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•August 26, 2026
NJBPU Advances Statewide Home Batteries Program
The N.J. Board of Public Utilities last week released a conversation starter for the second phase of the Garden State Energy Storage Program, outlining plans for approximately 150 megawatts of…
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•August 26, 2026
Harvey Cedars Well Represented as Golf Tournament Sponsors
For the last 35 years, the Ocean County Mayors Association has held a fundraising golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships for Ocean County high school seniors.
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•August 26, 2026
Former LBI Lifeguard Steers U.S. Coast Guard Operational Logistics
On Long Beach Island, safety isn’t just something that is talked about. It’s something that is practiced, day after day, because conditions can change fast, and people’s lives depend on how ready…
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•August 26, 2026
Boaters Arrested in Separate Fatal Boat Accidents
Two Ocean County residents have been arrested and charged with, among other offenses, operating a vessel under the influence in separate death-by-vessel incidents this summer, N.J. State Police said.
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•August 26, 2026
BBP Releases 2026 State of the Bay Report
Every five years, the Barnegat Bay Partnership publishes its State of the Bay Report – a comprehensive look at the health of the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed. The BBP, one of 28 National…
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•August 26, 2026
Car Theft Investigation Ongoing
Long Beach Township and Ship Bottom police are investigating the thefts of two high-end vehicles stolen early Aug. 21 and later recovered, local law enforcement said.
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•August 26, 2026
‘Ocean Goes Purple’ Initiative Kicking Off
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, will launch Ocean Goes Purple, a countywide…
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•August 26, 2026
Young Anglers Have a Blast at Barnegat Dock
A late-summer tradition continued in Barnegat Township with the “Casting With a Cop” fishing event on Aug. 23 at the municipal dock.
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•August 26, 2026
Black Skimmers Take Center Stage in Barnegat Light
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park posted some exciting news on social media earlier this month: “The skimmers are back, and it’s being called a historic moment.”
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•August 26, 2026
Meticulously Preserved Victorian Brings the Generations Together
Editor’s Note: This is the 11th in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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•August 26, 2026
Fire Company Adds Water Rescue Drone
As the seasonal lifeguard presence along local waters comes to an end, the High Point Volunteer Fire Co. in Harvey Cedars is adding a new tool to its water rescue equipment: the Dolphin 3 Pro, a…
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•August 22, 2026
Towering ‘Signal House’ Survives Well Beyond Its Wartime Purpose
Editor’s Note: This is the 10th in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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•August 21, 2026
Beach Haven Council Race Uncontested
Unless there is a successful write-in campaign, the two incumbent candidates who filed for the Beach Haven Borough Council election in November are assured of winning since they are uncontested for…
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•August 21, 2026
Rare Sea Turtle Washes Up in Harvey Cedars
Along the bayfront at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars lies a small beach that people use to launch sailboats and small craft. But on a recent morning the area witnessed an unusual sight – a Kemp’s…
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•August 20, 2026
Work Begins at Former CVS in Ship Bottom
Nearly four years after approval was granted for a family entertainment center at the vacant CVS Pharmacy in Ship Bottom, demolition finally began Monday, Aug. 17 as crews tore away a part of the…
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•August 20, 2026
Dead Endangered Fin Whale Recovered From Ocean Off LBI
A crew from Brigantine’s Marine Mammal Stranding Center spent most of the day Aug. 17 in Barnegat Light, working to recover what is believed to be a deceased endangered and federally protected…
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•August 20, 2026
Pre-Labor Day High School Start Limits LBI’s Employee Buffer
Island businesses and towns have long braced for the mid-August labor pinch – a seasonal churn driven by departing college and out-of-the-area high school students as well as student athletes…
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•August 20, 2026
Overflowing Beach Garbage Cans Create a Stir
Excessive trash left in and around beach garbage and recycling bins has triggered a debate in Surf City over whether cleaner beaches can be achieved through smarter bin design or whether the real…
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•August 19, 2026
Food Safety Labels Can Be Misleading
Food safety labels can be somewhat complicated.
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•August 19, 2026
Unique Achievement for Ocean County Soil Conservation District Staff Member
After six years gaining hands-on experience and training, Kristin Adams has become the first Ocean County Soil Conservation District staff member to become a Level 3 USDA-NRCS (U.S. Department of…
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•August 19, 2026
Barnegat Light Interested in Drone Beach Monitoring
Enforcement in Barnegat Light was a theme of the Aug. 11 caucus and regular meeting of borough council, where attention was turned to the topic of drone monitoring, particularly over the beaches.
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•August 19, 2026
Lemonade Stand Benefits Day Camps for Children With Cancer, Siblings
Siblings Luisa and Enzo Villafranco, ages 9 and 6, have sold a lot of lemonade these past few years – with all proceeds going to a great cause. Each summer, the kids set up a stand near their…
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•August 19, 2026
Nominations Open for Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards
The Sherrill adminstration is currently inviting nominations for the 27th annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards, the state’s premier environmental awards program recognizing individuals…
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•August 19, 2026
Three-Clawed Crab a Memorable Mutation
One day recently, Joseph and William Astrauckas of Atlanta, Ga., and their friend Brady Reeks decided to go crabbing as they usually do when on the Island and caught a once-in-a-lifetime surprise: a…
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•August 19, 2026
Pinelands Regional School District Adopts New Smartphone Policy
The Pinelands Regional School District adopted a new smartphone policy and regulations at its Aug. 17 board of education meeting.
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•August 19, 2026
Long Beach Township’s Annual Flood Letter Details Risks, Offers Tips
As part of its participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System, Long Beach Township annually notifies all property owners of the flooding potential in the…
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•August 19, 2026
Principal to Become Barnegat Schools Chief
On Monday, Aug. 17, the Barnegat Township Board of Education announced that through a “comprehensive search process,” the board has selected Josh Toddings as its new superintendent of schools.
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•August 19, 2026
Donation to Water Rescue Team Is a Call to Action
For Beach Haven’s Jeff Heinel, those words are more than a sentiment. They are a call to action – one he recently answered by donating a brand-new 2026 Yamaha VX Cruiser rescue watercraft to the…
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•August 19, 2026
Eagleswood Welcomes Junior Firefighters at 16
The eligibility age for members of the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. has been lowered from 18 to 16, thanks to an ordinance adopted during the rescheduled township meeting of Monday, Aug. 17.
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•August 15, 2026
Railroad Magnate’s Expansive Victorian Regains Past Glory
Editor’s Note: This is the ninth in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
