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News••July 24, 2024
North Beach Taxpayers Welcome New Members
Nearly 100 homeowners joined together and celebrated summer at a wine and cheese event sponsored by the North Beach Taxpayers Association Saturday, July 20 at the Surf City Firehouse.
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Opinion•July 24, 2024
Be Careful
SaveLBI.org’s misguided campaign against wind turbines off the coast of New Jersey is only bolstering the MAGA doctrine of “drill baby drill.” They should be careful what they wish for.
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Sports••July 24, 2024
Women Step Up in Water, on Beach for Fantastic 16th Coquina Jam
The Jetty Coquina Jam at the 68th Street beach in Brant Beach ran without a hitch on Sunday, July 21. The ocean temps finally warmed after a historically cold stretch.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Tickets Still Available for Surflight, Dinner Trip
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library still have tickets available for their visit to Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven on Sunday, Sept. 15. Reservations are limited, and…
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News••July 24, 2024
Barnegat Police Seek Applicants for Patrol Officer
The Barnegat Township Police Department will be conducting entrance testing for the purpose of establishing a hiring list for the position of patrol officer. Up to five officers may be hired.
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Opinion•July 24, 2024
Confusing Signs
I have a neighbor who displays a “Vets for Trump” card in his garage windows. Allow me to ask why any veteran would favor Trump. First, he has shown nothing but contempt for veterans although…
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News••July 24, 2024
Barnegat Teacher Goes Above and BEE-Yond
Last September, Briella Pulitano walked into Barnegat High School to begin her first year in the teaching profession. That initial year for the 23-year-old English teacher proved to be quite eventful…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
National Night Out Activities Invite Community
Although July has slipped by too quickly for anyone who thrives on summer, August is still packed full of fun, beginning with National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Several local police departments…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
‘Titanic’ the Musical Different Than the Film Although Just as Worthy
Surflight Theatre’s next 2024 mainstage musical will be “Titanic,” which will run from July 30 through Aug. 18.
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Business••July 24, 2024
‘Charm’-er Skilled in Art of Low-Cost Redesign
Step into a world where the old and worn down become new again, where the ordinary turns extraordinary without breaking the bank. Meet Kristen Stoll, the creative force behind Charm, who brings an…
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Columns••July 24, 2024
Dealing With the Gruesome Aftermath
In the age before wireless communication, when two ships collided near Barnegat Lighthouse, nothing was known of the incident until the next morning, when passing ships saw survivors clinging to the…
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News••July 24, 2024
St. Francis Parish and Center Thrilled With Festival of the Sea Turnout
The Rev. Francis Di Spigno, pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Brant Beach, couldn’t be happier with this summer’s Festival of the Sea, which took place July 2-6, rather than in August as in…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Get Boats Ready for 17th Annual Regatta on Manahawkin Lake
Get some cardboard and duct tape and get ready to have some fun on Manahawkin Lake Tuesday, Aug. 6, when the Stafford Township Recreation Department hosts the 17th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta.
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Business••July 24, 2024
Living on Veg Expands; Max’s Craft Market Gets Sign; Wanna Window Plans Home Show
Living on the Veg owners Rob and Lauren Ramos have announced an expansion of the vegan restaurant inside the Manahawkin Mart.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Ty Mares and the Metaphorical
STYLE: A jam fusion of pop, rock, R&B, blues and soul originals, with fresh new takes on unlikely covers thrown in.
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News••July 24, 2024
$4.75 Million Available for Projects to Ensure Ecologically Responsible Offshore Wind Development
The state Department of Environmental Protection and Board of Public Utilities, in conjunction with the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, announced last week that the state’s Research and Monitoring…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Kickball Event Raising Funds for ALO
Alliance for a Living Ocean will be the beneficiary of a “Summer Slam” kickball game on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Tuckerton Seaport Celebrates National Ice Cream Day With Exhibit
The Tuckerton Seaport celebrated National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21 with an informational presentation on the history of ice cream in Tuckerton, complete with a taste test.
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News••July 24, 2024
9th District Joins as Sponsors on Legislation Supporting Volunteer First Responders
State Sen. Carmen Amato Jr. and Assemblymen Brian Rumpf and Gregory Myhre of the 9th Legislative District are underlining the importance of volunteer first responders by actively supporting and…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Biggy Proves Mini Golf Mastery Once Again
When The SandPaper’s summer intern Jake Tiger threw down the gauntlet and challenged “Can You Beat Biggy’s” very own David Biggy to a mini golf tournament, he did so with the confidence of a young…
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News••July 24, 2024
Ocean County College Awarded $50,000 Grant to Enhance Digital Outreach, Marketing Efforts
As one of seven winners of a first-ever Instagram challenge and mini-grant opportunity from the Lumina Foundation – an independent private foundation committed to making opportunities for learning…
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Opinion•July 24, 2024
School Belongs to All
As lifelong residents of our beloved island and both former school board members, we are writing to express our deep concern and opposition to the proposed demolition of Long Beach Island Grade…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Check Out Upcoming Programs at the LBT Field Station
Summer programming is in full swing at the Long Beach Township Field Station for Marine Education and Research; be sure to register soon for available sessions, and make the trip to the Holgate…
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News••July 24, 2024
Resident Asks Surf City Council to Consider Better Exterior Lighting Code
A Sixth Street resident brought her concerns about an exterior lighting issue on her block to the Surf City Borough Council at its monthly meeting recently, seeking relief from a neighbor’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
An Evening of Eclectic Music With Fish and Whistle
Ready for an evening of acoustic string wizardry by one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest groups? The Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch presents a concert by the Fish and Whistle Band, on…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Sherry Wilson Butler & Aaron Graves Quartet
LINEUP: Sherry Wilson Butler, vocals; Aaron Graves, piano.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Leah Jade
STYLE: A mix of original music and acoustic covers in a range of genres, including pop, folk and country.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Get an Inside View of a Squid
They’re not flashy and they’re kind of squishy, but squid are beautiful in their own way and provide a valuable food chain link that helps our environment. Explore their anatomy during “Squid…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 24, 2024
Get Ready for College at Lacey Library
Teens and adults preparing for higher education can obtain information during “Ready, Set, College” at the Ocean County Library’s Lacey branch next month. Representatives of Ocean County College…
