Around Manahawkin: Evening Market, Live Music On Tap Monday Night

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Patch reviews this week's top stories around Barnegat and Manahawkin.

Evening Market In Stafford Planned For Monday Night

STAFFORD, NJ — Stafford Township's first evening market has been postponed to Aug. 30 due to inclement weather last week. A variety of local vendors will be at the market from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. See the full lineup of vendors here. Follow Stafford Recreation on Facebook for any weather-related updates.

4 Teens Charged In String Of Stafford Car Thefts

STAFFORD, NJ — Four Atlantic City teens face charges in connection with a string of car burglaries and thefts, Stafford police said Wednesday. The charges stem from motor vehicle thefts that occurred...Read more.

Behind The Bar: Kombucha On Draft At Manahawkin Microbrewery

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — East Bay Kombucha is brewing something new in Manahawkin. The fizzy, sweetened tea that's typically found bottled in stores can now be poured straight from the tap at the kombucha bar on Mill Creek Road...Read more.

Barnegat Police Captain Graduates From Senior Management Program

BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat Township Police Captain Jason Carroll recently graduated from a three-week program called the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). The program provides senior police executives with intensive training in the latest management concepts...Read more.

3 Injured In Crash On Route 72 In Stafford: Police

STAFFORD, NJ — A teenager was issued a summons for careless driving on Saturday, Aug. 21 after a crash on Route 72 near the intersection of Hull Road, Stafford police said...Read more.

Tropical Storm Henri Floods Roads On Long Beach Island

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — Several roads across Long Beach Island were impassable on Sunday due to heavy rain from Tropical Storm Henri, police said...Read more.

Oyster Creek Housing Afghan Refugees Rumor Untrue: Officials

LACEY, NJ — Claims circulating on social media that the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station was housing Afghan refugees is not true, officials said Friday...Read more

Barnegat-Manahawkin Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

BARNEGAT, NJ — Blood donations have been plummeting since the beginning of the pandemic, and hospitals are increasingly challenged by trauma emergency visits and drug overdoses. The Red Cross said the need for donations is acute...Read more.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Area Pets Who Need A Home: Shadow, Chewy, Roxy & More

BARNEGAT, NJ — Local shelters in Barnegat-Manahawkin and environs have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home...Read more.

LBI Health Department Offering 3rd COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

SHIP BOTTOM, NJ — Immunocompromised people can now get a third dose, or booster shot, of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Long Beach Island Health Department...Read more.

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