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The Barnegat-Manahawkin Morning Report: Yes, We're Expanding Into Stafford Township!

Good morning, Barnegat -- and hello, Manahawkin! Today is Thursday, May 31.

Today is a big day for this site. As of 3 p.m. this afternoon, the Barnegat Patch will officially become the Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch, extending its news and features coverage into Barnegat's southern neighbor.

Jersey Shore Regional Editor Tom Davis introduces our move with a personal reflection on  and settling in Beach Haven West for a while.

At 3 p.m. we will let the readers know precisely when the newly expanded site is in effect.

Find out what's happening in Barnegat-Manahawkinwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Continuing to cover Barnegat, in addition to Manahawkin, we also plan to post a police update or two for you today, including a story about an arrest of a Barnegat woman, who, Lacey police claim, used her children to help her shoplift.

EVENTS:

Find out what's happening in Barnegat-Manahawkinwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Surflight Theatre is playing "All I Ask Of You: A Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber," until June 16. Showtimes are 2 p.m and 8 p.m.

Also, as part of its family theater program, Surflight is showcasing "Aladdin: a brand new telling of a very old tale" at 6 p.m. For tickets or more information, go to http://www.surflight.org/ or call (609) 492-9477.

WEATHER:

Today will be sunny, with a high near 82 and a north wind around 14 miles per hour. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 61.

Enjoy your day, everyone, and, once again, welcome, our new Manahawkin readers!

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