Berkeley|News|
Berkeley Library To Host Local Author
The Berkeley Branch will host a free evening program with the local author of the teen dystopian novel The Cavern.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
- Berkeley, NJ
Hi! I'm a Local Editor covering Berkeley, Lacey, Barnegat-Manahawkin, Galloway and Ocean City. I'm an Ocean County resident with a love for all things New Jersey. I've spent most of my life here and graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2020 with my B.A. in Journalism & Professional Writing.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
South Jersey Food Bank's Diaper Drive Returns To Aid Families
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is collecting diapers, wipes, creams and incontinence products in Egg Harbor Twp.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Pole Striping Returns To Historic Barnegat Barbershop
The shop, which initially opened in the late 1800s, is part of the Barnegat Historical Society's Heritage Village.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Halloween Parade, Decorating Contest Signups Now Open
The city and Exchange Club also announced skating, library festivities and trick-or-treat hours for Halloween week.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Hurricane Forecast Updated: Details, Timing For NJ
Some severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and tidal flooding are possible Sunday as Hurricane Isaias remnants hit New Jersey.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Fall Festivals, Fireworks And More: Ocean County Weekend Events
From Italian food and live entertainment to fall festivals, fireworks and a spooky trail, Ocean County has plenty planned.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
NJ Spa Offering 'Happy Ending' Massages Busted For Prostitution Again: Police
Waterfall Therapy was initially busted for prostitution in March; an October investigation found prostitution remained ongoing.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Event To Honor 3 Cape May County Leaders For Service
Assemblymen Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen and chamber CEO Barbara Stafford Jones will be honored Oct. 27.
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Berkeley|News|
Bayville Teen Cancer Survivors Honored At Rutgers Football Game
Braylon Corbino and Dayton Frulio, former Central Regional teammates, were recognized at the Oct. 3 game.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Teacher Named To 2026 IBX Honor Roll
Ocean City High School teacher and coach John Bruno was one of six regional educators selected this year.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Pedestrian Struck, Killed While Crossing Egg Harbor Township Highway: Police
The 73-year-old woman was struck while attempting to cross Black Horse Pike on the evening of Oct. 2, police said.
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Berkeley|News|
$2 Million-Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Bayville
A Mega Millions ticket sold at a Bayville market matched five white balls and a 2X multiplier Tuesday.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
New Ocean County Library Branch Opens Its Doors In Stafford
The new branch on South Main Street adds expanded collections, makerspace, sensory space and updated technology.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Theatre Company Sets Rodgers & Hammerstein Revue
The nonprofit theater company will present six October performances of 'A Grand Night for Singing' at the Music Pier.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Union To Rally After Stockton Announces Faculty Layoffs
Stockton told students and families 14 faculty and 7 professional staff positions will be cut at year's end.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Possible Hurricane Developing: See Potential NJ Impacts
A future hurricane is brewing in the Gulf. Here's how it could impact New Jersey this weekend.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
6 Centenarians Celebrated In Southern Ocean
The Terraces at Seacrest Village recognized six residents who are 100 or will turn 100 by year’s end.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Man Admits To Armed Robbery Of Lacey Bank, Prosecutor Says
The South Toms River man also admitted to the armed robbery of a Toms River Wawa just three days prior.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Off-Duty Atlantic City Fire Captain Helps Extinguish Blazing Margate Home
Capt. Tim Schwegman helped firefighters respond to a house fire while barefoot in a t-shirt and shorts, officials said.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
South Jersey HERO Campaign Gets $500K To Expand Program Nationwide
Federal funding will help the HERO Campaign add its designated driver message to about 125 more police cruisers.
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