The Bay Head Beacon

Tattoos have become as common as egg salad. Almost everyone you meet has some sort of tattoo. Whether it's a modest butterfly on a woman's shoulder, or a re-creation of the Sistine Chapel on someone's back, people love tattoos. Unfortunately, one group has been denied the joy of body art; that is, until now. "I realized that kids were not being given the opportunity to experience tattoos," said tattoo artist Marcus Upp. "That's why I opened Tot-Too!   Tats for Kids . It's the area's only tattoo shop that specializes in tattoos for children." Since opening in March, Tot-Too! Tats for Kids has inked hundreds of shore area children. Even owner Marcus Upp has been surprised by the response. "I never realized how many kids really wanted tattoos and how many parents were willing to pay for it," he said. The price for a Tot-Too ranges from a low of $200 to as much as $2500. "It costs more because I have to work on a smaller canvas sin...

On March 3, Point Pleasant resident, Anne Onimous, looked out her window and was disturbed by what she saw. "The water was brown!" she said. "I've lived along the canal for years and I've never seen the water like that!" It wouldn't be that unusual for the canal to look a bit muddy from time to time, but Mrs. Ominous insists this was different. "God as my witness, it was browner than it's ever been!" Mrs. Onimous contacted the police, the Coast Guard, and her cousin, Lucy, who she says "is really smart." Unfortunately, no one had an answer. "Sure, the water cleared up, but it happened again at least once!" she said. "I'm terrified of what it could be!" After an extensive investigation, the Beacon has finally discovered the source. Last year, with very little fanfare, a candy factory moved its operations from Europe to a location on Osborn Island in the Manasquan River. "My factory is not very big,...