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Opinion•July 1, 2020

Reframing Art

One of the world’s wonders, the monumental Buddha statues, had stood in the Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan since the 6th century. In March 2001 Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar ordered the Buddhas…

Business•By Maria Scandale•July 1, 2020

Panzone’s 40th Is a Story of Carrying on a Legacy

Panzone’s is a name synonymous with pizza on Long Beach Island, and 2020 marks 40 years. From locations both north and south of the Causeway on LBI, the iconic restaurants have been serving families…

Arts & Entertainment•By Eric Englund•July 1, 2020

Free Country/Bluegrass Show at Waretown Lake

Unable to hold Saturday night country/bluegrass shows at the Albert Music Hall since March due to the pandemic, the Pinelands Cultural Society will offer a free concert Saturday, July 18, from 5 to 9…

News•By Eric Englund•July 1, 2020

Barnegat Seeking to Hire Police Officers

The Barnegat Township Police Department announces it is accepting applications for the position of police officer.

News•By Eric Englund•July 1, 2020

Beach Haven Council Candidates Can Pick Up Petitions

Anyone interested in running for a borough council seat in Beach Haven in the Nov. 3 election may pick up petitions in the borough clerk’s office. The terms of Mayor Nancy Taggart Davis and council…

News•By Gina G. Scala•July 1, 2020

Williams Named In-Charge Officer of Ship Bottom Police

Sgt. Ed Williams was named and sworn in as the in-charge officer for the Ship Bottom Police Department at the borough council’s June 23 meeting. His assignment comes just weeks after former Police…

News•By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•July 1, 2020

No Spikes Locally in Coronavirus Cases, LBT Commissioner Reports

At Monday’s Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Joseph Lattanzi reported no spikes in coronavirus cases in the greater Long Beach Island area, and zero inpatients at…

Arts & Entertainment•By David Biggy•July 1, 2020

Former Pinelands Bowler Finds Playing Biggy Not Quite Like Riding El Toro

Ryan Freund is a fearless individual. He’s ridden El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure 1,000 times, after all. But taming “the bull” is a lot different than trying to rein in a victory against me.…

Arts & Entertainment•By Victoria Ford•July 1, 2020

Live Entertainment on LBI: All Systems Are Go – As It Were

With information changing by the day, the live entertainment landscape is a bit treacherous this summer. But despite some hand-wringing and finger-crossing, local officials, venue owners and…

Arts & Entertainment•By Monique M. Demopoulos•June 30, 2020

On Tap: Matt Fisher

STYLE: Saloon favorites with a Caribbean rock twist

Arts & Entertainment•By Monique M. Demopoulos•June 30, 2020

On Tap: Sam Jams

STYLE: Classic rock, alternative rock, indie, pop

Arts & Entertainment•By Victoria Ford•June 30, 2020

Protecting You … Protecting Me: A Kids’ Book About Post-COVID Life

Certain post-COVID realities have many kids feeling apprehensive. A new book offers a reassuring story they can relate to.

News•By Gina G. Scala•June 30, 2020

Governor Rescinds Indoor Dining Order Ahead of July 2 Reopenings

Long Beach Island area restaurants will not be reopening for indoor dining services ahead of the Fourth of July weekend after Gov. Phil Murphy pulled the plug on restaurants statewide just days…

Business•By Maria Scandale•June 29, 2020

PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications Revised

For small businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, news is in about how to apply for loan forgiveness. On June 16, the SBA and U.S.…

Arts & Entertainment•By Eric Englund•June 29, 2020

On Tap: Custom Blend

LINEUP: Paul Patrone, guitar, banjo, fiddle; Maria Patrone, guitar; Joe Zavacki, guitar. Maria Patrone and Zavacki handle most of the lead vocals.

Columns•By Jay Mann•June 29, 2020

Awaiting Impacts of a Solar Minimum; Wind Farms Will Positively Be Upon Us

Staying gorgeous out there during the week. It’s good to be here post-weekend – or should that be pre-weekend? I’ll take both.

News•By Eric Englund•June 29, 2020

Farm Market Extends Into the Early Evening

The Barnegat Township Recreation Department will hold its first afternoon-evening Jersey Farm Market on Thursday, July 9. Sixteen vendors will set up shop at the field across from the firehouse on…

News•By Maria Scandale•June 27, 2020

Injuries Result When Boat Hits Sandbar

A woman was airlifted for medical attention after the sport boat in which she was a passenger struck a sandbar in Oyster Creek Channel Saturday, officials from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad…

News•By Gina G. Scala•June 27, 2020

Pilot Rescued After Banner Plane Crashes Off Surf City Beach

The pilot of a banner plane sustained minor injuries after his plane went down in the ocean waters off the North 13th Street beach in Surf City Saturday afternoon, June 27, according to law…

Columns•By Jon Coen•June 27, 2020

Are Warm Surf Temps the Best News? In 2020, You Take What You Can Get

OK, hold on to your hat – your ultra-tech full-brimmed vented fishing hat, Boston-style scallycap, Banana Republic straw fedora, Gillgan-style bucket hat, vintage-washed pastel crossed-oars cap or…

News•By Victoria Ford•June 26, 2020

Architects’ View of ‘Home, Sweet Home’ Post-COVID and Beyond

In “Company Man,” the first short story in David Sedaris’ new collection Calypso, he asserts the only real perk to middle age is “with luck, you’ll acquire a guest room” – either by default because…

News•By Maria Scandale•June 25, 2020

Salvaged Lightship Bell ‘Where It Belongs’

In order to hear the nautical “clang” of this 1,000-pound polished bell as the town of Barnegat Light did Saturday, a person previously would have had to pass by or work aboard the sturdy lightship…

News•By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•June 25, 2020

Long Beach Township Lowering Speed Limit on Ocean Roads

Ocean Boulevard, Beach Avenue and Atlantic Avenue – the ocean roads that run through Long Beach Township – will have a speed limit of 15 mph as of next Tuesday. The municipality is currently…

News•By Gina G. Scala•June 25, 2020

Coast Guard Removes Hazardous Channel Markers from Waterway

In just 32 hours spanning a four-day period, the U.S. Coast Guard removed and replaced four out of six dangerous aids to navigation channel markers in the Intracoastal Waterway off Long Beach Island.…

News•By David Biggy•June 25, 2020

After 48 Years in Stafford School District, Margaret Coppola Leaves Teaching to Become a Retiree

Two weeks ago, Margaret Coppola had the opportunity to spend a few days in her pre-kindergarten classroom at the Oxycocus School.

Arts & Entertainment•By Monique M. Demopoulos•June 25, 2020

Oscar Winners Reichert and Bognar Return to LIFF With ‘9 to 5’ and a Beach Ball

In early March, Julia Reichert told The SandPaper she would take a reprieve after her film with partner Steven Bognar, “American Factory,” won a 2020 Academy Award. The nomination involved the…

Arts & Entertainment•By David Biggy•June 25, 2020

Return of the O-Street Boys Provides Tough Match for Summer Opener

Give a pro miniature golfer two days’ notice on where he’s going to play in a big challenge match, and he or she often finds a way to practice on that course beforehand. Aaron Kaminski and Rudy Reel…

News•By Pat Johnson•June 25, 2020

Turtle Time: Terrapins Get Helping Hands

Now that the heat is on, the diamondback terrapin dash from one side of the street to the other has begun. Sadly, not all will make it, but the awareness and hopes of the locals are high.