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News••November 5, 2025
Southern Regional Marching Band Grabs Second Straight ACC Title
Long before the 18 seniors of Southern Regional High School marching band stood along the 40-yard line of Hersheypark Stadium on Nov. 2, awaiting the announcement that they’d won, they knew the…
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News••November 5, 2025
Republicans Keep the Reins in Ocean County
There is no doubt about it, Ocean County remains a GOP stronghold in New Jersey.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 4, 2025
Music for a Cause at Union Market
Communities in Southern Ocean County have rallied over the past week to support those affected by the nationwide pause on SNAP benefits. Things are made even more difficult with the holiday season…
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News••November 3, 2025
CAFRA Permit Secured for Redeveloping LBI School Site
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection approved the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act permit application for the site of the now-closed LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom earlier this month.
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News••November 2, 2025
Local Business Receives National Recognition for Hiring Vets
A Manahawkin business that places a priority on hiring veterans was recently awarded the National Small Employer of the Year award by the American Legion at the legion’s national convention in Tampa…
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Columns••November 1, 2025
With Wind Turbines Sinking, Nuclear Efforts Lighting Up With Jersey Fully on Board
We had that rollicking October nor’easter followed by over a week of excellent west-wind sunniness. Now, we’re getting squeezed by another rousing northeast blow. It amounts to sandwichness.
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News••October 31, 2025
Necropsy Performed on Humpback Whale Found Off Holgate
A necropsy has been performed on a young whale with significant trauma from boat propeller strikes that was located in shallow water off Holgate earlier this month. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Marine…
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News••October 30, 2025
Reports Surface of Undelivered Mail in LBI Region
The U.S. Postal Service is unable to explain the reason why mail from the Island and some from mainland post offices didn’t reach its final destination for a two-week period last month.
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News••October 30, 2025
Station Barnegat Light Coast Guardsman Achieves Elite Surfman Status
Ten months after hitting a significant setback in his career as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, Braxton Harris walked the beach just beyond Barnegat Lighthouse. At the base of the towering…
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News••October 30, 2025
Fire Breaks Out at Barnegat High School
A late-afternoon fire on Friday, Oct. 24 at Barnegat High School has resulted in the students attending classes virtually this week.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 30, 2025
Blaring, Intense, Tranquil: Golden Rams Band Delivers State Title Run
The shimmer of the sun’s first light soon breaks into the blazing brightness of the full daytime, then eventually turns more docile as evening draws closer until all that’s left is a peaceful…
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Columns••October 30, 2025
Weather Patterns We Just Can’t Shake
Did any other surfers get that feeling last week that the stretch of bad luck, bad sand and bad vibes was over? Yes, the sandbars were absolute hot garbage at most spots, but we had a few breaks…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 30, 2025
Kaminski Edges Longtime Flamingo Player for Top Spot in Fall Fundraiser
Aaron Kaminski wasn’t going to sleep on anybody. The O-Street Mini Golf president knew challengers would arise, especially with a change in venue known to be holes-in-one friendly.
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News••October 30, 2025
Garden Club Gets Primer on Ocean Protection
One of the aims of the Environmental Committee of the Garden Club of LBI is protecting the Island and its beaches, surrounding land, bays and the ocean.
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Opinion••October 30, 2025
Scared Straight: A Grim Trip Designed to Keep Kids in Line
The season of the witch is upon us with all the festive fun. In New Jersey we have numerous stories of haunted houses, ghost ships and the infamous legend of the Pine Barrens, the Jersey Devil.
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Opinion••October 30, 2025
Dangerous Path
In past letters, I’ve tried to remain measured. But today, I write with urgency. Our democracy is in peril. The Constitution is under siege. And the president, whose actions increasingly mirror those…
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Opinion•October 30, 2025
Three More Years!
Regarding last week’s Commentary titled “What the ‘Freaks’ Were Doing Saturday Here in Ship Bottom” by Wendy McClure, I’d like to offer the following three points.
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Opinion••October 30, 2025
Making Memories Well Into the Off-Season
It’s that time of year again. Labor Day weekend is over and everyone is back to work and school. Let’s face it, no one from yonder likes to admit the summer is over and they are not coming back down…
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News••October 30, 2025
Another Residential Development Proposed in Little Egg Harbor
In the wake of public outcry over a sprawling age-restricted housing development set for Center Street in Little Egg Harbor, which sparked concerns about overdevelopment in the township, another…
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News••October 29, 2025
Data Center Energy Demand Poised to Leave Residents on Hook
Even as Clara Summers offered possible solutions to address data center energy cost impacts on the PJM grid, she balked at keeping aging facilities online to prevent residential electricity bills…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 29, 2025
Nov. 8 Comedy Night at Surflight Benefits Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co.
The popular Comedy Night is returning to Surflight Theatre at 7:30 p.m on Saturday. Nov. 8 – and it will be a special Comedy Night.
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Opinion•October 29, 2025
Commitment to Service
My name is Robert (Bob) Butkus and I am seeking reelection to the Ship Bottom Borough Council. Currently, I serve as chairperson of the Water and Sewer Committee and as a member of both the Parks and…
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News••October 29, 2025
Feds Gamble on Offshore Wind Funding for Future Cleanup
For decades, nuclear power plant owners have been required by law to set aside money for decommissioning at the start of operations, but developers of two New England offshore wind farm projects face…
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Opinion•October 29, 2025
Fight for Democracy
I attended the No Kings rally on Saturday, Oct. 18 in Ship Bottom. I was amazed at the size of the crowd of like-minded individuals in the off-season. We wanted to attend to express our…
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Opinion•October 29, 2025
Mayors for Ciattarelli
As mayors of Long Beach Island communities, we are united in our support of Jack Ciattarelli for governor of New Jersey. Jack has been a strong advocate for our shore communities and understands the…
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Sports••October 29, 2025
Pinelands Falls to Toms River East, Short of Shore Conference C South Title
Pinelands Regional head coach John Tierney had been telling his football team all week during practice that the Shore Conference C South division championship would be decided by a small margin.
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Opinion•October 29, 2025
Why I Went
Recently during an interview on Fox News, Republican Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House of Representatives, stated that the nationwide “No Kings” rally on Saturday, Oct. 18 was really a “Hate…
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Opinion•October 29, 2025
Out-of-Touch Opulence
Recently, while I witnessed the walls of part of the White House (the East Wing) being demolished to make room for a $250 million Trump ballroom, I felt nauseated. Why?
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Opinion•October 29, 2025
Lots to Love
The Ocean County Library System celebrated its 100th anniversary this summer. My husband and I have enjoyed many wonderful, educational and entertaining programs throughout the system. We’ll go any…
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Sports••October 29, 2025
Southern Regional Gymnasts Finish Season With Victory Over Toms River North
When Natalie Peak moved out of state prior to the season, it left the Southern Regional gymnastics team in the unusual position of having no seniors on its roster.
