The SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 11 - No. 9
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The Stories Behind Manahawkin’s Bridge To Nowhere
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Photo by Chris Lundy The bridge connecting the mainland to LBI can be seen from the Bridge to Nowhere. By Stephanie Faughnan MANAHAWKIN - A path that leads to nowhere may seem like a riddle, but in Manahawkin, it’s a reality that has captivated locals and visitors alike. In truth, the Road to Nowhere abruptly stops, culminating at the broken Bridge to Nowhere. The construction of the bridge itself has sparked numerous stories about
its inception. The folklore includes tales of a housing development halted by the insurgence of harsher environmental regulations. Another story suggests the Bridge to Nowhere played a vital role in shortwave radio communications in World War II as a connection to an array of an old AT&T receiving station. Finally, there’s the theory
suggesting that the bridge was originally built to offer an additional route for travelers moving between the mainland and Long Beach Island. Far more intriguing comes from information collected from the Library of Congress in its “Historic American Buildings Survey, Engineering Record, Landscapes Survey.” Notes indicate that the
bridge was initially constructed in 1871 and again in 1990. Regardless of its history, the area represents a captivating tapestry of wetlands and estuarine landscapes - a haven for kayakers, crabbers, anglers, and bird watchers. One of the ways to explore this area is by turning right onto Stafford Avenue from (Bridge - See Page 4)
September 2, 2023
Study: Drivers Fear Routes 72, 539 By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COU NTY – In a limited analysis initiated by a Florida-based car dealership, Route 72 emerged as one of the nation’s most feared roads. Notably, the study focused on motor vehicle breakdowns, not the risk or predominance of motor vehicle crashes. The survey tallied results
from 3,000 people nationwide and was com m issione d by Gunther Mitsubishi and conducted by QuestionPro. In the list of the 5 0 r i s k i e s t U. S . h ig hways, Route 72 ranked 21st and the only New Jersey roadway to earn the distinction. The conclusions stated in the f inal report undoubtedly (Road - See Page 6)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan CR 539 has seen its fair share of accidents, including those near the turn-off from Route 72.
Youth Shelter Will Soon Be Serving As Family Shelter
Photo by Chris Lundy The former emergency shelter for youth will soon be for families.
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The purpose of Ocean’s Harbor House has been to transition homeless kids to better living situations, but now one of their buildings is making a transition to take care of entire homeless families. Harbor House runs two
properties, both in Toms River. One of them, which houses youth temporarily on an emergent basis, is in the process of becoming a shelter for families in need. Officials gave The Toms River Times a tour of the facility, which is not being used as a shelter until the update is completed. This
is expected in 2024. There are five bedrooms and a total of 13 beds right now. There’s a common room and a relaxing family room. The back yard is quiet and opens to a garden area, basketball hoop, and more. For a number of reasons, the demand for unaccom-
panied youth who need a place to live is not as strong as the need for family housing these days. The fact that this is coming years into a global pandemic is not a coincidence. So many struggled with illness – physical as well as mental – and a loss of (House - See Page 5)
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