Waretown Hero Kenneth Ash 'Hardworking, Compassionate, Dedicated'

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local first responders who are making a positive impact in their communities.

Boating Safety - Be Smart and File a Float Plan

What is a float plan and dWhat is a float plan and do you need one? Leo you need one? Learn what you need to do to boat safely in New Jersey

Boating in New Jersey – Where to Begin

Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate with a NASBLA Certified Provider: Boat Safe US!

Boating in NJ – Safety Tips, Know Before You Go

Be Prepared & Have Fun! Boating Safety Tips on ECOS, Weather, Speed and BUI

Boating Safety: Fire Extinguishers and Fire Prevention

How to prepare for, prevent and extinguish a fire on your boat

'Always Be Yourself': Southern Ocean Woman Celebrates Turning 100

The key to a long life? “Be honest, own up to your mistakes and always be yourself,” says Little Egg Harbor's Violet Blum, who turned 100.

Seal Pup Trapped In Fishing Line Rescued From LBI Beach

The Grey seal pup, who was entangled and also showed signs of a respiratory infection, is recovering at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

Operating a Personal Watercraft in New Jersey - Get the FAQs!

Operating a PWC / Jet Ski / Sea-Doo / Wave Runner in NJ Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate with Boat Safe US!

Ceremony Honors Court Volunteers From Barnegat, Stafford

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County celebrated its volunteers, who advocate for children in foster care.

Boating Safety – How to Avoid Hypothermia

How to Avoid, Fight and Treat Hypothermia

Beloved Stafford Police K-9 Ollie Dies

Ollie's career started in 2011 with his handler Sgt. Chris Smith and retired in 2021 to spend the rest of his days with the Smith family.

Boating in NJ: NJ Boat Safety Certificate vs NJ Boat License

Learn the Difference between a Boat Safety Certificate and a Boat License Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate Now and Be Ready for Summer!

Hear Diver Share Shipwreck Saga In Barnegat

Historian and diver Dan Lieb will share the tale of the 1884 sinking of a sleek cargo carrier in a free program.

Boating Checklist: Be Ready for Boating Season!

Prepare now to save time this summer and get out on the water! Boat Safety Certificate, Boat License, Boat Equipment Prep

Help Keep Long Beach Island Clean With Annual Spring Beach Sweeps

Join Clean Ocean Action on April 12 to help clean up Long Beach Island's beaches.

Boating in NJ – Registering Your Boat in New Jersey

Learn about titling and registering your vessel in NJ

Girl Scout Cookies Return: Where To Find Booths In Barnegat-Manahawkin

Craving some Thin Mints? Your cookie dealers will be out and about this weekend. Here's where to find them:

Boating Safety – Kids Onboard

Prioritize safety for fun on the water

50 Years After Saigon's Fall, Barnegat Continues To Thank Vietnam Vets

The annual event, launched by a local Vietnamese refugee, returns later this month to honor and appreciate local Vietnam War veterans.

Boating in NJ: Vessel Safety Inspection & Maintenance

15 minutes could save lives. Get a vessel safety check. Take advantage of this free service & stay safe on the water!

Stafford Again Wins 'Healthy Town' Title

This is the second year in a row that Stafford Township has been named a Healthy Town by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute.

New Jersey Boating FAQs

Get answers to your boating questions!

2 Lottery Players Win Big In A Week In Southern Ocean

Tickets winning $485K and $50K were sold in Little Egg Harbor and Barnegat last week, according to New Jersey Lottery officials.

Boating in NJ - Choose a NASBLA-Approved Boating Course

Learn the importance of being NASBLA Certified

Waretown-Based Sea Tow Awarded For Going 'Above And Beyond'

Sea Tow Central New Jersey was given two awards for their captains' efforts in going above and beyond to help boaters in need.

$485K-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Southern Ocean

The Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Little Egg Harbor hit the jackpot and one lucky player won $484,967.

2025 Document Shredding Program Returns: Here's When It's In Stafford

Ocean County's popular Document Shredding Program returns this spring.

Boating in New Jersey – Required Documentation

Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate with Boat Safe US!

Time to prepare for the upcoming season on the water!

Our 2025 Class and Exam schedules are now available for Waretown, Ocean County

Longtime Ocean County Sheriff's Officer Dies After ALS Battle

Detective Corporal Phil Sickinger, a 19-year veteran of the Ocean County Sheriff's Office, has died from ALS. He was 43.

NJ Boat Safety Classes – In-Person and On-Line

Whether in-person or on-line – Take your boat safety course and be ready for boating season!

2025 Class and Exam schedules now available for Beach Haven, NJ

Time to prepare for the upcoming season on the water!

Capt Bob’s Reasons to Join Freedom Boat Club

Captain Bob’s top reasons on why you should consider becoming a member of Freedom Boat Club in December in Ocean and Monmouth counties

Trails Closed At Some Southern Ocean Parks For Deer Hunting Season

You can't hunt at Ocean County parks, but you can on adjacent properties, so these trails will be closed during deer hunting season:

Coast Guard Awards EMT For Lifesaving Rescue Of 2 At Jersey Shore

Robert Selfridge's rescue of a mom and her daughter trapped under a capsized boat got him a Gold Lifesaving Medal from the Coast Guard.

$425K Bezos Grant To Benefit Manahawkin-Based Family Promise

Family Promise of the Jersey Shore recently announced that they are the recipients of a grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.

Watch Revolutionary War History Alive In Barnegat Skirmish Reenactment

The 21st commemoration of the 1782 "Affair at Cedar Bridge" will be held on Dec. 1 at Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat.

'Just In Shock': Barnegat Woman Hits $1M Lottery Win

Stacey Fiore, a weekly Powerball and Mega Millions player, couldn't believe her eyes when she checked the numbers and saw she had won.

$1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Barnegat

Check your tickets! A Powerball ticket that won $1 million was sold in Barnegat.

White Shark Spotted Far Off Long Beach Island

Scot, a 12-foot adult white shark, is swimming dozens of miles off the coast near the Hudson Canyon, according to OCEARCH's shark tracker.