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News••September 16, 2026
Island First Responders Carry 9/11’s Memory Forward
Beneath cloudy skies on Sept. 11, the Island’s volunteer first responders, in full turnout gear, climbed to the top of the Causeway Bridge, turned north, saluted and stood in silence to honor the…
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News••September 16, 2026
National Beach Restoration Campaign Supports Federal Funding
Even after the summer crowds’ mass exodus from the Island earlier this week, the beaches remain on duty – not just as places to enjoy sunny days, but as the first line of defense against hurricanes…
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Sports••September 16, 2026
Pinelands Regional Takes Charge Right Away, Blows Out Brick
When the Pinelands Regional football team fell a yard short of a game-tying touchdown, committed an illegal shift penalty and ultimately watched a division title disappear while Toms River East…
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Sports••September 16, 2026
Scisco Scores Five, Assists on Five as Barnegat Stays Undefeated
Nate Scisco seems to be developing a greater connection with his teammates as the days go by. After starting the season with a pair of goals and two assists through the first two contests, Scisco…
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Opinion•September 14, 2026
Goodbye, Mary Alice Road, My Launchpad for Life
For 26 of my 30 years, there has been one place in my life that I think I subconsciously believed would always be there.
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News••September 13, 2026
Constructing a Rain Barrel Is Easy Enough and Great for Conserving Water
Whether it’s spring, summer or fall, Southern Ocean County municipalities always have their fair share of significant rain events each year. Just this summer, we experienced several weather…
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Business••September 13, 2026
Hammer Time: DIY Projects to Refresh Your Home Before the Holidays
Summer’s already begun its quiet vanishing act, and the holidays are just around the corner – as crazy as that sounds. This year, I find myself wanting to do more around the house than just…
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Business••September 12, 2026
Stannah Stairlifts Inc.: Preserving Independence for Homeowners
In 1867, Joseph Stannah began manufacturing cranes and hoists for the busy London docks, later expanding to include passenger and goods lifts. Eventually, according to Bruce Lorange, head of…
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Business••September 12, 2026
Tile Tile Everywhere
What’s in a name? Quite a lot, as it turns out – so it makes sense to go with a superlative.
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Business••September 12, 2026
Ten-Hut! Drill Sergeant Leaves Places Spotless
When the drill sergeant comes to inspect the barracks with his spit and polish approach, things had better be spotless. Really, really spotless.
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Business••September 12, 2026
The Red Chair Curates Subtle Coastal Interiors
For more than 20 years, the Red Chair has been helping LBI homeowners curate and bring their dream homes to life. Designer Ann D’Astugues has always been a creative soul with an eye for aesthetics…
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Business••September 12, 2026
Up on the Rooftop: Experts Discuss Challenges, Trends
As homes along Long Beach Island face continuously harsh weather conditions such as high winds, salt spray and heavy rain, ensuring your home is protected with the proper roofing material is a must…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 12, 2026
Ignite the Inner Chef in Your Little Ones This Fall
Many children love to help out in the kitchen, and now parents can provide their kids with an educational and practical experience that may ignite their inner chef.
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News••September 11, 2026
Teenager Riding E-Bike Injured in Collision With Motor Vehicle
A 13-year-old recently sustained injuries after his e-bike collided with a motor vehicle on Lighthouse Drive in the Ocean Acres section of Stafford Township.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2026
Get Hyped for Fall Harvest and Wine Festival
Nothing screams fall like pumpkin picking, scarecrow making and gathering outside amid the cooler, crisper air. Throw in a Halloween parade, petting zoo, food, wine, crafters and music, and that’s a…
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News••September 11, 2026
Timing, Increased Costs, Rising Property Values Created Perfect Storm for Many
There’s an old saying about death and taxes being the only certainties. When the new property tax bills started arriving in mailboxes throughout Stafford Township two months ago, some property…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 11, 2026
Yard Sale Day in Beach Haven Saturday
Beach Haven is holding a yard sale day on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following addresses: 31 Fourth St., 205 Amber St., 326 Chatsworth Ave. and 516 N. Atlantic Ave. Participants…
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News••September 11, 2026
Barnegat School Bus Driver Mourned by Community
On the vacant land that once housed the Elizabeth Edwards School in Barnegat Township sits a school bus. The vehicle was driven by Eileen Garvin, who was the victim of a homicide on Sept. 7…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 10, 2026
Groucho Marx Imitator Performing at Surflight
Last year, Surflight Theatre’s final autumn show was “Tru,” a one-man biographical play about Truman Capote starring Broadway veteran Don Stitt.
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Opinion•September 10, 2026
Reconfiguration Praised
On behalf of the residents of the northern area of East Bay Terrace (EBT) near 19th Street, we thank the Ship Bottom borough for recognizing the necessity of a reconfiguration to the traffic flow on…
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News••September 10, 2026
Supper Club to Provide Community Resources
With the 2026-27 school year now in full swing, it’s a great time for new beginnings. The Cats’ Cuisine Supper Club at Pinelands Regional Junior High School will return this month, offering an…
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Opinion•September 10, 2026
One Way, Right Way
Like approximately half of the property owners in Ship Bottom, I am not a permanent resident. However, my family lives in our 19th Street home from late May until the end of September and visits for…
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Opinion•September 10, 2026
Learning Experience
This summer, my grandson had his first job at Mr. Tee’s, and as a grandparent, I was amazed by how much he learned and how much he matured during his time there.
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Opinion•September 9, 2026
Warming Signs
Long Beach Island experienced a summer of constant severe weather warnings, an 80-degree North Atlantic, which I enjoyed, and hot temperatures that may be hotter next year because of the strong El…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2026
Two Sobering One-Man Shows on Tap for Grunin Center
Two upcoming one-man shows will be presented at the Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River well within 24 hours of each other, and both deal with serious issues.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2026
Jazz Returning to Grunin Center on Sept. 13
Nat Adderley Jr. will be tickling the ivories at 3 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the Prima Studio Theatre in the Grunin Center for the Arts’ Building 12 on the Ocean County College campus.
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News••September 9, 2026
Man Arrested for Cocaine Distribution in Little Egg Harbor
The Little Egg Harbor Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit’s investigation in April into narcotics distribution in Little Egg Harbor Township led to the arrest of Majid Abdur-Rahim, 41, of…
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News••September 9, 2026
Little Egg Residents Offered Assistance With Tax Relief Application
This fall, the Little Egg Harbor Township tax collector’s office will offer township residents assistance with applying for tax relief programs.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 9, 2026
Join LBI Health Department in ‘Walks for Wellness’
Residents can take a step toward better mental and physical health this fall through the Long Beach Island Health Department’s free community “Walk for Wellness” series.
