Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By KAITLYN DEBARTH
September 18, 2025
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The Girl’s Club will host a special event, a Mini Unicorn Adoption Party, on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. at the Jennings Road Recreation Building in Manahawkin.The event is designed for girls ages 4 to 9 and offers an imaginative, fun-filled evening centered around adopting “mini ...
STAFFORD - The Southern Regional girls' volleyball team continued its dominant season, securing a decisive 2-0 victory over BarnegatTuesday on their home court. The win improves the Rams' impressive record to 6-1, while the Bengals fall to 3-3.Southern demonstrated a commanding performance from ...
BARNEGAT — Senior Ethan Yllanes scored a goal in each half to lead the Barnegat Bengals to a decisive 2-0 victory over Matawan on Wednesday. The win was anchored by a stellar defensive performance, highlighted by senior goalkeeper Donovan Paul's clean sheet.Barnegat wasted no time getting on the ...
STAFFORD — Senior Nick Leiriao delivered a career performance, finding the back of the net five times as the Southern Regional Rams secured a commanding 7-0 victory over Red Bank Catholic in a Shore Conference Tournament Pod 8 game on Wednesday.The Rams' offense was firing on all cylinders from the ...
BARNEGAT - Middle Township (7-4) secured a 4-1 victory over Barnegat (7-8) in a recent girls' tennis match. The lone point for the Bengals came from a hard-fought, three-set victory by Kiyana Afflick at second singles1st Singles: Maria Sakoulas (Middle Township) def. Ivy Lu (Barnegat), 6-1, ...
STAFFORD -STAFFORD - Get ready for a blast from the past! The Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin (1000 McKinley Ave.) is hosting a Fall Oldies Spectacular this Sunday, October 5 at 3 p.m.Relive the magic of the golden age of rock with a stellar lineup of legendary artists. Brooklyn ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Southern Regional School District is asking for community support to keep its “Confidence Closet” open for students in need.The "Confidence Closet" provides free personal care and hygiene items to students, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, brushes, face wash, picks, combs, ...
FORKED RIVER, NJ – A community-wide worship event, Praise in the Park, will be held this Friday, Sept. 19, from 4 p.m. until dusk at Gille Park in Lacey Township, 102 Manchester Ave., Forked River.The free event is open to all and will feature praise, worship and fellowship. Organizers say the goal ...
WARETOWN, NJ – The Township of Ocean Recreation department, in partnership with leading local health organizations, is pleased to announce a free Health & Wellness Fair for the community. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Engel Sprague Senior ...
STAFFORD – The Southern Regional High School field hockey team secured a decisive 3-0 home victory over Lacey Township on Monday, improving their season record to 3-2. The win was marked by a dominant offensive performance and a historic milestone for senior goalie Emma Korenthal, who recorded her ...
BARNEGAT – In a thrilling second-half showdown, the Barnegat High School girls' soccer team staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Point Pleasant Beach 3-2 on Monday. The victory improves the Bengals' season record to 5-2.The game remained deadlocked through a scoreless first half, with both teams ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Families are invited to enjoy farm animals, themed activities and fall fun during the Fall Farm Playdate, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Daffodil Valley Homestead in Manahawkin.The event, hosted by The Therapy Hub, Ocean Wave Mamas and Daffodil Valley Homestead, will feature ...
BARNEGAT – A 36-year-old Barnegat man was killed early Monday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while lying in the roadway, according to the Barnegat Township Police Department.The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on West Bay Avenue near the intersection of Sandpiper Road. Police ...
STAFFORD – In a tightly contested battle between two strong South Jersey programs, the Southern Regional field hockey team fell just short, losing 2-1 to Eastern Regional on Saturday morning. The Rams took an early lead, but the Vikings mounted a second-half comeback to secure the victory.The loss ...
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat High School field hockey team delivered a dominant performance on their home turf, defeating Long Branch 7-0 to improve their season record to an impressive 4-1. The Bengals' offense was relentless, overwhelming the Green Wave, who fall to 1-2 on the season.Barnegat ...
FREEHOLD, NJ — Coming off a day of remembrance in our local towns, momentum is building behind legislation that would make September 11 a federal holiday, formally recognizing the date as a Day of Remembrance for the victims, first responders, and families forever impacted by the 2001 terror ...
STAFFORD – The heart of downtown Manahawkin is set to transform into a hub of autumnal celebration for the 18th Annual Fall Harvest & Wine Festival on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12. This beloved two-day event promises a weekend packed with family-friendly activities, live ...
BARNEGAT – In a gritty Class C South divisional contest where points were at a premium, a single touchdown was all it took for the Toms River East Raiders to hand the Barnegat Bengals their first loss of the season. A dominant defensive performance propelled the Raiders to a 7-0 victory over the ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat High School girls' tennis team claimed a decisive 4-1 victory over Freehold Borough on Thursday, improving its season record to 7-5.The Bengals secured the win by taking two of the three singles matches and sweeping both doubles contests. Hannah Manlulu fought through a ...
HOWELL - The Barnegat High School girls' soccer team suffered a significant loss to Howell High School, with a final score of 7-1, in a Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) Group 7 match.For victorious Howell (3-0), the offensive charge was led by Makenzie Memmolo and Isabella Farinick, who scored two ...
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Patriots secured their first victory of the season in dominant fashion, defeating the Southern Rams 4-0 on Thursday in girls soccer action. Morgan Notaro led the charge with a standout performance, netting two goals and adding an assist.The Patriots established ...
BARNEGAT. – A rapid-fire offensive burst from sophomore Jack Morgan in the first half was all Point Pleasant Beach needed to secure a 2-1 road victory over the Barnegat Bengals on Thursday. The win preserves the Garnet Gulls' perfect start to the season, pushing their winning streak to four ...
BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ— A West Creek man has been arrested following a joint investigation by the Barnegat Township Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, authorities said.Aiden Grady, 22, was charged with distribution and possession of child sexual abuse ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 will host its first Italian Festival: A Slice of San Gennaro on Saturday, Sept. 13, offering a vibrant afternoon of food, music, and community in support of local veterans.The free public event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manahawkin ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle connected to a string of car burglaries in the Ocean Acres section of Barnegat.The Barnegat Township Police Department said the vehicle was caught on surveillance footage at 4:27 a.m. on September 11, 2025 on Wright ...
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman from NJ Second District Jeff Van Drew announced that the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which just passed through the House, authorizes $61 million for a new maintenance hangar at the 177th Air National Guard Fighter Wing in Egg Harbor ...
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Donovan Catholic girls tennis team maintained its perfect record on Thursday, securing a decisive 4-1 victory over Barnegat to improve to 5-0 on the season. Barnegat moves to 6-5 with the loss.While the Griffins controlled most of the matches, the Bengals showed resilience, ...
WARETOWN - Affordable units are available for renters in Waretown, NJ. Affordable Homes New Jersey is offering 18 new affordable rental units at a complex called Ocean Isle, located at 328 N Main St, Waretown, NJ, which is in the Township of Ocean (Ocean County).The units are expected to be ready ...
BARNEGAT – A clutch second-half goal from sophomore Emma Freitas was all the Barnegat Bengals needed to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester Township in a tightly contested divisional matchup Tuesday afternoon. The win improves Barnegat's record to 4-1.After a scoreless first half ...
BARNEGAT — The Brick Township Green Dragons secured their first victory of the season Tuesday, riding a dominant performance by their senior class to a 3-0 shutout win over the Barnegat Bengals.Senior forward Gianno Godenzi was the star of the match, scoring a pair of goals to lead the offensive ...