Beach Haven West Botulism Threat Apparently Past In Lagoons, But Don't Swim Or Fish In Them

Test results from lagoon waters were inconclusive, spokeswoman says

Stafford Steps Up To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims

Stafford police: "Now it's our turn to give back...,"

Baby Great White Shark "JD" Pings Off Coast Of Barnegat Light

"JD" Was Tagged Off Montauk, Long Island Earlier This Month by Ocearch,

Family Mourns 'Two Beautiful Souls' Killed In NJ Double Murder-Suicide​: Patch PM

Also: Severe thunderstorm watch through Friday night / Watch out for virtual kidnapping scam / Presidential motorcade in NJ Friday.

13-Year-Old Former Cub Scout Found Dead Of Fentanyl, Heroin Overdose: Patch PM

Also: Dad, 2 children go missing, may be in danger / Pizzeria denies serving cop box with 'pig' on it / NJ teens save life at county fair.

Ship Bottom Realty Company Is Giving Away Limited Number Of Eclipse Glasses

Mary Allen Realty Inc. has a limited number of solar eclipse glasses available for free

Beach Haven West Lagoons Improving, But Don't Go Swimming

Residents can use lagoons for "recreational activities," but swim at your own risk, township officials say

Think It's Easy Being A Lifeguard? Watch This

Members of the Beach Haven Beach Patrol talk about what it takes to be a lifeguard

Botulism May Be The Reason Why Ducks Are Dying In Beach Haven West Lagoons

State Department of Environmental Protection sampled lagoon waters in the Stafford Township Community

Some Lagoons in Beach Haven West Are Contaminated - Officials Are Trying To Determine The Source

Don't swim in the lagoons and report any dead fish or birds.

Nurses' Union Reaches Contract Agreement With Southern Ocean Medical Center, Jersey Shore

Strike averted at both hospitals before deadline

Stafford Township's National Night Out Kicks Off At 5 P.M. Today

Event will be held at Manahawkin Lake Park at Route 9 and North Lakeshore Drive

Top Stories In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch For July 2017

Eagleswood firefighters remembered, Wharton State Forest fire, and more.

Nurses' Strike Possible At Southern Ocean Medical Center , Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Contract expires on Monday

How's The Traffic And Weather On Long Beach Island? Just Click On This Link To Find Out

The Long Beach Island Chamber of Commerce has supplied traffic cameras in certain sections.

Wharton State Forest Fire Is Out, Lightning Strike Was The Cause, DEP Says

Overnight rain helped tamp down remaining hot spots, fire deemed accidental.

Wharton State Forest Fire Has Consumed 3,500 Acres, But Is Now Contained, DEP Says

Unburned pockets of fuel in woods are still burning, Batsto Village has reopened.

NJ’s ‘Tan Mom’ Considering Lawsuit Over Daughter’s Sunburn, Report Says: Patch PM

Also: Girl drowns at Sandy Hook / Missing N.J. hiker did not have cellphone / Back to the beach with Chris Christie: more memes.

New Shuttle Bus Schedule For Manahawkin Bay Bridge

Bus provides transportation over the bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists during massive bridge project.

Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol Find Portuguese Man O' War On Sand

Beach Patrol member confirms that one was found on the beach on Friday.

Celebration Of Barnegat Light State Park's 60th Birthday On Tap For Today

Climb to the top of the lighthouse, if you can, tour the park, and listen to park-related talks and exhibits.

'Street Smart NJ' Demonstration Will Be Held Long Beach Township On Wednesday

HAWK - High Intensity Activated Crosswalk pedestrian safety signal will be activated.

Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol Establishes After Hours Unit For More Protection

The after hours unit starts when lifeguard staff leaves at the end of the day.

$8.6 Million Road Resurfacing Project on Route 72 In Stafford Slated To Begin Later This Month

The project is not expected to impact Long Beach Island traffic.

Stafford Township Founders' Day Coming Up On Saturday

The event starts with a parade and ends with a fireworks display at dusk.

Manahawkin Butcher Wins A Million At World Series Of Poker Event

Thomas Pomponio bested a field of 18,054 entrants to win the Colossus" No-limit Hold'em tournament in Las Vegas.

The Pinelands Cultural Society To Showcase The Ladies Of Country And Bluegrass

The live stage concert will be held at Albert Music Hall on Wells Mills Road in Waretown on June 24.

State Department Of TransportationTo Conduct A Hurricane Evacuation Drill On Thursday

No roads will be closed, but expect heavy police and DOT presence.

Great White Mary Lee Pinged Off The Coast Of Harvey Cedars On Monday

Shark has been making its way up and down the New Jersey coast for several weeks.

MTV's 'Beach House' Will Film In Long Beach Township For A Week

Filming for the show will take place in a Loveladies house, MTV says.

Cookie Queens: Barnegat, Manahawkin Girl Scouts Honored For Selling More Than 1,000 Boxes

The Jersey Shore Council of Girl Scouts honored 19 girls who sold more than 1,000 boxes of the beloved treats.

Stafford Pediatrician Who Improperly Stored Vaccines Is Back In The Medicaid Business

Michael Bleiman and Southern Ocean Pediatrics and Family Medicine were taken off the state's suspended list in late April.

10-Week 'Fundamentals Of Pinelands' Plants Summer Course To Be Offered Soon

Classes will meet in Pinelands Preservation office in Burlington County on Thursdays

State Lauds Stafford Police For Pro-Active Mental Health Initiative

Police officers can now make referrals to licensed clinical social workers for some cases.

Convicted NJ Child Murderer Dies Suddenly In Prison: Patch PM

Also: Motorcyclist killed in Rt. 70 Crash / $1M North Jersey lotto winner / Teacher who wrote "loser" to student loses license.

Ship Bottom 'Sprint For Life' 5K Coming Up On Saturday

Fundraiser registration starts at 10 a.m. on the Ship Bottom boat ramp

Marine Mammal Stranding Center Treating Seal From Manasquan With Shark Bites

Center employees are hopeful the little pup will make it.

Put Down The Cell Phone - Long Beach Island Police Departments Will Be Looking For You

Distracted driving campaign begins on April 1.

Parker Nork, Who Died Suddenly Of Leukemia At 9, Has Not Been Forgotten

Donations for young boy's gofundme page have exploded.

Stories You May Have Missed Last Week In Southern Ocean County

Stafford boy dies, coastal storm sputters and more.