Barnegat/Waretown Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
June 1, 2026
BARNEGAT — Junior midfielder Ella Tortorici eclipsed the 200-career-point milestone and junior Sadie Guiro netted a game-high four goals to propel fourth-seeded Barnegat to a 10-3 victory over fifth-seeded Cinnaminson in the South Jersey Group 2 quarterfinals on Monday.With the decisive win, the ...
STAFFORD — Junior attacker Izzy Muti eclipsed the 100-career-point milestone and sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky exploded for a career-high eight goals to power second-seeded Southern to a 23-6 victory over seventh-seeded Kingsway in the South Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals on Monday.With ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — As summer kicks into gear, Bayside Chapel is inviting the local community to pause, gather, and reflect during a special evening of worship.This Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m., the church will host its Summer Night of Worship. The event is open to everyone in the community, offering a ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The community is encouraged to enjoy a beautiful night at the lake this Tuesday, June 2, while enjoying an Italian Ice, Frozen Custard, Gelati or even a Concrete from Rita's. A portion of all sales from 6-9 p.m. will be donated to Lighthouse Christian Academy, a private ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Barnegat High School announced a slate of major athletic and academic milestones this week, headlined by student-athlete Keegan Dunn being named an Academic All-American.The national honor recognizes student-athletes who maintain top-tier grade-point averages while competing at a ...
SURF CITY, NJ — A devastating fire broke out at Wally’s, a beloved staple of the Surf City community, late Saturday night. The incident, which occurred just as staff members were wrapping up a busy weekend shift, has left the iconic building severely damaged but the community’s spirit ...
SURF CITY, NJ — A devastating fire broke out at Wally’s, a beloved staple of the Surf City community, late Saturday night. The incident, which occurred just as staff members were wrapping up a busy weekend shift, has left the iconic building severely damaged but the community’s spirit ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES SESQUICENTENNIAL WITH EXPANDED FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZAWARETOWN, NJ — One of Ocean Township’s biggest nights of the year is getting a historic upgrade. This Saturday, May 30, the community will gather at the Waretown Bayfront Park & Pier to celebrate a monumental ...
BARNEGAT — Top-to-bottom dominance from the opening draw propelled the fourth-seeded Barnegat Bengals girls lacrosse team to a commanding 13-1 victory over the 13th-seeded Lacey Lions in the opening round of the South Jersey Group 2 tournament.With the victory, the Bengals (16-4) advance to the ...
BARNEGAT — In a dramatic postseason clash that shattered regular-season records, the eighth-seeded Barnegat Bengals lacrosse team pulled off a stunning 12-11 overtime upset against the ninth-seeded Cedar Creek Pirates.The thrilling victory punches Barnegat's ticket to the quarterfinals, where they ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — As summer heats up on Long Beach Island, The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is rolling out a packed lineup of live music, nightly drink specials, and the highly anticipated return of its signature high-energy event series.Located oceanfront in the heart of Beach Haven, the ...
BARNEGAT - A summertime staple in southern Ocean County is getting a fresh look and a brand new home.The Barnegat Farmers Market has officially announced its relocation for the upcoming season. Market organizers revealed that the weekly event will now take place at 900 West Bay Avenue, setting up ...
BARNEGAT — A three-run eruption in the bottom of the first inning was all the cushion junior ace Gianna Gomez needed on Thursday afternoon.Gomez delivered a masterpiece in the circle, spinning a dominant one-hit shutout to power second-seeded Barnegat past seventh-seeded Medford Tech, 3-0, in the ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat High School girls flag football team completed a flawless inaugural season Wednesday night, capturing the Shore Conference Tournament championship with a 39-12 victory over Middletown South. The win marks the first Shore Conference Tournament title in any sport for ...
BARNEGAT — The Barnegat boys varsity volleyball team opened the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 2 state tournament in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, sweeping 15th-seeded Highland Regional in straight sets (25-19, 25-21, 25-10).With the first-round victory, the fifth-seeded Bengals improve to 20-6 on the ...
BARNEGAT — It is a game junior pitcher Gianna Gomez and the Barnegat softball team won’t soon forget.Behind a dominant, near-flawless performance in the circle and a relentless explosive offense, the second-seeded Bengals absolutely trounced fifth-seeded Overbrook, 14-0, in a five-inning South ...
FARMINGDALE, NJ – Girl Scouts in vintage uniforms, inspiring stories of leadership and service, and the voices of girls leading the evening set the tone for an unforgettable celebration as Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored extraordinary community leaders and partners at its 2026 Women of ...
NEPTUNE, NJ — In a spectacular display of depth, speed, and field dominance, the Southern Regional High School girls' track and field team captured the 2026 Shore Conference Championship in emphatic fashion.The Rams completely outpaced the competition, racking up a massive team score of 105 points.
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP — Mutliple agencies are reporting that a Memorial Day boat excursion turned into a multi-agency rescue operation Monday evening after a single-vessel boat crash in the Barnegat Bay left six people injured, including two critically.According to New Jersey State Police Sgt. First ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat High School Marching Bengals performed Monday morning at the annual Barnegat Memorial Day Ceremony, honoring American service members who died in the line of duty.The community ceremony, held at the Barnegat American Legion, drew local veterans and residents together ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Registration is now open for a summer camp designed to teach local teenagers essential bicycle and water safety skills, police announced Monday.The Teen Bike & Water Safety Camp, hosted by the Long Beach Township Police Department Community Policing Unit, will run ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A major new entertainment series is coming to Southern Ocean County this fall, promising to transform regional Saturday nights with an impressive lineup of national comedy acts and premier live music.The Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) has officially announced a new ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — Southern Regional Football has officially announced the dates and opened registration for its highly anticipated Youth Ram Camp. Designed for young athletes looking to hone their skills on the gridiron, the camp will run for three days this June at the Southern AYF Fields at Doc ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — With prom season and graduation just around the corner, Barnegat High School seniors were given a sobering, realistic look at the devastating consequences of destructive driving choices during the school’s annual "Project CRASH" event.The powerful, live-action presentation ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional High School senior Van Miller has been named the Rita's of Manahawkin Spring Season Athlete of the Week following a dominant stretch on the court that keeps the Rams firmly in the hunt for another deep postseason run.The 6-foot-6 middle hitter and returning First-Team ...
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Long Beach Township police arrested 10 drivers over a nine-day period following a series of motor vehicle stops on Long Beach Boulevard, authorities announced Saturday.The arrests, which took place between May 15 and May 23, involved charges ranging from outstanding ...
Southern’s Nine-Year Shore Conference Reign Snapped in Five-Set Final ThrillerLAKEWOOD — For nearly two decades, the Shore Conference Boys Volleyball Tournament has run almost exclusively through Manahawkin. But on Thursday night at Georgian Court University, top-seeded Southern Regional met its ...
WARETOWN, N.J. — Heavy rain and impending severe weather have forced local officials to reschedule the highly anticipated community fireworks display originally planned for this weekend.The event has been moved to Saturday, May 30, 2026, with a designated raindate of Sunday, May 31, 2026, according ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY — Local communities are preparing a weekend of tributes to honor fallen military service members for Memorial Day, an observance tracing its roots to an 1865 ceremony by formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina, and fixed to the last Monday in May 55 years ...
WARETOWN, N.J. — The Township of Ocean has announced the schedule for its annual Summer Concert Series, featuring a lineup of local musical acts and a special performance celebrating the municipality's 150th anniversary.All concerts will take place on Tuesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. at the ...