Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
January 20, 2025
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Wrestling team hosted a quad match on Saturday. Barnegat won two out of three contests. Against Pinelands, the Bengals completed a remarkable rally. They were down 17 points to Pinelands with three bouts to go, and the Bengals closed it out with a pin from Nicolas Santos, ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - A young, Barnegat firefighter has recently faced the sudden loss of a close family member. The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company has announced support for their own by creating a GoFundMe to help ease some of the financial burden he is facing during this time. The GoFundMe ...
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ - On Saturday, January 18, the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad shared some photos along with a public service announcement to beware of collapsing sand near the jetty and walkway at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. The post read:PSA - the areas of sand along the ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat High School and Middle School dance teams dazzled at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) Battle of the Northeast competition held at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia a few weeks back. The high school Varsity team took home top honors, earning UDA Division Winner ...
NEW JERSEY - Nearly 14,000 U.S. women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, costing an estimated 4,360 women their lives. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which puts new emphasis on the need for regular screening and vaccination to reduce these numbers.While cervical cancer can ...
STAFFORD - On January 16, 2025, the Southern Regional Athletic Deparment announced the great accomplishment of the following athletes in the Fall 24 season. Each were named Players of the Year in their respective sports:Justin Silva: Shore Conference "B" South Football Player of the YearAvery ...
TOMS RIVER - Emma Thornton made history Thursday night, scoring 24 points to become Barnegat High School's all-time leading scorer. The Bengals jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 71-46 victory over Toms River South.Thornton's historic night was part of a dominant team performance. She, ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat defeated Toms River East by a score of 49-41 on Thursday. Senior Mason Krey led the Bengals with 13 points, while senior Corey Zaccagna provided a spark off the bench with 12 points, including three 3-pointers. That was his career high in points. Senior Johnnel Johnson also ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Bayside Chapel is hosting a Women's Night of worship, tonight, Friday, January 17th at 7 p.m. This will be a special time for women of all ages to worship, pray, hear testimonies, and a gospel message. Bayside Chapel is located at 965 W Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ.
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Township Police Department proudly congratulated Emmanuel Koffi on his graduation from the Cape May Police Academy Class #57 on January 10, 2025.The Cape May Police Academy is a rigorous, residential six-month training program for new officers that combines both academic and ...
BARNEGAT - The Brackmon Dance Team has a successful start to their season. They earned first place in both Middle School Jazz and Middle School Pom dances. They competed in the Universal Dance Association Battle of the Northeast at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. POM dance is an energetic ...
STAFFORD - The sophomore class at Southern Regional High School is hosting a sports card and collectibles show fundraiser on February 1, 2025.Please support our local students at this great event.
BARNEGAT - At the January 1, 2025, Barnegat Mayor and Council reorganization, celebrated a very special man, a cherished leader and servant in the community. Msgr Ken Tuzeneu was honored for his 45th year commemorating his ordination as a Roman Catholic priest. Barnegat Mayor Al Cirulli said:Msgr.
BARNEGAT - Barnegat Town Hall offices will be closed to the public from 1:00 PM on Friday, January 17th, 2025, until 8:30 AM on Wednesday, January 22nd, while we move to our new building.The Township apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the residents' understanding and ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat fell to NJ basketball powerhouse CBA on Monday 63-40 at home.CBA was led by Gavin Marlin with 17 points and Justin Fuerbacher with 11. Mason Krey led Barnegat with 17 points and Cole Toddings hit for nine. Christian Brothers (6-3)2118161163Barnegat (5-5)10149740Christian ...
WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday, January 13, Congressman Van Drew announced that he has been working closely with President Trump on drafting an executive order that would halt offshore wind turbine activities along the East Coast and lay the groundwork for permanent measures against the projects. The ...
BARNEGAT - Al Cirulli was sworn in on January 1, 2025 to serve as Mayor of Barnegat Township in 2025. Cirulli is beginning his 18th year serving on the Barnegat Township Committee. An amazing run of service to the community which he loves. The Mayor was a public school teacher and administrator ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – Save LBI, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the marine environment and coastal communities, announced on January 13, 2025, a lawsuit against several federal agencies and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project. The suit alleges violations of multiple ...
TOMS RIVER - Barnegat won a tight game against Jackson Memorial in the Coaches Against Cancer Showcase at Donovan Catholic. The Lady Bengals defeated Jackson 61-58.Four girls scored in double figures for Barnegat, they are Riley Fitzpatrick (17), Zemirah Enalls (14), Masysen Plescho (13), and Emma ...
STAFFORD - The Ocean County Library Stafford Branch is delighted to host local artist Melissa Maschal for a free watercolor demonstration on Thursday, February 6th at 10:00 AM.Watch Melissa create a painting in real-time as she shares insights into her artistic process, tools, and techniques. A ...
BRICK - In a thrilling Class B South matchup, Barnegat overcame a tight contest to defeat Brick Township 60-45. The game was knotted at 37 apiece heading into the final quarter, but Barnegat exploded for 23 points while holding Brick Township to just 8, securing the victory and handing the Dragons ...
ASBURY PARK - The Barnegat High School wrestling team secured a convincing 46-28 victory over Asbury Park on Friday night. The Bengals were led by a quartet of wrestlers who pinned their opponents: John Giblock, Gregory Mamola, David DeNichilo, and Cuinn Pascavage. Adding to the team's success, ...
BARNEGAT - Cole Toddings led Barnegat to victory with 18 points and became the school's all-time leading rebounder. Toddings made two 3-pointers in the 62-49 victory. Mason Krey also had a strong offensive game with 16 points.Barnegat's record improves to 5-4. Brick Township ...
NEW JERSEY – Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of women and children are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, ...
BRICK - The Boys and Girls Barnegat Swim teams traveled to Brick Memorial on Thursday and grabbed two victories. The boys' squad won 109-50. William Rollis, Christopher Haddad, and Christopher Deleeuw posted solid victories. The girls' team dominated 97-55 and they won every event.Elizabeth ...
TOMS RIVER - Congratulations to the incredible athletic success by Barnegat High School's Ladies Track team at last week's Ocean County Winter Track Championship. Sophia Loutas, Amaya Afflick, Daniella Holley, and Raegan ShiveThe lightning-fast quartet of Sophia Loutas, Amaya Afflick, Daniella ...
FREEHOLD - Barnegat defeated Freehold Township 65-15 on Wednesday in Freehold. A number of Barnegat wrestlers are having a strong season. The following winners for the Bengals boosted their season record. John Giblock is 9-2; Gregory Mamola is 11-3; Gerald Miller is 11-4 and Jayden Nieto is 8-4 ...
BARNEGAT - The Lady Bengals scored a decisive victory over Pinelands Tuesday evening at home.Coach Nicolini got playing time for all of her 13 players. Zemirah Enalls led Barnegat with 16 points and Emma Thornton scored 14. |Barnegat's record is now 6-1.Pinelands (3-5)03306Barnegat ...
LONG BEACH TWP - The Long Beach Township Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as full-time and per diem Public Safety Telecommunicators. This is a vital role where you'll be the first point of contact for people in our community during emergencies and other ...
STAFFORD - The Stafford Roller Hockey League is opening registration for the Spring Season, which begins on February 23. All forms for registration can be found at https://Staffordhockey.org