Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
September 29, 2025
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A valiant defensive effort and a standout performance in goal were not enough for the Barnegat High School field hockey team, as they fell 2-1 to Toms River East in a hard-fought battle on Monday afternoon. Charlotte Standfast's fourth-quarter goal proved to be the ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat shut out Overbrook 5-0 in the first round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 2 tournament, advancing with a decisive victory. With this win, Barnegat's season record improves to 10-9, while Overbrook's falls to 1-10.Barnegat's singles players dominated the court, dropping only a ...
BARNEGAT – Senior forward Aiden O’Halloran delivered a commanding performance, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist to propel the Barnegat Bengals to a decisive 5-1 victory over New Egypt on Saturday.The Bengals (6-4) showcased a potent mix of veteran leadership and emerging talent. While ...
STAFFORD – The Tide Table Group has announced it will host its 2nd Annual Roots & Tides Dinner, a premier culinary event dedicated to supporting a local cause. The fundraising dinner is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the acclaimed Old Causeway Steak & Oyster ...
BARNEGAT, NJ – The lights shone brightly for Homecoming on Friday night, and the Barnegat Bengals football team put on a performance to match, dismantling the visiting Lakewood Piners in a lopsided 49-0 victory.The Bengals were in complete control from the opening whistle, showcasing an explosive ...
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A stingy defense and a perfectly timed trick play proved to be the winning formula for the Southern Regional Rams, who marched into Toms River and secured a 24-13 victory over Toms River North on Friday night. The win keeps Southern undefeated at 5-0, while the Mariners fall to ...
BARNEGAT, NJ – The Barnegat High School girls' volleyball team delivered a commanding performance on Friday, securing a decisive 2-0 sweep over Point Pleasant Beach. The Bengals controlled the match from start to finish, winning with set scores of 25−14 and 25−10.Barnegat's offense was in top form, ...
Raiders Edge Bengals in Defensive BattleTOMS RIVER — In a tense divisional showdown where goals were at a premium, the senior connection of Ella McNeary and Alyssa Southworth proved decisive for Toms River East. Southworth scored the lone goal of the match in the second half, lifting the undefeated ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Students, parents and community members gathered Wednesday morning for “See You at the Pole 2025,” a nationwide day of prayer and worship held outside schools across the country.At Lighthouse Christian Academy, participants joined in prayer alongside parents, Pastor Lee of ...
POINT PLEASANT – Brinley Reynolds scored in each half and goalie Jacklynn Donnelly stood tall in net, leading the Southern Regional girls' soccer team to a decisive 2-0 victory over Point Pleasant Beach at home on Thursday evening.The Rams controlled the offensive tempo from the start, consistently ...
BAYVILLE - The Southern Regional girls volleyball team showcased a powerful and balanced attack, with several players posting impressive numbers in a commanding performance. The Rams were led by junior hitter Kayden Bulger, who dominated the net with a match-high 11 kills.Southern's offense was ...
STAFFORD – Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the autumn season at the 18th Annual Fall Harvest & Wine Festival, set to take place in the heart of downtown Manahawkin on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12.This year's event will once again span two distinct locations, ...
WALL – The Wall Crimson Knights continued their dominant, undefeated run Thursday, showcasing a potent offense in an 8-0 shutout victory over the Barnegat Bengals. Junior standout Addison Lawrence had a career day, factoring in on six of her team's eight goals with a hat trick and three assists.The ...
BAYVILLE - Southern Regional High School's field hockey team secured a 2-0 victory over Central Regional in Bayville on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.Kaedyn Lipowski was the sole goal-scorer of the game, netting both of Southern's goals. Her first goal came in the opening quarter, giving Southern an ...
Toms River East Shuts Out Barnegat to Remain UndefeatedToms River East defeated Barnegat 2-0 in a Shore Conference boys soccer match on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The win keeps Toms River East's perfect season intact, improving their record to 9-0. Barnegat's record now stands at 5-4.The ...
STAFFORD — The undefeated Paul VI girls' volleyball team continued its dominant run on Tuesday, September 23, defeating Southern Regional in a 3-0 sweep. The Eagles (8-0) won with set scores of 25-15, 25-19, and 25-19, handing the Rams (8-3) their third loss of the season.For Southern Regional, the ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A two-month investigation into stolen jewelry has led to the arrest of a Waretown woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of valuables while working as a house cleaner, police said.The Stafford Township Detective Bureau, with assistance from the Long Beach ...
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat girls soccer team pulled off a dramatic victory on Monday, defeating Middletown North 2-1 in a hard-fought battle that extended into double overtime. The Bengals were backstopped by a heroic performance from junior goalie Ella Tortorici, who recorded an incredible 17 saves ...
The Barnegat High School girls' tennis team secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Central Regional on Tuesday, powered by a dominant performance in all three singles matches. The win brings Barnegat's season record to 8-9.Barnegat's singles lineup proved too strong for the Golden Eagles. At first ...
TRENTON – Boaters across several local communities are being advised to navigate with extra care as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) launches a major $6.2 million dredging project set to begin this month. The project will clear and deepen eight channels within the Waretown ...
TRENTON – Boaters across several local communities are being advised to navigate with extra care as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) launches a major $6.2 million dredging project set to begin this month. The project will clear and deepen eight channels within the Waretown ...
STAFFORD – The Southern Regional High School volleyball team secured a hard-fought victory over Lenape on Saturday, defeating the visitors 3-1 in a contest that was closer than the final score indicated. The Rams' win improves their season record to a strong 7-2, while Lenape falls to 2-7.Southern ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — New Jersey governor candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill met for their first debate on Sunday, clashing on affordability, taxes and immigration before a raucous audience of 1,600 people at Rider University in Lawrenceville.Ciattarelli, a 63-year-old Republican and ...
BARNEGAT – After a tightly contested and scoreless first half, Toms River North broke through with two second-half goals to earn a 2-1 road victory over Barnegat in a Shore Conference girls' soccer match on Saturday.The visiting Mariners (3-4) found the back of the net twice after halftime, with ...
STAFFORD – On the turf of Ron Emmert Field Friday night, what was billed as a showdown between undefeated rivals quickly turned into a showcase for Southern Regional. The Rams asserted their dominance from the opening moments, dismantling Brick Township in a commanding 35-7 victory to remain ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Families are invited to celebrate Halloween with farm animals, pumpkin painting and trick-or-treating at Daffodil Valley Homestead with Blooming Rose Paint & Create on Oct. 26.The “Paint, Drip, and Pet” event will begin at 11 a.m. and features the chance to create light-up ...
TINTON FALLS - In a game of momentum swings and standout performances, the Barnegat field hockey team held off a determined Monmouth squad for a tight 3-2 victory on Friday. Lia Kostrey's two third-quarter goals and a heroic 13-save effort from goalie Jadeyn Bodziak proved to be the difference for ...
WILLIAMSTOWN – The Southern Regional Girls Volleyball team faced stiff competition in a tri-match on Saturday, finishing the day with a 1-1 record. The Rams secured a victory against North Hunterdon but were defeated by an undefeated Williamstown squad. After the split decision, Southern's season ...
Duff's Hat Trick Powers Barnegat Girls Soccer Past Long BranchBARNEGAT, NJ – The Barnegat High School girls' soccer team continued its strong season on Wednesday, securing a dominant 7-1 victory at home against Long Branch. The Bengals' offense exploded in the second half to improve their season ...
STAFFORD – A former teacher and school supervisor already jailed on charges of sexually assaulting three students in Atlantic County is now facing new charges in Ocean County for a separate incident that allegedly occurred more than a decade ago, authorities announced.Ocean County Prosecutor ...