Looking Ahead: What To Expect In Barnegat and Manahawkin In 2021

New school board members, businesses rebound and a focus on COVID-19 recovery. Here is what residents can look forward to in 2021.

COVID, Celebrations: Barnegat, Manahawkin's Top Stories Of 2020

Barnegat and Manahawkin faced adversity and at times came together. Patch is looking back at the top stories of 2020.

Dead Humpback Whale Buried On Barnegat Light Beach

The dead humpback whale that washed ashore over Christmas weekend near Barnegat Lighthouse State Park was buried on the beach Monday.

Dead Humpback Whale Washes Up On LBI After Christmas Storm

An investigation is underway after the body of a dead humpback whale washed ashore at a Jersey Shore state park after the Christmas storm.

Around Barnegat: Police Captain Retires From 3 Decades of Service

Plus: ​Manahawkin Charity Donates Teddy Bears To Sick Children / ​Shore Good Donuts To Close Manahawkin Store

Communities Collect Gifts For Seniors In The Barnegat Area

Community members donated gifts to over 300 local seniors through Home Instead Senior Care’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” program.

Barnegat Police Captain Retires After 3 Decades Of Service

Captain Ryan Dugan celebrated his retirement Tuesday after serving the Barnegat Township Police Department​ for nearly 31 years.

​Manahawkin Charity Donates Teddy Bears To Sick Children

Bear Hugs is still fundraising to ensure hospitalized children receive a new fuzzy friend by Christmas morning.

Around Barnegat: Voting For 'Deck The House' Contest Opens

Plus: 'Never Once Gave Up': Stafford Mourns The Loss Of Brody Peak​​ / Multi-Vehicle Crash In Barnegat Causes 'Minor Injuries': Police​​

'Never Once Gave Up': Stafford Mourns The Loss Of Brody Peak

Stafford Township has been in mourning this week since the death of Brody Peak on Saturday.

Voting For Barnegat's Deck The House Contest Opens Thursday

People have until Sunday, Dec. 13 to cast a vote for their favorite holiday lights display in town.

Around Barnegat: Sweet Jenny's Reopens Indoor Dining​

Plus: Barnegat Woman Stabbed In Little Egg Harbor Township: Police​​ / Stafford Schools Switch To Full Remote Learning Until 2021​​

Hunger Foundation Donates To Barnegat And Manahawkin Pantries

The Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean County awarded $130,000 to food pantries from Lacey to Little Egg Harbor.

Around Barnegat: Fulfill Needs Volunteers To Deliver Meals

Plus: Forked River Woman Found With Meth In Barnegat: Police / 2 'Seriously' Hurt In Manahawkin 3-Car Crash: Police

Fulfill Needs Volunteers To Deliver Meals In Barnegat

Fulfill partnered with local hospitals to deliver meals to Barnegat residents in need.

​Around Barnegat: High School Goes Virtual Due To COVID Case

Also: Santa and Mrs. Claus To Tour Barnegat / Coyote Sightings On Long Beach Island: Police / LBI Bicycle Store Achieves National Award

Santa and Mrs. Claus To Tour Barnegat

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be escorted through Barnegat neighborhoods from Saturday Dec. 5 through Tuesday Dec. 15.

Around Barnegat: Township Remembers 'Gifted' Retired Officer

Also: Ship Bottom Christmas Parade Canceled Due To Coronavirus​ / $10K Lottery Ticket Sold In Waretown / Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours

Around Barnegat: Bar Owner Calls NJ Rule A 'Nuclear Bomb' On Biz

Also: Manahawkin Man Saves Senior Softball League's Season​ / Man Distributed Child Porn While Living In Waretown: Feds/ Coronavirus Update

Stafford Township Holding A Winter Coat Drive: How To Help

Stafford officials are looking for new, unused winter coats, hats and gloves.

Around Barnegat: Jersey Mike's Opening Next Week

Plus: How Barnegat, Stafford Voted For President, Congress, Weed​ / Pet Valu Closing All Shops, Including Manahawkin's / Boat Fire Rescue

Around Barnegat: Close To Closing, Coffee Shop Rises And Remodels

Also: Barnegat Man Gets 5 Years In Fatal Brick Hit-And-Run​ / Long Beach Blvd. Floods During Storm​ / Barnegat, Stafford Halloween Info

Around Barnegat: Long Lines, COVID Closure At Manahawkin MVC

Plus: 2 Charged With Assaulting Trump Merch Vendor / 5 Charged, Man Found With 100 Bags Of Heroin In Manahawkin: PD / Businesses Help Infant

Manahawkin Unites To Help Infant With Rare Brain Condition

5-month-old Gigi was diagnosed with agenesis of the corpus callosum. The community and local businesses came together to help.

Around Barnegat: Dom's Drive In On LBI Closes Permanently

Also: Barnegat Schools Moving To 5 Days In-Person Next Month​ / Barnegat PD Change To 'Neighborhood Policing' Model​ / Sex Offender Maps

'Patriots Through The Pines' Bike, Truck Run Begins In Stafford

All proceeds support veterans and raise awareness for prisoners of war and those missing in action.

'More Than Just A Nurse': Barnegat-Manahawkin Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this world. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Around Barnegat: Stafford Schools Going Remote 2 Weeks In Nov.

Also: COVID Hospitalizations Low At Southern Ocean Medical Center​ / Person Seriously Hurt In Crash Just Outside Barnegat / Founders Day

Stafford To Hold A Modified Version Of Founders Day

Stafford Recreation created a Virtual Fall Festival webpage with several upcoming events.

Prosecutors: Ocean County Woman Claimed 4-Year-Old Son Died Of Cancer In Phony GoFundMe Campaign

Prosecutors say Holly Garcia launched a phony campaign, asking for money to pay for her 4-year-old son’s funeral.

Concert To Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of The End Of WWII

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders along with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, are hosting a free concert.

Around Barnegat: Topsail Steamer Opens In LBI

Plus: Stafford Gets Grant To Fill Little Free Food Pantries​ / Coronavirus Cases In Barnegat Schools

Stafford Gets Grant To Fill Little Free Food Pantries

Stafford has four Little Free Food Pantries around town.

Around Barnegat: Brewery Gets 'Igloos' For Winter Outdoor Drinks

Also: Confirmed Coronavirus Case At Barnegat High School / Manahawkin Woman, 2 Others Stole From Veteran's Org.: Prosecutor​

2 People Injured When Home Collapses In Long Beach Island

Two people are hurt after a home in Long Beach Island collapsed.

Ocean County Officials Look To Finish Census Collection Strong

County officials will offer mobile questionnaire assistance at the Barnegat farmer's market twice as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches.

38th Annual Decoy And Gunning Show To Go Virtual This Year

The virtual show which will include old and new clips of the annual event that can be seen on Facebook, local cable and YouTube.

Surf City Police Holding Food Drive This Week

After Monday's 'Fill-A-Cruiser' event, they will accept nonperishable donations at Borough Hall.

Around Barnegat: 2 Seriously Hurt In Manahawkin Crash

Also: Tuckerton Beach Grille Closes Permanently, Citing Pandemic Issues​ / 3 Vehicles Stolen In Surf City / Free Naloxone

Fantasy Island Amusement Park Remains Open For Fall Hours

The season will end Oct. 11 with a fireworks display and 2nd annual Halloween event.