Winner Of Halloween House Contest In Barnegat Announced

Who had the spookiest house in all of Barnegat? Voters decided, and Barnegat Recreation announced the winner:

Officers Honored For Response To 'Swatting' Incident In Barnegat

Barnegat police didn't know the Oct. 14 call was fake and entered the school, without hesitation, assuming there was an active shooter.

Here's When Santa Claus Is Coming To Barnegat

Want to know when Santa will visit your neighborhood? The Barnegat Fire Company has announced the 2022 Santa Run dates and times:

Hundreds Gather To Witness Relighting Of Barnegat Lighthouse

Old Barney was lit again with its new beacon light, and the State Park Service shared photos for those who missed the ceremony.

Pre-Paving Work To Begin In Barnegat

Pre-paving work for West Bay Avenue is set to begin on Oct. 31. Prepare for lane shifts and use caution in the area.

$100K Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Barnegat

Check your tickets - one lucky player hit the jackpot with a ticket purchased in Barnegat!

7-Eleven Up For Sale In Barnegat

The Settler's Landing convenience store is one of 18 up for sale across New Jersey.

Election Day In Barnegat And Manahawkin: When, Where To Vote

Election Day is Nov. 8. Here's what Barnegat and Manahawkin voters need to know.

Meetings In Barnegat, Stafford This Week: Monday Manual

Happy Halloween! Here's what's going on around Barnegat and Manahawkin this week.

Fall Foliage Peaks In The Pine Barrens: Best Views Around Barnegat

The New Jersey Forest Service says leaves are peaking this weekend. Here's some great spots to check them out.

Pet Costume Parade, Furfest Held At Manahawkin Shelter

For the 14th year, the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility is hosting its pet parade and adoption event this Saturday.

Get Rid Of Unneeded Medicine This Weekend In Barnegat

The Barnegat Police Department is participating in the DEA National Takeback initiative this Saturday.

Boy With Down Syndrome Honored, Awareness Month Named In Stafford

Jacob White and his parents were presented with a proclamation naming October "Down Syndrome Awareness Month" in Stafford.

Man Tried To Sell Kilo Of Heroin Outside South Jersey Wawa: Feds

Luis Payano-Perez, 38, was convicted of heroin trafficking following a sting operation outside the Wawa store, federal officials said.

Jon Bon Jovi Thanks First Responders at Annual Event

More than 580 pounds of food was collected and donated to Fulfill during the celebration of community

$200K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Beach Haven

Check your tickets! One player hit four of the five white balls and the Powerball with the Power Play for the Oct. 24 drawing.

Climate Resiliency Plan Announced For Long Beach Island Region

Ahead of Superstorm Sandy's 10-year anniversary, the DEP announced "Resilient NJ" regional climate plans in the storm's most impacted areas.

Fundraiser Established For Mom Killed In Southern Ocean County Crash

A GoFundMe for Cortney Downey, 32, has exceeded its goal after she was killed in a head-on Parkway crash Friday night in Little Egg Harbor.

Meetings In Stafford This Week: Monday Manual

Find out what's going on around Barnegat and Manahawkin in this week's Monday Manual.

2 Killed In Head-On Parkway Crash In Southern Ocean County

The crash Friday night shut down the Garden State Parkway, with traffic forced to exit at exit 63, according to the NJDOT.

Voting Opens For Best Decorated Halloween Home In Barnegat

Check out some of Barnegat's spookiest houses courtesy of Barnegat Recreation, then vote online for your favorite.

Election 2022: Stafford Twp. School Board Candidate Karin Kleban-Allen

Patch sent out questions to candidates seeking local public office. See Karin Kleban-Allen's responses on issues affecting Stafford schools.

Election 2022: Southern Board Of Education Candidate Kevin C. Lyons

Patch sent out questions to candidates seeking local public office. See Kevin C. Lyon's responses on issues affecting Southern Regional.

Southern Regional Cross Country Wins A South Championship Once Again!

2 Weeks Ago Southern Regional High School Wins A South Championship!

Check Out New Businesses Coming To Manahawkin

Soon, locals can enjoy ice cream, donuts, a new batting cage facility and more with these spots under construction in Stafford.

Multi-Agency Teamwork Helped Find Missing Barnegat Man: Police

When Leslie Shaffer, 82, went missing, about 80 people from 15 organizations and agencies joined the search, Barnegat police said.

4 Charged, Guns, Drugs Seized After Months-Long Stafford Investigation

The seven-month long investigation ended with numerous charges, drugs, guns, a Jeep and more than $14K in cash seized, police said.

Sex Education Curriculum Passes Barnegat School Board Vote

Opponents of the standards in the curriculum are encouraged to opt their children out and to reach out to state legislators.

UPDATE: Missing Elderly Man Found Safe In Barnegat: Police

Nearly a day after he was last seen, 82-year-old Leslie Shaffer has been found safe, Barnegat police said.

Help Clean Up 'Road To Nowhere' In Manahawkin

Join the Stafford Township Green Team in cleaning up this part of the Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area this weekend.

Missing Elderly Man Sought In Barnegat: Police

Leslie Shaffer, 82, was last seen about 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday and may be in the area of Cloverdale Park or Nautilus Drive, police said.

Cottages at Compass Point and Al Bille

Time for a Change on the Barnegat Township Committee

'Operation Halloween' Offers Spooky Family Fun In Barnegat

The Rotary Club and Boy Scouts event features entertainment and scares for the whole family.

Chowderfest Champions Awarded, Event A Success For Long Beach Island

Even with the date being rescheduled, the annual Chowderfest was a huge success. Check out the winners here:

Superstorm Sandy 10 Years Later: Share Barnegat Photos, Memories

It's almost been ten years since Sandy wreaked havoc on Ocean County. Share your stories with Patch.

Ocean Wind Pro-NJ Grantor Trust Receives Unexpected Number of Requests

Funding Requests Received from Coastal Towns for Local Coastal Resiliency Projects

Hoofy Fest This Weekend In Barnegat: Monday Manual

Fun and meetings are going on in Barnegat and Manahawkin. Find out more in this week's Monday Manual.

Barnegat Township: Affordable Housing Opportunities At Ocean Breeze And Coastal Woods. See Forms To View

Affordable Housing Opportunities at Ocean Breeze and Coastal Woods. See forms to view

'Unfounded' Shooter Reported At Barnegat High School: Police

All district schools were locked down as a precautionary measure Friday morning, police said. There is no indication that anything happened.

Developer Sues Zoning Board To Allow Starbucks In Barnegat

The lawsuit asks the Barnegat Zoning Board to reverse a denial of a planned Starbucks at West Bay Avenue.