Berkeley|News|
Dozens Rescued As Hurricane Erin Batters Jersey Shore
Shore towns were flooded Thursday night as Hurricane Erin churned up massive waves during high tide.
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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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Explore Beauty Of Change At Ocean City Arts Center
September's exhibit “Flux: Finding Beauty in a Changing World” explores changes in the natural world.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Nuclear Regulatory Commission To Host Oyster Creek Meeting In Lacey
The September meeting will discuss Oyster Creek's License Termination Plan.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Cape May County Government: Cape May County OEM Advises Residents of Potential Coastal Flooding from Hurricane Erin
See the latest announcement from the Cape May County Government.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Barnegat Baseball Star Killed In Accident After Signing Pro Contract
Nick Danbrowney died in a car accident on Aug. 18, just two months after signing a contract with the Bakersfield Train Robbers.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
State Of Emergency Declared As Hurricane Erin Slams NJ
Hurricane Erin will make its closest pass to New Jersey Thursday. Here's the latest forecast:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
No Swimming Allowed: Check Out Rainy Day Activities In Southern Ocean
Hurricane Erin means that there's no swimming at many Jersey Shore beaches. But there's still plenty of fun to be had:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Rain, Hurricane Impact Ocean City Beach Days: Check Out Rainy Day Activities
It's raining and swimming isn't allowed. Luckily, there's still plenty of fun to be had in Ocean City.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Boardwalk 'Batman' Charged With Assault After Jersey Shore Brawl, Reports Say
The cosplaying Caped Crusader reportedly pepper-sprayed someone during a Boardwalk fight.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Erin To Bring High Winds, Flooding, Life-Threatening Rip Currents To NJ
As Hurricane Erin heads north and grows, the Jersey Shore will see coastal flooding, high surf, life-threatening rip currents and more.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Student Auditions Announced For Ocean City Theatre Company
Students can audition for the fall and holiday productions of "Hadestown: Teen Edition" and "The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition."
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
New High School Rankings: See How Barnegat-Manahawkin Fared
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking on high schools. Here's how Barnegat and Southern Regional did:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
New High School Rankings: See How Lacey Fared
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking on high schools. Here's how Lacey did:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
New High School Rankings: See How Central Regional Fared
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking on high schools. Here's how Central Regional did:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Hurricane Erin Grows, Prompting 18 Jersey Shore Swim Bans: See The Latest List
Despite the hurricane remaining well offshore, it's expected to create tall waves and cause coastal flooding along the Jersey Shore.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Shuttered Oyster Creek Power Plant Could Get New Life Under Proposal
Holtec International's plans for the site could double the amount of electricity produced at Oyster Creek, officials say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
NJ Pop Star Joins Local Band For Surprise Performance At Jersey Shore Bar
The crowd at Bird & Betty's got a surprise when this NJ native (and his band's beloved bodyguard) hopped on stage to perform.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Wonderland Site's Future Up For Vote At Ocean City Council Meeting
This week's vote will decide whether or not the former Wonderland Pier should be considered an area in need of rehabilitation.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Driver Crashes Into Utility Poles, Ignites Transformer Fire: Berkeley Police
The driver was looking down at his phone and swerved into the pole to avoid rear-ending another car, according to police.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
2 Lost Hikers Found Via Drone In Berkeley: Police
The hikers had entered the wooded area of Dover Forge and couldn't find their way back to their car several hours later, police said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
