Blood Donor Drives at Little Egg Harbor, Barnegat Library Branches

The Barnegat and Little Egg Harbor branches of the Ocean County Library are hosting blood drives by the American Red Cross later this month. The drive at Little Egg Harbor is scheduled Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. while the Barnegat donor day is planned on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Red […]

Beach Haven’s History Is Subject of Aug. 26 Talk at Beach Haven Public Library

Beach Haven’s celebration of its 125th anniversary continues on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. when borough historian Jeanette Lloyd gives a talk about the Queen City’s history at the Beach Haven Public Library. Assisting her will beRon Marr, president of the LBI Historical Association Museum. In her talk titled “Beach Haven: From Billionaires to Baymen,” Lloyd will focus on […]

Open Space Tax Won’t Get on Ballot in Harvey Cedars

A proposedordinance authorizing an Election Day ballot question in which Harvey Cedars voters would have been asked whether to accept an open space preservation tax was rejected ata special meeting of the borough board of commissionerslast week. Commissioner Judy Gerkens had initiated the ordinance, which was introduced last month. However, she could not get support from Mayor Jonathan Oldham and […]

Summer Tea Party at The Gables in Beach Haven Will Benefit the Southern Ocean County Community Foundation

A Summer Tea Party, featuring finger sandwiches, desserts and a pick-a-prize auction, will be held at The Gables, located at 212 Centre St. in Beach Haven, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Southern Ocean County Community Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to improving community social needs programs as well as to engaging in local educational […]

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To the Editor: In response to William Boyd’s accusations in his letter (“Parking Ploy,” 7/29): I have watched firsthand how the parking at Bayview Park is used for beach access by day-trippers, as Mayor Joe Mancini indicated it would be. It is not a parking ploy, as Boyd alleges. I am frequently at the park, giving lessons, so I see […]

Beachfill Schedule Updated as One Dredge Leaves for Repairs

The dredge Padre Island is currently en route from Long Beach Island to Morgan City, La., for repairs, and is anticipated to return to the beach replenishment project on LBI in three months, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports. Meanwhile, the remaining dredge, Dodge Island, is continuing work in Long Beach Township, with a discharge site between 16th Street […]

Free Seminar for Business Owners Aug. 26

The early bird catches the edge on business- a free breakfast seminar is available to registrants on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Holiday Inn, Manahawkin, held by SCORE, the Small Business Administration and the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. “More Customers- More Revenue- More Profits” is the theme to be covered by five speakers in business and marketing professions. […]