Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
September 8, 2024
TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced the resumption of roadwork on both sides of the causeway connecting Stafford Township with Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island. The work will begin next week.Here's a breakdown of the road closures:Stafford Township:Marsha ...
BARNEGAT - Johnnel Johnson rushed for six touchdowns to lead Barnegat to a 47-23 victory over Freehold Borough Friday night at home. Johnson scored three touchdowns in the first half, giving Barnegat a 21-17 lead at halftime. In the fourth quarter, Barnegat scored 24 unanswered points to seal the ...
STAFFORD - Sophomore quarterback Carson Abbato made a strong impression leading Southern Regional High School to a 26-0 victory over Manchester Township on Friday Night on the Ron Emmert Field, located in the Goldberger Memorial Stadium. Abbato completed his first touchdown pass to Justin Silva, ...
BRANT BEACH, NJ - Long Beach Township Recreation's 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta originally set for Saturday, September 7 is being rescheduled to Saturday, September 14 due to forecasted winds this weekend. The race will take place at Bayview Park, located at 6805 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, ...
WARETOWN, NJ - Township of Ocean Recreation Department is bringing you a 5-week all levels yoga class every Monday, beginning September 9 - October 7 from 5-6 p.m. Yoga will take place at the Waretown Community Center for $50 for all 5 classes.For more information, see flyer below:
SURF CITY, NJ - The Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1 and EMS Annual Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 21. The 4th annual tournament is free to attend, but to enter to compete it is $100 per 2-person team. It is being held at the Surf City Firehouse, located at 713 Long ...
SYRACUSE, NY - Syracuse Women's Basketball officially announced their new hire, Allison Spaschak. “Very excited to have Allison Spaschak join us as producer/videographer this season,” Syracuse Women's Basketball shared. “She spent the past two seasons on the sidelines at Rochester as an assistant ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - This year's Grandparent's Day Bash will be held on Sunday, September 8 at Project Playground, located at 149 Bengal Blvd.The Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center along with Barnegat Township will be hosting the 4th Annual Grandparent's Day Bash from 11 a.m - 3 p.m.There will be ...
NEWARK – Two well-known philanthropists in Newark, and one key social services provider in the city, recently joined together for a TAPinto Roundtable focusing on the ways in which they are directly impacting the lives of those in need.The panel included Mary Ellen Harris, the president of the ...
TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced the resumption of roadwork on both sides of the causeway connecting Stafford Township with Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island. The work will begin next week.Here's a breakdown of the road closures:Stafford Township:Marsha ...
STAFFORD - The David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation recently surpassed the $3 Million Dollar mark in patient giving for families affected by a cancer diagnosis. DDBCF wrote: caSince day one, patients have always been our #1 priority. Thousands of patients and their families have personally ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Despite its impressive size and multinational reach, Goya Foods is still a privately held family business; fiercely devoted to family, quality, and its Hispanic roots.“My first day with the company was in 1964,” recalls Robert (Bob) Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. “Our ...
STAFFORD - ROCKTOBERFEST, presented by the Beach Haven Moose Riders will take place on Saturday September 21, 2024, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Beach Haven NJ Moose Lodge 1575, 120 NJ-72 in Manahawkin. Please join this family-friendly event to benefit David's Dream & Believe Cancer ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - The Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association was formed over 20 years ago by a group of veteran fishing captains to develop recreational fishing in the Beach Haven area. The group has expanded and made an impressive impact on area fishing. Among their efforts are the ...
WARETOWN - Albert Music Hall will hold a day of Pinelands-style fun with this annual festival - this will be a day filled with food, local artisans, vendors, authors, crafters, and (of course) music! The event will start with the Burlington County 4-H Cloggers at 12:00 pm. After that there will ...
EGG HARBOR TWP - Southern defeated Highlands Regional on Saturday morning in the Battle at the Beach contest in Egg Harbor Twp. Southern's Keegan Foote hit a 27-yard field goal to give the Rams a 3-0 lead with 7:23 left in the first half.Justin Silva scored on a two-yard run to give the Rams a 10-0 ...
STAFFORD - Registration has been extended for the Fall 2024 Stafford Hockey League. Click http://Staffordhockey.org to register now!!!
STAFFORD - The 8th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will take place rain or shine next Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manahawkin Lake Park. A free and fun family event to celebrate Irish Heritage with food and craft vendors, live music, Irish Step Dancers, Pipe ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - The Barnegat High School's Varsity and JV Dance Team attended the Universal Dance Associations Dance Camp at Scranton University this August. Going into this 4-day camp, the Bengals had two goals they wanted to accomplish: getting their bids to UDA Nationals 2025 and being awarded ...
It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape. It is all about proper plant selection, planting, and care. Start by evaluating the sun and shade patterns in your gardens. Monitor the amount of sunlight different areas receive throughout the day and at various times of the ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - It's Friday, August 29, 2024 in the LBI region. LABOR DAY WEEKEND is here! TAPInto presents to you the area music lineup. This is presented to our readers thanks to one of our advertisers, The Tide Table Group. Below is the list of entertainment available in LBI and ...
TOMS RIVER - In a tightly contested matchup, Toms River East secured a 12-7 victory over Barnegat in their season opener. The game was a defensive battle throughout, with both teams struggling to gain momentum. A 28-yard field goal by Mert Fat gave East a 3-0 lead at halftime. Barnegat responded ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - At the August 29 LBI Rotary Club meeting, Treasurer and Life Member Bill Gee was asked to speak about emergency services on LBI. He was then surprised to be honored by the Rotary Members with the Paul Harris Fellow Award for his lifetime of service to the Beach Haven First ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - The Ocean County Board of Commissioners released a statement for the press and public on Thursday, August 29. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is calling on the state Board of Public Utilities to investigate the recent skyrocketing electric bills from Atlantic City ...
WASHINGTON - On August 28, New Jersey's Second District U.S. Congressman Jeff Van Drew introduced H.R. 9359, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, which would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments, protect Social Security funding, and provide much-needed relief to ...
BARNEGAT - Can you believe it? The 2024 High School fall sports season has begun. The first score to report this year is Barnegat Girls Tennis 5-0 over Jackson Liberty on Wednesday, August 28. Jillian Seno, Kayla NIchols and Corinne Fraser were all victorious in singles contests. In doubles, ...
FARMINGDALE, NJ – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is proud to announce 27 Girl Scouts from the council have earned the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting: The Girl Scout Gold Award. These Girl Scouts spent a minimum of 80 hours (completed over the course of four years) working ...
STAFFORD - The Southern Regional Rams football team is gearing up for their 2024 season under the guidance of Head Coach Chuck Donohue Sr., kicking off their campaign at the Battle at the Beach. Donohue Sr. is back for his 25th season leading Southern. His record with Southern is 136-123. The ...
BEACH HAVEN - Here we go. Can you believe it? We are approaching Labor Day weekend. The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is the place to be this week. Enjoy the Caribbean theme and is located right on the beach in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Stay overnight in the large variety of rooms and ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - The Lillian M. Dunfee staff is excited to welcome new and returning preschool students for the 2024-2025 school year. The Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, from 10-11 a.m. for NEW students and 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for RETURNING students. Lillian M. Dunfee is a ...