Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
November 2, 2025
STAFFORD _ The Stafford Township Arts Center is about to be electrified! Prepare to be transported straight back to the groovy 70s as DANCING DREAM: The Tribute to ABBA takes the stage.This sensational, New York City-based act is the ultimate celebration of the greatest pop supergroup from Sweden, ...
HERSHEY, PA — The Barnegat High School Marching Bengals were crowned the Tournament of Bands (TOB) Group 1A Atlantic Coast Champions on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA. The monumental victory concludes an outstanding Fall 2025 Competition Season for the Barnegat ...
STAFFORD —The Reynolds Family Foundation has kicked off its annual "Season of Giving" drive, inviting the community to share warmth, joy, and hope with local families from November 1 through December 15. The initiative, in partnership with Reynolds Garden Shop and Barlow Buick GMC, focuses on ...
LACEY - The Southern Regional Girls Soccer team saw their record fall to (12-8-1) on Saturday, after a hard-fought 4-2 loss to the Lacey Township Lions. The Lions (11-9) secured the victory behind a balanced scoring attack that overcame a strong start by the Rams.The match was an even contest in ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
Whiting, NJ — America's Keswick has announced its 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, a charity run/walk event scheduled for Saturday, November 22nd, at 8:00 AM. The event invites the community to "Gobble, wobble, or run" to support a vital cause: America's Keswick's residential addiction recovery programs ...
🎃 Township of Ocean Announces 2025 Halloween House Decorating Contest Winners!Waretown, NJ – The Township of Ocean (Waretown) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Halloween House Decorating Contest! This year's competition saw an outstanding display of spooky creativity, transforming the ...
STAFFORD - The Southern Regional Rams steamrolled into the next round of the NJSIAA Group V playoffs Friday night, delivering a crushing 36-3 defeat to the visiting Williamstown Braves on their home turf. The Rams will host Kingsway Regional next Friday, November 7 at 6 pm in the South Jersey ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - Over half of the fishing days for the 2025 LBI Surf Fishing Classic have passed, but many hardy individuals are still hitting the beaches. November marks the time when the striped bass migration arrives, and surf fishing frenzy really begins. When this storied fishing tournament ...
BRICK, NJ – The Barnegat Girls Soccer team (11-9) fell just short on the road Wednesday, dropping a narrow 3-2 decision to Brick Memorial (5-11) in a high-intensity matchup. Despite a resilient effort and an impressive performance from their goalkeeper, the Bengals could not overcome the Mustangs' ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Bengals concluded their season with a 15-6 victory over the Allentown Redbirds, bringing their final record to 5-5 on Wednesday night. It was also Senior Night.The contest was significantly impacted by inclement weather, including wind and rain. Barnegat's offense relied ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN - A significant storm system is approaching, bringing impacts over the next couple of days. Expect strong winds, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph likely on both Thursday and Friday. Locally heavy rainfall is also forecast. The heaviest rain and wind will focus on Thursday, followed by a ...
STAFFORD - MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Prepare for a night of sensational music and nostalgia as the acclaimed New York Bee Gees Tribute Show takes the stage at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM! This is an event you won't want to miss, featuring an all-star ...
RED BANK — In a fiercely contested match where both teams entered with identical records, Red Bank Catholic (7-9-1) staged a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Barnegat (7-9-1) with a final score of 3-2. The back-and-forth battle saw the Caseys overcome an early two-goal deficit, with Carina ...
POINT PLEASANT — The Southern Regional High School Field Hockey squad is having a great season as evidenced in their advancement to today's Shore Conference Tourney semifinal. However, the Point Pleasant Boro Panthers punched their ticket back to the Shore Conference Tournament championship game by ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat High School Marching Bengals have once again proven their mettle on the competition field, earning a second place finish at the TOB NJ State Championships this past weekend. Hosted for the fourth consecutive year at Barnegat High School, the competition showcased some of the ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Black Sheep Studios is inviting the community to enjoy a week of free fitness demos and a festive Halloween-themed event, “Boos & Bubbles,” on Friday, October 31 at its various studio locations. The studio’s lineup of complimentary demo classes includes Reformer Pilates, Mat ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Black Sheep Studios has announced its latest expansion at Young Plaza, located at 420 N. Main St., Suite B, in Manahawkin. The new unit will feature their prestigious Pilates Reformer classes and also include an infrared hot room, with plans for the expansion to open in ...
WARETOWN - The Waretown Volunteer Fire Co. is calling on the community to open its hearts by hosting a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the family of one of its dedicated officers, Lieutenant Hunter Hawk.This special dinner aims to provide crucial support to Lt. Hawk and his family following the ...
WARETOWN - The Waretown Volunteer Fire Co. and Township of Ocean are once again partnering to bring holiday cheer to the community with their annual Holiday Light Spectacular Drive-Thru. This festive event serves as a vital fundraiser for the volunteer fire company, allowing attendees to enjoy ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Bengals sent their seniors out on a high note, decisively defeating the Keyport Red Raiders with a dominant 47-16 victory to close out the regular season. The Bengals' offense roared, fueled by a relentless ground attack, while the defense put on a punishing ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Southern Rams are the undisputed champions of Class B South. Behind a stellar performance from junior quarterback Carson Abbato, the Rams rolled past Toms River South Friday night, securing a decisive 34-7 victory to clinch the outright division title.Southern improved its ...
STAFFORD - Mark your calendars, ladies! Reynolds Floral Market is rolling out the red carpet for a special Girlfriend's Day event this Saturday, October 25th. The day promises to be a delightful celebration focused on fashion, flowers, and friendship.The main attraction will be a fantastic shopping ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Barnegat woman was arrested last week after allegedly shoplifting merchandise totaling approximately $400 from the Target store located in the Stafford Park Boulevard complex.On October 16, 2025, at approximately 7:00 PM, Catherine A. Macovoy, 47, of Cypress Lane in ...
Barnegat Falls to Raritan in Tight Contest Barnegat, NJ – The Barnegat Girls Soccer team (11-8) suffered a narrow defeat today, falling to visiting Raritan (9-8) by a score of 3-1.The match was closely contested, with Raritan securing the victory with crucial goals throughout the game, while ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - Elections for municipal offices and school boards are on the ballot across Southern Ocean County this year, but most races are uncontested. Here is a breakdown by municipality:Barnegat Light: The municipal council race is uncontested, with Republicans James M. Gutowski and ...
BARNEGAT– A Barnegat High School student is earning well-deserved praise this week for demonstrating exceptional kindness and integrity.The Barnegat Township School District issued a public shoutout today commending student Adam Abuhalimeh after he found a lost purse on Nautilus Drive and took the ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - The 2025 election cycle in Southern Ocean County presents a competitive field where the Democratic candidates face a significant challenge in the largely Republican county, often running against opponents with deep roots and substantial prior elected experience.NJ District 9 ...
OCEAN TWP - The Ocean Township Girls Soccer team secured a clean sheet victory over Barnegat in a Shore Conference Coaches' Cup matchup, winning the contest 3-0. ⚽The win advances Ocean Township in the tournament structure while ending Barnegat's run in the competition. While specific goal-scorer ...