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•February 26, 2025
PJM Deflects Rate Increase Blame, Says Outside Factors Play Role
The regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of New Jersey’s electricity needs is pushing back against claims it is culpable for the double-digit rate increase slated to hit a…
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•February 26, 2025
SandPaper Staff Wins Over 80 Awards in Press Association Contest
The staff of The SandPaper figured prominently in the New Jersey Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest, garnering 44 for print writing/online content and photography and 37 awards for…
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•February 26, 2025
Tuckerton Man Charged With Sexual Assault, Luring, Lewdness, Endangering Minors
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Michael Marto, 28, of Tuckerton, was charged with sexual assault, luring, lewdness and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.…
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•February 26, 2025
Barnegat Light Council Nixes Charitable Donation, Weighs Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Development
Barnegat Light Borough Council denied a request from the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) for a donation of two seasonal beach badges for its upcoming school fundraising…
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•February 26, 2025
Green-Minded Grassroots Group Marks 10 Years
This winter marks the 10th anniversary of when a group of local people with environmental concerns began holding early-evening monthly meetings at area establishments.
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•February 26, 2025
High Tensions Continue at Tuckerton Borough Council Meeting
The Feb. 18 Tuckerton Borough Council meeting brought more outbursts from both council members and frustrated residents.
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•February 26, 2025
Resilient LBI Team Holds Final Public Information Session
As part of the Resilient LBI enterprise, representatives from local municipalities and the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection have been taking proactive steps to address the challenges of…
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•February 26, 2025
Stafford School Board Clarifies Purpose of Upcoming Hearing on Super’s Contract
For those wondering about the upcoming March 13 Stafford Township Board of Education meeting and what can be expected regarding Superintendent George Chidiac, one thing was made clear last week.
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•February 26, 2025
Environmental Groups Sound Alarm Over Federal Rollback of Offshore Drilling Protections
Environmental organizations both national and local are voicing concern for coastal communities following President Donald Trump’s revocation of ocean protections. An executive order aims to restore…
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•February 26, 2025
Child Porn Charges Filed Against Barnegat Man
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Feb. 20, Fabian Lugo, 27, of Barnegat Township was charged with possession of child pornography.
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•February 26, 2025
Extreme Drought Designation Goes Unchanged
In November, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed Southern Ocean County in the “extreme drought” category, along with parts of Burlington, Atlantic and Cape May counties. As the calendar soon flips over…
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•February 26, 2025
Beach Haven Students Go on a Cultural Journey
Last year, Beach Haven School teacher Olivia Swanson introduced a new initiative to help her second-grade students feel more connected in their learning about cultural topics in social studies.
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•February 26, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Residents Concerned About Wildlife, Coastal Evacuation Routes
Little Egg Harbor residents brought attention to several local issues, including an incident with a raccoon and the need for new evacuation routes, at the township committee meeting on Feb. 13.
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•February 26, 2025
Martin Truex Sr. Dies at 66
Martin Truex Sr., father of Martin Jr., Ryan Truex and Marsha McVey, passed away Friday, Jan. 17 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The 66-year-old native Mayettan was born in Atlantic City and co-owned…
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•February 26, 2025
’Kindness for the Courageous’ Yields More Than 10,000 Items for Troops Overseas
Last spring, U.S. Army Specialist Corey Betrix wasn’t sitting in a comfy chair inside his Stafford Township home with his family. He was in an undisclosed location in the Middle East, serving the…
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•February 24, 2025
Route 72 Lane Closures Return This Week
Route 72 East lanes between Barnegat and Central avenues in Ship Bottom will be closed for the remainder of the week for drainage work, according to Ship Bottom police. The work is slated to occur…
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•February 24, 2025
Barnegat Police Move Into Spacious Quarters
On Friday, Feb. 14, Barnegat Township Police Department officers reported to work in their new headquarters, located inside the new municipal building, which opened last month.
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•February 23, 2025
Surf City Fights for Beachfill Funding for All
The Surf City Borough Council last week unanimously approved a resolution requesting its congressional leaders to “exercise all means at their disposal” to ensure the 2025 federal budget includes…
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•February 22, 2025
Traffic Flow Improvements Anticipated After Central Avenue Redesign
The conversion of Central Avenue in Ship Bottom into a two-way road north of 11th Street is expected to alleviate peak traffic congestion and improve emergency response times, state transportation…
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•February 21, 2025
Insurance Broker Advises ‘Don’t Panic’ as Horizon BCBS and HMH Fight It Out
The contestants are the largest health insurance company in the Garden State, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the state…
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•February 20, 2025
Big Lottery Win in Little Egg Harbor
A lucky New Jersey Lottery player hit the jackpot on Monday, Feb. 10 in Little Egg Harbor Township.
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•February 20, 2025
Dead Birds on Beach Spur Concerns About Avian Flu
Brant Beach resident Jeff Schaefer’s recent walks along the stretch of ocean beach from 56th Street to 30th Street have left him with some concern, as he’s encountered a number of deceased birds…
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•February 20, 2025
Former NFL Player Brings ‘Uniqueness’ Advocacy to Little Egg Harbor
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, former NFL player Xavier Cooper visited Mystic Meadows Rehab & Nursing and Frog Pond Elementary School in Little Egg Harbor to speak about his experiences as a person with…
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•February 20, 2025
While District Boasts Sound Financial Health, Southern Regional Esports Squad Excels
Besides the fact the Southern Regional School District financial audit for the 2023-24 school year again received excellent grades, the board of education received more good news during its meeting…
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•February 19, 2025
Energy Rate Increase Sparks Call for NJBPU Members to Resign
Citing an increase in electricity demand, limited growth in supply and faulty market dynamics, the N.J. Board of Public Utilities last week approved double-digit rate increases for energy supplied to…
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•February 19, 2025
Beach Haven, ACE in Talks Over Battery Storage System
Beach Haven officials recently met with representatives of Atlantic City Electric to discuss concerns about the utility company’s proposal to activate a battery energy storage system facility located…
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•February 19, 2025
Jeff’s Camp Looking for Volunteers
Jeff’s Camp: Help for Heroes in Barnegat Township is looking for volunteers and team members to help with special events.
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•February 19, 2025
Resolutions Supportive of Veterans Adopted in Harvey Cedars
Last week, the Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners adopted three resolutions that were focused on advancing legislation for increased veteran benefits and expanded veterans programs.
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•February 19, 2025
Harvey Cedars Draws Up Anti-Nepotism Ordinance
At a Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners meeting last week, officials introduced an ordinance aimed at eliminating future incidents of nepotism, specifically as it relates to any commissioner or…
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•February 19, 2025
Proposed Restaurant Property in Little Egg Harbor Could Become Preserved Land Instead
At the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting on Feb. 13, residents expressed support for a property that was proposed as a restaurant and banquet facility to instead be acquired by the Ocean…
