Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City To Buy Iconic Downtown Building For New Police HQ
The city will pay $12.6 million to acquire the former Crown Bank building and the parking lot behind it.
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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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
$6.2M Dredging Project To Begin In Southern Ocean This Month
Channels will be dredged in Barnegat Light, Barnegat, Waretown, Long Beach Township and Lacey this month.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
3 Named Women Of Wonder In Cape May Co. For 2025
These three influential women will be honored at this year's fundraising event in November at The Flanders Hotel.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
New Public Comment Rules Proposed At Lacey School Board Meetings
The updated policy strictly enforces a six-minute time limit for speakers, implements a code of conduct and more.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|News|
South Jersey Woman Collapses, Dies On National Park Hiking Trail
The 76-year-old Pittsgrove woman collapsed near a trailhead at Canyonlands National Park on Sept. 17, authorities said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Jackpot-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Manahawkin
The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was split between a ticket sold in Manahawkin and a ticket sold online, NJ Lottery officials said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Storms To Drench NJ During Wet Week: See Latest Forecast
Widespread rain will start Tuesday and continue into the weekend, according to the latest forecast.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Celebrate Pinelands Heritage This Weekend In Southern Ocean
Albert Music Hall's annual Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest will be held Sept. 20, with live music, vendors and more.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
$500K Grant Funds 'Pond Gunk' Bacteria Study In Pine Barrens
A Stockton University professor received a $500K grant to study bacteria at bog iron sites buried in the Pinelands.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Historic South Jersey School Sold, Will Become Housing
The Atlantic County school, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be rehabilitated for residential use.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Vacancy Left As School Board Member Steps Down In Lacey
Those interested in the vacant Lacey Township Board of Education position will be able to apply for the role soon.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Missing Man's Body Found In South Jersey Park: Police
Jefferson Smith had been missing for more than a week before his body was discovered in a wooded area in Northfield, police said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Jeep Invasion, Half-Marathon Mark Weekend Of Events In Ocean City
If you're looking for something to do, here's what's in store this weekend:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|News|
Ex-Educator Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Manchester Child: Prosecutor
The Manchester resident and South Jersey educator is now accused of assaulting four children: one in Manchester, three in Atlantic County.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Rabid Raccoon Is Atlantic County's 1st Case Of The Year
A raccoon in Absecon was confirmed to have rabies, marking the first case of the disease this year in Atlantic County.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
New Sex Assault Charges Filed Against South Jersey Educator: Prosecutor
Darnell Williams, 34, is now additionally accused of sexually assaulting a Manchester child, along with three from Atlantic County.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk Under Review By Southern Ocean School District
Posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination have drawn public concern, including posts from Little Egg Harbor school staff.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
31 Ocean City Hero Markers Part Of NJ Run For The Fallen
The Annual NJ Run For The Fallen will make its way through Cape May County on Sept. 25.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Noise From Stouts Creek Dredging Draws Ire From Residents
Residents are complaining that the airboats used in the dredging process are too loud and disruptive.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
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.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
