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News••October 3, 2025
Historic Heritage Trail Proposed in Beach Haven
The Friends of Beach Haven group has announced plans to establish a heritage trail highlighting historic landmarks in the borough. The nonprofit organization was established in the beginning of 2024…
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News••October 2, 2025
Traffic Safety Outcry Spurs NJDOT Corrective Action
More changes are coming to the gateway to Long Beach Island as the N.J. Department of Transportation works to address multiple traffic safety concerns that have arisen since the redesign of Central…
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News••October 2, 2025
Zoning, Dune Walkovers Addressed in Beach Haven
Business owners in Beach Haven looking to convert their property into a single-family residence will need to apply for a conditional use variance, according to a zoning ordinance introduced by the…
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Sports••October 2, 2025
Southern Football Squad Downs Toms River North, Remains Undefeated
Southern Regional defensive coordinator Matt Abbato posted to his Facebook space late on Friday, Sept. 26, with an exciting message.
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News••October 2, 2025
Headley Family Farm Keeps Pinelands Traditions Growing
For more than 20 years, John Headley has dedicated his days to growing blueberries and cranberries on his family-owned and operated farm nestled out in the pinelands in West Creek.
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News••October 2, 2025
After Decades of Dead Ends, Paradise Cove Residents Desperate for Dredging
For decades, residents of Paradise Cove, a small waterfront community on Thompson Creek in Tuckerton borough, have been pushing for dredging. The fight has been comprehensive – residents have reached…
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Opinion••October 2, 2025
Upon the Passing of a Lady – Plaudits and New Discoveries
It is with great regret we inform you of the passing of our Lady Kenmore, five-cycle washing machine to the great agitator in the sky.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 2, 2025
New Course, New Month But Same Fun, Mini Golf Fundraiser Tourney
Can you beat Biggy at Bill Burr’s Flamingo Golf? That is the new question.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 2, 2025
Generations Connect Through Barnegat Bay Culture at Decoy Show
Some participants at the 43rd annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show have been carving decoys for decades, and some began learning the craft just this year. The Barnegat Bay spirit was…
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Opinion•October 2, 2025
Join the Protest
My family built the house where I live, at 14th Street and Atlantic Avenue, in 1955. Growing up I spent my summers here and 10 years ago became a permanent year-round resident (and registered voter).…
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News••October 2, 2025
Dredge Project to Reset Safe Navigation in Barnegat Bay
A $6.2 million N.J. Department of Transportation dredging project to restore local waterways to save navigable depth is expected to get underway in the Waretown Channel complex.
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Opinion•October 2, 2025
Reliving a ‘Most Wonderfully Terrible Storm’
The following letter was written after the frightening 1935 northeast storm by Bea Gurtcheff, photographer David Gurtcheff’s aunt, who grew up in Ship Bottom and went to Barnegat High School. Bea’s…
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News••October 1, 2025
U.S. Energy Bureau Reconsiders Atlantic Shores Approvals
Wind projects planned off the coast of Long Beach Island could be scrapped completely if the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management determines its prior approvals were flawed.
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Columns••October 1, 2025
How Fujiwhara Just Saved the East Coast
FUJIWHARA!! That’s the word of the week.
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News••October 1, 2025
South-End Cleanup: Keeping the Forsythe Refuge Spick and Span
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News••October 1, 2025
LBI Elementary Welcomes Fall With Apple Cider and Scarecrows
The Long Beach Island Elementary School ushered in autumn last week with the help of Fairgrown Farms co-owner James Klett, who traveled to Surf City from Pennington along with 400 pounds of apples.…
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Opinion•October 1, 2025
Pragmatic Record
I read with concern the letter praising Jack Ciattarelli and attacking Rep. Mikie Sherrill (“Vote for Change,” 9/24). While political debate is vital, it must be rooted in fact, not exaggeration or…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 1, 2025
LIFS Screening ‘Fairyland’ on Oct. 8
The Lighthouse International Film Society, the branch of the Lighthouse International Film Festival that screens films year ’round for local residents, is at it again.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 1, 2025
Bikers of Every Ilk to Convene for 26th Motorcycle Toy Run
This year’s Motorcycle Toy Run, on Sunday, Oct. 5, marks the 26th annual installment of the ride that collects thousands of gifts and additional funds for area families in need at the holidays.…
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Columns••October 1, 2025
It’s Pompano and Circumstance as Prized Seafood Is Still Here; Compost Into the Great Beyond
I think we oversold “It’s better in September,” to the point the month has become a mere add-on to summerness, based on crowds, traffic signals and temperatures. I’ll now venture – and believe – that…
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News••October 1, 2025
JCTA: Give to Your Volunteer Emergency Responders
Beginning late last year, the Joint Council of Taxpayers Associations of LBI began a campaign to stress the importance of supporting and donating to volunteer fire companies and first aid squads.
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Sports••October 1, 2025
Pinelands Extends Win Streak, Grabs Share of Division Title
Several weeks ago, when the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball squad defeated nearby rival Barnegat in a barnburner type of match, senior Madison Wilbert made a statement afterward that may have…
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News••October 1, 2025
Big Changes Coming to Fix Little Egg Harbor School Busing
The Little Egg Harbor School District unveiled it new transportation plan to the public at its Sept. 16 board of education meeting. Superintendent of Schools Lisa Antunes led off the presentation.
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News••October 1, 2025
Late Mayor Kirk Larson Warmly Remembered, Celebrated at Borough Park; Community Gathers to Say Goodbye
A “celebration of life” service was held the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Kirk O. Larson Sr. Memorial Park in Barnegat Light, for the late mayor of the same name.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 1, 2025
Speaker Will Discuss Lindbergh Baby Case
The Beach Haven Public Library will present a talk on “The Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping, Murder and Trial” on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••October 1, 2025
Maritime Museum Resumes Thursday Night Programs
The New Jersey Maritime Museum resumes its off-season with the continuation of monthly Thursday night presentations on Oct. 16 at 7 at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven.
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News••October 1, 2025
Eagleswood Preps for Town Annual Fair
The 29th annual Eagleswood Country Fair is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a handful of vendor tables/spaces are still available, the township committee announced at its…
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News••October 1, 2025
Learn About Employment Disabilities Resources at Fair
The Ocean County Library will present “Employment and an Overview of the N.J. Division of Developmental Disabilities” at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Ocean County College in the Larson Student…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 1, 2025
Hear the Adventures of a World Traveler
Writer, traveler and artist Jill DeFelice will share her insights, misadventures and love of travel during “A Battered Suitcase and a Sense of Humor” at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Long Beach…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 1, 2025
Day of the Dead Comes to Life
Do you know what Day of the Dead is, when it takes place, and where it is celebrated? Find out these tidbits and more on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County…
