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•June 18, 2025
New Scam Revolves Around ‘Unpaid’ Traffic Tickets
There’s a new scam on the block, a scam involving traffic tickets. Texts have been flooding the country using variation of the one below…
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•June 18, 2025
Beach Taxi Service Available in Beach Haven
Beach Haven’s Gator beach taxi service is up and running for its fourth summer in which older and disabled people get improved access to borough beaches. The free service is available daily through…
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•June 18, 2025
Island Library Friends Announce Scholarship Winners
The Friends of the Island Library awarded two scholarships this month to local students, continuing the group’s unbroken 30-year tradition of offering scholarships.
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•June 18, 2025
Traffic Increase Signals Safety Concerns for Surf City Neighbors
The official start of summer is still days away, but its impact is already being felt by some Surf City residents who brought traffic safety concerns to light, saying children and grandchildren are…
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•June 18, 2025
Jeff’s Camp Rehab Reapplies in Barnegat
It was nearly a year ago when the proposed Jeff’s Camp: Home for Heroes in Barnegat Township began navigating a change in direction.
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•June 18, 2025
Students Get Schooled on Beach Safety
With summer recess around the corner, students at the Beach Haven School were no doubt getting excited about spending a lot of time at the beach. So last year, Principal/Superintendent Ted Loeffler…
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•June 18, 2025
Barnegat Light Mulls Over Baseball Field, Beach Assistance
Barnegat Light Mayor Kirk Larson has suggested the field currently occupied by the public dog park be reconfigured to make room for a baseball field for recreational purposes. He raised the topic…
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•June 18, 2025
Barnegat Day on the Bay Donations Needed
Donations and volunteers are being sought for the annual Day on the Bay, sponsored by the Barnegat Recreation Disability Advisory Board and taking place on Sunday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
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•June 18, 2025
Future Mechanics, Engineers and More: Graduates Bid Farewell to Southern Regional
Nicholas Prosperi looked around the gymnasium and thought for a second or two, quickly reaching a conclusion on how to summarize the Southern Regional High School Class of 2025.
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•June 17, 2025
Two New Drones to Heighten Beach Haven Safety
With two high-tech drones provided with funds raised by the Friends of Beach Haven, a new safety program is being implemented in Beach Haven this summer.
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•June 16, 2025
Many Services on Hand for County Connection in Harvey Cedars
Various departments have been added to the Mobile County Connection day when it sets up shop at the Harvey Cedars Borough Hall on Thursday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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•June 16, 2025
Surflight Liquor License Gets the Green Light
The N.J. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Beach Haven borough recently approved a plenary retail consumption license for Surflight Theatre.
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•June 13, 2025
More Than $1,200 in Merchandise Stolen From ShopRite in Separate Incidents
Several shoplifting incidents at ShopRite on Route 72 in Manahawkin have led to arrests by the Stafford Township Police Department in recent weeks.
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•June 13, 2025
Barnegat’s Old Town Hall Razed
The final phase of Barnegat Township’s new municipal building project took place Thursday, June 12 with the beginning of the demolition of the old town hall.
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•June 13, 2025
Stafford Police Foursome Victorious at Iron Steel Elite Endurance Competition
Whether in competition or out in the community, the Stafford Township Police Department’s officers often exhibit excellent physical condition.
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•June 12, 2025
Atlantic Shores Halts Wind Project Due to Current Political Climate
Calling a petition to terminate its offshore renewable energy certificates a rest period, a high-ranking Atlantic Shores official still believes in wind energy’s value proposition for New Jersey. On…
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•June 12, 2025
Calvary Baptist to Raze Original Chapel
Confirming a rumor buzzing about Parkertown, Calvary Baptist Church will move forward with plans to raze the original chapel onsite. Over the last several decades, the chapel had seemingly fallen…
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•June 12, 2025
Proclamation Honors Stern, Save LBI
At the Monday, June 9 Beach Haven Borough Council meeting, Mayor Colleen Lambert put forth a proclamation to recognize the efforts of borough resident and scientist Bob Stern and Save LBI for their…
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•June 12, 2025
MATES Continues Winning Ways at Envirothon
Each year, teams of high school students from across the state gather to test their knowledge and problem-solving skills at the New Jersey Envirothon, a scholastic competition that delves into…
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•June 12, 2025
Sandy Survivors Face New Repayment Rules; FEMA Changes Questioned
Sen. Andy Kim has his focus on the Trump administration’s retooling of the Federal Emergency Management Agency during hurricane season and a shift from national emergency response to a state and…
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•June 11, 2025
Ciattarelli and Sherrill Win Primaries as Expected
Pollsters have been heavily criticized since the 2016 presidential election, when Donald Trump scored a solid win over Hillary Clinton, taking 304 votes in the Electoral College to Clinton’s 227. On…
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•June 11, 2025
Residents Donate Little Free Library to Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
Little Free Libraries, which allow passersby to take or leave a book, come in all shapes and sizes. A brand-new addition to Long Beach Island’s collection of little libraries is situated on the north…
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•June 11, 2025
Nurses Strike at Southern Ocean Medical Center Averted at Almost Last Moment
Bargaining went to almost the final hours, but the nurses at Manahawkin’s Southern Ocean Medical Center finally reached a tentative contract agreement with SOMC’s parent company, Hackensack Meridian…
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•June 11, 2025
Two Arrested on Arson Charges With Flare Gun
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on June 9, Kaele Principato, 18, of Barnegat Township and Lucas Pyle, 18, of Egg Harbor City were each charged with aggravated arson and…
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•June 11, 2025
Beach Haven Students Connect With Seniors
On May 20, the sixth-grade students from the Beach Haven Elementary School had the special opportunity to visit the seniors at St. Francis Community Center for an intergenerational pizza luncheon.
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•June 11, 2025
Harvey Cedars Awaits Green Light to Start Revaluation
Harvey Cedars is awaiting approval of a contract by the N.J. Division of Taxation so the borough can begin a townwide revaluation on all properties.
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•June 11, 2025
Police Program Bridges Gap for Vulnerable Residents
When Ship Bottom Patrolman Jacob Stuerze saw a pattern emerge involving vulnerable residents, he didn’t build just a program to check in with them, but relationships within the community that are…
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•June 11, 2025
Barnegat Light Welcomes New Council Candidate
Joining incumbent Barnegat Light Councilman James Gutowski on the ballot in November’s general election will be newcomer Barry Mescolotto, currently the borough’s planning board president.
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•June 11, 2025
Electric Rate Hike Fight Heats Up as State Seeks Temporary Relief
Rising temperatures this summer aren’t necessarily going to be just relegated to Fahrenheit degrees as escalating utility bills continue to be a source of frustration for consumers, even after the…
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•June 11, 2025
Barnegat First Aid Squad Welcomes New Rig
On June 6, a new ambulance was delivered to the Barnegat Township First Aid Squad at its Birdsall Street headquarters.
