News
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•October 16, 2024
Manahawkin Woman Sentenced to Prison for Theft From LBI Engineering Firm
A resident of Manahawkin has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for the charge of theft relative to her former employment as an administrative assistant with the engineering firm…
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•October 16, 2024
Going for the Goldenrod, Autumn’s Complex Bloom
When it comes to autumnal colors, fall foliage and pumpkins assume the lead roles, but nothing shows the true colors of the season more than the wildflower form of aster, known as goldenrod.
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•October 16, 2024
Whooping Cough Cases Rising More Than Fivefold
Pertussis, commonly known as the whooping cough, is back big time.
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•October 16, 2024
Four Relative Unknowns and No Incumbents Running for Ocean County Commission
There’s no doubt the 2024 general election will be important, and not only for the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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•October 12, 2024
Stafford Township’s Democratic Council Candidates Give Insight
Editor’s note: As part of this year’s Stafford Township general election coverage, candidates from all parties were requested to provide their answers to three questions for the purpose of giving…
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•October 12, 2024
Stafford Township’s Republican Council Candidates Weigh In
Editor’s note: As part of this year’s Stafford Township general election coverage, candidates from all parties were requested to provide their answers to three questions for the purpose of giving…
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•October 12, 2024
Bold and Independent, DiMaria Plans to ‘Find Every Way Possible’ to Lower Taxes
Jessica DiMaria is a homeowner, small business owner and, she says, most of all a wife and mother. And it’s likely a safe bet those who know her would refer to her as bold. Running for Stafford…
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•October 12, 2024
Crystal Intends to Serve Township By Targeting Spending, Transparency
Barbara Crystal cares deeply about Stafford Township and believes she has the ability, passion and mental fortitude to be the next mayor.
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•October 12, 2024
Stafford Police Department Announces Graduation of Three Officers
The Stafford Township Police Department recently announced the graduations of three new officers from the Ocean County Police Academy Basic Class No. 118 – Patrolman Michael McMurry, Patrolman Austin…
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•October 12, 2024
Henken Ready to Take Mayoral Responsibilities to Next Level
Robert Henken isn’t flashy. His fashion sense isn’t amazing. He’s not the most comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. But he knows who he is.
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•October 10, 2024
LBI Region Steps Up to Aid North Carolina Hurricane Survivors
Midmorning on a bright, warm and sunny Sunday in October, the parking lot of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and EMS was far removed from western North Carolina, where residents in one of the…
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•October 10, 2024
Wally’s, Country Kettle Named Chowder Cook-Off Champs
“Chowderfest” was canceled. In its place, the new and improved Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off was a soup-erlative event that brought more than 7,500 hungry taste-testers to the Taylor Avenue field…
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•October 10, 2024
Cavagnaro Honored at State DAR Conference
The Middletown Chapter of New Jersey State Society Daughters of the American Revolution has awarded Thy (pronounced Tee) Cavagnaro with an Americanism Medal at the recent NJDAR state conference.
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•October 10, 2024
State Presents Ethel Jacobsen Elementary With ‘Cream of the Crop’ Award
Representatives from the N.J. Department of Agriculture and the N.J. Department of Education visited the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School in Surf City last week to tour its garden, cafeteria and…
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•October 10, 2024
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Clears Final Federal Hurdle
While a local grassroots organization expressed disappointment over the federal government’s approval of the construction and operations plan for two wind farm projects planned off Long Beach Island…
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•October 9, 2024
Kitten Trio at Manahawkin Shelter Awaits Loving Home
The only thing better than a cat? Multiple cats.
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•October 9, 2024
Blinking Lights, Shellabration Signal Fall in Long Beach Township
Midday temperatures are still summer-like, but it’s firmly fall in Long Beach Township. All the signs are here, including the annual Shellabration, set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 12…
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•October 9, 2024
Little Egg Harbor Recognizes National Childhood Cancer Month
Little Egg Harbor Township Mayor Blaise Scibetta presented David’s Dream and Believe Foundation founder David Caldarella with a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month…
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•October 9, 2024
Save LBI Puts Feds on Notice Over Offshore Wind
Citing both the Endangered Species Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, a local grassroots organization is doubling down on its fight to stop an offshore wind project off the coast of Long…
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•October 9, 2024
Van Drew Requests Federal Audit of Energy Company’s Practices
Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced Oct. 8 he has formally requested the Department of Justice and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to audit the owners of Atlantic City Electric for their…
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•October 9, 2024
LBI Museum’s New Venture: Sponsorships
The Long Beach Island Historical Association and Museum launched a business sponsor program in 2024 that resulted in new partnerships with 33 local businesses and supportive families.
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•October 9, 2024
Eagleswood’s Country Fair a Day for Family, Neighbors, Hometown Pride
The 28th annual Eagleswood Country Fair was “like a block party to the nth degree,” in the words of historical society member Suzanne D’Ambrosio.
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•October 9, 2024
Area Ocean County Library Branches Undergoing Refurbishing
Ocean County Library branches in the southern region have been undergoing various improvements.
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•October 9, 2024
Bashaw and Kim Face Off in Debate
The first debate between Democratic candidate Andy Kim and Republican candidate Curtis Bashaw for a U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey was abruptly halted after just a few minutes on Sunday night, Oct.…
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•October 9, 2024
Food Waste Reduction Reported at Horbelt School
The Robert L. Horbelt Intermediate School in Barnegat Township will again participate in a Rutgers University study following last year’s successful program that taught young students the skills…
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•October 9, 2024
Harvey Cedars Brings Concerns to Governor’s Office
Following what Harvey Cedars Mayor John Imperiale described as a “productive meeting” in September with the District 9 state legislative delegation to address several items, the mayor met last week…
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•October 8, 2024
Ship Bottom Resiliency Focus on Funding for Living Shoreline, Raising Bulkheads
After years of being in limbo, Ship Bottom could get a boost for its living shoreline project with the help of a consulting firm working to help the borough develop and implement resiliency plans.
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•October 7, 2024
Cycling Traffic Signal Sought to Address Bike Safety
Six months after officials in neighboring Island towns expressed opposing views on adding a traffic signal at 31st Street and the Boulevard in Ship Bottom, a contingent of the borough’s governing…
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•October 3, 2024
Everyday Supplies for Hurricane Helene Survivors Collection at Surf City Firehouse
The Surf City Volunteer Co. No. 1 and EMS is collecting emergency supplies for western North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene left communities decimated after making landfall in Florida late last…
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•October 3, 2024
Maris Stella Eastside Property Placed on the Market for $21 Million
A large real estate transaction is on the horizon in Harvey Cedars as the east portion of the Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center was recently placed on the market.
