Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Necropsy Done On Whale Killed After Barnegat Bay Boat Collision
A necropsy has been completed on the Minke whale that died after colliding with a boat in Barnegat Bay. Here's what it found:
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|
Ocean City Mayor Calls For E-Bike Safety After Close Call
Mayor Jay Gillian almost had a collision with two young e-bike riders. Now, he's joining the fight for stronger e-bike regulations.
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Berkeley|News|
Man Admits Dealing Drugs That Led To Berkeley Man's Fatal Overdose
James Liu, 32, supplied heroin/fentanyl to a 33-year-old Berkeley man before his overdose death, authorities said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Spirit Halloween To Open 43 Stores In NJ: Here's Where
The South Jersey-based seasonal retailer is getting ready to take over empty storefronts across the state.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Stafford Township: Stafford Township Mobile Community Event!
See the latest announcement from the Stafford Township.
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Berkeley|News|
Community Mourns Lacey Man, Pinewald Firefighter Slain In Apparent Double-Murder, Suicide
"His contributions to our company and community will never be forgotten," Pinewald Pioneer Fire Co. said of Tyler Webb.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Sweet Treats Give Ocean City STEM Students A Hands-On Lesson
Gifted and Talented students visited local businesses, applying ice cream, saltwater taffy and mini golf to STEM education.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Whale Dies After Barnegat Bay Boat Collision
The Minke whale collided with a boat Saturday afternoon, causing the vessel to nearly capsize and a passenger to go overboard.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns As Temperatures Heat Up: See Forecast
Canadian wildfires could bring smoke to New Jersey as things heat back up to normal summer weather, according to the latest forecast.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
West Nile Virus Found In Atlantic County Mosquitoes: Officials
Samples from two towns both tested positive for West Nile Virus, county health officials said.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Severe Storm, Flash Flood Warnings Issued In Parts Of NJ, State Of Emergency Blankets Entire State
The state is going to get soaked Thursday afternoon, with significant, widespread flash flooding and up to 7 inches of rain in the forecast.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Proposed Rules For Flood Zones Don't Address Shore Concerns, LBI Mayor Says
The Mayor of Long Beach Township said that while the new REAL rules are an improvement, they don't do enough to address Shore concerns.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
$144K-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Barnegat
The Quick Draw ticket won a lucky player $144,572.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Pedestrian 'Critical' After Being Struck While Crossing Galloway Road: Police
The pedestrian was crossing S. Pomona Road Tuesday night when he was by a driver, Galloway police said.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Stronger E-Bike Safety Standards Needed After South Jersey Teen's Death, Officials Say
After the death of an Egg Harbor Township teen, lawmakers want stronger regulations for e-bike operations.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Severe Weather Warnings Issued For Parts Of NJ, Flood Watch For All
Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible Thursday, forecasters say, with localized amounts in excess of 6 inches.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
$1.3M Mental Health Grant Will Be Split Between Atlantic, Cape May Counties
The grant will fund both county's prosecutor's offices' Mental Health Diversion programs.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
4 Seek 3 Seats On Lacey Township School Board: Election 2025
Three of the four running in the November election are newcomers.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
See Who's Running For Barnegat-Manahawkin School Boards: Election 2025
Here's who's filed to run for the Barnegat Township, Stafford Township and Southern Regional school boards.
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Berkeley|News|
See Who's Running For Berkeley, Central Regional School Boards: Election 2025
The deadline to file for candidacy in the Nov. 4, 2025 school election was July 28.
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