Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By MELINDA MYERS
January 30, 2025
Each gardening season seems to offer new growing challenges. Our gardens are exposed to more drastic and variable weather with changing weather patterns. Floods, droughts, wind, temperature extremes, and unseasonable weather episodes can have immediate and long-term impacts on our plants.Monitoring ...
STAFFORD - On February 15, the Stafford Township Arts Center is hosting Max’s Magic Show:Get ready for an unforgettable night of magic and wonder, featuring a fresh lineup of world-class performers! Experience the mind-blowing talents of David Corsaro, a seasoned magician who fooled Penn & ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to Shell's announcement that it is withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project off South Jersey's coast, resulting in a write-off of nearly $1 billion."First Orsted pulled out of these projects, ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey’s offshore wind industry took another hit as Shell Energy withdrew from the Atlantic Shores wind project, incurring a $1 billion write-off. Citing financial, regulatory, and supply chain challenges, Shell’s exit raises further doubts about large-scale wind projects along ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Bengals (11-5) extended their winning streak to six games with a 44-40 victory over the Neptune Scarlet Fliers (10-5). Senior Mason Kray led the Bengals with 16 points and four assists, while seniors Todd Muhammad and Cole Toddings each added 11 points. Muhammad scored eight ...
NEW JERSEY – Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but for some women, it also brings the challenge of overcoming a substance use disorder. Substance use and substance use disorders during pregnancy are linked to obstetric and neonatal complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
BARNEGAT, NJ -- Emma Thornton put up an impressive double-double with 26 points and 14 rebounds to power Barnegat to a 66-60 victory over Brick Township on Monday.The Bengals (13-2) jumped out to a 36-28 halftime lead, but Brick Township battled back in the second half, outscoring Barnegat 32-30.
OCEAN - The Barnegat Boys Wrestling team grappled with Ocean Township on Monday and fell short by a score of 56-23. Highlights for the Bengals were pins by Omar Genis, Jayden Nieto, and Gerald Miller; John Giblock was also victorious. Ocean 56 Barnegat 23 190: Nicholas Allen (OCTO) over Jean ...
BEACH HAVEN TERRACE - Tapas and Tequila Cocktail Party to Benefit Reynolds Family Charitable Foundation on February 1, 2025. All are invited. Click to purchase tickets here. ABOUT THE REYNOLDS FOUNDATION:The inspiration for this foundation is based in the Reynolds Family's desire to give back, to ...
BRICK - Barnegat's Bengals roared to their fifth straight victory with a dominant 54-30 win over the Brick Township Green Dragons! Senior duo Todd Muhammad (16 points) and Mason Krey (12 points) led the charge, while the Bengals' defense suffocated Brick, holding every player to single ...
WARETOWN - The Waretown First Aid squad announced new leadership on January 5, 2025. A big congrats to the new 2025 Officers of the Waretown First Aid Squad! Leading the way are Line Officers: Captain Angie RocheFirst Lieutenant Steve EmanuelSecond Lieutenant Shawn DenningSergeant Colleena ...
BARNEGAT - Despite a strong effort from Emma Thornton (15 points, 22 rebounds) and Riley Fitzpatrick (16 points), the Barnegat Lady Bengals couldn't hold onto a fourth-quarter lead against Class A South leader Toms River East, falling 51-47. This was a non-conference contest.Coach Tammy Nicolini ...
BRANT BEACH - Donovan Catholic defeated Barnegat Boys Swim Team on Friday. The Griffins defeated the Bengals 99-69.Barnegat's record falls to 3-6 on the season. Donovan Catholic (1-4)99Barnegat (3-6)69200 MR (yards)TeamSwimmers/DiversTime/ScoreBarnegatDevin Connors, Joseph Bacskai, Christopher ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic orthopedic condition that involves pain and inflammation of the joints. The most common type of arthritis, it is a degenerative long-term condition that involves the deterioration of cartilage and increasing pain and stiffness in the joints, ...
BARNEGAT - Mason Krey, a senior, led Barnegat Bengals (9-5) to a victory over the Ocean Spartans (3-12) with a balanced scoring effort and strong defensive performance.Krey's leadership was supported by seniors Todd Muhammad and Luke Tortorici, who each contributed eight points. Aidan Saint Louis, ...
STAFFORD – Southern Regional High School Athletics announced the outstanding achievements of its fall sports programs during the 2024 season. Southern celebrated multiple championships and dominant performances across various sports on January 16, 2025. Championship Teams:Field Hockey: Earned the ...
NEWTOWN, PA - Big congrats to Southern Regional's Anthony Mason and Scottie Sari! They both placed at the tough "Escape the Rock" tournament last weekend (Jan 18-19). Anthony got 7th and Scottie got 8th in their weight classes. Way to go!Escape the Rock, since 2007, has grown into one of the ...
EATONTOWN - Barnegat's wrestling squad defeated Shore Regional 58-20 on Wednesday. With the victory, the Bengals clinched at least a share of the G-Division Shore Conference title.David DeNichilo, Nicholas Speer, Gregory Mamola, Xavier Figueroa, and Trey DeMeo won by fall.175: Cole Torres (SHRE) ...
NEW JERSEY–Pregnancy is an incredible journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and a whirlwind of changes. From the moment you discover you're expecting to the day you hold your baby for the first time, each step is vital for both you and your little one. Understanding the key stages of ...
STAFFORD - Despite missing key wrestlers due to injury, Southern Regional fell to top-ranked Christian Brothers Academy 45-21. CBA's victory clinched at least a share of the Shore Conference Class A Division championship.Southern, the two-time defending Group 5 champion, wrestled without state ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat defeated Lacey 50-35 on Tuesday night. Emma Thornton led the way withv23 points and 12 rebounds. Riley Fitzpatrick chipped in with 12 points. Barnegat's record improves to 12-1. Barnegat celebrated their seniors in this contest. Lacey (6-6)1385935Barnegat ...
LACEY - Barnegat's senior Mason Krey led the Bengals to a victory over the Lions, scoring 17 points in the process. The win also marked coach Mike Puorro's 200th career victory.Krey was one of several Barnegat players to score in double figures. Senior Cole Toddings added 11 points, sophomore ...
STAFFORD – Following an investigation led by Detective Jacob Conner of the Stafford Township Police Department into complaints from three victims, 29-year-old Robert Sprague Jr. of West Creek, NJ, was charged on January 16 with three counts of Failing to Register as a Contractor (56:8-138), two ...
BRANT BEACH - The Barnegat Boys and Girls Swim teams defeated Toms River North on Tuesday at the St. Francis Aquatic Center in Brant Beach.The boys team won 82-81. The girls were victorious by a score of 99-51 Boys Box ScoreToms River North (1-6)81Barnegat (3-5)82200 MR ...
MIDDLETOWN - Barnegat rolled to a 51-32 victory over Middletown North on Saturday. The Lady Bengals season record improved to 11-1. Emma Thornton scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Riley Fitzpatrick scored 11 points and Zemirah Enalls scored 10 points with 17 rebounds. Team 234FinalBarnegat ...
NEW JERSEY – In today’s digital age, social media and online platforms are integral to our children’s lives. However, they also present risks, including exposure to human traffickers who exploit these platforms to lure and manipulate vulnerable users. Suzanne Spernal, DNP, APN-BC, senior vice ...
STAFFORD - Big news has recently been released. The Southern Regional High School's Goldberger Memorial Stadium is getting a major upgrade. The school board has approved plans to replace the natural grass football field with a state-of-the-art turf field and resurface the aging track.This project, ...