Island Heights NewsLocal news for Island Heights, NJ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Don't vacation, 'staycation'- May 31, 2008 I heard a new word on TV last week - "staycation." It's a vacation where you stay home and enjoy all the sights and restaurants in your area as if you were on vacation.http://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/dont-vacation-staycation?fromrss=1 Barnegat Bay Festival will exhibit environmental knowledge- May 29, 2008 ISLAND HEIGHTS - At the 11th annual Barnegat Bay Festival, visitors can gain an appreciation for the various kinds of sea life that inhabit the estuary's watershed.http://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/barnegat-bay-festival-will-exhibit-env... The sounds of success: Kindermusik summer camp teaches melody, socialization- May 17, 2008 "It's astounding to see the progress in a five- or six-week session. The children will start to do the motions before the parents do." TOMS RIVER - Just because summer makes an appearance doesn't mean the learning has to end. via Asbury Park Press Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/the-sounds-of-success-kindermusik-summ... Eight towns hold elections today- May 15, 2008 Polls will be open today from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in municipalities holding elections for nonpartisan local governments. via Asbury Park Press Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/eight-towns-hold-elections-today?fromr... Nonpartisan elections will be held today- May 13, 2008 Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for municipalities holding elections for nonpartisan local governments. via Asbury Park Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/nonpartisan-elections-will-be-held-tod... 3 file, but only 2 will run for council- May 9, 2008 "Due to personal reasons, I just cannot commit the time" Three candidates filed to run for two three-year terms on the six-seat Borough Council, although one of the candidates said he has dropped out of the race. via Asbury Park Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/3-file-but-only-2-will-run-for-council... ZONE 4- May 6, 2008 Things seem to be picking up all over. Dennis Palmatier of Murphy's Hook House said they are getting some weakfish on sandworms in Island Heights with one weighing in at 4 pounds. via Asbury Park Press Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/zone-4?fromrss=1 River to Bay 5K race is Saturday- May 4, 2008 ISLAND HEIGHTS: The 17th River to Bay 5K race of the Toms River Kiwanis Daybreak Club will take place Saturday. via Asbury Park Press Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/river-to-bay-5k-race-is-saturday?fromr... WPA was busy locally during the Depression- May 2, 2008 The Works Progress Administration was spending heavily in Ocean County in April 1938, putting men to work who could find no other jobs. via Ocean County Observer - The Times-Beaconhttp://www.topix.net/city/island-heights-nj/2008/05/wpa-was-busy-locally-during-the-depres... |