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Barnegat Bay Restaurants Beckon You To Dine: Jersey Shore Today

A man who died in a restaurant break-in is ID'd, a pilot program to help those fighting addiction is OK'd, and a ruck in a wedding dress.

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – Hello Patch readers, here are the top stories from around the Jersey Shore this Thursday.

Barnegat Bay Restaurant Week Kicks Off Friday: Restaurants from Beachwood to Barnegat are participating in the first Barnegat Bay Restaurant Week, with specials highlighting their cuisine. MORE

Man Pleads Guilty In Attack On Ocean County Woman: Michael S. Mahan of Ewing followed the woman home, held a knife to her throat and cut her in the face before a neighbor disrupted the attack. MORE

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Program To Help Asbury Park Police With Addiction Cases Announced: A pilot program is being launched that will help Asbury Park police connect those dealing with heroin and other addictions get treatment to help them break the addiction. MORE

Man Found Dead In Galloway Restaurant's Roof Exhaust Fan Is ID’d: A Mays Landing man has been identified as the person who died while trying to break into the restaurant through the roof exhaust fan. MORE

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Belmar To Resume Offering Senior Activities Next Month: Seniors have been among the most challenged due to isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Belmar is bringing the social gatherings back, starting in October. MORE

Downtown Toms River Added To Main Street New Jersey Program: The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District is now part of the Main Street New Jersey program, which offers support and assistance to towns trying to revitalize their downtown business districts. MORE

Operation Ruck It Goal: Raise $40K, Leader Dons Wedding Dress: If Operation Ruck It reaches $40,000 in donations by Friday evening, Ma Deuce Deuce president Dennis Addesso said he will wear a wedding dress during the 22-kilometer march. MORE

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