Stafford, LBI Towns Earn NJ Transportation Grants

Here's where the state is allocating money for local road, bridge, safety and quality-of-life improvements.

Shredding Program Makes Stops In Stafford Area: Here's When

The free program allows people to get rid of papers and protect themselves from identity theft.

Barnegat Teens Threw Bottles Off Parkway Overpass: Police

Both kids, who were 14, threw bottles off the Garden State Parkway overpass on West Bay Avenue to the roadway below, police said.

Barnegat School Redistricting Plan Causing Parental Concerns

The Barnegat Township School District will hold a meeting about reconfiguration March 14 at Barnegat High School.

NJDOT Diverts Traffic On Route 72 For Stafford Square Project

There will be four lane shifts over the next three weeks, NJDOT said. Here's how it will affect your drive in this stage.

Where Barnegat, Stafford Property Tax Bills Rank In NJ

Compared to the rest of New Jersey, both towns have relatively low property taxes.

Barnegat Police Seek Unidentified Shoplifting Suspect

The unidentified male is shown walking into CVS on surveillance footage.

Barnegat, Manahawkin: No President's Day Trash Pickup

Both towns have made changes to the trash and recycling pickup schedules for the week of President's Day.

Barnegat Zoning Board Meeting Cancelled Due To Weather

Monday's meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting takes place at 7 p.m. March 11.

Barnegat Residents Must Remove Sports Equipment From Street

All basketball hoops and sports equipment must be removed from the streets, per Township ordinance.

Barnegat Sets Spring Leaf Curbside Pickup Schedule

Barnegat Township warns residents will receive violations if they place leaves on the curb outside of designated times

Search For Manahawkin Man With Dementia Continues: Police

Bu Quach, 65, was last seen Nov. 2 at the Manahawkin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Kim Invites Barnegat Light Coast Guardsman To State Of The Union

Eric Thornton led a rescue of a man attempting a transatlantic voyage during difficult conditions in June.

Around Barnegat-Manahawkin: Drug Bust|Bridge|Scam

Patch reviews this week's top stories around Barnegat-Manahawkin.

Barnegat-Area Route 9 Bridge Construction Advances

Traffic will be restored on Route 9 northbound as the Waretown Creek bridge construction project advances, officials said.

Around Barnegat-Manahawkin: Veteran|Irish Dancing Champs|More

Patch reviews this week's top stories around Barnegat-Manahawkin.

Around Barnegat-Manahawkin: Drug Raid|Coast Guard

Patch reviews this week's top stories in Barnegat-Manahawkin.

Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency For Weekend Snowstorm

The state of emergency was declared as all New Jersey is expected to be impacted by the storm.

Waretown Restaurant Holding Coast Guard Fundraiser

The Jersey Shore continues its all-hands-on-deck efforts to help the Coast Guard during the government shutdown.

Cafe Offers Barnegat Light Coast Guard Free Meal During Shutdown

The Green House Cafe will cover meals $20 or less, or discount $20, due to federal law gift caps.

Around Barnegat-Manahawkin: Fishing Tragedy|Shutdown|Wawa

Patch reviews this week's top stories in Barnegat-Manahawkin.

Fox News Honors Barnegat Police On Fox & Friends

Barnegat Police appear on the Fox & Friends broadcast on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Route 72 Eastbound Traffic Shift In Manahawkin

New Jersey Department of Transportation officials on Tuesday announced a traffic shift on Route 72 eastbound .

Opposition Grows Against 'Seismic Testing' Off Barnegat, LBI

It's the first step toward oil and gas drilling and exploration off NJ’s coastline, lawmakers say. And the Trump administration approved it.

Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Banning 'Ghost Guns' Into Law

​Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Thursday making it illegal in New Jersey to purchase parts to manufacture “ghost guns.”

Here Is How Barnegat, Stafford Voted In Senate, House Races

The blue wave that swept through New Jersey Tuesday hit most of the state but bypassed Ocean and Monmouth, election numbers show.

Republicans Sweep In Barnegat, Stafford Township Elections

Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's NJ election results in the Barnegat-Stafford elections on Nov. 6, 2018.

Four Candidates Up For Three Seats In Barnegat Board Of Education

Three seats are open for the Barnegat Board of Education with four candidates vying for them.

Stafford Mayor Breaks with Party, Backs Democrat: Reports

Mayor John Spodofora is backing Democrat candidate John Mangino over his own party's candidate for his replacement.

3 NJ Beaches At Risk Of Closing Due To Fecal Bacteria, DEP Says

Three of NJ's beaches are under an advisory after testing for bacteria found in animal and human waste.

Should Long Beach Island Towns Be Consolidated?

Proposal calls for towns with less than 5,000 residents to be merged with larger nearby towns.

Myhre Ousts Spodofora In Close Stafford Mayoral Race

Conservative Republican slate takes all six Township Council seats

Barnegat Indy Candidates Drop Out of Township Committee Race

Barnegat politics are a "tangled web" say former candidates Bill Cox and Elaine Taylor

Stafford Township Republicans Locked In Primary Battle

Mayor John Spodofora and his Township Council candidates are being challenged by a rival Republican slate.

No Democrats File To Run In Stafford Elections

But primary fi-hts abound on the Republican side.

It's Official: Long Beach Township Bans Plastic Bags

Shoppers must now bring their own reusable bags or pay a fee for paper bags, according to a recently adopted township ordinance.

No More Free Shuttle Bus Service On Long Beach Island

Users will now pay a small fee to ride the shuttles, which start on Memorial Day.

Familiar Faces On The Ballot For Barnegat Township Committee Race

Republican Club bypasses current Mayor Frank Caputo for another term

Cox And Taylor Running For Barnegat Township Committee

Both are running as Independents in the November election.

Barnegat Man Files To Run Against MacArthur

Martin Weber plans to campaign on veterans' rights and term limits in the primary race for the Third District