Andrea Newman Sales Associate, SRES LBI Real Estate Sales for More Than 33 Years Andrea has closed in excess of Read more...
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LBI Causeway Meeting Yields Compromise, Understanding
Construction Slated to Pause for Summer on May 17By Gina G. Scala | March 28, 2024
If all goes as promised, there will be no last-minute fight to stop road work ahead of the summer season on Long Beach Island this year. That’s the word from multiple officials who attended a meeting with representatives from the state Department of Transportation late last week. But that didn’t...
Feds Probe Duck Deaths on Long Beach Island
Test Results PendingBy Gina G. Scala and Juliet Kaszas-Hoch | March 28, 2024
Dozens of dead ducks discovered in Long Beach Township and Ship Bottom throughout the month have been tested for avian flu, a representative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday afternoon. “Those results are pending,” said Tanya Espinosa, a public affairs specialist for the federal wildlife services. “If they...
Waterbound Survival Skill Training Honed on Land in Barnegat Light
By Gina G. Scala | March 28, 2024
Multiple fire calls rang out at Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light over a recent two-day period, but most of Long Beach Island remained unaware as flashes of flames near the front gate were quickly extinguished before being ignited again. Every call began with three shouts of “fire” followed by a...
E.J. School to Benefit From Eagle Scout Project
By Eric Englund | March 28, 2024
To attain an Eagle Scout badge, a Boy Scout has to successfully complete a community service project. Warren Ries, a sophomore at Southern Regional High School and a Harvey Cedars resident, has chosen to build an outdoor classroom for the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School in Surf City. “This project...
New Jersey Resources ‘All in on Renewable Energy’
External Affairs’ Ray Bukowski Offers InsightBy Juliet Kaszas-Hoch | March 28, 2024
After 30 years with the state Department of Environmental Protection, Ray Bukowski joined the infrastructure company New Jersey Resources, where he currently serves as managing director of government relations, communications and sustainability, the latter of which is particularly important to him as a surfer, fisherman, environmental studies major and member...
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Here Comes the sun, heralding longer days and brighter nights. Shed a layer and hit the boulevard on bike or foot. Not only is it more eco-friendly and fuel efficient, it's a great way to extend social time with friends and get vitamin D from those last rays as the...
LIFS Will Let Viewers Get to Know More About William Shatner
He’s Far More Than Capt. KirkBy Rick Mellerup | March 28, 2024
OK, Trekkies, grab your hand phasers and communicators (a flip phone will do) and report to the transporter deck to get beamed down to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, located at 120 Long Beach Blvd. in Loveladies, at 7:30 p.m....
WheatonArts a Worthwhile Trip for Annual Extravaganza
By Victoria Ford | March 27, 2024
Wheaton Springs on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center’s annual kickoff celebration that invites the public to explore, experience and create. The opening of the 2024 creative season at the Millville cultural center (aka WheatonArts)...
Art Notes, March 27
Art NotesBy Victoria Ford | March 27, 2024
Perchance: The Ocean County Library headquarters in Toms River presents “Dreams Real and Imagined,” an exhibit by Ocean County-based artist Michelle Dillon, April 2 through 30. The display of oils and collage in the ground-floor McConnell Gallery reflects Dillon’s exploration of dreams as a path...
Southern Regional Moved to Top Division After Conference Makes Big Changes for Wrestling
By David Biggy | March 28, 2024
Dan Roy doesn’t sugarcoat anything when it comes to his Southern Regional wrestling program. Every kid who shows up for practice every day knows the mantra. The coaches are interested in developing the best wrestlers possible. And anybody who knows Roy understands his philosophy –...
Ship Bottom Sprint Seeking Runners, Walkers
By Eric Englund | March 28, 2024
Both competitive and casual runners are invited to sign up for the Ship Bottom Sprint for Life benefit run on Saturday, April 13, beginning and ending at the waterfront/boat ramp park in Ship Bottom. The course meanders through several bayfront streets. Event coordinator Maria Pennisi...
In New Division, Southern Regional Will Need Plenty of Goals to Contend for Title
Boys Lacrosse PreviewBy David Biggy | March 27, 2024
After winning consecutive NJSIAA South Jersey sectional titles and reaching the Group 4 finals the previous two seasons, the Southern Regional boys lacrosse team had what some might consider a down year last spring. While going 13-7, the Rams were ousted in the Shore Conference...
Painting on the Menu at Barnegat Restaurant
March 27, 2024
Last Thursday evening at the East Bay Italian Grille in Barnegat Township, a group of customers had more than food on their mind. They also...
Nonprofit Forum, Chamber Association Commemorates 110th, County Promotes JOBS Program
Business NotesBy Victoria Ford | March 27, 2024
Life coach, psychic medium and alternative/holistic health entrepreneur Colleen McNally of Soul Magic Healing has created an eight-week online course titled “The Tarot Unveiled: Mastering...
Jersey Shore Supplements Team Guides Personal Growth, Transformation
By Victoria Ford | March 27, 2024
The newest Jersey Shore Supplements store moved into Manahawkin Plaza in January, sixth in the family of stores throughout Monmouth and Ocean County owned by...
Electric Shock
Letters. | March 27, 2024
To the Editor: I am writing this letter in response to the prepared statement by Candace Womer, of Excelon Corp. (parent company of Atlantic City Electric), as reported in Rick Mellerup’s article titled “Exelon Blames high ACE Bills on Winter Cold” (3/20) last week. She states that after investigation it was determined that the increase...
LBI Housekeeping: Host Guests, Clean Up, Repeat
SpeakEasyBy KATHLEEN DONNELLY | March 27, 2024
I’m somewhere between a slob and a neatnik. I’m embarrassed when I hear neighbors, friends and relatives talking about their wonderful sweepers, Swiffers and other cleaning devices. New products abound in the stores, like the one whose slogan is “wet it and forget it” and “new Dawn” for dirty dishes and pots. The fact is...
Poor Decision
Letters. | March 27, 2024
To the Editor: I am writing in regard to the LBI school board’s decision to move all students out of LBI Grade School and into Ethel Jacobsen School. As a board member of 30 years and a resident of this community for 50, I’d like to give context to why this is a poor decision...
Die-Off of Buffleheads Is a Bona Fide Baffler; Filleting Career Began With Snapper Bluefish
We have an unfolding dead duck situation taking place on LBI. Such ugly happenings present as a serious whodunit, in...
Debate Over Power Nothing New
This is the first in a series. Over the past several years I have watched with interest the ongoing debate...
Solid Surf Roundup and March Radness; Put Away Your Snow Shovel But Don’t Plant Lettuce
Is the written word ineffectual these days? As a columnist in a weekly beach rag, do my accounts of the surf,...
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