Ocean City, NJ|News|
ICE Involved In Ocean City Child Porn Raid, Activists Say
An Asbury Avenue apartment was searched for child porn; activists say that ICE detained someone unrelated to that case.
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|
6 Seek 3 School Board Seats In Ocean City: 2025 Election
The filing deadline for school elections was July 28. Six people, including three incumbents, have filed in Ocean City:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Weird Worms Pop Up At Jersey Shore: Here's Why
The strange, bristly worms appeared in droves this past weekend at Wildwood beaches, according to social media reports.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Pickup Truck Hits Barrier Near Barnegat Toll Booth, Flips, Catches Fire: Police
The pickup truck driver was hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries following the Monday morning crash, police said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Records Set At Ocean City Fishing Club Open House
The latest open house had more attendees, more food donated and more money collected for the food cupboard than ever before.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Man Assaulted While Sitting On Bench, Fight Busts Car Windshield: Lacey Police Blotter
A fight between two men shattered the rear windshield of a Mercedes-Benz and more, according to the June police blotter.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Southern Ocean Roads Targeted In Shore Traffic Safety Detail This Week
Barnegat, Stafford and Long Beach Island towns are the target of this month's Goal: Zero traffic safety detail.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Berkeley Roads Targeted In Shore Traffic Safety Detail This Week
Berkeley, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and other shore towns are the target of this month's Goal: Zero traffic safety detail.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Night In Venice 2025: See Results
These were the best boats and houses in the 2025 Night in Venice parade.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
1 Injured In Jersey Shore Food Truck Fire: Police
A Longport police officer was on routine patrol Sunday when he saw a thick plume of smoke coming from where a food truck was parked.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
3 Injured In Head-On Jersey Shore Car Collision, Officials Say
One person was trapped in a vehicle, another was on the ground and the third had taken themselves out of the car, firefighters said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Triple-Digit Heat Wave Before Storms Slam NJ: Latest Forecast
Temperatures will feel like more than 100 degrees the first few days of the week before storms return to close out the week.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
String Of Crimes, Including Lacey Axe Assault, Nets Man Prison Sentence
Charles Maulbeck's string of crimes included striking a person with an axe and breaking the window of a car with a rock, both in Lacey.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Taxes Increase In Berkeley: Mayor Explains Breakdown
The same pinch residents feel is being felt at the municipal level, Berkeley Mayor John Bacchione said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Severe Storm Warnings Issued As Dangerous Heat Cooks NJ
It'll feel like between 100 and 107 degrees Friday and later this afternoon and evening, the chance of severe storms increases.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Man Charged In Car Burglary As Barnegat Police Continue Investigation
Raymond Maggelet was charged with burglary and theft; additional vehicle burglaries with a different suspect are under investigation.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Blueberry Boon At Lacey Farm Helps Feed Those In Need
NJ's First Lady Tammy Murphy joined volunteers at Blue Forest Farm to harvest an abundance of blueberries donated to Fulfill.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Kookaburra Chick Hatches At Cape May County Zoo (See Photo)
Hear that laughter? That's the call of the Cape May County Zoo's new kookaburra chick.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Night In Venice 2025: Ocean City Police Issue Safety Advisory
Police will be patrolling the lagoons and surrounding streets throughout the day and the parade to make Night in Venice safe for all.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Severe Storms, 107-Degree Temps In NJ Forecast
Dangerous heat and humidity is expected statewide Friday with severe storms poised to slam NJ, according to the latest forecast.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
