Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By TAPINTO STAFF
July 11, 2024
NEW JERSEY — Dengue, a virus spread to people through mosquito bites, has infected at least 47 people in New Jersey this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as of Thursday, there have been at least 2,559 cases ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - At the recent Manasquan Council Meeting, the governing body provided an update on the pending offshore wind energy project progressing under the Biden and Murphy Administrations. This article - the fourth in a seven-part series on Wind Energy-focuses on transparency and ...
BEACH HAVEN - The Tide Table Group, featuring their local array of seafood restaurants in our area, is celebrating the local baymen and women who supply their restaurants with the freshest local seafood. Tuckerton’s storied “Clam House” was constructed in 1935, a place where local clammers ...
BEACH HAVEN - 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 rooms and suites to choose from, including some with ...
STAFFORD - It looks like Day 1 of the Stafford Youth Police Academy was a blast on Monday, July 8! Here's a breakdown of the exciting activities on Day 1: Morning: The junior cadets learned valuable life skills like military etiquette and facing movements with the help of Lt. John Morrin and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The typical Rutgers undergraduate student will face a 4% tuition increase for the 2024-25 academic year, and mandatory student fees will also rise by 4%. Additionally, housing room rates and residents’ education fees will go up 6% and dining plan rates will increase by 8% for ...
TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 1, 2024, Dona Carlo-Tanzola, 51, of Manahawkin, pled guilty to Theft before the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., Carlo-Tanzola, a former administrative assistant at the engineering firm Horn, Tyson & Yoder, ...
BARNEGAT - The public is invited to come out and support Barnegat PBA fund raising event. Barnegat PBA 296 is hosting their inaugural Christmas in July toy drive. The event will take place on July 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GNM Coffee Shop. The shop is located at 237 S. Main Street in ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - Save LBI produced the following press release in regards to the approval of the Atlantic Shores South project. The release was submitted as follows: Save Long Beach Island, the coalition of citizens dedicated to protecting our oceans and New Jersey Shore communities, on July ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - In two unrelated instances in the past week, two school teachers were arrested on charges of impropriety with students entrusted to their care. Brick resident Julie Rizzitello, 36 and a former teacher at Wall Township High School, has been charged with 2 counts of sexual ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - Save LBI produced the following press release in regards to the approval of the Atlantic Shores South project. The release was submitted as follows: Save Long Beach Island, the coalition of citizens dedicated to protecting our oceans and New Jersey Shore communities, on July ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Captain Raymond Lopez reports the “Miss Liane” is now sailing for billfish and tuna. Their last trip out was excellent as they hooked onto a white marlin and blue marlin. They are sailing every week offshore for tuna and billfish, weather permitting. Captain Gary Dugan ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat Township Police Sergeant Kristopher Burke was recently honored for receiving the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Drug Recognition Award Certificate. Burke was recognized for his exceptional dedication and efforts in drunk and drugged driving enforcement throughout the ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The Summer Concert series will kick off this Monday, July 8 at the Manahawkin Lake. Come out and listen to Ridgemont High, which plays the Best of the 80's! Rock, Pop, & One-Hit-Wonders. Super-Sized Party Rock (without cheese). This Monday's concert will also feature a ...
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - A heat advisory for Ocean, Western Monmouth and Southeastern Burlington Counties began Friday, July 5 at 10 a.m. and will last until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Heat index values ranging from 100 to 103 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - On Thursday, June 27, friends, family, and fellow officers gathered outside police headquarters to honor Sergeant Wayne Eslinger on his final walkout from the Barnegat Township Police Department, police shared. "Sgt. Eslinger dedicated 29 years to his law enforcement career, ...
Eating disorders rank among the deadliest mental illnesses in the U.S., presenting a consistent public health issue that, unfortunately, has been met with insufficient access to treatment, underscoring the severe impact they have on individuals' lives and their contribution to high mortality rates.
BEACH HAVEN - The staff at Compassion Cafe celebrated a special Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. One special part of the day was the singing of the National Anthem. Watch below. There was a large crowd today. LBI is surely crowded this week. Compassion Cafe is open Monday ...
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 ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Police Department recently announced several promotions and welcomed a new officer. Promotions Lieutenant Nicholas Venuto will oversee the Patrol Division. Sergeant Kristopher Burke will supervise the midnight shift on patrol. Sergeant Anthony Carlo ...
BEACH HAVEN - 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 rooms and suites to choose from, including some with ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Township School District awarded the June UPstander awards. These recipients were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for determination: Alyson Sojak, BHS, Grade 12 Alyson Bacskai, ROBMS, Grade 8 Thomas Boyd, ROBMS, ACES Skylar ...
BARNEGAT - Social media has become an integral part of daily life in the digital age, especially for the younger generation. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook provide endless content streams, encouraging connectivity and creativity, but they also present significant mental ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - VFW Post 3729 is hosting a Fluke fishing tournament on July 20. Online registration is available at https://vfwpost3729lbi.org/
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been fighting strong winds recently that have made fishing somewhat of a challenge. As the winds subside, and the water continues its upward rise in temperature, fishing will be productive. Fluke continue ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ - Happy Hour is back at Black Sheep Studios on July 3rd. Sip on a Shake and Strain LBI cocktail after an hour-long sweat session. Choose BARRE or CYCOLOGY CIRCUIT. This is their largest happy hour yet, with two classes running from 5-6 p.m. followed by a cocktail ...
BARNEGAT LIGHT - The Barnegat Light First Aid Department announced that Sergeant Bob Selfridge was awarded the Carnegie Medal on June 27. The medal was presented by Fire Chief Fred Grimste. (Photo from Barnegat Light First Aid Squad Facebook Page} The Carnegie Hero Fund awards the ...
STAFFORD - The 2024 Southern Regional Youth Football Camp starts on Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17 with a rain date of July 18. The camp will be run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southern Regional High School Practice Fields behind BOE Building. $60 Information at athletics.srsd.net or ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Planting a flag under the banner of Clean Energy is easy, but the reality is more complex. Whether it's electric vehicles (EVs) or wind farms, appealing names and hefty investments, such as the $2.3 trillion from the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction ...
BARNEGAT - On Friday, June 29, Barnegat Police reported that they received some community appreciation. In a social media post, the department wrote: We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Wawa for their generous donation of delicious hoagies in celebration of Officer ...