Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
March 22, 2025
BOSTON, MA - Cole Cramer, a standout athlete from Southern Regional High School in Stafford Township, New Jersey, delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 New Balance National Indoor Championships in Boston, March 13-16. In the boys' 60m dash, Cramer achieved a blistering time of 6.62 ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The emergence of another sinkhole along Route 80 forced the state on Wednesday to close both lanes of the highway in Wharton, prompted it to hit the brakes on other road projects statewide and sidelined its plan to build a “crossover” lane that could have lightened traffic through ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
STAFFORD - Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre will open a new joint legislative district office at 400 Main Street, Suites 1 & 2 (Route 9), Manahawkin, on March 28, 2025. This replaces their current office in Forked River, which will close.The ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Lighthouse Christian Academy's annual live and silent auction is tomorrow, Saturday, March 22.This exciting event features both live and silent auctions. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. and the silent auction will run from 5 - 6:30 p.m. The live auction will begin promptly at 6:45 ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ - LBI's premier fitness studio, Black Sheep Studios, is offering free cycling class demos all March long.Black Sheep is known for their wide range of fitness classes that challenge and empower each person who walks through their door. Now is the best time to try out their ...
STAFFORD - The students of the Southern Regional Middle School's Seahawk Team demonstrated incredible dedication by organizing a Penny Wars that raised $1,387.86 for David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation. Steve Crisalli and David Caldarella were delighted to accept this donation at the SRMS ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — After nine months of covering offshore wind energy developments along the Jersey Coast, three glaring issues have emerged over that time—each fueling opposition to the federal and state-backed offshore wind plan:1️⃣ Lack of due diligence on key environmental, economic, ...
LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ - Elevate your professional network and business brand with networking, dinner and drinks at LBI National Golf & Resort.As part of their 111th year, the Southern Ocean County Chamber is proud to introduce the Southern Ocean Chamber Strategic Marketing Consult program. This ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat Schools announced today the March 2025 Upstander Award winners, recognizing students who exemplify the Bengal PRIDE character trait of perseverance. Among the honorees were:Jeremiah Smith from Barnegat High School in 10th grade, Jesus Luna Vargas from Robert L. Horbelt Middle ...
WARETOWN - Township of Ocean Hooked on Fishing Derby will take place on June 8, 2025 at Corliss Park, 182 Wells Mills Road. The contest takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Open to children ages 12 and under.
NEW JERSEY - Endometriosis Awareness Month, observed in March, was created to shine a light on this widely misunderstood complex hormonal and immune chronic disease that causes multiple symptoms, including pain that disrupts the lives of an estimated 89 million women and girls ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat School District reported today that Barnegat High School is preparing to host its annual Vietnam War Veterans Day celebration. Thas has been a deeply moving event dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. This year's ...
WARETOWN - The Frederic A. Priff School is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 19 from 3:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
NEW JERSEY - Lung transplants are often life-saving procedures, yet myths and misconceptions can create unnecessary fear or hesitation among patients and their families. Joshua Lee, MD, an advanced pulmonary critical care specialist who serves as Director of Lung Transplant at Newark Beth Israel ...
STAFFORD - DAYBREAK, an exceptional tribute band led by veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, is set to deliver a stunning musical experience, bringing the unforgettable hits of Barry Manilow to life. DAYBREAK will perform at the Stafford Township Arts Center on Thursday, April 10, ...
BARNEGAT - Superintendent Brian Latwis recently released the list of Barnegat Township School District Outstanding Staff Members of the Year. They are listed below: Kristen Blasi-Teacher, Barnegat High School (not pictured)Lauren Mackin-Teacher, Brackmon Middle School Elizabeth Worsham-Teacher, ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey boxing legend and now renowned trainer Edgar “Butch” Sanchez faced a formidable opponent outside the ring — kidney disease — which almost cost him his life and led to him later needing a kidney transplant from an unlikely source.Getting to Know ButchBorn in Puerto Rico, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Lisa Allen ran her hands back and forth over the surface of the wall-mounted plaything, determined to get its circles to light up. With some swipes of her hands, they glowed green. After a few more, they turned red.The sensory wall designed to occupy little ones that the Senior ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...
NEWARK, NJ - Today, the Barnegat Township Police Department paused to remember and honor Newark PD Sergeant Joseph Azcona, who made the ultimate sacrifice. The department deployed officers to join at the funeral procession and funeral mass.. On March 7, 2025, 26-year-old Detective Azcona was ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
SURF CITY - Get ready for a vibrant St. Patrick's Day weekend in Southern Ocean County. On Saturday, from 7:30 to 11 p.m., Shay Mac, a beloved Dublin-born musician, will take the stage at the Surf City Hotel. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, known ...
FARMINGDALE, NJ - TopCookie: A Girl Scout Cookie Competition, the highly anticipated dessert showdown from Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, premiered on YouTube on February 27thSome may remember our in-person TopCookie event, where talented local chefs created one-of-a-kind desserts featuring ...
Bruce A. “Rocker” Ciangetti, 75, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 at home. Rocker was known for his upbeat, boisterous personality, his love of music and sports, and his devotion to his closest friends - who were family to Rocker. Anyone who knew Rocker loved the man. His ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Township School District expressed congratulations to Danny Hoffman. Hoffman is the , Founder and President of Barnegat High School Future Business Leaders of America. He has advanced to the state finals in public speaking at the NJ FBLA State Leadership Conference!
WARETOWN - The Ocean Township Police Department is excited to announce the return of the Junior Police Academy! This unique program offers 4th, 5th, and 6th graders a chance to explore the diverse world of law enforcement.The academy will take place July 7-11, 2025.Participants will delve into ...
TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the arrest of Joelene Leck, 31, of Waretown, following a month-long investigation into narcotics distribution in Ocean County. The investigation, conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, the Ocean ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, and approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in her lifetime. Awareness about risk factors and early detection are crucial in preventing and effectively treating ...