this month when the team traveled to the Surf City location of LBI Surfing for an outing with…
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•September 16, 2026
U.S. Air Force to Inactivate 87th Air Base Wing at Joint Base
The U.S. Air Force has announced plans to inactivate the 87th Air Base Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and transfer its manpower, infrastructure and mission to the 305th Air Mobility Wing…
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•September 16, 2026
North Beach Taxpayers Group Welcomes K-9 Guests
Long Beach Township Police Chief Edward Bernhard will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the North Beach Taxpayers Association on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the St. Thomas of Villanova…
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•September 16, 2026
Beach Haven Looks to Streamline Court Cases
Three ordinances introduced by the Beach Haven Borough Council Monday night, Sept. 14, will look to streamline municipal court operations during the summer months.
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•September 16, 2026
Barnegat Light Takes Care of Business Heading Into Fall
An abandoned sailboat and some necessary bulkhead replacement work were two topics raised at the caucus portion of the Sept. 9 regular council meeting of Barnegat Light borough.
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•September 16, 2026
Island First Responders Carry 9/11’s Memory Forward
Beneath cloudy skies on Sept. 11, the Island’s volunteer first responders, in full turnout gear, climbed to the top of the Causeway Bridge, turned north, saluted and stood in silence to honor the…
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•September 16, 2026
National Beach Restoration Campaign Supports Federal Funding
Even after the summer crowds’ mass exodus from the Island earlier this week, the beaches remain on duty – not just as places to enjoy sunny days, but as the first line of defense against hurricanes…
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•September 13, 2026
Constructing a Rain Barrel Is Easy Enough and Great for Conserving Water
Whether it’s spring, summer or fall, Southern Ocean County municipalities always have their fair share of significant rain events each year. Just this summer, we experienced several weather…
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•September 11, 2026
Teenager Riding E-Bike Injured in Collision With Motor Vehicle
A 13-year-old recently sustained injuries after his e-bike collided with a motor vehicle on Lighthouse Drive in the Ocean Acres section of Stafford Township.
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•September 11, 2026
Timing, Increased Costs, Rising Property Values Created Perfect Storm for Many
There’s an old saying about death and taxes being the only certainties. When the new property tax bills started arriving in mailboxes throughout Stafford Township two months ago, some property…
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•September 11, 2026
Barnegat School Bus Driver Mourned by Community
On the vacant land that once housed the Elizabeth Edwards School in Barnegat Township sits a school bus. The vehicle was driven by Eileen Garvin, who was the victim of a homicide on Sept. 7…
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•September 10, 2026
Supper Club to Provide Community Resources
With the 2026-27 school year now in full swing, it’s a great time for new beginnings. The Cats’ Cuisine Supper Club at Pinelands Regional Junior High School will return this month, offering an…
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•September 9, 2026
Man Arrested for Cocaine Distribution in Little Egg Harbor
The Little Egg Harbor Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit’s investigation in April into narcotics distribution in Little Egg Harbor Township led to the arrest of Majid Abdur-Rahim, 41, of…
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•September 9, 2026
Little Egg Residents Offered Assistance With Tax Relief Application
This fall, the Little Egg Harbor Township tax collector’s office will offer township residents assistance with applying for tax relief programs.
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•September 9, 2026
Sparks Fly Over FERC Mandated Refunds for Electric Customers
Nearly two years after Congressman Jeff Van Drew called for a federal audit of Atlantic City Electric’s billing practices, the two sides remain at odds – this time over customer credits tied to the…
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•September 9, 2026
Entire NJ Congressional Delegation Supports Landing F-35 Fighters at Atlantic City Airport
On Sept. 4 Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who represents all of Southern Ocean County in Washington, announced that the entire New Jersey congressional delegation, both Republicans and Democrats, has…
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•September 9, 2026
Barnegat Police Add Two New Officers
