Celebrate 'Chocolate Week' At The Tuckerton Seaport In February

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Feb. 11 through Feb. 18

Losing Higbee - Snowy Owl Perishes In Blizzard

The snowy owl, known as one of the "Jersey Boys," apparently was hit by a car or snowplow during the storm

This Is The Best Grocery Store In New Jersey, The Daily Meal Says

Where can you go for the best food shopping in New Jersey?

Waretown Historical Society To Host Titanic Speaker

Historian Sandy Gray will discuss how the city of Halifax became the last resting place for many Titantic victims

Annual Pinelands Short-Course Day Coming Up At Stockton

Come and learn about coastal flooding, ghost forests, Pinelands politics and more at the March 20 event

Barnegat Parents Bash Decision To Start School On Time

Some say a delayed opening was needed since many sidewalks and bus stops still not cleared of snow.

Barnegat Town Hall Closed, Garbage Pickups Affected By Storm

Residents are asked to be patient, trucks needed for plowing

Top Stories In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch In 2017

Brutal Barnegat Light murder, beach patrols in overdrive, an act of kindness for a dying woman and more.

New Jersey's Newest Area Code Debuts In January

New Jersey's newest area code takes effect in August, but preparations for the change begin in January.

A Letter To The Editor From Marianne Clemente

Urge MacArthur to vote against proposed tax package, Democratic municipal committee chairperson says

New Year's 'Fire And Ice' Event Coming Up At Tuckerton Seaport

The free event will feature food trucks and fireworks on New Year's Day.

'Cold-Stunned' Sea Turtles May Look Dead, But They're Not

Lethargic turtles may appear to be dead, but they are actually affected by the cold weather

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Still Open During Beach Fill Work

But park does close during inclement weather

Rocky The Missing Pit Bull Has Been Found

The dog apparently was hit by a car and has a broken leg, owner says.

2 NJ Restaurants Among Nation's Best: Patch PM

Also: Fisherman dies off Sandy Hook / Mobile home fire kills dog / Drunk woman didn't notice road sign stuck in sunroof, police​ say.

Have You Seen Rocky In Barnegat?

70-pound brindle pup went missing in the rain last night and may be hiding, his owner says.

Beach Replenishment Project On Tap For Southern Long Beach Island

State DEP awards $18.4 million contract to an Illinois contractor to start immediately. Project also calls for dredging Little Egg Inlet

NJ Doc Sent Nude Pics To Teen Patients, Police Say​: Patch PM

Also: Prep teacher had sex with student in park, cops say / Officer admits stealing K9 training cocaine / Van crashes into group home.

St. Francis Christmas Craft Fair Coming Up This Weekend

Breakfast and lunch will also be available at the center, located at 4700 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach Towship

Residents Wary Of Changes To Firebreak Regulations In Pinelands

Proposed changes would require permits for any firebreak wider than six feet, and could affect thousands of miles of woods.

'We Will Always Be A Family Of 8,' Says Grieving Family

Southern Ocean County communities chip in to help family who lost their oldest son, a Pinelands Regional student, on Oct. 31

Southern Ocean Medical Center Receives A Grade From Nonprofit

First A rating for Manahawkin-based hospital in several years.

Waretown Halloween Full Moon Walk Slated For Saturday

One-mile walk gets underway at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 4

Some Streets In Long Beach Island Are Already Flooded

Surf City police say some streets are impassable

Halloween "Furfest" At Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter Coming Up On Saturday

Event features a pet Halloween parade and a chance to adopt your new best friend.

A Letter To The Editor From Marianne Clemente

Don't forget to vote, no matter what, she says

South Jersey Ghost Researchers Headed To Barnegat Library Tuesday Night

The group has investigated hundreds of suspected hauntings over the years.

'Jurassic Park' Entry In Waretown's Haunted Hayride A Crowd Favorite

Winners will receive award at an Oct. 29 presentation

Waretown Candlelight Ghost Tour Nets $525 For Scholarships, Historical Society President Says

The event, held last weekend, was a great success, historical society president says

Long Beach Island 3rd Annual International Kite Festival Continues Today

The festival will run through Monday, Oct. 9

Waretown Historical Society To Hold Creepy Cemetery Walk On Oct. 15.

Take an evening candlelight stroll through two historic cemeteries.

Tuckerton Seaport To Host Food Truck And Hard Cider Fest On Saturday

Come and enjoy a beer craft garden and take a ride through the woods in search of the Jersey Devil.

Record Crowd Of 15,000 Packs Chowderfest Over The Weekend

More than 3,000 gallons of red and white chowder were served.

Rescued Dogs From Puerto Rico Arrive At Burlington County Animal Shelter

The shelter is waiving all adoption fees for dogs who have been in the Burlington shelter for more than three months

FOUND!!! - Shea, The Dog Missing In Surf City For Days, Is Home Safe And Sound

Surf City police spotted the dog very early this morning and were able to corner her until her owners arrived.

Have You Seen Shea?

Rescue dog is a boxer-pit bull mix. If you find her, please call the numbers in the story below.

A Letter To The Editor From Marianne Clemente

Marianne Clemente's take on the latest Barnegat Township Committee meeting.

UPDATE: Jetty The Bird Is Still Missing In Barnegat, $350 Reward Offered

Jetty's owner thought she had found him in a senior community in Barnegat, but unfortunately it was another bird.

Candlelight Vigil In Barnegat Planned For Resident Daniel Forrest On Thursday Night

Event will be held at the Barnegat Jr. Bengals' football field on Lower Shore Road

Labor Day In New Jersey: What To Do, Watch, Drink, Eat, Listen To​ [Patch PM]

Also: 3 disturbing incidents within hours — all in same NJ town / Live steps from O.C. boardwalk, for $65K / Find cheap gas this Labor Day.