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
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
- Berkeley, NJ
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Meet Student Researchers At MATES Showcase In Manahawkin
See what the students at the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science have been up to at Wednesday's showcase.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Shop Deals At Annual Book Sale At Lacey Library
Shop for books and support the Friends of the Lacey Library with the return of the annual fundraising book sale.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Severe Thunderstorm Watches Issued In New Jersey
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect in several counties Tuesday as strong winds and ping-pong ball sized hail threaten the state.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Galloway Man Gets 45 Years In Prison For 2019 Murder
Shamar Scott, 29, will spend years in prison for the 2019 murder of Demond Tally, 45, in Atlantic City.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Beloved Black Bear Passes At Cape May County Zoo
Cody, an American Black Bear who has been at the zoo since 2005, has been humanely euthanized.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Night In Venice 2025 Theme Announced In Ocean City
Champions are being honored at this year's Night in Venice, held July 26.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Accused Arsonist In NJ Wildfire Released From Jail
Joseph Kling, charged with aggravated arson and arson, will be on home detention until trial.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
New Veterans Village Groundbreaking Set This Week In Berkeley
The new Veterans Village, built by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, aims to break the cycle of veteran homelessness.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Sports Saved But Courtesy Busing, Staff Cut In Lacey School Budget
The budget has a 7.57 percent tax increase, which Acting Superintendent William Zylinski called a "compromise" to keep the district going.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
'Atmospheric Traffic Jam' To Bring Days Of Rain, Storms To NJ
An "atmospheric traffic jam" will bring days of rain and thunderstorms to the Garden State, according to the latest forecast.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Town-Wide Yard Sale Coming To Stafford
Check out the Stafford homes participating in this year's town-wide yard sale:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
2 Killed When Car Crashes Into 2 Others In Atlantic County: Police
A Hyundai Elantra crossed the center line and collided with two other cars, killing two people and seriously injuring a third, police said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City High School Senior Gets National Honor Society Scholarship
Christopher Garrabrant, named a 2025 National Honor Society Scholarship Finalist, is one of 25 selected from thousands of applicants.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Unlicensed Berkeley Man Hit Teen, Kept Driving: Prosecutor
Michael P. Gable was driving his son's car when he struck the 17-year-old; that son lied to police about who was driving it, officials say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Watch For Wildfire-Related Scams, Lacey Police Warn
Solicitors claiming to be from Lacey Fire are attempting to charge residents up to $30,000 for smoke remediation in a scam, police say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Unsettled, Rainy Stretch To Begin In NJ: Latest Forecast
Forecasters say we're entering an unsettled stretch, with the possibility of thunderstorms with hail and heavy downpours.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Police Chase Bandana-Wearing Thief From Lacey: Officials
Ryan Dautorio, 35, was seen running across a Holmdel road at 3:30 a.m. with a bandana on his face and a trash bag of stolen items: cops.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Spring Block Party, Martin Z. Mollusk Day This Weekend In Ocean City
Martin Z. Mollusk will determine if summer will come early on Friday, followed by the popular Spring Block Party on Saturday.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Man Admits Fake Bomb Threat; Setting House Ablaze In Little Egg Harbor
Ethan Salter stole a handheld radio used by Walmart employees to make a fake bomb threat and set a house on fire, authorities say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
