Buoy Reading Prompts Tsunami False Alarm Off N.J. Shore

The National Data Buoy Center says routine maintenance was being done on a buoy when it went into "event mode."

Southern Ocean Rewind: Officers Honored, Little Egg Settles Sexual Harassment Suit And More

A look back at last week.

Traffic On LBI Causeway Just Got A Little Easier: State

Two lanes will now be open in each direction during the summer, state Department of Transportation says

'Laps For Lupe' Will Benefit Ailing Southern Regional Middle School Student

Seventh-grader Guadalupe Lopez-Galindo is fighting bone cancer.

National Weather Service Issues Fire Weather Warning

"Red Flag Warning" means conditions are ripe for forest fires and wildfires.

Stories You Might Have Missed In Southern Ocean County

A look back at last week.

Barnegat Budget Up Nearly A Million Since Last Year

Residents with homes assessed at township average will pay $171 more in municipal taxes this year.

Southern Ocean Stories You May Have Missed So Far This Week

Break-in at Edwards School, a no-hitter in Barnegat and more.

Southern Ocean Rewind: Drug Pushing Doc, Fire Destroys Home And More

A look back at last week.

Free Stafford Rabies Clinic For Dogs And Cats This Morning

Event will be held at the Public Works garage from 9 a.m. through 10:30 a.m., rain or shine.

Brody Needs A Home!

This beautiful boy is available for adoption at the Southern Ocean Animal Shelter in Manahawkin.

Southern Ocean Top Stories For March 2016

Long Beach Township employee dies on the job, Manahawkin Bay Bridges update, Barnegat High School pitcher headed for major leagues?

Southern Ocean County Mid-Week Rewind

Check our some of our top stories you may have missed.

State Adds Extra Level Of Protection To Manahawkin Bay Bridge Project

New main bridge should be ready by next month, engineer for state Department of Transportation says.

Southern Ocean Rewind: A Death On The Job, Woman Charged With Selling Heroin, Atlantic Electric Wants A Raise

Take a look at some of our top stories last week.

Best Places to Visit in Barnegat; Readers Sound Off

We asked Patch readers where they take their guests when they come to town. Here’s a list that’s sure to impress.

GoFundMe Account Set Up For Long Beach Township Worker Who Died On The Job

Family and friends trying to raise $50,000 for Michael Stiles' wife and son.

Mid-Week Review For Southern Ocean County

Check out some stories you may have missed.

Atlantic Electric Wants A Raise

South Jersey utility wants to hike customers' electric bills by 6.3 percent

Waretown Easter Egg Hunt On Tap For Saturday

There will be two separate hunts, one for younger children, one for older kids.

Windlass Drive In Ocean Acres Closed To Traffic For Three Days

Stafford police suggest alternate routes while milling and paving project takes place.

What's Happening In Southern Ocean County This Week

Check out events and meetings on Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

Southern Ocean Rewind: Police Chief Retires, Bridge Update And More

A look back at last week.

Manahawkin Bay Bridge Project Update Slated For Wednesday

Representatives from the state Department of Transportation will be on hand in Ship Bottom and Manahawkin for information sessions.

Free Ice Cream Today At Barnegat Light Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen will be hosting its annual ice cream giveaway and accepting donations to the Children's Miracle Network.

Southern Ocean Rewind: Major Drug Bust, Sex Case Tossed Out

A look back at last week.

Spring Forward, Southern Ocean County

Daylight Savings Time is here; changing your clocks is a perfect time to make sure smoke, carbon monoxide detectors work.

Readers Sound Off on Best Restaurants in Barnegat

We asked Patch Readers what local restaurant they’d choose to eat at exclusively for one whole year.

Top Stories Of The Week So Far In Southern Ocean County

Heroin bust, head-on crash on Route 72 and more.

Court Tosses Out Former Southern Regional Student's Sex Abuse Claims

The woman - who claims she was abused by a faculty member - can't sue because the statute of limitations has run out, court rules.

IRISH PUB TOUR DINNER DEMONSTRATION - MONDAY MARCH 14

Unique, Interactive dining experience - the best of traditional and contemporary Irish Cuisine!

Southern Ocean Rewind: Dumped Dog, Legislators Miffed At Consolidation Bill

A look back at a very busy week in Southern Ocean.

Please Keep An Eye Out For Dog Seen Dumped In Barnegat

Motorist saw a couple on Barnegat Boulevard throw out a pit bull mix, then speed off.

Ailing Southern Regional Graduate Needs Bone Marrow Transplant

Southern Regional ROTC holding a bone marrow drive for 2007 graduate Rachel Russell on March 8.

Southern Ocean County Mid-Week Review

Our top stories of the week so far.

LBI Officials Nix Trenton Legislator's Bill To Consolidate Island Towns

Assemblyman Reed Gusciora wants to merge Long Beach Island Towns and share major services.

PRE-K OUR WAY CO-HOSTS LOCAL MEETING WITH CENTRAL OCEAN ROTARY CLUB ON EXPANDING PRESCHOOL ACCESS IN OCEAN COUNTY

Pre-K Our Way co-hosted a community meeting last week with the Central Ocean Rotary Club.

Southern Ocean Rewind: Cops Find Suicidal Man, Lost In The 1962 Storm And More

A look back at last week.

Long Beach Island Towns Could Split Cost Of Buying The Surflight

Local group want to lease the historic theater and run it as a community theater.

Southern Ocean Rewind: March 1962 Storm, Burn Victim And More

Check out the top stories of the week so far.