Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Rainy, Unsettled Week In Store For NJ: Latest Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms will soak New Jersey and bring cooler temps at least through Thursday night, according to the latest forecast.
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|
One-Way Road Becomes Two-Way On Long Beach Island: NJDOT
Central Avenue will open to two-way traffic Tuesday after being closed for signal work and restriping, NJDOT said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
3 Weeks Later, Massive South Jersey Wildfire Receives Final Update
The Jones Road Wildfire burned through 15,300 acres of the Pine Barrens and reached 100% containment Monday.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Cheerleaders Give Donation To Lacey Fire Departments After Wildfire
The Jones Road Wildfire came dangerously close to Pride Elite Cheer in Forked River. Now, the cheerleaders are giving back.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Attempted Cop Killer Seeks Clemency, Atlantic Co. Officials Protest
Christopher Blank was sentenced for attempted murder of several cops in 2008; he has been appealing that sentence ever since.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Kids In Public Housing Get Free Beach Tags Through Cape May Nonprofit
Cape May Cares, a nonprofit that helps low-income households, gave kids the chance to get free beach tags for the summer.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
5 Cape May County Bridges To Go Cashless This Weekend
The cashless all-electronic tolling beginning May 10 means that all drivers can cross bridges and through tolls without stopping.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Patient Who Groped Nurse At Berkeley Rehab Sentenced
Authorities say David Taber touched the nurse's breast and tried to pull down her pants when she was giving him his meds.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
New Dog Grooming Business Opens In Forked River
Silvania DeBenedetto, a Lacey resident, recently celebrated the grand opening of her shop Sassy Paws Dog Grooming in Forked River.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
2 Popular Off-Roading Sites Close For Summer In Ocean County
The sites in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area attract "unauthorized activities," officials said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
2 Ocean City Hotels Listed For $8.75M
If you've got a couple million dollars to spare, you could be the next owner of the Cove Hotel and the Blue Water Inn, being sold together.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Mother’s Day In Ocean City: Local Eateries Taking Reservations Now
Mother's Day is almost here, and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making special plans ahead of schedule.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Mother’s Day In Barnegat: Local Eateries Taking Reservations Now
Mother's Day is almost here, and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making special plans ahead of schedule.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Mother’s Day In Lacey: Local Eateries Taking Reservations Now
Mother's Day is almost here, and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making special plans ahead of schedule.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Mother’s Day In Berkeley: Local Eateries Taking Reservations Now
Mother's Day is almost here, and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making special plans ahead of schedule.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
New Traffic Pattern Emerges On LBI Road, Route 72: NJDOT
May 8 marks the start of two-way traffic on part of Long Beach Boulevard, and the addition of new lanes on Route 72:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
All Of NJ To Get Drenched With Rain, Thunderstorms Thursday & Friday
Some of North Jersey could see up to 3 inches of rain through Friday night as downpours soak the state, according to the latest forecast.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Ground Is Broken On Bayville's New Veterans Village Housing Program
Tunnel to Towers Foundation is bringing their goal to eradicate U.S. veteran homelessness here to Ocean County with their Veterans Village.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Dirt Bike Crash Investigation Led To Discovery Of NJ Wildfire Suspects
An investigation into a dirt bike crash in the woods led police to the point of origin of the 15,300-acre Jones Road Wildfire.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Road Closed As Veterans Village Groundbreaking Is Set In Berkeley
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Bayville Veterans Village will be the first of its kind in New Jersey.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
