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News

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2024

    Beach Haven PTA Planning Craft Fair

    The Beach Haven School PTA holds a fall craft fair at the school on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free; proceeds from vendor registration fees benefit the PTA.

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 8, 2024

    Oysters in the Spotlight at Annual Shellabration

    It’s time for local aquaculture to shine: Join the Jetty Rock Foundation and Long Beach Township this Saturday, Oct. 12, for the annual Shellabration, a free community event that spotlights oysters…

  • News••October 8, 2024

    Ship Bottom Resiliency Focus on Funding for Living Shoreline, Raising Bulkheads

    After years of being in limbo, Ship Bottom could get a boost for its living shoreline project with the help of a consulting firm working to help the borough develop and implement resiliency plans.

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2024

    A Rare Chance to See a World-Class Modern Dance Company

    There are plenty of entertainment options in these parts. But if there is one shortage, it’s in the world of dance.

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2024

    Plein Air Painter Marjorie Haley Pursues Inspiration on Open Road

    One artist whose work is part of the current “Plein Air Plus” exhibition at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is Marjorie Haley of Hackettstown, who spends most…

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 7, 2024

    Lighthouse International Film Society Screening ‘The Performance’ on Oct. 10

    The Lighthouse International Film Society will be screening the drama “The Performance” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies.

  • News••October 7, 2024

    Cycling Traffic Signal Sought to Address Bike Safety

    Six months after officials in neighboring Island towns expressed opposing views on adding a traffic signal at 31st Street and the Boulevard in Ship Bottom, a contingent of the borough’s governing…

  • Columns••October 5, 2024

    The Long, Strange Trip a Lifeguard Stand Took; Squalene Might Spell Deeper Doom for Sharks

    I’m being mysteriously drawn to the emergent mystery of how a Ship Bottom lifeguard stand recently washed up on a beach in Delaware – looking surprisingly chipper. It was seemingly no worse for wear…

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 4, 2024

    Lizzie Rose Offers Diverse October Lineup

    One benefit to earlier sunsets is that nightlife starts sooner, and the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton is lighting it up inside the intimate listening venue with a huge variety of live music.…

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 3, 2024

    St. Francis to Host Blessing of the Animals, ReClam the Bay Ministry

    St. Francis of Assisi Parish will celebrate the feast of its patron saint – the saint of ecology and all creatures – with the annual Blessing of the Animals at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 5. The…

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 3, 2024

    Cook-Off Weekend Arrives at Last

    It’s finally here. The new and improved Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off, presented by the Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce and the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean, comes to the Taylor Avenue field…

  • News••October 3, 2024

    Everyday Supplies for Hurricane Helene Survivors Collection at Surf City Firehouse

    The Surf City Volunteer Co. No. 1 and EMS is collecting emergency supplies for western North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene left communities decimated after making landfall in Florida late last…

  • News••October 3, 2024

    Maris Stella Eastside Property Placed on the Market for $21 Million

    A large real estate transaction is on the horizon in Harvey Cedars as the east portion of the Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center was recently placed on the market.

  • News••October 3, 2024

    Tradition Alive and Well at Annual Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show

    The two-day 42nd annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show in Tuckerton had a gloomy, wet start on Saturday, Sept. 28, but the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the hundreds who came out…

  • Sports••October 3, 2024

    70th Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic Begins Oct. 5

    Beginning this Saturday, Oct. 5, the annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic returns for its 70th year on the ocean beaches of Long Beach Island. The nine-week surf-casting tournament – still called “The…

  • Columns••October 3, 2024

    Chalk September Up as a Bust, Looking for a Local Summer Pattern Change for October, Ram Surfers Look Hot

    The one thing that makes New Jersey surfing so incredible is the change of seasons. Well, that and we’re the only place in the world that requires beach badges (more on that a little farther down in…

  • News••October 3, 2024

    Plans Are In – ‘World Class’ ShopRite Slated for Old Kmart Space in Stafford Township

    After acquiring the Manahawkin Commons shopping plaza late last year, Saker ShopRites Inc. is planning to move its supermarket from one part of Route 72 in Stafford Township to another.

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 3, 2024

    Lizzie Rose Offers Diverse October Lineup

    One benefit to earlier sunsets is that nightlife starts sooner, and the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton is lighting it up inside the intimate listening venue with a variety of live music through…

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 3, 2024

    Fall for Spooky Season at Tuckerton Seaport

    With the falling leaves and change of pace, October is the perfect time to take in a history lesson or learn a timeless folk art. Get started on fall decor or take a spooky boat tour and enjoy ghost…

  • Sports••October 3, 2024

    Southern Regional Shuts Out Wall, Lacey to Extend Winning Streak to Six Games

    Anybody watching the game may have thought the Southern Regional field hockey team was dominating Wall on Sept. 26. After all, the Rams spent some 27 of the 30 minutes during the second half in the…

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 3, 2024

    Art Notes, Oct. 2

    Show and Tell: The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library offers opportunities for artists, collectors, crafters and hobbyists to spotlight creative specialties. Openings are available…

  • Opinion•October 3, 2024

    Drilling Considerations

    In response to recent letters, I would like to comment on the opinions related to Donald Trump’s positions on wind turbines and coastal oil drilling.

  • Opinion•October 3, 2024

    Responsive Leaders

    I would like to express a heartfelt thank-you to Harvey Cedars Mayor John Imperiale and the Harvey Cedars Commissioner of Parks, Public Property and Public Works Joe Gieger.

  • Opinion•October 2, 2024

    Good Presentation

    Congratulations to the editors of The SandPaper on their layout of last week’s Commentary column. Two letters, placed side by side, could not be more telling – a stroke of genius!

  • Opinion••October 2, 2024

    Ol’ Barney: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due

    The guest column by Alberto Engra in last week’s edition (“First Visit to Beach Haven – a Town That So Inspired Me”) was a delightful read full of enthusiasm and affection for our Island. Such…

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 2, 2024

    Oct. 7 Deadline for Fall Flower Arrangement at Surf City Firehouse

    Time is running out to purchase tickets for the fall flower arranging event sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and EMS. The last day to do so is Monday, Oct.…

  • Opinion••October 2, 2024

    Like LBI, Tri-Letter Words Are Simply FUN, FUN, FUN

    It seems like four-letter words get all the attention, but their lesser competitor – three-letter words – needs to also be recognized. Three-letter words are all around us these days. We can’t escape…

  • News••October 2, 2024

    Public Hearing on ACE Bill Hikes Slated for Oct. 8

    Little Egg Harbor Township Mayor Blaise Scibetta is expected to be one of multiple witnesses to appear before a congressional panel on Oct. 8 to examine why there has been a surge in utility bills…

  • Arts & Entertainment••October 2, 2024

    Surflight’s ‘Daddy Long Legs’ a Two-Person Musical That Communicates Through Letters

    Surflight Theatre’s final musical of its fall season is “Daddy Long Legs,” which will run from Oct. 9 through Oct. 13.

  • News••October 2, 2024

    Beach Haven Eyeing All-Inclusive Playground

    The Beach Haven Borough Council appears favorable to applying for a grant to establish an all-inclusive playground at the current facility on Nelson Avenue.

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