Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
June 16, 2024
BEACH HAVEN - Good news was released recently that the dispute between Holiday Snack Bar and Beach Haven has been resolved through a settlement agreement. The borough land use board approved a settlement agreement, allowing the Holiday Snack Bar to operate. Here's a breakdown of the key ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - A new smartphone app, My Beach Mobile, is offering digital beach badges in several towns across Long Beach Island Participating Towns: Long Beach Township Beach Haven Ship Bottom Harvey Cedars Not Participating: Barnegat Light Surf ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional School District's annual scholarship program reached new heights this year, awarding a record-breaking $987,906 to 299 graduating seniors. The total amount, raised by 344 donor groups, surpassed last year's total of $980,455 and brought the district closer to the ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN - It appears that summer weather has finally arrived in the Beach Haven, New Jersey, area. This means the water temperatures are on the rise, and fishing excitement will be increasing. The main target in bay waters currently is fluke. These fish are in the bay waters and inlets. In a ...
BEACH HAVEN - Beach Haven's Gator beach taxi service is entering its third summer of operation, providing free transportation to borough beaches for elderly and disabled individuals. Service Details: Available: Daily through Labor Day Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vehicle: John Deere Gator ...
Add long-lasting beauty and pollinator appeal to your garden with this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Jeana garden phlox (Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’). Selected for its tall sturdy habit and fragrant dense flower heads it is a welcome addition to perennial, meadow, and pollinator gardens as well ...
June is National Pollinator Month, and it’s a great time to celebrate all the pollinators that play an important role in producing food, fiber, medicine, and more that we rely on. When you think of pollinators, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are likely the first that come to mind. But moths, ...
STAFFORD - Manahawkin Baptist Church is hosting a day of fun for kids entering grades K-6 on Friday, June 28 at the church located at 400 Beach Avenue in Manahawkin. Join in for some summer fun! Kids (grades K-6) will dropped off at 10 a.m. for fun lessons, crafts, music, and games. At ...
STAFFORD - The Swimming Beach at A.Paul King County Park in Manahawkin will open tomorrow, Friday, June 14 for season. Hours are 10 a.m to 6 p.m.
NEWARK — Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday and spoke against the clearing of their 40-day-long encampment at Rutgers University’s New Street Plaza. The Newark Solidarity Coalition organizers, who had demanded that the university divest from Israel amid ...
BEACH HAVEN - The Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce presented a "Get Aquainted Night" on Friday, June 7 at the Fantasy Island Amusement Park. This was a great night for area chamber members and their families. Special thanks goes out to Fantasy Island Amusement Park for hosting the ...
BARNEGAT - Suicide rates in the U.S. are on the rise, and it is an issue that faces people of all socio-economic classes, ages, and backgrounds. On May 25, PGA golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide at age 30 after being vocal on social media about this mental health struggles. “Grayson was a ...
STAFFORD - The Southern Regional Athletic program provides summer camps for area athletes all summer long. Click the link below for all the information. Brochure is on top and followed by Registration Form. 2024_Summer_Sports_Camps_Revised_6-4-24.pdf 601.62 KB PDF ...
BEACH HAVEN - The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a great spot on Long Beach Island. You can experience daytime and nighttime entertainment, where you can enjoy the best in live music, dining and dancing. At the Sea Shell, you can enjoy food, fire pits, cocktails, The oceanfront Tiki ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Police Department released the following information for local businesses to consider. To Our Local Businesses There has been an increase in overnight smash and grab style burglaries throughout Ocean County. We are urging businesses to take the necessary steps to ...
STAFFORD - 34th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2023 was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in the Southern Regional High School auditorium. The following athletes and teams were inducted into this Class of 2023: Michael Adragna - Class of 2015 Nicole Andriani - Class of 2016 Chloe ...
NEWARK — Gaza War protesters camped at Rutgers – Newark Law School took down their tents and left as university police surrounded them and ordered them to depart early on Sunday morning, according to protesters and university officials. Removal of the protestors, who coupled their demands that ...
FRANKLIN, NJ - Southern Regional Director of Athletics submitted the following update about the amazing career of Southern Regional junior track star Cole Cramer: Congratulations, Southern Regional Boys Track and Field Cole Cramer, on winning both the 100m and 200m dash at the 2024 NJSIAA ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window, or under lights any time of the year. In as little as a week to ten days you’ll be making your first harvest to use as a garnish, snack, or add to your favorite sandwich or ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Captain Brett Taylor of “Reel Reaction Sportfishing” had return angler Tim Murphy, his son Kevin, and friend Tony on a 4-hour fluke trip. Despite a slow start, they ended releasing 30 shorts and keeping 5 fluke up to 24 inches. Captain Ray Lopez of the “Miss Liane” ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Township School District recently recognized outstanding students of May. Superintendent Brian Latwis wrote: Congratulations to our May UPstander recipients who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The Tide Table Group of bars and restaurants leads the way in this weekend's entertainment options. Happy first full weekend of June! Bird and Betty's: Friday: My Hero Zero Saturday: Split Decision Sunday: Daqs on the Deck and DJ Beed Old ...
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — After more than a dozen years working with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine, editor Diane C. Walsh is retiring. “I want to thank Diane for her many years of service and dedication to serving the business leaders of New Jersey, ...
STAFFORD – On June 4, at 6:47 a.m., Stafford Township Police received a call reporting a stolen 2023 black Ford Explorer from a home on Sugar Hill Road in Manahawkin. The Explorer was later found abandoned in Atlantic City. The Stafford Township Police Detective Bureau arrested Keith Press, ...
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - Local Girl Scout, Mackenzie Giberson was recently honored at an event held by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Mackenzie was recognized for being a "Top Cookie Seller," which means she sold over 500 boxes of cookies. "Mackenzie is now 11 years old and has been a Girl ...
NEW JERSEY -- Do you have whole cucumbers in your vegetable drawer? You may want to throw them out after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of whole cucumbers sold in New Jersey and other states for potential Salmonella contamination. According to the FDA, whole ...
Women’s health is frequently undermined by misinformation and myths, particularly those propagated on social media. In a landscape where misleading narratives can easily misguide, it’s crucial to find reliable information. Health experts are actively providing trustworthy resources and platforms ...
STAFFORD - On Saturday, June 1, at approximately 6:00 P.M., Stafford Police responded to a report of a shoplifting suspect who had just left Shoprite in Manahawkin. As officers responded to the area searching for the suspect, they encountered 23-year-old Matthew Keithley of Mays Landing, New ...
OLD BRIDGE - Top-seeded Old Bridge defeated Southern in a hard-fought 25-17, 16-25, 26-24 sectional final on Monday afternoon in Old Bridge. Southern struggled, losing the first set but bounced back strong, winning the second 25-16. The Rams felt they had momentum in the third and that last ...
BEACH HAVEN - The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is a great spot on Long Beach Island. You can experience daytime and nighttime entertainment, where you can enjoy the best in live music, dining and dancing. The oceanfront Tiki Bar is the best for partying with bands that are sure to get you ...