News
-
Sports••July 15, 2022
Veterans and Newcomers Deliver in Epic Ways for Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol
The Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol competition squad debuted several newbies during the Surf City Epic tournament on July 6. Joe Pantaleo wasn’t one of them.
-
News••July 15, 2022
Causeway Bridge Jumper Safe; Stunt Ill-Advised
An unidentified individual who jumped into Barnegat Bay from the northwest bridge of the Causeway to Long Beach Island safely exited the water, according to what witnesses told a crew from Coast…
-
News••July 14, 2022
NJ Bay Islands Initiative Collective ‘Looks West’ From LBI
The group boarding a handful of boats in Beach Haven on the last day of June included members of, and other stakeholders connected to, the New Jersey Bay Islands Initiative. Established just a few…
-
News••July 14, 2022
For Sale: $13.9 Million Standout Loveladies Mansion With Ice Cream Parlor and More
Long Beach Island’s highest-valued property listing has been a showplace ever since passersby watched the Victorian estate rise from the oceanfront in Loveladies between 1997 and 1999.
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 14, 2022
LBIF Coloring Book Raises Funds for Art Studio in Ukraine
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences has produced its fifth annual coloring book. This year it’s a collaboration with local business partners and a fundraising vehicle to support…
-
News••July 14, 2022
Deceased Sand Tiger Shark Washes Up on Surf City Beach
Employees of the Surf City Public Works Department removed a deceased sand tiger shark from the Sixth Street beach in Surf City Sunday morning after law enforcement received permission from the N.J.…
-
Columns••July 14, 2022
Surfer Awareness Can Help Lifeguard Shortage; Fun Runs of Small Surf
Seems there’s a situation on the Island this summer we’ve not really had before and it would probably benefit everyone if surfers and general water folk had an awareness of it.
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 14, 2022
Putt Against the Pros for David’s Dream and Believe at Island Golf on Saturday
As part of an Aug. 28, 2019 post for the online version of Montclair State University’s Odyssey, Cecily Lovas detailed some of what she had gone through during her 19th year of life, the one in which…
-
News••July 14, 2022
Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean Distributes $90,500 to Local Food Pantries
On Thursday morning, July 7, the Hunger Foundation Of Southern Ocean distributed checks totaling $90,500 to nine food pantries that serve the hungry of Southern Ocean County at a meeting at the…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 14, 2022
Nex Level Ninja Camp Swings Into LBI’s Bayview Park for Summer
Want to work out and not even realize it? Nex Level Ninja has brought its 200-square-foot Ninja Experience to Bayview Park in Brant Beach, where anyone from 5 years old to adults can hone their ninja…
-
Opinion•July 14, 2022
Gifted Grounds
In early spring How You Brewin graciously gave me 200 pounds of used coffee grounds for my garden. They advised me which days to arrive to collect the maximum amount of grounds.
-
Opinion•July 14, 2022
Priced Out
You think gas prices are high? Have you seen the price of vegetables these days?
-
Opinion•July 14, 2022
Wrong Conclusion
Your June 29 issue included an article that supported the proposed wind farm’s location at 9 miles off Long Beach Island, citing research from Rutgers University that visibility would be rare for the…
-
Opinion•July 14, 2022
Bike Rules Refresher
I am a concerned 13-year-old, because I have watched drivers stop at green traffic lights to let me cross the street when I am on my bicycle.
-
Opinion••July 14, 2022
News Flash: Pine Barrens Need Fire to Flourish
Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, New Jersey’s largest wildfire in 15 years swept through Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens last month, burning more than 13,500 acres.
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 14, 2022
Big Week in Deadhead Music History; Blues Music Takes Over Lizzie Rose
Last week was major in Deadhead music history, with July 9 marking 27 years since Jerry Garcia’s last live performance – at Soldier Field, in Chicago – before his death shortly thereafter. The last…
-
Opinion•July 14, 2022
Not Funny
Was the June 29 Artoon supposed to be funny? It was a poor choice of political satire the week we celebrated our Independence Day.
-
Opinion••July 14, 2022
From Trash to Treasure: A New Greenhouse
Interesting projects arise from trashed bits and pieces. With my neighbor’s house headed for demolition, I saw one thing: sparkling new windows in interesting shapes headed for the Dumpster. My…
-
Business••July 14, 2022
Southern Ocean Chamber Association Focuses on Resources to Strengthen Businesses and Nonprofits
As the charitable affiliate of the 108-year-old regional chamber of commerce, the Southern Ocean Chamber Association’s mission is to build programs that foster a healthy economic climate for years to…
-
Business••July 14, 2022
Three Busy Friends Brewing Up Something New at GNM Coffee Shop
Coffee and pastry lovers feel energized now that GNM Coffee Shop has opened in the same sunny building where a previous shop enjoyed a successful run at 237 South Main St. in Barnegat. For several…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 14, 2022
Summer Activities Aplenty for Children in Southern Ocean County
Summer is in full swing and it’s crucial to keep the kids active and engaged. The good news is there is a plethora of options for those with limited resources. The Great Bay Regional Police Athletic…
-
News••July 14, 2022
Unexpected Lane Closure on Causeway Jams Traffic on LBI
A lane closure on the Causeway westbound that snarled outbound traffic on the three main arteries leaving the Island for a portion of Monday was due to unexpected maintenance on the bridge closest to…
-
News••July 13, 2022
Two Ship Bottom Liquor Licenses Renewed Following Call to Deny Both
The Ship Bottom Borough Council renewed two liquor licenses held by the owner of Hotel LBI following a somewhat lengthy discussion at its June meeting as a three-year legal proceeding over several…
-
News••July 13, 2022
Recreational Boat Safety Urged, Overall Incidents Decline in 2021
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Fifth District aided 55 people from 44 distress calls to its command centers over the four-day span of July 4th weekend, prompting a call for boaters to make preparedness and…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 13, 2022
Art of Drag a Transformative Process, Creative Expression
A few things to know up front: Ethan South, 20, uses the stage name Stiletta and the pronouns they/them, she/her and he/him. Such details warrant clarifying in a discussion about a gender-bending…
-
Opinion•July 13, 2022
Post Handicap Signs
This is a letter for all the seniors and injured war veterans who are forgotten on LBI. Why is it that there is an absence of handicap signs on Long Beach Boulevard and commercial side streets? Don’t…
-
Opinion•July 13, 2022
Read All About It
I look forward to each week’s helpful and interesting edition of The SandPaper. I read some Island or regional history and lore. I read about our bays, water safety, turtles, sharks and needlefish…
-
Opinion•July 13, 2022
Expand Beach Access
The Gator program in Surf City, established last year, has been a wonderful addition to services in our community. This service, which helps senior citizens and other folks who need assistance get to…
-
Columns••July 13, 2022
Grab Your BB Guns, Lanternflies Are Attacking; Sand Crab Pieces Are Just a Molting Thing
I’m not sure if it was a twist of wind or possibly nearby forest fires, but Southern Ocean County, including LBI, has seen quite the influx of the deemed dread-worthy spotted lanternflies (SLF).…
-
Arts & Entertainment••July 13, 2022
‘Paradise Girls’ Novel Has Big-Name Backing
Sandy Gingras’ new novel, Paradise Girls, got a day in the sun already a week before its release date of July 7. The release was a top story on the social media of its major publisher, along with a…
