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•April 25, 2024
Trump Returning to Wildwood on May 11
The lyrics of a Fats Waller’s 1937 jazz classic, “The joint is jumpin’, it’s really jumpin’,” perfectly described the last time Donald Trump visited Wildwood.
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•April 24, 2024
Tuckerton Council Remembers Peter Gioiello, a Driving Force Behind the Scenes
Mayor Sue Marshall began the April 15 Tuckerton Borough Council meeting with a moment of silence in remembrance of Peter Gioiello, who was president of the Tuckerton Beach Association, a member of…
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•April 24, 2024
Beach Haven Students Inundated With Letters
The first-grade students at the Beach Haven School were on a mission to receive mail from all the states in the United States. They called this project “Hearts Around the World.”
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•April 24, 2024
West Creek Dock Road Paving Set; Eagleswood Adopts 2024 Budget With Slight Tax Increase
May will see Ocean County’s Dock Road in West Creek resurfaced and restored, to the delight of members of the Westecunk Creek Association, who have waited a long time to see the roadway fixed up.
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•April 24, 2024
Barnegat, Stafford Among Safest Towns in NJ
A security product review platform has rated Barnegat and Stafford townships among the safest towns in New Jersey.
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•April 24, 2024
Ocean County Observing National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, and the Ocean County Health Department will be joining in the effort.
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•April 24, 2024
Marine Fisheries Regulations Cards, Posters Finalized for 2024
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish and Wildlife Division is again partnering with New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to…
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•April 24, 2024
9th District Introduces Bill to Repeal Sanctuary State Directive
State Sen. Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Greg Myhre of the 9th Legislative District have introduced companion legislation (S-3142/A-4256) that would repeal the New Jersey…
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•April 23, 2024
Get Rid of Unused Medications Saturday
Police departments in Harvey Cedars, Surf City and Stafford, Barnegat and Little Egg Harbor are participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday…
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•April 20, 2024
Annual Spring Beach Cleanup a ‘Sweeping’ Success
Thousands of volunteers gathered at more than 80 New Jersey beaches and waterways Saturday, April 13, to take part in Clean Ocean Action’s 39th Spring Beach Sweeps. Here on Long Beach Island, and…
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•April 19, 2024
Barnegat Schools Took Precautions During Eclipse
The April 8 partial solar eclipse forced a change in normal afternoon activities, and the Barnegat Township School District was no exception.
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•April 19, 2024
Fourth-Grader a Finalist in PDFNJ Contest
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey has announced the 35 finalists of its 2023-24 Fourth Grade Folder Contest, including Allegra Juliano of the Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, in Barnegat…
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•April 19, 2024
Harvey Cedars Honors Maris Stella’s 65th Anniversary
At their April 15 meeting, the Harvey Cedars Borough Commissioners honored the Sisters of Charity and the Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center on 65 years of service to the community.
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•April 18, 2024
Daring 2022 Rescue of Mother, Child Earns Selfridge Top Civilian Heroism Award
Peril is defined as serious and immediate danger. To be periled means to be exposed to danger. Nearly two years ago, a mother and her small child were in peril and Bob Selfridge periled himself to…
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•April 18, 2024
Beach Haven School Teams Up With David’s Dream and Believe
Ted Loeffler, principal/superintendent of Beach Haven School, said the school “is s very proud to have inspiring and enthusiastic teachers who work to positively impact our students, community, and…
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•April 17, 2024
Three Officers Appointed to Little Egg Harbor Police Department
Little Egg Harbor Mayor Blaise Scibetta opened the April 11 township committee meeting asking residents to keep the family of Pete Ferwerda III in their prayers. Ferwerda, 82, passed away on March…
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•April 17, 2024
Medicare Enrollees Warned of Rising Copays as Pharma Giants Leave PAAD Program
New Jersey’s Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled program suffered a major blow in 2024, according to local insurance group NJ Life and Health, which is headquartered in Toms River but…
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•April 17, 2024
Barnegat Woman Sentenced to Three Years on Drug Charge
On April 12, Laurie Maxson of Barnegat Township was sentenced to three years New Jersey State Prison as a result of her previously entered guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute more than 5 ounces…
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•April 17, 2024
Surf City Council Serves Up Concessions in Outdoor Dining Debate
From Barnegat Light all the way to Holgate, parking is to living and working on Long Beach Island what soup to nuts is to formal dining, except there is no satisfying conclusion.
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•April 17, 2024
Harvey Cedars Police Are Reaccredited
The Harvey Cedars Police Department has received its fourth straight accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. At the April 15 borough commission meeting, Harry…
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•April 17, 2024
Gas Prices Expected to Leap in Coming Weeks
Fill up your tank as quickly as possible because you can expect to pay more, perhaps much more, for a gallon of gas in the coming weeks.
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•April 17, 2024
Rescuers Receive Heroism Awards; BL Introduces Budget
Awards honoring local first responders at a 2022 accident in which a mother and daughter were rescued from a capsized and sinking boat took center stage at the Barnegat Light Borough Council meeting…
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•April 17, 2024
Spirit Airlines Eliminating Atlantic City Airport as Crew Base
Congressman Jeff Van Drew is concerned that Spirit Airlines has announced it will be closing its crew base at the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) effective Sept. 1.
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•April 17, 2024
FCA Skate Clinic Links Recreation With Divine Purpose
Dozens of kids between the ages of 5 and 13 rolled, slid and zipped around the Barnegat Light skate park on Saturday as they got schooled in some basic board skills and safety, as well as the message…
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•April 17, 2024
9th District Introduces Bill to Assist School Districts Targeted for Aid Cuts
In response to concern from educators and parents regarding school aid cuts for some of the area’s districts, Sen. Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Greg Myhre of the 9th…
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•April 17, 2024
Sign Up for Barnegat Yard Sale Weekend
Barnegat Township is the place to be for bargain hunters on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. That’s when the townwide yard sale will take place, beginning at 9 a.m. on both dates.
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•April 17, 2024
Jack’s Back: Ciattarelli Throws Hat in Gubernatorial Ring Again
On April 10, Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a part-time resident of Surf City, announced his third candidacy for governor of New Jersey.
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•April 17, 2024
One Highlight After Another Presented to Southern Regional Board
With most of the Southern Regional Board of Education meetings, the thrilling stuff doesn’t happen while various board members are seeking motions for agenda items, but instead during the…
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•April 15, 2024
Continuing Police Journey, Haldenwang Believes He’s Right Where He Belongs
James Haldenwang believes he was called to be a police officer, even though construction work, had he remained in it, could have been a great career for him.
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•April 15, 2024
Contribute to Little Egg Harbor Police’s State Assessment
Little Egg Harbor Township residents are invited to weigh in on a state assessment of the police department, taking place Monday, April 22.
