Crashes, Storms: Barnegat-Manahawkin's Top Stories In 2019

BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat and Manahawkin saw tragedy and hope in 2019.

Beloved members of the community succumbed in car crashes. Storms did damage to local towns and streets.

And community members stepped up to honor the legacy of a local business owner who passed on.

Patch is looking back at some of the top stories from Barnegat and Manahawkin in 2019.

Body Of Southern Regional Teacher Found In Ohio River: Police

Police are investigating the body of an Ocean County teacher found in a river on New Year's Eve.

'Special Person:' Manahawkin Restaurant Owner Killed In Crash

A beloved restaurant owner known as a "special person" to many, who always had a plan, was killed in a car crash, police said.

Jon Stewart Relaxes At LBI Days After 9/11 Victims Bill Passes

A couple days after he successfully helped pass the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill, Jon Stewart got to have a little Jersey Shore fun.

Barnegat Clashes Over Mayor's Anti-LGBTQ Education Stance

A month after Barnegat's mayor called the LGBTQ movement 'an affront to almighty God,' concerned citizens clashed on the issue.

Manahawkin Man Killed In Fiery Crash, Hit By Speeding Driver: Cop

A beloved 64-year-old man from NJ was killed in a fiery crash this week when his motorcycle was struck by a speeding driver, police said.

Intoxicated Driver Causes 3-Car Pileup In Manahawkin: Police

A woman was flown to the hospital after after her car was hit and it landed atop a parked vehicle, police said.

PHOTOS: Long Beach Island During Recent Coastal Flooding

Several LBI roads have been impossible to drive through. Here's what it looks like.

A Manahawkin Restaurateur's Legacy And Endless Good Deeds

Timothy Kohlheim went out of his way to help others. Since his fatal crash, community members have stepped up to live like he did.

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