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Jersey Shore Mayors Want Moratorium on Offshore Wind Activity
Survey Vessels Off LBI Coast During Surge in Whale DeathsBy Gina G. Scala | February 2, 2023
A delegation of Jersey Shore mayors is taking a united front over their concern for recent whale wash-ups to state congressional leaders, letting them know they believe a moratorium on all offshore wind activities is imperative until a full investigation by federal and state agencies determines whether ongoing work in...
Duck Hunter’s Rescue a Community Effort
Blustery, Soggy Day for Stranded Boater, Two RespondersBy Eric Englund | February 2, 2023
Last Saturday was the final day for the duck hunting season, and it was an afternoon that Andrew Hirtle will never forget. That day, the 36-year-old Long Beach Township resident left the boat ramp at Bay Village in Beach Haven on a 17-foot boat built by his grandfather, John Dory,...
Beach Haven Hears Pickleball Pros and Cons
By Eric Englund | February 2, 2023
A Beach Haven council member is urging the borough to add six pickleball courts to the existing six at the Nelson Avenue facility. At the Jan. 26 agenda meeting, Michael Battista said having recreation opportunities is a key to the borough’s “being relevant” and that it would be “a mistake”...
State, Borough Address Duck Hunting Incident on Barnegat Light Ocean Beach
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Local and state police responded to a call about hunters on an ocean beach in Barnegat Light last Saturday morning after a number of people saw a handful of men shooting ducks near a manmade pond south of the inlet. Long Beach Township police and N.J. conservation officers spoke with the...
Noted Economist Reveals Recession Prediction
By Maria Scandale | February 2, 2023
Nationally recognized economic forecaster Joel Naroff predicted a likely “mild-to-somewhat moderate” recession in the spring of 2024 in a keynote speech at the Economic Outlook Breakfast held by the Southern Ocean Chamber Association. “I never like giving an outlook that says prepare yourself for a recession,” he told the business...


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Winter is here on LBI, but there's still time to get out and experience our local watering holes to listen to your favorite tunes while supporting the local musicians. With the crowds and the commerce, the Island comes alive after dusk – it blushes on its avenues, whispers on its...
Angela Andersen Details Bay Islands Initiative at Feb. 4 Science Saturday
By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch | February 2, 2023
Long Beach Township Sustainability Director Angela Andersen is at the helm for the Feb. 4 installment of Science Saturday, presented weekly – and virtually – by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. All Science Saturday talks run 11 a.m. to 12:30...
Hear Sankofa Stories at Barnegat Library
By Eric Englund | February 2, 2023
As part of its Black History Month celebration, the Ocean County Library presents Sankofa Stories by master African-American and multicultural storyteller Shirley Johnson on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Barnegat branch. Accompanied by instrumentalist Hollis Donaldson, Johnson will weave creative, energized and...
Magic Show for All Ages at Stockton Performing Arts Center Feb. 11
By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch | February 2, 2023
Magicians Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy will mystify and delight the audience as they take the stage at Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, for “The World’s Most Unique Two-Person Circus Show.” This fast-paced, high-energy spectacle – for all...
Growth of Southern Regional Girls Wrestling Program Provides Glimpse Into Potentially Successful Future
By David Biggy | February 2, 2023
Southern Regional’s wrestling program has become synonymous with the word “success.” Ask anybody within the statewide wrestling community. It’s a known fact. And what took several decades to build has become massive. The program has dozens upon dozens of young men, filtered up through a...
Barnegat Girls Win Twice, Finish With First Winning Record in Team History
Swimming RoundupBy David Biggy | February 1, 2023
Hailee Lutz received a hug from coach Emily Cherry, then turned toward her teary-eyed family on the other side of the pool and raised her left arm in triumph. During the final home meet of her career, she figured she’d go out with a bang....
Barnegat, Southern Regional Cheer Squads Gear Up for UCA Nationals With Weekend Wins
Sports RoundupBy David Biggy | February 1, 2023
About a week away from the biggest three-day stretch of the year, the Barnegat High School cheer squad used a pair of competitions this past weekend as a tuneup for the big stage in Orlando. The Bengals first traveled to Morris County on Jan. 28...
Restaurants Rally to Help Fight Hunger With Giving Kitchen
By Victoria Ford | February 2, 2023
Several Island and mainland restaurants have formed a collective called the Giving Kitchen whereby each month a different restaurant prepares and donates 100-plus meals for...
American Heart Association Certification Awarded to Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Reflects Focus on Comprehensive Care and ServicesBy Maria Scandale | February 1, 2023
Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Little Egg Harbor has earned the American Heart Association’s new Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Center certification. Seacrest provides post-hospital...
Burger 25 Adding Sizzle to Ship Bottom in Late Spring
By Maria Scandale | January 25, 2023
Burger 25, a popular niche restaurant on Route 37 in Toms River, is slated to open a second location in Ship Bottom in “late spring,”...
Care Appreciated
Letters. | February 1, 2023
To the Editor: My wife and I want to give thanks to the Beach Haven Police Department and the Beach Haven Volunteer First Aid Squad for their great service on Jan. 20. I had a medical emergency at my home and the quick response was appreciated. We would also like to thank the emergency room...
Wonderful News
Letters. | February 1, 2023
To the Editor: I read with much interest the article titled “Joe Gieger Eyes Harvey Cedars Commission Seat,” (12/21). This is wonderful news indeed. I know Joe Gieger. After hearing his thoughts on the streetscape project, Boulevard safety and Sunset Park, I can’t help but think how great this would be for the town. These...
Respect the Flag
Letters. | February 1, 2023
To the Editor: Here on Long Beach Island, many homes have flag poles and many homeowners proudly display their American flag. Most respect the flag and follow the proper protocols for flying and handling their flags. Unfortunately we have a fair number of homeowners who are either unaware of how to properly display their flag,...
Duck Hunters Cause a Squawk on the North End; A Shark Becomes the Most Valued Fish of All Time
I have to get some free-fire freakiness out of the way first. It comes from the North End. Many are...
The Estelle Krieger’s Inglorious End
One hundred years ago this month the four-masted schooner Estelle Krieger grounded off Ship Bottom, N.J. Although it is not...
When We’re Down to Zombies and Bug-Outs; A Meat and Potatoes Disrespect for Fish
So, whadda ya wanna talk about, as we move through the dank and dreary digestive tract of winter? There’s not...
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