Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
May 28, 2025
WARETOWN - Hey young anglers and families!The Ocean Township Police Department's Community Policing Unit is excited to invite you to Casting with a Cop — a morning of fishing, fun, and friendly faces!Come spend the morning fishing alongside our officers in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
BARNEGAT - Congratulations to the Brackmon Middle School softball team for winning the division championship with a 7-1 division record and a 10-2 overall conference record.
BARNEGAT - Barnegat's baseball season concluded with an 11-4 loss to Lower Cape May in the first round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 2 playoffs on Tuesday. Despite being the higher seed (eighth), Barnegat fell to the ninth-seeded Caper Tigers, who capitalized on a strong offensive start, ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Volleyball team defeated Toms River South 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon.The Bengals record improves to 21-4 on the season. Toms River South (13-7)0Barnegat (21-4)2Player StatsToms River South Scoring StatsPlayerSets PlayedKBDASPAcesTotals:0000000Barnegat Scoring StatsPlayerSets ...
BARNEGAT -Officers Nicole Lentini and Danny Dugan were recently honored by the New Jersey Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association at their annual conference awards luncheon in Atlantic City on Thursday, May 22, 2025. They received recognition for their outstanding work with the Ocean County ...
WARETOWN - As part of the Ocean County Congregate Meal program, Waretown hosts a senior meal every Monday and Wednesday.
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Girls Lacrosse team has had a solid season. They have a strong 14-6 overall record .Their impressive season has earned them the #5 seed in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 2 tournament, where they're set to face #12 Delran in the first round on May 29, 2025.Under the guidance ...
STAFFORD - The Ocean County Prosecutors Office announced that authorities have charged a Stafford Township father, Edgar Baerga, 47, with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a minor after he reportedly shot his 13-year-old daughter in the torso. The incident happened Saturday ...
STAFFORD - The Southern Regional School District in Manahawkin, NJ, observes Memorial Day with a meaningful annual ceremony and flag placement. The Memorial Day ceremony was held on Friday, May 23rd at 10:30 a.m. on the front lawn of Southern Regional High School, visible from Route 9. This public ...
BARNEGAT - Brannon McBride dominated on the mound and at the plate, pitching five shutout innings and hitting a two-run double in a pivotal fourth inning as the Green Dragons defeated the Bengals to secure the Class C South division title. Shawn McLaughlin and Brayden Heatter also contributed with ...
BARNEGAT - Recently, the women and men of the Barnegat Police Department joined agencies across the nation in recognizing National Police Week, a time to honor the brave law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.National Police Week was celebrated throughout ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional Director of Athletics Chuck Donohue Jr. reported this week that Laina Foster, a distinguished multi-sport athlete from Southern Regional, was honored by the NJSIAA as a Scholar Athlete Award recipient. Laina, a dedicated member of both the Field Hockey and Girls Golf ...
WARETOWN - The Waretown Recreation is hosting a tennis camp this summer. See all the information below for registration information.
BEACH HAVEN - Here we go. The summer is here, it's Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey Shore. The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a great place to relax and enjoy yourself on Long Beach Island! It has a Caribbean theme and is located right on the beach in Beach Haven, New Jersey.There are a ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Memorial Day weekend is here. The Tide Table Group features the following entertainment options at Bird and Betty's, Old Causeway and the Black Whale: Friday, May 23Bird & Betty’s: DJ on the Deck at 7:00 PMBird and Betty's: Split Decision: 10:30 p.m.Black Whale: ...
WARETOWN - Waretown, the Township of Ocean will be holding a Memorial Day Fireworks Celebration at Dusk on Saturday, May 24, 2025.The event takes place at the Waretown Bayfront Park and PIer at the end of Bryant Road, There will be food trucks and a DJ at the event which begins at 6 p.m.
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Memorial weekend has arrived, and the fish are in Long Beach Island waters for the boats and captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. Now that the weather is cooperating, look for some serious fishing. Fish in the area include striped bass, black sea bass, ...
LAKEWOOD - Southern clinched its ninth consecutive Shore Conference Tournament title on Thursday night, marking its 15th win in the last 16 tournaments. The Rams are now on a 19-game winning streak, one of the longest current streaks in the state.Top-seeded Southern, ranked No. 2 in New Jersey, ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - After approximately 8 (long) months, Marsha Drive between East Bay Avenue and Route 72 is now reopened. The construction project has expanded the road and will help with the flow of summer traffic this year.
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Township Police Department is celebrating the remarkable achievement of Team Barnegat, who successfully completed the 2025 Police Unity Tour. This annual event is a poignant tribute to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, raising awareness and funds ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - The New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) marked a major milestone Tuesday with a celebratory ribbon-cutting to open its 60th Annual Spring Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.The Spring Conference is NJCM’s premier event, bringing together local ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat fell in the Shore Conference Tournament Volleyball semifinals by a score of 2-1 to Marlboro. Barnegat received a bye in the first round of the tournament and then defeated Jackson Memorial 2-0 in the quarterfinal round on May 16th to reach the semis. Marlboro (19-5)2Barnegat ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – William Tate IV rolled into New Iberia, La., population 28,555 by last count, in a giant purple bus last year to check out the country’s oldest rice mill that’s so revered it stands out even in sugarcane country.Tate, the then-president of Louisiana State University who was on a ...
WEST LONG BRANCH - In a historic run for the Southern Regional Rams, the girls' lacrosse team reached their first-ever Shore Conference Tournament Championship on Monday, ultimately falling to Rumson-Fair Haven 17-7. Despite the loss, the third-seeded Rams (10-6) showcased their progress throughout ...
PISCATAWAY – Tom Maniscalco, an 85-year-old engineering student who on Sunday became the oldest graduate in Rutgers’ 258-year history, had just given the traditional Red Lion Bell a mighty ring when he paused to offer some advice to his younger classmates.You – yes, each one of you! - can change ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional High School offers a wide array of summer sports camps, providing fun and skill development for young athletes in baseball, football, lacrosse, softball, field hockey, tennis, and more! These camps focus on building fundamental skills in a positive and encouraging ...
SHIP BOTTOM - Join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for the Annual Board Swap.On Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, come connect with fellow enthusiasts at the Grace Calvary Church Courtyard (1902 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom).This is your chance to buy or sell gently used ...
What a nail-biter of a game! The score was knotted at 4-4 at halftime. Trinity then pulled ahead to 6-4, but Southern's Delaney Falk took charge, scoring the next two goals. Not only did this tie the game, but it also marked a historic moment as Falk broke the school's scoring record with an ...
NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit has an alternate service plan in place, should the rail strike continue.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents roughly 460 engineers, went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which was the deadline for a contract renewal between NJ Transit ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are continuing to have an assortment of fish to target. Besides fluke and striped bass, black drum and big bluefish arepopping up daily. Now with the black seabass season opening on May 17 in New Jersey, a ...