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Barnegat Woman Charged Following House Fire
By Eric Englund | March 24, 2023
A Barnegat Township woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated arson and four counts of arson in connection to a March 21 fire at Waterfall Lane in the Four Seasons at Mirage community. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said on that morning at 7:30, officers from the...
Fishing Association Deploys More Reef Balls
By Eric Englund | March 24, 2023
The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association through its Junior Mates program recently deployed 18 reef balls off the Garden State North artificial reef. John Lewis, association president, said the patch reef will be named for the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven. “This is in honor of the years...
Federal Judge Rejects Timing of Save LBI Suit Against BOEM
Organization Will RefileBy Gina G. Scala | March 23, 2023
A federal judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit citing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s failure to comply with national laws regulating environmental policy and protecting endangered species throughout its selection process for offshore turbine placement is “a bump in a long road” for Save LBI, which brought the complaint last...
Stafford Zoning Board Denies Use Variance for Brewery Plan on Route 72
‘Can Barely Put a Birdhouse on This Property,’ Without VariancesBy David Biggy | March 22, 2023
Just before 11:30 p.m. on March 15, following more than four hours of testimony, including contention from local residents, the Stafford Township Zoning Board finally reached a point at which it had a decision to make. “I’m not convinced this is the best use for the property,” said board member...
McCooley to Resign as Little Egg Harbor Superintendent
Pinelands Regional Gives Her 5-Year RenewalBy Rick Mellerup | March 22, 2023
Melissa McCooley is the superintendent of schools in both the Pinelands Regional and Little Egg Harbor school districts. But she won’t be for long, having tendered her resignation letter at Little Egg Harbor. At its March 13 meeting, the Pinelands Board of Education unanimously approved a new 5-year contract with...


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Spring is here on LBI and it's 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 bridges,...
Estate Planning 101 at Lacey Library March 29
By Eric Englund | March 22, 2023
The estate planning process contains many options, and the options often produce many questions. Attorney Paul R. Daniele, Esq will separate facts from fiction during his estate planning workshop at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library on Wednesday, March 29 at 6 p.m....
Art Notes, March 22
Art NotesBy Victoria Ford | March 22, 2023
Lens Credibility: Photographer Pat Trotter of North Beach Haven has an image titled “Chess Moves” in Shutter Hub’s new online exhibition, “Night Moods.” She joined Shutter Hub, an English photography organization providing opportunities and support for creative photographers worldwide, in the interest of getting her...
Little Egg Harbor Environmental Commission Hosts Earth Day Cleanup
By Monique M. Demopoulos | March 22, 2023
On Earth Day, April 22, the Little Egg Harbor Environmental Commission is hosting another community cleanup, and all are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers can register individually or as a group. Attendees will earn community service hours for their effort. Volunteers will also receive a T-shirt,...
Former Southern Regional Star Mike Gesicki Heads to New England
By David Biggy | March 25, 2023
Mike Gesicki has a new home. After five seasons with the Miami Dolphins, the former Southern Regional star athlete became an unrestricted free agent on March 15, and days later reports started brewing about a possible move to New England. On Monday, March 20, the...
Morris Returning for Fifth Season at Holy Cross
By Eric Englund | March 22, 2023
Because of how the pandemic shortened or canceled college football seasons in 2020, the NCAA granted players an extra year of eligibility, meaning they could return for a fifth season. Former Barnegat High School football star Sean Morris is taking advantage of that stipulation, and...
The Long and the Short of the Diverse Mid-Length Surfboards in Shops This Summer
waterfrontBy JON COEN | March 17, 2023
When those looking to get some summer waves go searching our Island’s shops for a new surfboard, they will have a greater choice than at any other point in the sport’s history. From the dawn of surfing until fairly recently, shops stocked boards according to...
Water Rescue the Focus for Black Bay Training Group
Providing First Responders With Vital KnowledgeBy Juliet Kaszas-Hoch | March 22, 2023
Earlier this month, members of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. met at the Harvey Cedars Bible Conference for an open water surface rescue course...
Bayview Canvas Customizes Canvas and Upholstery
waterfrontBy Maria Scandale | March 17, 2023
Bayview Canvas, an award-winning family-owned custom canvas and upholstery manufacturer located in West Creek, has been in the industry for more than 25 years. “We...
Stranded Boaters Have a Friend in Sea Tow
waterfrontBy Eric Englund | March 17, 2023
Owning a boat is much like owning a car. It's fun to take it out for a ride, but at times something might go wrong...
Wind and Whale Death Link – Feds Doth Protest Too Much
CommentaryBy LINDA BONVIE | March 22, 2023
Are you wondering if those mammoth turbines that may soon appear on the horizon of our beloved seascape may harm marine life, but afraid you’ll inadvertently be influenced by sneaky Big Oil-backed groups out to squash our Green Dreams? I can help. To summarize what I’ve uncovered in the course of extensive research, the experts...
Cannabis Cure
Letters. | March 22, 2023
To the Editor: Believe me when I say I only want the best for Tuckerton. My family goes back generations here. There is nothing more that I want than for this town to stay safe, and quaint. I want my kids to want to get out of here because it’s too boring for them, but...
I Have a ‘Love/Hate Relationship’ With Cliches
SpeakEasyBy KATHLEEN DONNELLY | March 22, 2023
It happens “out of the blue” when I least expect it. A phrase from a friend, neighbor or a “complete stranger” (is there an incomplete stranger?) sets “my head spinning” in annoyance. Everywhere I go there’s the ubiquitous “have a nice day.” It seems to be a reflex for retail workers or “people persons.” I...
Looking at Your March Meanness Bracket and Possible Best Case Scenario for Beachfill?
So, how’s your NCAA bracket looking? Lots of upsets this year. Small New Jersey schools are looking sharp. Did you...
Can Nothing Sink the Lucy Evelyn?
On May 9, 1946 the three-masted schooner Lucy Evelyn, destined to become a landmark on Long Beach Island, cast off...
The Big Return of Dogfish and Chips; Van Drew Draws in the Anti-Turbiners
This week there are mainly tids and bits to write about – along with yet another word change to pass...
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