Come Celebrate 'Furfest' At The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter On Saturday

A pet costume parade with prizes is planned, adoption fees waived for some animals.

Reward Offered For Conviction Of Whoever Shot Two Stafford Cats

One cat died, the other is recovering, but has neurological damage.

N.J. Couple Killed In Murder-Suicide As 2 Schools Sought Protection, Cops Say: Patch PM

Also: Poker-Playing N.J. Priest Wanted On Child Porn Charges Is Arrested​​ / 4 Charged With Attempted Murder / 'Strip Club' Santa Display

Stories You May Have Missed Last Week In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

Haunted Seaport, candlelight ghost tour and more.

Trunk Or Treat Event Coming To Surf City On Oct. 29

Free event is hosted by the Surf City Fire Department.

Barnegat Candidates' Night Coming Up Soon

A Letter to the Editor from Marianne Clemente

Numerous Power Outages Reported In Stafford Township Area

Problem traced to Atlantic City Electric substation.

Portuguese Man O'Wars Are Still Lurking On Jersey Shore Beaches

Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol offers advice on what to do if you've been stung.

N.J. Man Brought 'Crazy Joy' Before Dying In Atlantic Ocean Surf: Patch PM

Also: Trump Taj Mahal closes / Where's Chris Christie? / New Jersey's best doughnuts.

Stories You May Have Missed In Southern Ocean County Last Week

Manahawkin Bay Bridge traffic pattern changes for off-season, Halloween walk in Waretown and more.

Changes Coming Next Week For Manahawkin Bay Bridges Project

One lane in each direction on two bridges leading to LBI will be closed next week.

Traffic Pattern On Route 72 Causeway Bridges Reverts Back To Off-Season

One lane east, one lane west until next year's summer season.

Stories You May Have Missed Last Week In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

A see-through bathing suit, creepy clowns. Sandy fraud and more.

'Truck'erton Hard Cider Fall Fest Coming Up On Oct. 8 At The Tuckerton Seaport

Twelve gourmet food trucks selling a variety of wines, beers and food will be on hand.

Stafford Township Officials Say Local Water Is Safe, Merits Of Chromium-6 Study Disputed

Stafford Township officials are assuring residents that their water is safe to drink following news reports about a study on Chromium-6.

Top Stories In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch Last Week

Pedestrian killed crossing the street in Waretown, help a kitten and more.

Save A Life - Volunteer To Foster A Kitten From The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter

Help is needed for older kittens and kittens that need bottle feeding.

Top Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch Stories For The Summer Of 2016

Suspended Barnegat Police Chief mystery, Little Egg woman killed in hit-and-run and more.

September Swimming On Long Beach Island - It's Not Over Yet

Certain beaches in the island's towns will be open

Voluntary Evacuations Suggested In Lagoon And Bayfront Areas Of Barnegat Before Sunday Afternoon

Recommendations are not mandatory, police and officials say.

Stafford Offers Parking Alternatives For Those In Low-lying Areas During Storm

Heron Avenue bridge on Mallard Island, parking lot at township complex and one at Southern Regional High School will be available.

Barnegat Mayor, Public Works Employees Rescue Turkey Chicks From Storm Drain

A happy ending - chicks and mom are safe now at their farm.

Jersey Central Power And Light Plans Routine Helicopter Inspections Of Transmission Lines Through Mid-September

Work should be finished by mid-to-late September.

No Swimming On Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Township Beaches Due To Dangerous Surf Conditions

Bay beach still closed due to lifeguard shortage.

No Guards On Harvey Cedars Bay Beach Today Due To Shortage

As summer winds down, fewer are available for guard duty.

Stafford Branch Of Ocean County Library Adds Sunday Hours

The Manahawkin branch will be one of three across the county with the new hours.

Stories You May Have Missed Last Week In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

Barnegat chief's suspension still a mystery, massive fish kill and more.

Massive Fish Kill Off Little Egg Harbor Chokes Lagoon Areas In Great Bay

Incident similar to what happened in Keansburg early last week, DEP official said..

Stories You May Have Missed Last Week In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

Drug bust, Spodora suit settled and more.

UPDATE: Emergency Repairs Being Made To Route 72 Eastbound Causeway Bridge After Pipe Collapses:DOT

Pipe and water main collapse repairs have to be made.

Top Stories So Far This Week In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

Graffiti artist defacing Long Beach Township, Stafford must pay $34,000 to Spodofora foe and more.

Top Stories In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch Last Week

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run, drug bust in parking lot and more.

Top Stories In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch So Far This Week

Arrest in fatal hit-and-run, Route 539 patrol enhancement and more.

'Clear The Shelter Day' A Big Success For Ocean County Animal Facilities Both North And Sound

46 pets were adopted in nationwide event, but more help is needed, report says.

Top Stories So Far This Week In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

Little Egg woman dies in hit-and-run accident, six rescued from Cedar Creek and more.

13-Year-Old Hauls In 200-Pound Shark On Long Beach Island [VIDEO]

The shark was released back into the ocean off the Holgate section of Long Beach Township. See video below.

Stories You May Have Missed So Far This Week In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

Barnegat police chief suspended, killer returns, new superintendent in Pinelands Regional.

Stories You May Have Missed Last Week In Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

Former NYPD officer shot and killed by SWAT team, Jason Groome signs with Red Sox and more.

Stories You May Have Missed This Week In Southern Ocean County

Baby horror story, boy reunited with rescuers who saved him from sand collapse and more.

Family Mourns 'Happiest Baby' Who Was Killed, Abused In Darkest Last Days

In a matter of days, one New Jersey father went from planning his 2-year-old's birthday party to making arrangements for her funeral.