Popular Jersey Shore Water Park Gets New Owners For 50th Season

One Long Beach Island local legacy is joining another with this acquisition.

Long Delayed Jersey Shore Wind Farm Gets Scrapped

Leading Light Wind, set to be built 40 miles off the coast of Long Beach Island, announced that the farm will no longer be moving forward.

ShopRite Preparing For Move To Bigger Manahawkin Location

A ShopRite spokesperson told Patch that an official opening date for the new location has not been set.

Major Bank To Shutter Manahawkin Branch

The Manahawkin branch is one of three Jersey Shore locations that the bank is set to close.

Popular Grocery Store Chain Proposes First Barnegat Location

Developers will seek approvals for the new grocery store from the Barnegat Township Planning Board at the end of the month.

New Super Wawa Proposed In Barnegat

The new Wawa, with food market and gas station, is proposed for the east side of town.

Ocean State Job Lot Officially Opens In Barnegat

Ocean State Job Lot, replacing Big Lots, is officially open in Barnegat as of Saturday.

Ocean State Job Lot To Officially Open In Barnegat

The first Ocean State Job Lot store in Ocean County will replace the shuttered Big Lots.

Here's What's Replacing Big Lots In Barnegat

This discount retailer appears to be replacing the closing Big Lots location in Barnegat.

Plans Approved For New, Bigger ShopRite In Manahawkin

The new ShopRite will replace the old Kmart at Manahawkin Commons with a bigger store than the existing one in Stafford.

ShopRite Plans Move To Former Kmart In Manahawkin

ShopRite's plans to move to a larger space in Manahawkin will be going forward in 2025. Here's what's in store:

RWJBarnabas Health Expands Heart & Vascular Services to Barnegat

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group celebrated the opening of a new location at 770 Lighthouse Drive in Barnegat, NJ.

Saker Files Plans For Renovations At Former Manahawkin Kmart

After buying Manahawkin Commons, Saker Properties has filed plans for its renovation with the Stafford Township Planning Board:

Wind Farm Off LBI Hits Pause; Can't Find Turbine Blades

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities granted Leading Light Wind, set 40 miles off Long Beach Island, a pause while they seek parts.

Spirit Halloween Store Opens In Manahawkin

Lovers of all things spooky will be pleased to know that Spirit Halloween has officially opened its Manahawkin location.

LBI Bike Shop Named Among Best In The Nation For the 5th Time

Brant Beach's Shore Brake Cyclery was named a top retailer - again - and won the prestigious President's Award.

Saker ShopRite Owners Buy Manahawkin Commons

The shopping center has several vacancies, including Manahawkin's former Kmart, which closed in 2017.

Rite Aid To Close 'Underperforming' Barnegat Location

The closure of the West Bay Avenue store comes after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.

Free Coffee At Wawa Tuesday: Get Yours In Barnegat-Manahawkin

The convenience chain is celebrating its 60th anniversary on Wawa Day, April 16, with vintage decor, special deals and free coffee.

ShopRite To Host Job Fair In Manahawkin

ShopRite stores across New Jersey are holding job fairs this month, if you're looking for a new job.

6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Barnegat-Manahawkin

We don’t yet know what teams will make it to the big game on Feb. 11, but it’s not too early to scout the best places to watch.

Southern Ocean Gun Range Sold To County

The current owners of Shooters Sporting Center in Little Egg Harbor shared Ocean County's plans for the property on social media:

Small Business Saturday: Shop Small At These Local Barnegat Spots

Keep it local by supporting some of Barnegat and Manahawkin's great small businesses.

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.

Medical Cannabis Comes To Southern Ocean With Bloc Dispensary

Bloc Dispensary has officially opened in Waretown, marking Ocean County's first legalized medical cannabis store.

LBI Bike Shop Named One Of The Best In The Nation - Again

The National Bicycle Dealers Association named Shore Brake Cyclery a top retailer for the fourth time.

New Super Wawa Planned For East Side Of Barnegat

There are still some hoops to navigate, said Mayor Pasquale Pipi, but Barnegat is on its way to getting a new Super Wawa.

Manahawkin Bed Bath & Beyond Set To Close

Amid company struggles, Bed Bath & Beyond is closing dozens of its locations, including one in Manahawkin.

'The Local Bungalow': A Small Waretown Shop Supporting Locals

Danielle Preiser grew up in Waretown, and after having Smithville and Long Beach Island locations, she's proud to bring her business home.

Township To Share Vision For Business District In Stafford

At the Business District Aesthetic Workshop, officials will display their vision for improvements along East Bay Avenue.

7-Eleven Up For Sale In Barnegat

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

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.

'The Jerz' Ice Cream Has Corn, Candied Pork Roll, And Blueberries

Pork and produce are the stars of this Long Beach Island ice cream spot's latest summer creation, called "The Jerz."

'American Chopper' Star Opens New LBI Shop

Check out the new Paul Jr. Designs store, recently opened in Ship Bottom.

Manahawkin Business Awarded For Outstanding Performance

Local disaster response and restoration business, SERVPRO of Manahawkin, was recently awarded for its remediation services in the community.

LBI Bike Shop Wins National Excellence Award

Shore Brake Cyclery, located in Brant Beach, is the only New Jersey bike shop to receive the highest Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award.

Village Candles & Co.: The One-Of-A-Kind Manahawkin Candle Bar

Sabrina Thomas' unique candle bar is the only one in South Jersey. But it hasn't been an easy road getting there.

Waretown Plans To Allow Recreational Marijuana

Waretown is the third town in Ocean County to approve recreational marijuana, following Lakehurst and South Toms River.

Mother’s Day 2022 Brunch: Reserve Now In Barnegat, Manahawkin

Looking to take mom out for Mother's Day? Support Southern Ocean County businesses by eating locally.

Recreational Weed In Barnegat-Manahawkin: Closest Place To Buy

Legal recreational cannabis sales start on Thursday. Here's the closest spot to buy some.