Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
December 7, 2024
BARNEGAT - On December 4, 2024, Kenneth Franke, a 57-year-old resident of Barnegat, was apprehended and charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking. A joint investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Barnegat Township Police Department, and the New Jersey Lottery Commission revealed that ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Barnegat's 4th Annual Farm & Crafters Holiday Pop-up Market will be this Saturday, December 7, from noon - 5 p.m.The market is being held at the Fred Watts Gazebo Park and will feature farm products, Cream Ridge Winery, Holiday crafters and more. Carolers will sing in Gazebo ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - This Saturday, December 7, is Ship Bottom's 45th Annual Christmas Parade.The “Holiday Hoedown" will kick off at 1 p.m. along Long Beach Blvd. from 5th to 25th Street. The Borough of Ship Bottom and their volunteer Christmas Parade Committee also announced a rain date for Sunday, ...
STAFFORD - The Reynolds Family Foundation is hosting a Community Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - Black Sheep Studios in both Manahawkin and Long Beach Island are now collecting donations for the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. “Every year, we sprinkle some holiday cheer by gathering donations for the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter!” Black ...
BARNEGAT - A recent great event took place while the local VFW 10092 paid a visit to the Brackman Middle School:The Barnegtat VFW expressed their appreciation for the school's dedication to veterans. The students and staff have been involved in activities that help veterans in the community. This ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ - MA22 is a local nonprofit organization based out of Toms River, New Jersey. MA22 was founded by Marine veterans, John Cohen and Dennis Addesso to make successful PTSD recovery programs known. Together they teamed up with local Marine Tom Kiselow and founded Ma Deuce Deuce, ...
WARETOWN - The Ocean Township recently posted their thanks to all the generous residents of Greenbriar that donated toys at our toy drive in late November. The Department wrote: We are beyond grateful and will be accepting donations at our headquarters throughout the entire holiday season!!
BARNEGAT - The leadership in the Barnegat School District provided some great news about wonderful young students. A big shout-out was released in recognizing these awesome students! They were chosen as November's UPstanders for being so nurturing:Lexi Lauterbach, 12th grade at BHSChristian Naia, ...
WARETOWN - Another Christmas tradition is upon us. The Township of Ocean Christmas House Decoration Contest will take place December 18-21, 2024.
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to make a lasting impact on our community by supporting the Reynolds Family Foundation (RFF). We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to addressing the most pressing needs in our area, and we rely on the generosity of people like you to make ...
STAFFORD - Congratulations to Casey Collins on her commitment to Monmouth University! Collins has displayed her athletic talent throughout her career at Southern. She will run Cross Country and Track and Field at Monmouth. She is also a great basketball player. She has been the point guard at ...
IntroductionWe all know Christmas celebrates Jesus' birth, but let's deepen our understanding by exploring what God's Word says. This passage in Hebrews reveals profound truths about why Christmas matters.I. The Reason for Christmas: Humanity Was God's IdeaGod's Design: (Genesis 1:26-27, Hebrews ...
WARETOWN -Ocean Township Police Hosting "Movie with a Cop" on December 9.
WARETOWN - A Holiday Vendor Show will be held on December 15th, 2024 at the Waretown Firehouse located at 117 Wells Mills Rd. Waretown, NJ 08758, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event is a great opportunity to find unique and special holiday gifts while supporting local businesses. A wide variety of ...
STAFFORD - There is alot of pride at Southern Regional High School in recent weeks as Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. shared great news about athletic achievement and college commitments with us at TAPinto. These are remarkable athletes who have had great careers for the Rams. First, the ...
WARETOWN - The Annual Waretown Volunteer Fire Company & Ocean Township Police Department Santa & Grinch Travel Schedule has recently been announced. Route Schedule:December 2nd: Sands Point & Holiday Harbor (Starting at 6:00 PM) December 3rd: Barnegat Beach/Laurelwyck ...
STAFFORD - Jessica Smart, of the Southern Regional Girls Volleyball team, has achieved two incredible milestones! She was named the 2024 Shore Conference Player of the Year and has committed to continuing her academic and volleyball career at Rowan University. Congratulations to Jessica and her ...
SURF CITY - The Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean’s annual 5K will take place at a new location this year, the Surf City Firehouse.Learn about this great organization at https://hfsoc.org/ The Hunger Foundation has raised over 1.6 million dollars for local food pantries. This is a certified flat ...
WARETOWN - The Waretown United Methodist Church is hosting a Live Nativity and Bonfire on December 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.
WARETOWN - Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. For my family, this season is particularly poignant as we give thanks for the extraordinary ways my daughter Lily’s legacy continues to bring hope and healing to others.My life changed forever on July 14, 2022. In a ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - LBI & Manahawkin's Premier fitness studio is offering their annual Black Friday discount special on their packages for three days only.This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, purchase any group class package, including reformer classes, and save 10%. Packages will activate on first ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - This is a simple rewrite of a Thanksgiving sermon I preached years ago at King of Kings Community Church in Manahawkin. Happy Thanksgiving to our readers (Pat Sharkey This Thanksgiving, as we gather around tables laden with food and surrounded by loved ones, it's easy to ...
SHIP BOTTOM - Hotel LBI is hosting Thankgiving Dinner. Thanksgiving Dinner at Salt Kitchen & BarWhen: November 28th from 1 pm to 5 pmDetails: $59.99 per person – Prix Fixe MenuThere is still time for reservations. Join us on Thanksgiving at Salt Kitchen & Bar for a classic fine dining ...
BARNEGAT – Local businesses and organizations took over Barnegat High School’s (BHS) gymnasium on Nov. 19 to provide students with a chance to explore future career opportunities and connect with representatives. Over 1,000 BHS students from all grade levels had the opportunity to speak with Career ...
NEWARK, NJ - The Devils will host their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night presented by RWJBarnabas Health on Saturday, November 30, 2024, when they face off against the Washington Capitals for a 7:00 PM contest at Prudential Center. The Devils will have various ways for fans to get involved ...
STAFFORD – On November 23, 2024,a structure fire was reported at 285 Schooner Avenue in Ocean Acres around 11:25 p.m. When the police arrived, the back of the residence and the deck were engulfed in flames. Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Department arrived at scene and extinguished the fire.
BARNEGAT - Barnegat Township Police Chief Jason Carroll was formally inducted into the prestigious Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Chiefs Circle on November 12, 2024. This exclusive recognition is reserved for distinguished alumni of the University’s School of Public and Global Affairs who ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Movie star Adam Sandler took a few moments to pose with Hackensack Police on Friday, Nov. 22, near the set of his new movie “Happy Gilmore 2”.Facebook Post: “Hackensack PD had an amazing time providing security for Adam Sandler while he filmed his new movie, Happy Gilmore 2! Our ...
FRANKLIN - Aidan Donnelly scored the only two goals in the game to give Southern its first state title in program history. The eighth-seeded Rams defeated the second-seeded Scotch Plains- Fanwood 2-0 at Franklin High School. Donnelly scored in the 14th and 78th minutes to lead Southern to a ...