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Good morning Barnegat! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Barnegat's playoff hopes look after their first loss of 2026
  • Why did Barnegat Inlet's water suddenly look Caribbean-blue this summer?

Also on today's calendar: Haunted History Walking Tours and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barnegat's Undefeated Run Halted by Monmouth in 35-17 Clash for Class D North Supremacy (TAPinto.net) — Barnegat football fans saw the Bengals' perfect season end Friday as Monmouth Regional pulled away in the second half for a 35-17 win, despite an early touchdown run and scoring pass from freshman quarterback Zach McCrohan. The loss in Barnegat gives Monmouth at least a share of the Class D North title, but the Bengals remain well-positioned for a strong seed and potential deep state playoff run.
   

• Why Was the Ocean So Blue at the Jersey Shore This Summer? Here's What Caused the Caribbean-Like Water (shorenewsnetwork.com) — If you noticed unusually blue water near Barnegat Inlet this summer, scientists say calm seas, less sediment, and bright sunshine combined to reveal the Atlantic's natural blue color. The explainer walks through how weather, runoff, and tiny marine organisms affect water clarity from Long Beach Island down to Cape May, and why color alone doesn't guarantee cleaner or safer swimming conditions.
   

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  • Acme Markets posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Barnegat. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03940) - 21 S MAIN ST in Barnegat. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barnegat here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stafford

  • Stafford Police Uncover Significant Drug Activity in West Creek (thesandpaper.net)

Waretown

  • 5 Beautiful Places to See Fall Foliage in Ocean County, NJ (wjrz.com)
  • Township of Ocean Announces Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for Local Youth (TAPinto.net)
  • Tradition, Tunes, and Piney Pride Take Center Stage at Pine Barrens Jamboree in Waretown (TAPinto.net)

Manahawkin

  • Fun Fall Events Fill Upcoming Weekends (thesandpaper.net)
  • Kean Researcher Studies How Workplace Technology Shapes Cognitive Aging (insidernj.com)

Ok Barnegat! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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