Giving Back

STAFFORD - Stafford Township is now collecting items to stock the Free Little Pantry. In completing his Eagle Scout achievements, Parker Petty initiated the Free Little Pantry Project in Stafford Township earlier this year.

Petty, his father and fellow Eagle Scouts began building and installing pantry boxes in several locations around town to provide food for those who are in ...

STAFFORD – Bu Quach is still missing.  

After a strong search on Saturday in Ocean Acres, there was no success finding Mr. Quach.
"Unfortunately we are still searching for our father," wrote his son Johnny Quach on Sunday.  "There are no new leads, the only thing we gained out of this, was the outgoing love and support from everyone.after a strong ...

STAFFORD - The Southern Regional High School Classes of 2019 and 2021 Hosting Gift Auction this Friday, November 16, 2018.

The event will take place at the Southern Regional Middle School cafeteria at 75 Cedar Bridge Road in Manahawkin.

All are welcome to support these two Southern classes at the Southern Regional 8th Annual Fall Gift Auction. 
The $10 entrance fee gets includes a ...

STAFFORD - The Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services team shared with TAPinto two wonderful acts of kindness towards their squad members on Saturday.

Squad 38 and some of their members stopped by the Shore Fire Grille in Manahawkin for some lunch.

"As we were enjoying the awesome food, a woman came up to our crew, handed us a $50 gift card and thanked us for everything ...

STAFFORD - The following towns have Veteran's Day observances on Sunday, Nov. 11. 

Barnegat:

Barnegat Township is holding a Veterans Day ceremony Veteran's Day Ceremony, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the Watts Gazebo Park on Route 9. 

Beach Haven:

Beach Haven will have a Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans ...

BRANT BEACH - The American Red Cross will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 for a blood drive.  Hours are 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.   

According to the Red Cross there is a CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD DONATIONS.   To meet patient needs, the Red Cross asks eligible individuals ...

BEACH HAVEN - Do you love to run or get good exercise?  There is an opportunity to exercise and contribute to a tremendous cause and need in the Southern Ocean County area.

The Southern Ocean County Hunger Foundation is an organization committed to combating hunger in the area.  The Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-only organization which hosts ...

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP - The 2018 Jetty Clam Jam surfing contest was held on Sunday, October 28.  The event had good waves considering the storm that moved through the area on Friday and early Saturday.  

This year’s 2018 Clam Jam winners are Josh Law and Steve Carpitella.

The runners up were Jamie Whitesell and Pete ...

BEACH HAVEN - Tom and Sherry Hughes, owners of the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club in Beach Haven blessed a great organization with a $25,000 donation this past weekend. 

The Sea Shell held their 28th Annual Striped Bass Derby this weekend.  The weather was very challenging throughout most of the weekend but it was still a great success according to the Hughes' ...

STAFFORD - On Monday, October 29, 2018, Stafford Township Police received a generous donation of gifts from the staff at Finance of America Mortgage in Manahawkin for the Stafford PBA Holiday Toy Drive.

The Stafford Township Recreation Department and Stafford Township PBA expressed thanks to Frank Mancino and his staff at Finance of America Mortgage in Manahawkin for ...