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County Will Cover Beach Replenishment Cost; LBI Project May Begin in Fall
By Gina G. Scala | February 7, 2023
While $32 million for the anticipated Long Beach Island beach replenishment project was appropriated by federal officials late last year, a schedule of when the nourishment work will begin has not been set. When that finally happens, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners is prepared to cover the entire local...
Duck Hunter’s Rescue a Community Effort
Blustery, Soggy Day for Stranded Boater, Two RespondersBy Eric Englund | February 4, 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,...
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...
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...

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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...
Auction of Dutchman’s Brauhaus Patriarch’s Collection of Memorabilia Ends This Weekend
February 3, 2023
The owner of a beloved LBI landmarked passed in 2022 and now his collection of memorabilia, much of it with local ties, is up for auction. Otto “Bob” Schmid passed last May 11 at the age of 88, but among his last wishes were that...
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...
Southern Regional Ice Hockey Squad Has One of Its Up Weeks With Win and Tie
By David Biggy | February 8, 2023
Considering the team lost so many players with the ability to score goals following last season, the Southern Regional ice hockey team has at times found space to stick the biscuit in the basket this winter. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been enough or consistent, as the...
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....
Restaurants Rally to Help Fight Hunger With Giving Kitchen
By Victoria Ford | February 6, 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,”...
Questionable Win
Letters. | February 3, 2023
To the Editor: A massive win was declared by the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee when the town received a coastal resiliency grant from Ocean Wind 1 in the amount of $720,000. Ocean Wind is an offshore wind farm that would be located 15 miles off the coast of southern New Jersey and is still in the research...
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...
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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