Officer Awarded For Off-Duty Lifesaving Rescue In Little Egg Harbor

Senior Correctional Officer Chad Ammerman grabbed an empty cooler and swam 300 yards to rescue an elderly man whose boat had capsized.

Fulfill Appoints Jonathan Rowe New Vice President of Operations

Rowe joins Fulfill from Clutter Moving and Storage

Dogs From Hoarder Home Now Up For Adoption In Manahawkin

"Despite what they have all been through they remain happy go lucky, adorable and super affectionate," the shelter said.

Burger 25 To Open New Long Beach Island Location

The popular Toms River spot for burgers and milkshakes is coming to Ship Bottom next summer.

Where To Recycle Your Christmas Tree Around Barnegat-Manahawkin

You can get rid of your fresh-cut Christmas tree and help the environment, too, by bringing it to one of the Ocean County collection sites.

New Year’s Eve 2022 In Barnegat-Manahawkin: Concert, Magic Show

Ring in 2023 in style with these fun events around Barnegat and Manahawkin.

Fire Damages Long Beach Island Firehouse

The Surf City Volunteer Fire Company will be temporarily out of service due to a serious fire damaging their apparatus bay.

Winners Announced For Barnegat's Deck The House Contest

Residents said this house was the most festive in all of Barnegat. The first place winner got a $100 gift card.

Acme, ShopRite: Christmas 2022 Grocery Store Hours In Barnegat

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Acme, ShopRite and Walmart in Barnegat and Manahawkin.

Apparent Abduction Attempts Under Investigation By Stafford Police

Women said they felt like they were being followed inside the Manahawkin Target in posts that have been circulating Facebook this week.

Deadline Extended For Stafford's Gingerbread House Contest

Got the sweetest house in Stafford? The 4th Annual Home Sweet Home Gingerbread House Competition is accepting submissions until Dec. 26.

This Manahawkin Restaurant Is One Of NJ's Best In 2022: Yelp

Yelp ranked the Top 100 Places to Eat in New Jersey in 2022, and this Mexican Manahawkin spot made the cut.

Award-Winning Officer Sworn Into Barnegat Police Department

Ptl. Amanda Sá recently graduated from the Camden County Police Academy, where she earned the High Academic Award.

Blankets 'Urgently Needed' At Manahawkin Animal Shelter

No other donations are needed at this time, just blankets, county officials said.

Manahawkin Student Helps Revive Stockton's EMS Group

COVID-19 weakened Stockton University's EMS organization, but a group of students helped bring it back to life.

1,200 Toys Donated By Former Struggling Single Mom From Barnegat

When Barnegat mom Dawn Castronuovo set out to collect toys through "Elfie's House," her initial goal was 100. She got 1,210.

Driver Was High In Crash That Killed Waretown Mom, Child: Prosecutor

Thomas F. Polson, 53, of Little Egg Harbor, was under the influence in the crash that killed a Waretown mom and her 3-year-old daughter.

Police Holding Another Coffee With A Cop In Barnegat

Connect with and learn more about your local police officers at GNM Coffeeshop next week.

Power Outages Strike From Barnegat To Bayville

Residents in Barnegat, Waretown, Lacey and Bayville reported outages Thursday afternoon, according to Jersey Central Power & Light.

Voting Opens For Barnegat's Deck The House Contest

Vote for the best-decorated house in Barnegat until Dec. 21.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony Set In Stafford

The ceremony, held this Saturday at the township's Veteran's Memorial, will honor all those who served.

Changes To Luxury Apartments, Retail Development In Barnegat Approved

The Lofts at Barnegat will consist of 183 residential units, retail, restaurants and more.

Donations Sought For Stafford Residents In Need

Gifts for teenagers and coats for kids and adults are needed for Stafford's toy drive and coat drive.

Stafford Township: Stafford Township Aesthetic Visioning Workshop Presentation

On Thursday, December 8th, 2022 Mayor Myhre and Township Council hosted an Aesthetic Visioning Workshop and Community Discussion, addres ...

After Years Of Waiting, Manahawkin Panera Bread Finally Opens

The new Panera Bread has joined the similarly long-awaited Chick-fil-A on Route 72.

30-Foot Humpback Whale Corpse Washes Up On NJ Beach: Report

The body of a massive humpback whale washed up on a New Jersey beach Saturday, according to a news report.

Donations Suspended As Ocean County Shelters 'Overwhelmed' By Support

Both of the county's shelters in Manahawkin and Jackson are running out of room to store "all the wonderful donations," they said.

Downed Pole Closes Warren Grove Road In Barnegat: Police

Drivers are asked to avoid Warren Grove Road in the area of Route 72 due to a downed utility pole, Barnegat police said.

Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2022 In Barnegat

Not interested in cooking on Christmas? Luckily, these local restaurants are open for the holidays.

Manahawkin Animal Shelter Still Needs Donations: How To Help

The shelter is now processing the animals rescued from the Brick hoarder home. Before they're ready for adoption, here's how you can help:

The Grinch Was Caught In Manahawkin, And Now Will Bring Gifts To Kids

After the Grinch was caught stealing a Christmas tree at Southern Regional, he'll serve his sentence by delivering gifts to Manahawkin kids.

2022 Barnegat 'Deck The House' Contestants Announced

Who has the most festive home in Barnegat? You can vote for your favorite in the "Deck the House" contest.

Hundreds Of Pets In Need Following Brick Hoarder Rescue: How To Help

You can't adopt the 180 dogs and cats rescued from the home just yet, but there are plenty of other ways that you can help.

Students Perform 'A Christmas Carol' Barnegat Style This Weekend

The Bengal Theatre Company at Barnegat High School produces "A Christmas Carol" every four years so every student can participate.

Trails Closed At 2 Southern Ocean Parks During Deer Hunting Season

Trails at Wells Mills and Freedom Fields county parks will be temporarily closed on certain dates this month as hunting occurs nearby.

Enjoy Revolutionary War Reenactment At Barnegat Historical Spot

Did you know the last documented skirmish of the American Revolution happened in Barnegat 240 years ago? Check out an upcoming reenactment.

'Desperate Need': Manahawkin Animal Shelter Asks For Coats, Cash

After taking in animals from the Brick hoarding case, the county's Manahawkin animal facility is in need of coats and monetary donations.

Santa And The Grinch Visiting Stafford: Here's When

Santa and the Grinch will ride around Stafford with the fire department starting on Dec. 2. Find the schedule here:

Officers Promoted, Annual Police Report Given By Stafford Chief

Police Chief Thomas Dellane shared some of the department's 2021 highlights, noting improvements police have made throughout the year.

Afternoon Crash Causes Another On Route 9 In Stafford: Police

The second crash happened when a car was rear-ended while slowing down from traffic caused by the first, Stafford police said Wednesday.