Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Hurricane Erin To Strengthen, Create 'Life-Threatening' Risks In NJ
While the hurricane remains well offshore, it will have impacts on Jersey Shore beaches this week, forecasters say.
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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.
Please feel free to reach out to me at veronica.flesher@patch.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Berkeley|News|
Person Stabbed, Drunken Delivery Driver Passes Out In Car: Berkeley Police Blotter
See the notable incidents Berkeley police responded to in June and July in their police blotter:
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
'Stuff The Bus' And Support Local Schools At Manahawkin Applebee's
Bring school supplies to the Applebee's in Manahawkin and support children in three local school districts.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
These Ocean City Beaches Are Now Unguarded (See List)
As of Aug. 14, several Ocean City beaches will no longer have lifeguards:
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding, Humidity Targets NJ Thursday: See Latest Forecast
Sticky conditions will be followed by more showers and thunderstorms Thursday, bringing the risk of flash flooding.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Airline Offers New Routes With Expansion To Atlantic City Airport
To celebrate, the new airline is offering one-way fares on its four Florida routes starting at $39.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
2 Young Boys Celebrated For 'Selfless Rescue' Of Dog In Beach Haven West
Stafford Township Council honored Thomas and Nicholas Murphy, who searched for and rescued a family dog in distress under a dock.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
E-Bike Safety Update Shared By Ocean City Mayor
Mayor Jay Gillian met with Asm. Antwan McClellan recently to discuss e-bike safety and legislation.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Tropical Storm Erin To Strengthen Into Hurricane: See Potential NJ Impacts
Even without direct impacts, the future hurricane could have impacts on the Garden State. Here's what's forecast:
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Trial Set For Atlantic City Mayor, Wife In Child Abuse Case
Mayor Marty Small Sr.'s child abuse trial will begin just after Election Day, where he is up for re-election.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Flood Watches Issued As Storms Move Into NJ Wednesday: See Latest Forecast
Heat and humidity is back for Wednesday, with showers and storms later in the day, according to the forecast.
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Lacey, NJ|News|
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Lacey Crash: Police
A Waretown woman died after she was struck while crossing Route 9 late Monday, police said.
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Berkeley|News|
Annual School Supply Drive Launched In Berkeley
By donating supplies, you can enter to win one of two iPads, donated by the Berkeley Township PBA.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
New Speed Limits On These Manahawkin Roads: Police
The updates were made following a traffic study by Ocean County Engineering.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Fishing Club Collects Thousands Of Dollars For Ocean City Food Cupboard
In their two open houses, the Ocean City Fishing Club collected nearly 500 pounds of food and more than $4,600 to feed the needy.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Hurricane Likely To Form Later This Week: What It Means For NJ
Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic. Here's what this could mean for New Jersey:
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
House Engulfed In Flames In Ocean City: Officials
No one was injured in the fire late Friday night.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Weather Alerts Issued In NJ As Pattern Shifts: Latest Forecast
Heat and humidity will creep back up this week as the threat of storms returns, according to the latest forecast.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Fired NYPD Cop Lied About Past To Get Hired At Jersey Shore Police Departments: Prosecutor
Briant K. Nixon was fired from the NYPD after a domestic violence arrest; he didn't share that when applying at NJ departments.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Students Grow Plants, Legacy In Memorial Garden
Ocean City Primary School students are growing a lifelong love of learning in Mrs. H’s Helping Hands Garden.
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