Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
June 11, 2025
WARETOWN - The Township of Ocean (Waretown) summer concert series for 2025 is all set. See the schedule below.
BARNEGAT – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on June 9, 2025, that Kaele Principato, 18, of Barnegat Township, and Lucas Pyle, 18, of Egg Harbor City, have each been charged with Aggravated Arson and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. The charges stem from a ...
WOOLWICH TWP - The Southern Rams (15-6) saw their season come to a heartbreaking end, falling 7-6 to the undefeated Kingsway Dragons (22-0) in the South Jersey Group 4 championship. Southern held a narrow 6-5 lead heading into the final quarter, but Kingsway surged ahead with two late goals to ...
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP - Southern Regional (14-6) captured the South Jersey Group 4 Championship, besting top-seeded Cherokee (15-7) 7-3 on Tuesday. The Rams' long-awaited victory against a team that had ended their state tournament run for the last three years was largely propelled by a stellar ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
STAFFORD - Get ready for a clash of titans in the South Group 4 Final! The undefeated Kingsway (21-0) will host four-time sectional champions Southern (15-5) on Tuesday, June 10th, at 4 PM in Woolwich Township.Kingsway is looking to make history as they chase their first-ever sectional title, while ...
BARNEGAT - On Friday, June 6th, ten Barnegat police officers, including the Chief of Police, proudly ran in the 42nd Annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run. This event helps raise awareness and support for Special Olympics New Jersey.The inspiring 7.5-mile run began near the Long Beach Police ...
STAFFORD - Hackensack Meredian Health and nurses at the Southern Ocean Medical Center, represented by Health Professionals & Allied Employees (HPAE) Local 5138, reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This agreement averted a planned strike that was ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Township Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individuals pictured below. We are seeking to question them in connection with a fraud-related incident that occurred at Gorilla Vapes on May 17, 2025.There is no information to suggest these ...
STAFFORD - Get Ready to Race for a Cause! Mark your calendars! The Frankie Foundation, an Ocean County non-profit, is hosting its annual Race to Remember 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, June 21, 2025. This year's event will take place at the Stafford Township Municipal Complex in Manahawkin."The Race to ...
BARNEGAT - The following students received congratulations from the Barnegat School District community. Kiyana Afflick, Daniella Holley, Victoria Hoffman, and Amaya Afflick set a new school record in the 4x400 relay at the New Jersey Group 2 Championships.
LAKEWOOD - In a dominant display that solidified their return to the top, Southern Regional High School's boys volleyball team claimed the South Jersey, Group 3 sectional championship, defeating West Windsor-Plainsboro South 25-20, 25-12 in Manahawkin. This victory on June 6th marks Southern's 14th ...
STAFFORD - Nurses at Hackensack Meridian Health's Southern Ocean Medical Center (SOMC) in Manahawkin, New Jersey, represented by Health Professionals & Allied Employees (HPAE) Local 5138, plan to go on strike at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, if a new contract is not approved.The key issue in ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional defeated Eastern Regional with a score of 10-8, securing their spot in the South Group 4 sectional final. The Rams were led by Joe Kessler, who scored three goals, and goalie AJ Mattern, who made 11 saves.The game was tight early, with a 2-2 tie after the first quarter.
STAFFORD - In a hard-fought South Jersey Group 4 semifinal, the No. 2 seeded Southern Rams (13-6) triumphed over No. 3 Montgomery (14-9) with a final score of 11-8. Though the Cougars mounted a spirited comeback, scoring the last four goals of the game, Southern's defense, bolstered by goalie ...
STAFFORD - Get ready to sway to the iconic harmonies of the 1969s with The Papas and The Mamas, a special tribute show hitting the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) on Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m.This performance will transport you back to the golden era of folk-rock, celebrating the unique ...
NEWARK - Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka filed a lawsuit Tuesday morning against Alina Habba, interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, and Ricky Patel, special agent in charge at Homeland Security Investigations, charging they subjected him to false arrest and malicious prosecution on May 9 outside the ...
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, June 4, Congressman Jeff Van Drew issued a sharp statement regarding the recent announcement that New Jersey utility companies, including Atlantic City Electric (ACE) and Exelon, are delaying the scheduled steep electricity rate increase until the fall. While the ...
STAFFORD - Spend a peaceful summer morning in the Zen Garden with Miss Karen as she guides you through creating your very own herb garden planter. This hands-on workshop includes everything you need—parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and of course, basil—to grow a flavorful mix of kitchen favorites at ...
NEW JERSEY — The conversation around supporting employee mental health is growing and, for many companies, workplace wellness programs have evolved from a perk to a priority.“Including well-being programs as part of a company's culture is essential because it demonstrates a commitment to the ...
TABERNACLE -Sophomore Sadie Guiro scored the game-winning goal in the final seconds to lift the Bengals (16-6) to a thrilling victory over the Golden Eagles (9-10) that catapulted them into the sectional semifinals. Seneca stormed back from a 6-goal deficit to tie the game before Guiro’s clutch ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ - Ready to take your boxing skills to the next level—or step into the ring for the first time? Black Sheep Studios is offering boxing clinics for intermediate and beginner boxers! The clinics kick-off on Monday, June 9th, and they're coming in swinging with focused training ...
OCEAN - The Township of Ocean forwarded the following information and changes for its recyclling program.Township of Ocean -Department of Public Works Have questions about recycling? Please visit the Recycling Coach on the Township website to answer your ...
MEDFORD - The Barnegat High School softball team was defeated by Medford Tech in a close 1-0 game during the South Jersey, Group 2 quarterfinal on May 30th. Barnegat was held to just three hits by Medford Tech's pitcher, Evren Novellino, who also recorded 14 strikeouts in a complete game shutout.
STAFFORD - Southern Regional High School triumphed over Pinelands 10-0 in the annual Doc Cramer Trophy game, The teams play each year at the Doc Cramer Fields in Manahawkin. Southern's victory was a dominant one, with Mike Kaczynski (W, 3-3) pitching a complete game shutout, allowing only three ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat High School's girls' lacrosse team (15-6) defeated Delran (6-12) with a decisive 12-3 victory in the opening round of the state tournament.Senior Emilia Ercolino led the Bengals with a hat trick, reaching a significant milestone by scoring her 100th career goal during the ...
STAFFORD — The #2-seeded Southern Rams kicked off their NJSIAA Group IV South Jersey playoff run with a dominant 19-2 victory over #15-seeded Millville on Thursday. Southern's impressive performance improves their record to 11-6, while Millville's season ends at 7-12.The Rams' success was a result ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - Black Sheep Studios is a premier fitness studio, with three studios located in Manahawkin and Long Beach Island. New to Pilates? For the month of June, you can attend the Black Sheep Studios Beginner Pilates Reformer Clinic that will be held twice a week on Tuesdays and ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Township Police Department recently celebrated the retirements of two dedicated officers, Patrolman Joseph D’Agostino and Detective Stephen Russoniello, each honored with a "final walkout" ceremony attended by friends, family, and colleagues.Patrolman Joseph D’Agostino ...
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - Former Lacey Township High School graduate, Austin Zabilowicz was recently in a motorcycle accident in South Carolina where he now resides. His family still lives locally and is asking for any assistance in his long road to recovery with any donations or prayers for ...