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, ...
As another fall storm was bearing down on the Island last week, Ship Bottom’s emergency management coordinator praised the dedication of borough employees and volunteer first responders for their ...
“He would call; I would answer. And vice versa.” That’s how Paul Hulse described his friendship with Larry Robertiello, whose namesake and memory now live on through Larry’s Home, a transitional home ...
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission voted at the end of last month to approve a 20% cut to the 2026 Atlantic menhaden quota. At its 83rd annual meeting in Dewey Beach, Del., the ASMFC said ...
These days I see many headlines that make me think I should have been born in Alaska 100 years ago. The headline not too long ago was in the Wall Street Journal and it read “What Do You Call a Knife ...
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. A ...
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 ...
The long and contentious situation between Pinelands Regional Board of Education member Stephanie Johnson and Superintendent of Schools Melissa McCooley, Assistant Superintendent Gina Frasca and ...
After taking part in this weekend’s No Kings 2 protest in Ship Bottom I have seen many comments on social media about what the “freaks” were doing and why don’t we find something better to do with our ...
New Jersey native Kevin Jonas, of the chart-topping pop trio the Jonas Brothers, has been spotted around some favorite LBI establishments this week. Among other businesses, Jonas reportedly visited ...
MULTIFACETED: Both beacon and metaphor, the exterior was designed in 2006 with mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. Owner Joanne Dozor created magic from a gas station. Her watercolors hang with other local ...
ALL HANDS NEEDED: Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday, a fire broke out atop the Greenheads Salad Co. at 302 Second St. in Beach Haven. Mutual aid was quickly requested, and fire companies from the Island ...