More Mumps Cases Found; Two Reported In Ocean County

A total of 22 mumps cases have been reported; 21 of them had contact with D'Jais bar in Belmar, health officials said

Barnegat Township Website Down Until Friday

What's Happening In And Around Southern Ocean County This Week

Top Ten Stories for Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch - August 2013

State Lifts Boil Water Advisory In Barnegat

Water now safe to drink, DEP says

State Will Pay for Dolphin Death Testing and Increase Patrols

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, with sparse budget and staff, welcomes the help

NOAA: East Coast Dolphin Deaths Likely Due To Measles-Like Virus

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says virus likely caused string of 333 dolphin deaths from New York to North Carolina this summer.

More Areas Of Barnegat Advised To Boil Water Following Water Main Break

State Department of Environmental Protection will notify township when advisory can be lifted

Holgate Section Of Refuge Reopens For First Time Since Superstorm Sandy

Beach buggy drivers will have to obtain permits from Long Beach Township before being allowed on the beach

Getting To Know Your Local Coast Guard Station

Open house draws hundreds to station

Storm Damage Closes Social Services Building After Busiest Month Ever

Those who receive services being directed to Toms River, Lakewood offices

Things Happening In Southern Ocean County This Week

Pasta Night at Italian-American Club of Stafford Township on Tuesday

Harvey Cedars Residents Rally for Long Beach Blvd. Lane Reduction

Pedestrian safety versus traffic and emergency responder delays weighed in lengthy discussion

Dolphin Die-Off Gets Federal Designation

Feds: 124 dolphins have died coast-wide since July; New Jersey second to Virginia in strandings thus far

Ocean County's 'Vote by Mail' Applications Due

August 1 Deadline Looming For Sandy Grant Programs

Deadline applies to Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation and the Homeowner Resettlement programs

Fox That Bit Lakewood Girl Was Rabid, Health Officials Say

Residents should call animal control officer or police if they see an animal acting strangely

Codey Endorses Corey Booker For U.S. Senate

Booker is 'the right person at the right time,' former governor says

The Week In Review In Southern Ocean County

Route 9 and Lacey Road $3.9M Upgrade Gets Underway

Residents Hammer State Officials Over Oyster Creek Evacuation Plan

Officials who think the plan would work are 'simply crazy,' one woman says

Bill Could Lead to Raids on Shore Protection Funding, Some Fear

Legislation would allow money from the state's Shore Protection Fund to be used for a project in Hudson County

UPDATE: Freeholders Won't Televise Meetings; Blame Cable Companies

Vicari: No cooperation from cable companies last time the county approached them

High Court to Rule On Harvey Cedars, LBI Dune Case Monday

Harvey Cedars homeowners were awarded $375K for sliver of land taken for dune project

Initial 'Deadline' for State's Sandy Grant Programs is Today

FEMA: Think About 'Substantial Damage' Determinations When Planning Home Repairs

About 6,000 Apply for Grants As Sandy Aid Centers Open

Two grant programs available for Sandy victims in nine counties

Bill Toughening Penalty For Leaving The Scene Of A Boating Accident Advances

Outcome of court case involving fatal Brick accident helped spur legislation

Seniors Have Until Sept. 16 to Apply for "Senior Freeze"

Low-income seniors and disabled residents can apply now for partial reimbursement of 2012 taxes.

Updated NYC Flood Maps Give Hope to Shore Residents

Updated maps back off 'V' zones, reports say.

Two State Hotlines Established for Elevation Questions

Residents who are seeking funding to elevate their home or business must contact the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

New Bill Introduced to Delay Flood Insurance Rate Hikes

Menendez bill would delay full unsubsidized rate for 10 years.

Details Emerge on Sandy Homeowner Relief Programs

About 5,700 people have already applied for aid, but it will be means-tested; state to create pool of contractors to perform work.

Obama In Asbury Park: 'Work is Not Over'

Both the president and the governor noted they were proud of the work so far, but more needs to be done.

Barnegat Dock Back in Business For Memorial Day

Boat race was cancelled due to windy conditions.

DOT: Construction Underway on Manahawkin Bay Bridges Project

Initial contract will construct a bridge parallel to existing structure.

Stafford Township Awarded $5 Million in FEMA Disaster Loans

Loans are meant to help stabilize decrease tax bases following Superstorm Sandy.

Report: Net Property Tax Increase Much Higher Under Christie Than Corzine

Christie rebate cuts cause 22.4 percent increase in net property taxes that hits those making less than $150,000.

Barnegat Officials Continue Shopping For Televised-Meeting Provider

Website overhaul also soon to be unveiled.

Christie Addresses Easement Holdouts at Town Hall Meeting on LBI

More than 600 people gathered for the town hall at St. Francis Parish Center.