Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
July 24, 2024
BEACH HAVEN - Here we go. It is a big week in July at the Jersey Shore. The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a great 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 Jersey. There are a variety of ...
TRENTON, NJ/WASHINGTON, DC — New Jersey residents will soon be able to utilize IRS Direct File, which will let them submit their federal tax returns for free. Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo announced Wednesday that more than 1.3 million New ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Just days after being found guilty on 16 counts related to an international bribery scheme, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has announced that he will resign from the Senate on Aug. 20, Although he resisted resigning while his appeal was pending, Menendez faced a possible expulsion ...
STAFFORD - On July 20, 2024, at approximately 7:45 PM, a motor vehicle collision took place on State Highway 72 eastbound near mile 24.5, involving two passenger vehicles. A 2018 Subaru, driven by Justin Layer, 26, from Barnegat, was traveling east on Highway 72 when a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Jane Haviland, a Barnegat High School Class of 2024 graduate is heading to Ivy League, Cornell University this August. Jane has been a member of the Barnegat High School dance team for the entirety of her high school years as well as this year's captain. She made the Division 1 ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre are alerting constituents that the New Jersey Division of Taxation has begun issuing Senior Freeze checks through the state’s property tax reimbursement program. According to the New Jersey ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that Gov. Phil Murphy says "is a monumental step toward building a health care system that is more affordable and more accessible for families all across New Jersey" was signed into law Monday in Trenton. The Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act protects New Jerseyans ...
STAFFORD - The 8th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival Presented by Northstar VETS & Ocean Family Dental will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manahwkin Lake Park. A free and family event to celebrate Irish Heritage with food and craft ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The fishing in the Long Beach Island area for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is entering its typical mid-summer selection of fish. There is one surprise in the mix, however. After several years of absence, croakers are making an appearance ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat announced that they are offering the Barnegat Township Police Citizens Police Academy: Apply now using the following link: https://barnegatpolice.us/citizenspolice/ *Must be 21 or older to apply. After applying you will receive a confirmation email. You will need to ...
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in response to the environmental disaster unfolding off the coast of Nantucket, where a wind turbine blade fell into the water, shattered, and scattered debris along their beaches. "The Nantucket environmental disaster ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The Department advertises like this to attract the best candidates. Each exam process attracts several hundred applicants, and they select the top performers from a highly competitive pool.
LONG BEACH ISLAND - It's Thursday, July 11, 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 - William and Jennifer Schlette, a couple residing in West Nyack, New York and owners of "The Salty Chick" restaurant in Beach Haven West, were arrested on drug and money laundering charges. William Schlette faces multiple drug offenses, racketeering, money laundering, and deceptive ...
SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, NJ - The recent Sea Girt Council meeting centered on the ongoing debate over offshore wind energy. Council members, the town attorney, and residents discussed the state’s plan to build the world’s largest offshore wind farms off the Jersey coast. This initiative has significant ...
NEPTUNE, NJ – Fulfill, the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has made significant leadership changes as it celebrates its 40th anniversary of combating hunger and fostering food security along the Jersey Shore. The organization, known for its extensive network of nearly 300 partners ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - New Jersey’s senior U.S. Senator, Bob Menendez, was convicted in a federal bribery case on Tuesday. Menendez was found guilty of 16 bribery, fraud and extortion charges that prosecutors say reflect his actions to sell his office to foreign nationals and local businessmen in ...
BEACH HAVEN - 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 Jersey. There are a variety of rooms and suites to choose from, including some with oceanfront ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - The Children's Sand and Surf Mission (CSSM) continues its program for the 2024 season. This summer's dates are weekdays/evenings on Monday, July 22–Friday, August 2, 2024. CSSM meets at 19th Street Beach in Ship Bottom, NJ, from 10-11:45 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. for ages ...
TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer released the following information about recent, gruesome crimes in Oceen County. Billhimer announced that on July 13, 2024, Elizabeth Mascarelli, 29, of Seaside Heights, was charged with Hindering Apprehension, Desecration of Human ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Rob Fessock grew up in South Plainfield, graduated from South Plainfield High School and attended Towson University, where he joined ROTC. "I was partying and didn’t have direction until I joined the military. He continued with ROTC at Loyola College, and then I graduated ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Police Department released teh following information about a recent community outreach program. "We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the 36 extraordinary children who participated in our 2024 Junior Police Academy from July 8th to July 12th. Your enthusiasm and ...
SYRACUSE - Kristen Sharkey who has been a member of Coach Felicia Legette-Jack's staff for the past decade at Syracuse and Buffalo, has been promoted to associate head coach at Syracuse University. Kristen played at Southern Regional High School under head coach Kathy Snyder. She graduated from ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...
BARNEGAT - Reilly was named the Press of Atlantic City 2024 Coach of the Year. Reilly leads both the boys and girls outstanding programs. Paul Reilly, the coach's son, only a freshman was honored as a first-team selection. He averaged 38 in nine-hole matches and 77 in his seven tournaments. He ...
STAFFORD-LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Congratulations to Susan Spaschak, Weichert Realtor. Susan is one of our wonderful advertisers on TAPInto Stafford-LBI. Susan's support of TAPinto makes it possible to bring daily news to friends and families in our area. Congratulations ...
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NEW JERSEY — New Jersey dropped six spots in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business in 2024” list, from No. 19 in 2023 to No. 25 this year. The Garden State’s overall ranking placed it below neighboring states New York (No. 22) and Pennsylvania (No. 17) on the list. New Jersey outranked ...
PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard and a good Samaritan rescued a mariner from their capsized 15-foot sailboat in Barnegat Bay, Tuesday. The mariner was retrieved from the water by the good Samaritan and transferred to a U.S. Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light 29-foot Response Boat-Small II (RB-S) ...
CAMDEN – George E. Norcross III, pleading not guilty on Tuesday to a grand jury indictment by the New Jersey Attorney General, did what he did for the good of Camden and Cooper University Health Care, his attorney claimed in court. The South Jersey Democratic kingpin and several others were the ...