News
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•September 11, 2024
Beach Haven Beach Badge Fees Going Up
People buying beach badges in Beach Haven for the 2025 season, take note: An ordinance introduced by the Beach Haven Borough Council Sept. 9 will increase beach badge fees beginning with next season.
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•September 11, 2024
Paws for a Cause: The Spirit of Giving
The Barnegat Township School District deeply values the unwavering support staff, students, parents and the community provide to the schools. In return, the district wants to extend this kindness to…
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•September 10, 2024
Shooting Threat at Pinelands Regional
Parents of students at the Pinelands Regional School District campus were abuzz on social media sites on Tuesday morning, wondering if they should send their kids to school.
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•September 10, 2024
Compassion Cafe Winding Down Fourth Season
On Thursday, Sept. 12, Compassion Cafe in Beach Haven will be closing for the season after business hours. Operating out of the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club, the business provides work…
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•September 9, 2024
Pulaski Monument Undergoing Site Improvements
In 2026, the nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding and independence. In October of this year, however, the local community will celebrate the 246th anniversary of the Defense of…
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•September 6, 2024
Road, Lane Closures Return to LBI Region
Work to replace a culvert under Marsha Drive in Stafford Township was slated to begin Sept. 9 roughly two years after a state road crew discovered it could not build a new lane atop it as planned for…
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•September 5, 2024
’Successful’ Active Shooter Drill Shows Level of Preparedness By Law Enforcement Agencies
At 9 a.m. on a Wednesday, Stafford Township police received a 911 call from an individual claiming she had received an alarming Instagram message from “John Smith,” offering his goodbyes and stating…
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•September 5, 2024
Ship Bottom Appoints First Female to Council in Two Decades
Three names were given to the Ship Bottom Borough Council for consideration to fill the seat vacated by former Councilman Peter Rossi’s retirement this summer, but for the sitting members there was…
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•September 5, 2024
Joe Mobus Aims to Top Last Year’s Great Cycle Challenge for Childhood Cancer Research
For the sixth consecutive year, Little Egg Harbor local Joe Mobus will take part in the Great Cycle Challenge to support the Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
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•September 4, 2024
BoatUS Seeks Volunteers to Review Waterway Cleanup Grant Applications
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is seeking a diverse panel of eco-conscious volunteers to evaluate applications for abandoned and derelict vessel removal grants between December…
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•September 4, 2024
Bill Would Reinstate Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
In response to the recent repeal of New Jersey’s back-to-school supplies sales tax holiday, Sen. Carmen Amato of the 9th Legislative District plans to introduce legislation that would reinstate this…
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•September 4, 2024
Mayor Directs LBI School Price Reduction Questions to District Officials
Following a month of mounting criticism over the governing body’s approval of a site-specific redevelopment plan for the LBI Grade School, Ship Bottom Mayor William Huelsenbeck addressed the…
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•September 4, 2024
Ship Bottom, Ocean County Team Up to Address Resiliency Needs
Ship Bottom officials are hoping inclusion of its resiliency needs into the Ocean County Hazard Mitigation Plan will boost their chances of securing funds.
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•September 4, 2024
Holiday Ushers in Some Comfy Weather
While Memorial Day is considered to be the unofficial start of summer, Labor Day is called the unofficial end. And the way the weather looks for the foreseeable future, it may just be living up to…
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•September 4, 2024
Beach Haven Tweaking Loading Area
At its next meeting, on Monday, Sept. 9, the Beach Haven Borough Council plans to introduce an ordinance aimed at resolving delivery and loading issues on Second Street.
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•September 4, 2024
Van Drew Introduces Bill Eliminating Taxes on Social Security
Donald Trump is proposing to eliminate taxes on Social Security income, but Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (2nd Dist.) isn’t waiting for Trump to be elected. On Aug. 28 he announced he had…
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•September 4, 2024
Beach Haven: County Will Cover Beach Work Added Cost
At an agenda meeting last week, the Beach Haven Borough Council approved a state aid agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for beach replenishment work scheduled to…
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•September 4, 2024
Island Library Friends Launch New Facebook Page
The Friends of the Island Library group announces it has launched a new Facebook page.
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•September 4, 2024
Delve Into History at the Ocean County Library’s Wheeler Room
Tangible links to historic events that have taken place or involved Ocean County since its founding can be found in the Hugh B. Wheeler Room of the Ocean County Library Toms River branch. The…
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•September 4, 2024
Service Calls, Code Violations Mark Busy Season in Ship Bottom
If August’s activity log for police and code enforcement in Ship Bottom is any indicator, it was a busy summer in the borough.
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•September 3, 2024
Special Mass in Manahawkin Celebrates Life of Potential Saint Who Lived on LBI
Did a saint once live among the people of Long Beach Island?
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•September 2, 2024
Democratic Senate Candidate Andy Kim Coming to Ship Bottom
Andy Kim is coming to Long Beach Island.
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•September 2, 2024
Few Beaches Guarded After Labor Day
While September is usually warm enough to enjoy the beach, only a handful of beaches on Long Beach Island will have lifeguards following Labor Day weekend.
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•September 1, 2024
Gilpin and Rutgers Aquaculture Innovation Labs Support Thriving Shellfish in Local Waters
Rebecca Gilpin, laboratory researcher and shellfish aquaculture manager at the Rutgers Aquaculture Innovation Center, currently lives between Egg Harbor Township and her family house in Harvey…
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•August 29, 2024
Traffic Safety Concerns Aired as Causeway Project to Resume
Long Beach Island officials are urging the N.J. Department of Transportation to redesign the recently reconfigured area of Eighth Street in the vicinity of Hotel LBI and CVS due to traffic safety…
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•August 29, 2024
Father and Son Find Quality Time While Saving Lives
Whenever they get a call during their weekend night shift, Jon Washko lets his son drive the ambulance.
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•August 29, 2024
David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation Hits $3M Financial Aid Mark
Over the past 14 years and eight months, David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation has provided financial assistance, wellness resources and support to 3,046 New Jersey families affected by a…
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•August 28, 2024
Stafford Police First to Arrive, Assist After Boat Collides With Water Marker in Bay
When the Stafford Township Police Department unveiled its new rescue boat and marine unit last month, the goal was to provide an important service on local waterways, particularly the bay that…
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•August 28, 2024
Surf City Named Best Place to Retire in New Jersey
Surf City may be one of six towns on Long Beach Island, but it stands alone in the Garden State as the best place to retire in New Jersey, according to a recent list compiled by Stacker.
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•August 28, 2024
Taxpayers Association Honors Former Mayor Oldham
At the annual membership meeting of the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association on Saturday, Aug. 24, former Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham was honored with a presentation and thank-you gift.
