Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By ADAM KIMBALL AND REBECCA WECHTER - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
October 21, 2025
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Township Police Department is announcing its participation in the upcoming DEA National Take Back Initiative this Saturday, October 25th, 2025.Residents are encouraged to safely dispose of their unused, unwanted, and expired medicines during the four-hour event, which will ...
Lacey, NJ – The Lacey Township High School Girls Field Hockey team secured a victory over Barnegat, blanking the Bengals 2-0 in a game where Lacey's offense found the back of the net in the second quarter.The contest remained scoreless through the first period, but Lacey broke the tie in the second ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — Families are invited to celebrate the season at Bayide Chapel's annual Family Fall Fest on Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 965 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat.The event, which is free and open to all ages, promises a day full of fun, food, and festivities—rain or shine.Guests ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Barnegat Bengals used a pair of second-half goals from their senior leaders to secure a 2-0 road victory over the Middletown North Lions in a Shore Conference Tournament Consolation Round game on Friday.The matchup between the No. 24 seeded Bengals and No. 23 seed Lions was a ...
SHIP BOTTOM – Residents and activists gathered near the Long Beach Island entrance in Ship Bottom today to participate in the nationwide "NO Kings" protests, a coordinated national day of action and nonviolent resistance against the administration's policies.The local demonstration took place from ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A 63-year-old woman from North Bergen is the first New Jersey resident—and one of the first in the nation—to receive and use the first FDA-cleared cuffless blood pressure patch as part of a pilot program aimed at transforming healthcare access and delivery in underserved ...
BARNEGAT – Barnegat High School recently announced that students Emma Fedorczyk and Nick Malinowski have been selected as the school’s representatives for the prestigious Shore Conference Student Ambassador program.The Shore Conference, which governs high school athletics and activities for much of ...
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — The Shops at Reynolds will host its annual Fall Vendor Event this Saturday, Oct. 18, inviting the community to enjoy a day of shopping, food, and fall festivities.From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can explore more than 20 local vendors and creators spread throughout the property — ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — From lots of candy to live music and hayrides, Southern Ocean County is set for a weekend packed with family-friendly fall festivities. Residents can look forward to several community events across Manahawkin, West Creek and Waretown from Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, ...
TOMS RIVER — The Toms River East Raiders (12-4) asserted their dominance early, scoring three goals in the first half en route to a comprehensive 6-0 victory over the Barnegat Bengals (7-7) in a playoff match on Wednesday. The win advances the No. 9 seeded Raiders to the round-of-16, where they ...
FARMINGDALE - Ten emerging leaders from Monmouth and Ocean counties were celebrated by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at the annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 event on Wednesday, September 17th at the Girl Scouts’ Program Activity Center in Farmingdale.Over 200 guests gathered for the inspiring ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ – The iconic Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club is gearing up to host the 28th Annual Striped Bass Derby from October 24th to October 26th. More than just a fishing tournament, the three-day event is set to feature a variety of community-focused activities, including parties, a fish ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Bengals secured a hard-fought victory against the cross-town rival Lacey Lions on Tuesday, winning a tense match that went the distance in two sets. Barnegat prevailed with set scores of 27-25 and 25-13, improving their season record to a balanced 9-8, matching Lacey's ...
Barnegat, NJ – The Barnegat School District proudly announced its September UPstander recipients, recognizing students across the district for embodying the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month: benevolence. These students were honored for demonstrating kindness, generosity, and a selfless ...
WARETOWN, NJ — St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 367 Route 9 in Waretown.Families are invited to join the Halloween fun with trunk-or-treating in the church parking lot, an indoor hall featuring crafts and snacks, and pumpkins ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a simple journey for a Florida man sailing home on his newly purchased sailboat turned into an unexpected saga of struggle, hope, and community spirit along the Sea Girt shoreline. In the early morning hours of September 20th, Larry Kaehler’s sailboat ran aground on the ...
TUCKERTON, NJ—The Pinelands Regional Wildcats football team secured a critical home victory Friday night, defeating the Barnegat Bengals 21-14 to extend their winning streak and improve their record to 4-2 (3-0 in division play).The Wildcats were spearheaded by a dominant effort from their senior ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) is inviting prospective candidates to explore a career in law enforcement at a Recruitment Open House on Wednesday, October 29.The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the NJDOC Conference and Training Center at ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional High School football team (7-0, 3-0) cemented its place in program history Friday night, delivering a crushing 42-0 shutout against Manchester (0-7, 0-3) to achieve a perfect 7-0 record for the first time ever. The dominant victory also secured the Rams no worse ...
BARNEGAT, NJ – The Barnegat Girls Soccer team (10-6) dominated Brick Township (4-8-1) on Thursday, October 9th, 2025, winning 3-0 at home and recording their tenth victory of the season. The Bengals' offensive precision and strong defense proved too much for the visitors, who were held ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Bengals (13-12) delivered a decisive performance on Thursday, sweeping the Lacey Lions (5-9) with a 5-0 victory in a non-conference tennis matchup. The win pushes Barnegat just above the .500 mark as they close out their season.Barnegat's singles players were virtually ...
STAFFORD — Southern Regional Girls Soccer celebrated Senior Night with an emphatic 6-0 victory over Pinelands (1-13), showcasing a dominant offensive performance and securing the team's sixth win of the season (6-5).The Rams controlled the match from the opening whistle, outshooting the Wildcats by ...
STAFFORD - The Beach Haven Moose Riders are gearing up to host their 13th Annual Rocktoberfest, a lively fall festival open to the public that serves a vital purpose: benefiting the David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.Set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 2 pm to 6 pm, the event will ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Watch for the region from Sunday morning through Monday evening, warning of a powerful coastal storm expected to impact the Jersey Shore.According to the Beach Haven Office of Emergency Management (OEM) ...
WARETOWN – The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.Participants are invited to line up in costume beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library on Main Street. The parade will step off at 1 p.m., marching from ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — A woman who turned a past of pain into a message of hope will be the featured speaker at Bayside Chapel this Saturday.On Oct. 11, Sylane Mack will lead a workshop titled “Love That Never Fails, Forgiveness That Sets Free” at the church, located at 965 West Bay Ave. The event runs ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey’s candidates for governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, accused one another of deceitfulness during their second and final debate Wednesday. Throughout the hourlong back-and-forth, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, the candidates ...
TOMS RIVER – The Barnegat High School girls' volleyball team (9-7) earned a hard-fought victory over Toms River South (9-6) on Wednesday, prevailing in an intense contest. The result improves Barnegat's record and snaps a recent winning streak for Toms River South.The match was a back-and-forth ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat girls’ soccer team (9-6) secured a decisive victory over Donovan Catholic (2-8-1) on Tuesday, overwhelming the visiting team with a 5-1 final score. The Bengals displayed an aggressive and potent offensive attack, significantly outshooting their opponent and extending ...