Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By JON "FERRIS" MEREDITH
August 26, 2024
WAYNE, NJ – Tragedy befell a Wayne family this past weekend when an 18-year-old 2024 graduate of Wayne Hills High School was killed in a “tragic boating accident” off Long Beach Island this past Sunday. Out of respect for the family, the victim's name will not be published. According to the ...
WARETOWN, NJ - On Tuesday, August 27 from 6:30–8 p.m. head over to Waretown's Corliss Park & Recreation Area to hear Sky's the Limit, a Duprees Tribute Band. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the concert, courtesy of Township of Ocean Rec. The Corliss Park is located at 182 Wells ...
BRANT BEACH, NJ - Long Beach Township Recreation is excited to host the 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, September 7 at Bayview Park, located at 6805 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, NJ 08008. Last year was so much fun, they decided to bring it back for year two. Check in will ...
HARVEY CEDARS - A heartbreaking boating accident occurred near Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island, on Sunday. Unfortunately, an 18-year-old girl lost her life in the incident. According to reports, the girl was accidentally struck by a boat being operated by her father. Multiple individuals on ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN - The Stafford Roller Hockey is conducting signups on August 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the concession stand at the James Raylman Hockey Complex in Doc Cramer Park. You can also register online at https://www.staffordhockey.org/
NEW BRUNSWICK – The student organization that arranged a four-day encampment at Rutgers’ Voorhees Mall and forced the postponement of final exams for about 1,000 students last spring when it threatened to escalate its protests has been suspended by the university. The Rutgers chapter of the ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - School is right around the corner. The Barnegat Schools have announced that the transportation schedules are currently being finalized. They shared: "Please note that transportation information for the 2024/2025 school year will not be updated and finalized on the parent ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ (August 23, 2024) – The 16th annual Steeplechase Distance Run will be held Sunday, Sept. 29 at Amsterdam School in Hillsborough and as a virtual event to raise funds for the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health ...
WARETOWN, NJ - Friends of the Waretown Library are holding a Book Sale on August 23 and 24. Friday, August 23 shop the sale from 12:30–3 p.m. and on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Waretown Library is located at 112 Main St, Waretown, NJ 08758.
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - You're invited you to come out to the 3rd Annual Kim's Tailgate party at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge this Saturday, August 24th in memory of Kim England. All proceeds from the event benefit peer leadership/drug awareness, which aligns with their mission statement. Tailgate ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - It's back! This fun and free event for community families will be this Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the Buccaneer Lake Park in Ocean Acres. The event will feature free Soft Serve and Frozen Novelty Treats for kids and Teens of all ages from the I ...
BEACH HAVEN - Here we go. We are hitting August on Thursday and another big week at the Jersey Shore. The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is the place to relax and enjoy yourself on Long Beach Island! It has a Caribbean theme and is located right on the beach in Beach Haven, New ...
WARETOWN - Friends of the Waretown Library is having a Book Sale. The sale will be on August 23 and 2. WHERE: Waretown Library Friday Hours: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday Hours: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Please join the Friends of the Waretown Library for their book sale! All are ...
BRIGANTINE, NJ - At a recent field hearing in Brigantine, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2) and Chris Smith (D4) led a discussion on the implications of the proposed offshore wind programs. They were joined by PA Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and a panel of experts to provide their viewpoints to ...
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – On Sunday, August 19th at 6:11 PM, a passerby reported two individuals in distress on the South Jetty of Barnegat Inlet. The Coast Guard immediately dispatched a 47-foot Motor Life Boat, but the rough sea conditions prevented a close approach to the jetty. A Coast Guard ...
SHIP BOTTOM - A surf movie will be shown on Saturday, August 24. It will be shown at 19th Street and Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom - Grace Calvary Church Courtyard. This FREE event sponsored by www.addicted to surf.com and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA SURF LBI). Dress for the ...
SHIP BOTTOM - The Ship Bottom Police Department is currently accepting applications for CERTIFIED FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER. Applicants must have an active PTC license and a valid SLEO II or Basic Police Academy Certificate. Uncertified applicants will not be considered. Applications will not ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The annual White Marlin Tournament sponsored by the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club is now in full swing, and several Captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are competing. Those result should be available in a few days. The final tally should be ...
SHIP BOTTOM - Judith Lepson has been found. According to the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company, she was located on the beach in Beach Haven. The Ship Bottom Police Department released the following information about a missing woman on Saturday evening, August 17. . Judith Lepson was ...
SHIP BOTTOM - The Ship Bottom Police Department released the following information about a missing woman on Saturday evening, August 17. . Judith Lepson was reported missing from the 300 Block of 12th Street at approximately 4:30 PM on Saturday August 17, 2024. Judith was last seen at ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Pat Hobbs has resigned as the athletic director at Rutgers University, breaking ties with a department that has a budget of almost $170 million - accounting for about 3% of the school’s $5.6 billion budget. Hobbs is stepping down due to health issues, according to a statement ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat had a great family night on Tuesday, August 13, presented by the Barnegat Police Department. Over 2,000 attendees, this was the most successful National Night Out celebration in Barnegat's history. This free event, hosted with the assistance of the Recreation Department, ...
BARNEGAT - On Thursday, August 15, the Barnegat Township Police Department announced the swearing-in of Officer Emmanuel Koffi, a dedicated life-long resident of Barnegat Township. Officer Koffi took his oath of office before Mayor Joe Marte in a ceremony attended by his family, friends, and now ...
BARNEGAT LIGHT - In the early afternoon on Thursday, August 15th, a body was found on the shoreline of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. New Jersey State Police Marine Police and New Jersey State Park Police responded to the scene. The Ocean County Medical Examiners Office will release ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - It's Friday, August 26, 2024 in the LBI region. 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 Stafford for all to enjoy: Bird ...
STAFFORD – On August 13, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM, Michael King (43) and Danielle Stevens (45), both of Barnegat, were arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $267 from the Target store located at 209 Stafford Park Blvd in Manahawkin. The pair were released on a ...
BEACH HAVEN - The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a great place to relax and enjoy yourself on Long Beach Island! The Caribbean theme outside restaurant is located right on the beach in Beach Haven, New Jersey. There are a variety of rooms and suites to choose from, including some ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Prepare some space in the garden or a container for a fall harvest of radishes. They’ll grow and taste best when harvested during cooler weather and some are ready to harvest in just 25 days. There are a variety of radishes suited to everyone’s taste. Most of us have tried ...
NEW JERSEY - On Tuesday, August 13, Congressman Van Drew hosted a hearing entitled, "An Examination into Offshore Wind Industrialization: Part Three" and was joined by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). This hearing follows previous sessions in Brigantine, New Jersey and Ocean ...
STAFFORD - The Ocean County chapter of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh is hosting the Ocean County Irish Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The festival will be held at the Manahawkin Lake Park in Manahawkin for the eighth time. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The ...