U.S. News Best High Schools: Where Did Barnegat, Southern Rank?

Families can use the annual rankings to compare schools at the national, state and local levels on various factors.

Boating with Pets: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Experience

Taking your furry best friend boating can be a fun adventure; make sure it’s a safe one as well!

Curriculum To Be Discussed At Special Barnegat School Board Meeting

An emergency meeting is set to discuss the lack of an approved curriculum for the 2023-24 school year.

Manahawkin Teacher Anna Prestera Is 'A True Blessing'

Great teachers matter. Here's why special ed teacher Anna Prestera is being shouted out.

Communication Boards Installed At Parks In Stafford

Communication boards allow all children, both verbal and non-verbal, to communicate with one another.

National Cinema Day 2023: Where To See $4 Movies In Manahawkin

Movies are cheap on National Cinema Day. Here's where to catch one near you:

What's A Garden Railroad? Learn At Stafford Library

Learn more about this hobby that's growing in popularity with one of Ocean County's Master Gardeners.

No Approved Curriculum Sends Barnegat School District Scrambling

Some school board members voted down the new curriculum, leaving students and teachers in limbo right before the start of the school year.

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Stafford Township: Water Quality Workshop

See the latest announcement from the Stafford Township.

2 Rescued From Aground Boat In Barnegat Inlet: Coast Guard

They were two of 34 mariners that the Coast Guard assisted in the Mid-Atlantic area between Aug. 18 and 20.

EMT-Owned 'Ice Cream Emergency' Brings Sweets To Jersey Shore

Ice Cream Emergency, owned by lifelong Ocean County residents Ali and Joe Giberson, is a full service ice cream parlor on wheels.

The 2023 Visit Atlantic City Airshow A Success

An Extraordinary Number of Spectators Flocked to the City’s Beaches, Waters and Boardwalk to Watch Performances

New Medical Facility Proposed For Manahawkin

AtlantiCare has applied to construct a new 40,000 square foot medical facility on Doc Cramer Boulevard.

Taylor Swift Jersey Shore Restaurant Visit Brings Swarm Of Fans

It was a moment some Long Beach Island residents could only picture in their “Wildest Dreams.”

Police Trading Card Contest Offers Barnegat Kids Prizes

Children who collect and present all of the trading cards for Barnegat police could bring home a new gaming console or iPad.

Fundraiser Aims To Help Permanently Disabled Barnegat Dad

In his wheelchair, Frank Horner works, assistant coaches for his son's t-ball team and more. But an illness means the family needs help.

Back To School: Barnegat-Manahawkin 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Barnegat and Manahawkin can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Annual 'Hooked On Fishing' Event Sets Return To Manahawkin

The free, fun-filled evening of fishing at Manahawkin Lake falls on Aug. 28 this year.

Man Hospitalized After Possible Gunshots, Screaming In Stafford: Cops

Stafford Park Apartment staff told police they heard possible gunshots, glass breaking and screaming from one of the apartments.

5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Barnegat-Manahawkin Area

Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Barnegat-Manahawkin area. Here are five to support.

Donated Lots Will Expand County Preserved Land In Barnegat

Barnegat is donating about 87 acres of township-owned lots to the county to expand open space.

'Stuff The Bus' With School Supplies At Manahawkin Applebee's

Donations will benefit Southern Regional schools, Pinelands Regional schools and St. Mary's Academy.

2 $10K Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In Southern Ocean

The tickets matching four of the five white balls and the gold Mega Ball were sold in Barnegat and Little Egg Harbor.

The 2023 Visit Atlantic City Airshow Announces Show Day Schedule

Spectacular Views of the Show on Practice Day & Show Day from Atlantic City Beaches & Return of the Veterans Resource Row

Help Fight Childhood Cancer With Manahawkin Applebee's

Applebee's has kicked off its annual fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Here's how you can help fight childhood cancer.

Local Artists' Works On Display At Barnegat Library

“Europe!,” an exhibit of watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media works by Barbara J. Kraemer and Suzi Hoffman, is on display through August.

$10K Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Southern Ocean

While no one hit the jackpot, a prizewinning Mega Millions ticket worth $10,000 was sold in Tuckerton.

'Ice Cream Emergency' Truck Sets Grand Opening In Manahawkin

The new ice cream truck operated by a Stafford family of first responders will be responding to ice cream emergencies at the shore.

Sunflower Festival Return And More: This Weekend In Ocean County

If you like festivals, this weekend's for you. We've got sunflowers, food trucks, craft beer and more in Ocean County.

$40K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Long Beach Island Business

Mega Millions players should check their tickets. A ticket winning $40,000 was sold in Ship Bottom.

'Clear The Shelters' Event Hopes To Get Manahawkin Pets Adopted

The highlight of the month-long event is the discount adoption day set for Aug. 26, where adoptions are reduced 50 percent.

6 NJ Beaches Under Swim Advisories For Fecal Bacteria Levels

The affected ocean beaches are all found along the Jersey Shore, officials said.

Here's Who's Running For School Boards In Barnegat, Stafford

The Barnegat, Stafford and Southern Regional school boards have open seats. Here's who's running to fill them:

Victim Of Little Egg Harbor Murder-Suicide Identified: Prosecutor

Authorities say that a Little Egg Harbor woman was killed by her ex-husband in a murder-suicide over the weekend.

National Night Out Set For This Week In Stafford

The night of fun includes the fireworks that were postponed on this year's Founder's Day.

Woman, Dog Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Ocean County

Little Egg Harbor Township police said both the woman and the dog were fatally shot inside an apartment early Saturday.

Car Stolen From Gas Pumps At Manahawkin Wawa: Police

The Porsche was later located in Pleasantville and warrants were issued for two teenagers in connection with the theft, police said.

$1.2M Stolen From Business By Southern Ocean Bookkeeper: DA

Linda Mansi of Tuckerton used the business's money to pay for her son's prison expenses, travel, sports tickets and more, officials said.

4 Promoted In Stafford Township Police Department

John Morrin and Russel Griffin were promoted to lieutenant and Erik Smithman and David McVey were promoted to sergeant.