Veterans Park in Beach Haven Technically Doesn’t Have a Name

The significance of a park name can have a lasting impression on a community that is rich in history, especially when a clear title does not technically exist. Looking over Beach Haven borough’s resolution and ordinance books dating back to the incorporation of the town in 1890, borough officials found that no name for the parklocatedbetween Amber Street and Engleside […]

9th District Legislators Call for End to Seismic Projects Near Barnegat Bay

The State General Assembly has passed a legislative resolution introduced by Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that advocates for the cancellation of any seismic projects planned for the Atlantic Ocean near Barnegat Bay and urges the National Marine Fisheries Service to bar any future seismic cruises from this area. Rumpf, Gove and Sen. Christopher J. Connors, […]

Harvey Cedars Police Department Announces Incoming Chief

Early next year, there will be a changing of the guard in the Harvey Cedars Police Department as Chief Thomas Preiser will be retiring. The department announced last week that his successor will be Detective Robert Burnaford, who at 33 will be the youngest chief in Ocean County. Preiser, 56,began his career in Harvey Cedars in 1981 when he joined […]

New Craft Gallery Opens in West Creek


Craftsman Albert Gomez is well known on Long Beach Islandand beyond for his stoneware products and tiles that he has been producing for his Craft Market Gallery in Bay Village, formerly at Schooner’s Wharf. But after the hardship of Superstorm Sandy, he suffered two personal tragedies and decided he would shut the Island gallery and get closer to his home […]

Barnegat Chamber of Commerce Ho, Ho, Holiday Party

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: Lighthearted mingling around the tree preceded a catered dinner at the Barnegat Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party on Dec. 3 at the Barnegat Township Recreation Center behind Town Hall. Among those in attendance were (from left) member William Clanton Jr., Chamber Vice President Jessica Sutton, Chamber President Jerry Thompson, Treasurer Cathie Colobert, Secretary Nancy Davis, Past President […]

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer

CHEERS!: Photos with friends and business associates were part of the cheer at the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce holiday party at Old Causeway Steak and Oyster House on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Enjoying the occasion are (from left)Marjorie Digan Browning, Richard Visotcky, Sandy Goldsborough, Rick Bushnell and Lori Pepenella.

Coast Guard Volunteers at Tuckerton Food Pantry Garden

Eight members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cape May Station came to Tuckerton on Nov. 13 to help put the Tuckerton Food Pantry’s community garden to bed for the winter. The Coasties are all members of the Sector Boarding Team and responsible for crisis and incident management of ports/waterways, coastal security and law enforcement from Philadelphia and the Delaware River […]

Farrow’s Court-Martial Drags On

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In October 1891, Lt. William S. Farrow, a decorated Indian fighter, author and force behind the Barnegat Park retirement community in Ocean County, New Jersey, was facing a court-martial in New York City before 13 officers for “conduct unbecoming an officer.” The charges dealt with whether or not Farrow had forged documents selling property and taking notes from fellow officers […]

Novel Based on LBI a Page Turner and Nostalgia Producer

‘Fregoli Delusion' Is Taunt Psychological Thriller

If you’re still scrambling to find a last-minute Christmas present, especially for a friend from far away who misses LBI but can’t make it back over the bridge until spring, you can’t go wrong with a new book, Brian J. Rogers’ Fregoli Delusion. The title is rather misleading. It sounds like science fiction – think of the Ferengi of “Star […]

All for Joy: Her Goal Is to Promote Healing, Inside and Out

Jakki Gioia's Divine Creations

Along her life’s journey, Jakki Gioia (pronounced JOY-a) has learned that her purpose is “to bring others closer to joy, and all the things I do are tools to help achieve that.” Feeling good is the goal of her company, Divine Creations; of her techniques and products that relieve physical and emotional pain, distress and tension; of her dance classes […]