Latest: Hospital Capacity In Barnegat-Manahawkin Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Ocean County and across NJ.

Registration Opens For Stafford’s Townwide Yard Sale

Stafford Township is hosting a weekend of yard sales on Sept. 11 and 12. The deadline to register is Friday, Aug. 27.

Possible Tornadoes In South Jersey? Experts Investigate

Meteorologists will investigate three New Jersey towns on Friday to determine whether any tornadoes touched down during Tropical Storm Elsa.

No Injuries Reported In Rear-End Crash On Causeway Bridge

A Manahawkin woman was issued a summons for careless driving Thursday after she hit the rear of a car on the Causeway Bridge, police said.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Barnegat-Manahawkin Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Ocean County is lower than the New Jersey average.

Long Beach Island Arts Festival Set For Saturday

Art, clothing, jewelry and more will be for sale at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences' annual festival on July 10.

5 Things To Do At The Jersey Shore This Week

From concerts to festivals, there's always something to do at the Jersey Shore. Check out these events happening this week.

Little Egg Harbor Rite Aid Sells $30K Lottery Ticket

A winning lottery ticket sold in Little Egg Harbor at Rite Aid on Mathistown Road earned the $30,000 third-tier prize in the July 6 drawing.

Driver With Suspended License Crashes Into Truck In Stafford

A Pennsylvania man was driving with a suspended license Tuesday when he crashed into a truck on Route 72 in Stafford, police said.

Crash Causes Delays Near Route 72, Mermaid Drive In Stafford

A crash is causing heavy traffic delays in the area of Route 72 and Mermaid Drive, Stafford police said.

See The Full Summer Concert Lineup On Long Beach Island

Long Beach Island is jamming with live music all summer long. See the town-by-town lineup of summer concerts here:

Barnegat Township: As Per A Misprint In The Community Calendar, As Of July 12th There Are No Changes To Trash And Recycling. See Below ...

As per a misprint in the Community Calendar, as of July 12th there are no changes to trash and recycling. See below attachment.

Police Chief: Barnegat HS Fireworks Were A ‘Resounding Success’

Barnegat’s police chief said moving the fireworks from the dock to the high school gave spectators more space and reduced traffic on Friday.

Barnegat Police Seek Public Input For Accreditation

The public can provide comment on the Barnegat Township Police Department's ability to meet professional standards on Monday.

July 5 Busiest Day Of Year For Manahawkin Area Animal Shelters

Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over the July 4th weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.

Megan McCafferty to Appear in Library's Virtual Author Series

Meet Megan McCafferty, New York Times Bestelling author and creator of the “Jessica Darling” series, on Thursday, July 8 @ 6 pm.

Stafford Township: Shooting Range Workshop

See the latest announcement from the Stafford Township.

Stafford Police: 'Zero Tolerance’ For Illegal Fireworks

Stafford police announced Friday that they will increase patrols in residential areas to crack down on fireworks violations this weekend.

Fireworks Near Me: Barnegat’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Barnegat.

4th Of July Travel: Best Time To Get Out Of New Jersey

Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.

Barnegat Schools Won't Require Masks As COVID Cases Drop

The Barnegat school district will not mandate masks this fall if the town’s coronavirus rates continue to remain in the low risk category.

Stafford’s Summer Concert Series Returns July 12

Concerts will be held Monday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning July 12 through Aug. 30. Here’s the full lineup:

FAFSA Completions Down In NJ: How Barnegat-Manahawkin Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Barnegat-Manahawkin area high schools.

2 Barnegat Residents Charged In Drug Bust

Two Barnegat residents were among four people arrested Tuesday in a drug bust, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said.

See The Most Expensive House For Sale In Manahawkin

This waterfront home listed at $1.3M is the most expensive house on the market in Manahawkin.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Little Egg Harbor To Increase Illegal Fireworks Patrols

Little Egg Harbor police will increase patrols to target fireworks violations beginning Fourth of July weekend through the rest of summer.

St. Mary's Nights of Summer Carnival

Parish Carnival is back! July 20-25th at the Parish Center, McKinley Ave & Bishop Way, Manahawkin

Stafford Home Catches Fire After Battery Explodes

A Stafford home on Atlantic Hills Boulevard caught fire early Monday morning after a lithium battery exploded in a bedroom, police said.

Stafford Township: Lagoon Study Workshop

Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to invite you to the Lagoon Study Workshop. On July 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM representatives from ...

Around Barnegat: Library To Host Vaccine Clinic Wednesday

Here's the latest news around Barnegat and Manahawkin.

Manahawkin Man Indicted In Crash That Killed A Teenager

A Manahawkin man was indicted Thursday on an aggravated manslaughter charge in connection with a crash that killed a teenage girl.

5 Things To Do At The Jersey Shore This Weekend

From concerts to festivals, there's always something to do at the Jersey Shore. Check out these events happening this weekend.

Ocean County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Barnegat-Manahawkin area compares to New Jersey for coronavirus vaccinations.

Window Smashed At LBI Book Swap In Beach Haven: Police

A fight between two juveniles near the LBI Book Swap on Monday night broke a store window and damaged several books, police said.

Little Egg Harbor Man Charged With Credit Card Theft

A Little Egg Harbor man is accused of stealing a credit card from a patient under his care while he worked at a nursing home in Manahawkin.

Little Egg Harbor Man Pleads Guilty To Owning Vicious Dogs

A Little Egg Harbor man pleaded guilty Thursday to maintaining vicious dogs that attacked several people on Feb. 3, 2020, police said.

Barnegat Township: Town Hall Will Be Closed Monday, July 5th In Observance Of Independence Day

Town Hall will be closed Monday, July 5th in Observance of Independence Day

Barnegat Township: Fireworks Are On Friday, July 2nd And Will Be Held At Barnegat High School At Dusk (Rain Date Is Monday, July 5th)

Fireworks are on Friday, July 2nd and will be held at Barnegat High School at dusk (Rain date is Monday, July 5th)

Barnegat Police To Offer Free Car Seat Inspections

Barnegat police will offer a free car seat check-up session at the Cecil S. Collins School on Saturday.