Around Barnegat: Candidates File For School Board Races

BARNEGAT, NJ — Check here for the latest news around Barnegat and Manahawkin.

Who's Running For Barnegat, Stafford School Boards

BARNEGAT, NJ — The Ocean County Clerk's office has released the names of the candidates who filed to run for seats on Barnegat, Stafford and Southern Regional school boards this November....Read more.

2 Tornadoes Confirmed In Ocean County During Severe Storm

BARNEGAT, NJ — Meteorologists with the National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes struck Ocean County as severe storms moved through the region on Thursday night. The National Weather Service found an EF1 tornado fueled by 105 mph winds struck Barnegat, while an EF2 blew through...Read more.

EF2 Tornado Rips Roofs Off NJ Homes In Path Of Destruction

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — Severe storms on Thursday night caused significant destruction throughout the region, damaging more than 35 houses and multiple boats in the High Bar Harbor section of Long Beach Township, police said...Read more.

NFL Stars Swing By Lemonade Stand In Stafford

STAFFORD, NJ — It's not every day you see an NFL player standing in line at a lemonade stand. But the Miami Dolphins' tight end Mike Gesicki and the Cincinnati Bengals' long snapper Clark Harris were among the customers who stopped by one in the Cedar Run section of Stafford...Read more.

Data Will Guide Barnegat's Mask Policies As Delta Variant Hits NJ

BARNEGAT, NJ — As federal guidance changes on indoor mask-wearing, Barnegat school officials said local data will continue to guide whether the district mandates face masks this fall...Read more.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming To Manahawkin

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Ocean County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Southern Regional High School on Wednesday, Aug. 4...Read more.

'Trees Were Snapped': Storm Damage Closes Wells Mills County Park

WARETOWN, NJ — Wells Mills County Park will be closed through the weekend after Thursday night's storm uprooted large trees and damaged playground equipment. Park officials will reassess the site on Monday to determine...Read more.

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