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Arts & Entertainment••January 7, 2026
Spectacular Light Show Takes Top Decoration Prize
Thomas and Tiesha Downs of Robin Lane were winners in the Barnegat Township Recreation Department’s holiday decorations contest. As a result, the couple found themselves $200 richer for Christmas.
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Business••January 7, 2026
Good Things Happening in Yoga World; ‘Expert’ Salon Is Charm in West Creek
The Yoga Hive in Manahawkin has started the new year with big news: two additions to its lineup of offerings. One is for adults seeking education in yogic traditions, the other is for tweens and…
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Opinion•January 7, 2026
Lower Gas Prices
Maybe someday our elected officials will work together for the betterment of the voters. However, that’s not today.
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News••January 7, 2026
Barnegat Bay Partnership Funding Opportunities to Help Fill Watershed Knowledge Gaps
The Barnegat Bay Partnership recently opened new funding opportunities intended to support projects that enhance collaborative, innovative and impactful projects throughout our watershed. All of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 7, 2026
Knitters Invited to the Waretown Woolies
Looking for a relaxing afternoon to work on your knitting, crochet or other fiber-related projects? Join like-minded individuals at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library for “Waretown…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 7, 2026
Prom Dress Collection Drive Underway
Do you or someone you know have a new or lightly used gown or formal dress? The Ocean County Library System invites you to help students experience the magic of prom night by donating your dresses…
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Opinion•January 7, 2026
Corvette Lovers’ Ugly Sweater Breakfast Is a Classic
It was the kind of winter morning that feels straight out of a Christmas card – 32 degrees, snow and sleet, and the perfect backdrop for the Beach Bums’ third annual Ugly Sweater Breakfast at…
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Opinion•January 7, 2026
Do the Right Thing
U.S. educational institutions have an obligation to teach civics to all students. The importance and weight our votes carry are a basic tenet of American citizenship.
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Arts & Entertainment••January 7, 2026
Art Notes, Jan. 7
Southbound: Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences ceramics resident Sandra Kosinski of High Bar Harbor is currently in a joint exhibit with Millburn-based abstract painter and mixed…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 6, 2026
Chase the January Blues at Lizzie Rose
One way to combat the winter blues is actually with the blues – music, of course. That’s one of several genres of bands on the upcoming lineup at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton. Brighten up…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 2, 2026
Deepen Love for Region’s Heritage With 2026 Speaker Series at Lighthouse State Park
The Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park have announced the 2026 speaker series, which brings a different, high-quality special guest to the visitors center each Saturday (with one exception on…
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News••January 1, 2026
Harvey Cedars Mayor Reflects at the Halfway Point
Halfway through his four-year term as Harvey Cedars mayor, John Imperiale looked back at accomplishments and work that still needs to be done.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 30, 2025
Rock Into 2026 With Billy Penn and the Inside Drivers
Who says you have to leave LBI for a rockin’ New Year’s Eve? According to Billy Penn and the Inside Drivers, you don’t – just swing over to Black-Eyed Susans in Harvey Cedars, where the band will…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 27, 2025
Winter Hootenanny at Albert Music Hall
After a holiday break, the Albert Music Hall in Waretown opens the 2026 concert season with a special “Winter Hootenanny” on Sunday, Jan. 4. Doors open at 1, and music begins at 2.
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News••December 26, 2025
Holiday Bus Tour a Hit in Barnegat Township
The Barnegat Township School District, in partnership with its “Paws for a Cause” Family and Staff Assistance Program, welcomed the community for a festive journey through town during its first-ever…
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News••December 26, 2025
Happy Feet Drive Massive Success
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, members of the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach Island gathered at the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. firehouse to sort 14.531 pairs of socks collected during the Happy Feet Drive.…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 26, 2025
Local Carver’s Characters Invoke ‘A Christmas Carol’
Formerly of Oakland and now a full-time Long Beach Island resident, Skip Van Wert first picked up wood and carving tools in 1989 to see how it felt, and he never stopped. In the ensuing decades his…
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News••December 25, 2025
Garden Club Donates Gifts to Children’s Hospital
For the past four years, the Garden Club of LBI has collected toys at its holiday luncheon in support of the Ship Bottom Police Department. This year, the sponsorship was for RWJ Barnabas Children’s…
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Opinion•December 25, 2025
Surprise Rowboat Santa and Elf Add to Local Holiday Cheer
Saturday began as a typical weekend day before Christmas. I was up and out to get the last-minute shopping done, then home to send out the final few Christmas cards. A few minutes allowed for a quick…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 24, 2025
‘Seashells and Sleigh Bells’ Lend Natural, Classic Vibes to Holiday House Tour
A match made in ho-ho-heaven, “seashells and sleigh bells” set the stage for the 58th installment of the Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s Holiday Tour of Homes on Dec. 10 and 11. The club’s 179…
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News••December 22, 2025
Beach Badges Make a Splash for Gift-Giving Season
The lure of the beach remains strong even when the cold winds blow and the year-end holidays roll around. For those yearning for the return to the warmth of summer’s embrace, holiday beach badges are…
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News••December 21, 2025
Volunteers Take Center Stage in Harvey Cedars
If you attended the Harvey Cedars Wine Tasting event last month, you would have been greeted at the door by Judie and Barry Putt, volunteering to check in everyone.
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News••December 21, 2025
LBI Fall Classic Winner Donates Prize Money to High School Fishing Club
This winter, the Southern Regional High School Fishing Club ended up a big winner thanks to a donation of $550 from one of the annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic’s top anglers.
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News••December 18, 2025
Body of Missing Man Recovered in Manahawkin Bay
Just over three weeks since a man reportedly disappeared in Manahawkin Bay and a coordinated search effort began, the Stafford Township Police Department on Dec. 18 confirmed the recovery of his body.
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News••December 18, 2025
Ship Bottom May Delay Rental Ordinance Revisions
The Ship Bottom Borough Council is expected to discuss tabling proposed changes to the town’s short-term rental ordinance at a special meeting Dec. 19.
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News••December 18, 2025
Lifeguard’s Courageous Rescue Earns Prestigious Medal of Valor Award
Amid a tumultuous nor’easter swell and a full moon high tide on a Sunday evening in August 2024, Hugh Shields timed his entry into the churning waters of Barnegat Inlet before swimming toward two…
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Columns••December 18, 2025
On a Mission: Sifting Beach Sand for Any Plasticizing
Well, it’s that time of year when The SandPaper takes a little siesta – with some fiestas thrown in for the holidays. We’ll be back on the streets in the first full week of January, though major…
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Columns••December 18, 2025
Dissecting the Layers of Christmas Vacation, the Year in Swells
Does anyone else have a hard time deciding what length holiday string lights to buy when your tree lights don’t work from last year? A string of 100 bulbs is only a few dollars more than 50 bulbs.…
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Sports••December 18, 2025
Southern Regional Ice Hockey Squad Completes Six-Game Stint With OT Win
When the ice hockey season started, Southern Regional head coach Graham Borg knew the opening six-game stretch during the first two weeks would provide valuable insight as to the team’s chemistry and…
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Opinion•December 18, 2025
New Short-Term Rental Rules Needed in Ship Bottom
I am writing to you as a concerned full-time property owner in Ship Bottom. It is my belief that the continued and vigorous regulation of short-term summer rental properties is critical for public…
