News
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•July 22, 2026
Van Drew Scores Big Win to Protect LBI Region Beaches, Waterways
South Jersey’s coastal and waterways priorities scored a major win as Congressman Jeff Van Drew secured key measures in the 2026 Water Resources Development Act to advance shoreline and storm…
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•July 22, 2026
PJM Electricity Auction Shows Stress as NJ OKs Efficiency Push
PJM Interconnection’s latest base-capacity auction shows tightening power reserves that could strain reliability and raise prices even with a 2.5% drop in cap space, as the N.J. Board of Public…
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•July 22, 2026
Petitions Available for Beach Haven Council Election
Prospective candidates for the Beach Haven Borough Council election in November can pick up petitions in the borough clerk’s office located in the municipal building on Bay Avenue.
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•July 22, 2026
New Pollinator Garden Takes Root at Barnegat High School
Barnegat High School and the Ocean County Soil Conservation District partnered up last month to create a new native pollinator garden on the school grounds that will provide habitat for bees…
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•July 22, 2026
Mordecai Land Trust Marks 25th Year
This month the Mordecai Land Trust in Beach Haven celebrates 25 years as a New Jersey nonprofit corporation, its mission now and from its inception to protect and preserve Mordecai Island.
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•July 22, 2026
New Jersey Mayor’s Group ‘Getting Real’
The New Jersey Council of Mayors has formed a “Working Group on REAL Rules” to address the proposed REAL Rules (Resilient Environments and Landscapes ) for New Jersey flood mitigation.
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•July 22, 2026
Many Activities for ‘Kids Night in the Park’
The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee and the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation are joining forces on Tuesday, July 28 for a “Kids Night in the Park” at Sunset Park from 5 to 7 p.m. The suggested…
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•July 22, 2026
North Beach Taxpayers Plan Get-Together
The North Beach Taxpayers Association holds its third annual wine and cheese event on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Surf City Firehouse.
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•July 22, 2026
Amato Bill Supporting Environmental Infrastructure Projects Signed Into Law
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Carmen Amato, Jr. (R-9th) and Sen. Raj Mukherji (D-32nd) to allocate funds from New Jersey’s Infrastructure Bank to finance more than 300 clean water projects has…
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•July 21, 2026
Daleo Explains His Reasons for Resigning From PRSD Board of Education
When August Daleo abruptly resigned as president and member of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education he said on Facebook, “Now I can Speak! And boy I intend on speaking.”
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•July 19, 2026
Almost Century-Old Beach House Is All in the Family
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series on vintage home on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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•July 17, 2026
Thunderstorms Wreak Havoc in Southern Ocean County
Torrential rains, powerful wind gusts, vivid lightning, house-shaking thunder and 1-inch sized hail blasted through Southern Ocean County early Thursday evening, July 16. And on the Island it…
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•July 17, 2026
Citizens Police Academy Returns in Barnegat
Want to learn more about the Barnegat Township Police Department and how it serves the community? The department is now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy.
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•July 17, 2026
Developer Plans to Replace and Upgrade Barnegat Dock Pavilion
A prominent Barnegat Township developer has committed to rebuilding the township dock pavilion. Town officials had recently reached out to Edward Walters Jr., owner of the Walters Group, and…
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•July 16, 2026
Local Inventor Makes Beach Days a Breeze With ‘Dune Rover’
On 51st Street in Brant Beach, one local resident has devised a way to transport his beach paraphernalia while barely lifting a finger. According to Madison Rocco, who lives nearby, “My neighbor and…
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•July 16, 2026
Customers Drawn to Little Egg Harbor Freedom Fuel Station
The Freedom Fuel Network has become popular right out of the gate, and it’s easy to see why.
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•July 16, 2026
Beach Season Kicks Off Strong in Surf City as Badge Sales Surge
Beach attendance and safety readiness kicked off smoothly in Surf City this season, with officials pointing to steady increases across multiple badge categories and a beach patrol operation that got…
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•July 16, 2026
MATES Student Seeks Funding Support for Cattus Island Marsh Restoration Project
Methane gas is the second-largest contributor to Earth’s warming, and recent data show an increase in global methane emissions – leading to habitat destruction, wetlands degradation and human…
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•July 15, 2026
New Boat Ramp System Slips Into Place in Surf City
Surf City’s cashless, gateless boat-ramp permit program is off to a smooth launch as officials say they’ve fielded inquiries from other Jersey Shore communities about its effectiveness while touting…
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•July 15, 2026
Fire Access, Resident Outcry Spark Commercial Parking Action
The Ship Bottom Borough Council is expected to take action on commercial parking at its regular meeting this month, after officials ran into a snafu that prevented them from addressing a situation on…
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•July 15, 2026
Sherrill Cranks Up Nuclear Option, Data Center Rate Rules to Cool Electric Bills
Gov. Mikie Sherrill took two giant steps in her fight against surging electric bills over a six-day period this month, signing a bill to clear the way for new nuclear procurement and a separate…
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•July 15, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Man Charged With Aggravated Arson
On July 6, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 2, John Algor Jr., 24, of Little Egg Harbor Township was charged with aggravated arson, possession of a destructive…
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•July 15, 2026
Safer Routes to Little Egg Harbor Schools in the Works
Within the next few years, getting to, from and around Little Egg Harbor schools will be made safer for students and parents.
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•July 15, 2026
ReClam the Bay’s Latest Upweller Tank Up and Running
Late last month, ReClam the Bay set up an upweller tank near the gazebo in Harvey Cedars’ Sunset Park.
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•July 15, 2026
Part-Time Teacher Aides in Place for Little Egg Harbor Schools
Carl Morelli, the Little Egg Harbor business administrator, has reported all of the part-time paraprofessionals needed to replace the 81 full-time paras eliminated at the end of the 2025-26 school…
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•July 15, 2026
Barnegat Police Announce Promotions
Three Barnegat Township police officers moved up in rank according to promotions announced by the police department.
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•July 15, 2026
Kayaks, Fireworks Cause Headaches for Barnegat Lighters
The borough of Barnegat Light has kayak problems and firework frustrations, and the question is: How hard is too hard to crack down?
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•July 15, 2026
Walters Announces Scholarship Recipients
Walters Homes, an award-winning developer, recently presented $8,000 in scholarships to four graduating seniors from Ocean County.
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•July 15, 2026
Students Propose Improvements to Little Egg Harbor
The next generation of leaders shared their feedback and ideas for the future of Little Egg Harbor at the township committee meeting on July 9. Three winners of the Frog Pond Elementary School essay…
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•July 15, 2026
Fish Hawks Club Angle In on Some Fun
The Fish Hawks Saltwater Anglers Club, with approximately 140 members, held its annual Youth Fishing Seminar for military children on July 11 at the Lighthouse Center in Waretown. There were 38 boys…
