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🌱 Patch AM: Barnegat’s 9/11 ceremony: what speakers asked neighbors never to forget
You won't want to miss 5th Annual Ocean County United Festival on the Barnegat Patch calendar

Hello again Barnegat! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Barnegat's 9/11 ceremony: what speakers asked neighbors never to forget
- Barnegat man faces drug charges after late-night park check
Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Ocean County United Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• General Reflects on His 9/11 Experiences (thesandpaper.net) — Barnegat Township residents gathered outside town hall for a 25th‑anniversary 9/11 ceremony, hearing a moving keynote from Brig. Gen. Lawrence Thomas III about defending U.S. airspace that night. Local speakers, including a retired Barnegat police officer and American Legion leader, shared personal stories from Ground Zero and urged the community to remember the victims, first responders, and lingering health impacts.
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• Local Man Charged After Meth Found At Park (jerseyshoreonline.com) — A Barnegat resident was charged after Stafford police say they found suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a late-night check at Manahawkin Lake Park on September 10. The man was processed at Stafford police headquarters and released on a summons, and he remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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📸 Around Barnegat
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barnegat
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★ Featured events ★
- 5th Annual Ocean County United Festival →
A. Paul King County Park, W Bay Ave, Stafford Township
11:00 am - Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
Virtual,
5:30 pm - Dwight "Doc" Gooden Public Autograph Signing →
Beach Haven Moose Lodge, 120 NJ-72, Stafford Township
11:00 am - Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin →
Manahawkin Municipal Center,
7:00 am
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Albert Music Hall - Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest →
Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd, Ocean Twp
11:00 am - Lego® Club →
Ocean County Library - Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township
4:15 pm - Cattus Island Presents Birds of Ocean County →
Ocean County Library - Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township
11:00 am - Pokemon Club - For grades 2 - 6 →
Ocean County Library - Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township
6:30 pm - Mah Jongg at the LEH Library →
Ocean County Library - Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township
12:30 pm - Tween Art Club →
Ocean County Library - Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor Township
4:15 pm - Multi Family Garage Sale →
Bunker Drive & Masters Court, Little Egg Harbor Township
9:00 am - Drag Bingo with Desiree Moonshine and Mimi Sashimi by Barnegat Pride →
Barnegat Recreation Center, 900 W Bay Ave, Barnegat Township
7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is just a Public Awareness message & not intended to anyone on a personal level, but i notice practically everyday theres a new Missing Animal post, im fully aware Accidents & Mistakes happen, in those cases missing post can be life saving for
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- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Crew Member/ Closer 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
- Philadelphia man charged in Route 539 crash in Lacey that injured 2 (app.com)
- Food, drinks and more: These fall fests are coming to the Jersey Shore (burlingtoncountytimes.com)
- Goalkeepers Steal the Spotlight as Southern and Toms River South Battle to Scoreless Draw (tapinto.net)
Waretown
- Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest returns to Albert Music Hall on September 19th (newjerseystage.com)
Manahawkin
- Ride4Dylan Raises Funds for Memorial Scholarships (thesandpaper.net)
- Fundraiser to Benefit Coastal VIM (thesandpaper.net)
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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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