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•March 10, 2023
Some Marsha Drive Road Work Underway Ahead of Summer
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t confuse just himself and the public with his forecast, but Mother Nature, too, as winter and spring temperatures have collided around the Long Beach Island region with…
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•March 9, 2023
Stafford School District Faces $2.3 Million State Aid Cut for 2023-24
For the past five school years, the Stafford Township School District has lost more than $1.8 million in New Jersey Department of Education aid. The cut for this school year alone was nearly…
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•March 9, 2023
Many Factors Determine Offshore Wind Impact on Fisheries
If whales are dying because of offshore wind activity off the coast of New Jersey, as many believe, what is happening to the rest of marine life? That’s the question Barnegat Light Mayor Kirk O.…
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•March 9, 2023
Inspiration Everywhere for Dawn McDonnell
Painter Dawn McDonnell of Manahawkin makes “art inspired by the world around us,” according to her tagline and philosophy on art, i.e. her second nature. No subject or substrate is off-limits or…
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•March 9, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Wildfire Contained
A windblown wildfire that began midday Tuesday in the vicinity of Route 539 and Forge Road in Little Egg Harbor Township was reported “contained” at 7:30 p.m. by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.…
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•March 9, 2023
Mainland Fatal Fire Under Investigation
A man was found dead inside a Little Egg Harbor Township home Monday afternoon as authorities fought a structure fire there. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said the discovery was made…
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•March 8, 2023
Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove Not Endorsed for Reelection by County GOP, But Not Backing Down
The screening committee for the Ocean County GOP may not have recommended Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove for reelection, but that doesn’t mean Gove is bowing out. After the Barnegat resident learned, last…
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•March 6, 2023
Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Could Be Reinstated With Conditions
Once again the issue of fire and EMS coverage in Tuckerton was brought to the public forum, with residents looking for reassurance.
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•March 5, 2023
Southern Regional’s Henrich Snatches State Crown as Rams Deliver Six to A.C. Medals Podium
Matt Henrich doesn’t say a heck of a lot. But he definitely can scream, and everybody in Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall heard him on Saturday, March 4.
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•March 4, 2023
Jayla Hahn Becomes Southern Regional’s First Female Wrestling State Champ
She arose from the mat at the center of Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall and stretched her arms as if to say, “I told you I’d come back and do it again.” Jayla Hahn is a state champion for the second…
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•March 4, 2023
Snow Has Been AWOL in South Jersey
Watching the nightly news this winter, it has been common to see footage of major winter snowstorms paralyzing various parts of the country. Even parts of perpetually-sunny southern California…
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•March 3, 2023
Save LBI Takes Fight for North Atlantic Right Whale to the President
Saying it generally supports offshore wind as an energy source, a local grassroots organization opposed to the placement of turbines in the Atlantic so close to New Jersey’s coast told President Joe…
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•March 2, 2023
Walsh Field Eyed as Beach Haven Skate Park Site
If Beach Haven builds a skate park, the likely location would be Walsh Field.
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•March 2, 2023
Tuckerton’s Great Cannabis Debate Continues
Cannabis was a hot topic during Tuckerton’s Feb. 22 council meeting, with a seemingly equal amount of passion among residents both for and against having a dispensary placed in the borough.
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•March 2, 2023
Historic Day for Southern Regional as Rams Score Seven Region Champs, Send 12 to Atlantic City
Throughout this season, the debate raged on as to which Southern Regional wrestling team was the better one.
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•March 2, 2023
LBI Board of Education Honors Longtime Member
Going off script isn’t typical of LBI Consolidated Board of Education President Colette Southwick, but she did exactly that last week to recognize “a very special person for (her) dedication to our…
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•March 2, 2023
Long Beach Township, Beach Haven First Aid Squad Work to Solve EMT Shortage
The Beach Haven First Aid Squad serves the residents and visitors of Ship Bottom, southern Long Beach Township and Beach Haven – 10 miles of Long Beach Island’s 18 miles – but it does so with a very…
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•March 2, 2023
Youth Gardeners Feel Presidential at LBI Library
Horticulture and history came together when the Garden Club of Long Beach Island held its recent monthly youth garden meeting at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City.
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•March 2, 2023
Arctic Outreach Tops $78K in Giving
Icy temps and light flurries were fitting for the annual outdoor party known as Arctic Outreach, the eighth installment of which took place Saturday at Mud City Crab House in Manahawkin.
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•March 2, 2023
Help Solve the Mystery of Mayor’s Missing Manx
What’s a Manx? These tailless cats have a long history on LBI. Now mine’s missing, and it’s a mystery I need your help to solve.
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•February 28, 2023
Ordinance OK’s Queen City East/West Plan
An ordinance introduced by the Beach Haven Borough Council recently approves a redevelopment plan for a proposed Queen City East/Queen City West project along Bay Avenue.
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•February 27, 2023
Our Winter Is Whistling Dixie; Shopping for a Mannly Lipstick
Our winter temps are heading down to South Carolina, according to a newscast meteorologist who used temperature chart averages to align this N.J. winter with climes far to our south. February is also…
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•February 25, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Announces Skate Park Opening, Return of Memorial Day Parade
During its Feb. 9 township committee meeting, Little Egg Harbor was proud to announce the opening date for the skate park, which will be situated at the Edward Thornton Community Center, at 319 West…
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•February 24, 2023
Clam Shells Spread a Message of Kindness
Courtney Pfeiffer and her fiancé, Jason Vosler, were recently walking along the Iroquois Avenue beach in Beach Haven shortly after becoming engaged when they came across a large clam shell. Only this…
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•February 23, 2023
Ship Bottom Land Use Board Greenlights Ron Jon’s New Design
With the unanimous approval from the Ship Bottom Land Use Board last week, the owners of “The Original” Ron Jon Surf Shop have cleared one hurdle in their efforts to build a new single-story…
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•February 23, 2023
On the Move: Musculoids Action Figures Storm Into Art Toy Market
Martina and Frank Russo, newcomers to Manahawkin last year, are the artists behind a line of art toys called Musculoids.
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•February 23, 2023
No Injuries Reported in Beach Haven Structure Fire
Several fire companies were on the scene in Beach Haven Wednesday morning in response to a structure fire at 313 Iroquois Ave.
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•February 23, 2023
Hahn Snags Fourth Region Crown; Henrich Takes Third to Gain State Finals
Realistically, there was no question the Southern Regional girls wrestling team would land at least one competitor in the state finals. Jayla Hahn already has a state championship attached to her…
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•February 23, 2023
Offshore Wind Power Hearing Set as Atlantic Shores Addresses Whale Deaths
More than a month after concerns arose about recent whale deaths off the coast of New Jersey and amid calls for the total stoppage of all offshore wind activity in the Atlantic until a conclusive…
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•February 23, 2023
Pickleball Plot Thickens in Beach Haven Amid Welcome Winter Waves and Warmth
I heard something at a Beach Haven municipal meeting on Feb. 13 that I have never heard before. It was in response to Councilman Michael Battista’s statement in lobbying for six new pickleball courts…
