Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Taxes Up In 2025 Stafford Municipal Budget
Township officials said they worked to incorporate cost-saving measures in order to mitigate the tax impact on residents.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
- Berkeley, NJ
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Lacey, NJ|News|
String Of Car Break-Ins Reported In Lacey: Police Blotter
The March burglaries involved unlocked cars, according to the Lacey Township police blotter.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Weather Updates Shared For Doo Dah Parade, Egg Hunt In Ocean City
A rainy weekend is in store for Ocean City, impacting some of the events planned:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
14.24% Tax Increase Considered By Lacey Township School Board
The Tax Levy Incentive Aid program would allow certain districts to exceed the 2 percent cap on tax levy increases.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
32 Rescued After Ocean City HS Rowing Team Blows Off Course
First responders rescued 28 students and four coaches after a sudden change in weather caused the crew shells to take on water.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Barnegat Woman Dies In Atlantic City Expressway Crash: State Police
The 80-year-old woman was killed Thursday afternoon when her car stopped in the left lane and was rear-ended, police said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Snow, Ice, Thunderstorms, Flooding All Possible In Latest NJ Forecast
Two inches of rain and some snowflakes at higher elevations are in store Friday and Saturday across the Garden State, forecasters say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Clammer Rescued After Floating In Oyster Creek For 'Hours': Officials
John Mazzy, 72, was found clinging to a dayboard in the channel after the Coast Guard discovered his boat with no one on it.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Doo Dah Parade, Egg Hunt This Weekend In Ocean City
Two of Ocean City's most popular spring events will be held this weekend. Here's the details:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Man Sentenced For Drugs, Weapons Offenses In Southern Ocean
Jackson's Shawn Garretson assaulted a man in Barnegat and was found with cocaine and a gun in his car in Tuckerton on separate occasions.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Snow Risk, Soaking Rain, Coastal Flooding In Latest NJ Forecast
A storm more fitting of late February than mid-April is moving into the area, dumping several inches of rain on NJ over the weekend.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Knife-Wielding Man Caught After Threatening South Jersey Schools: Cops
Herbert L. Myers called in threats to Hamilton Township schools and then was found brandishing a knife on a bus, police said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
5 Fired After Autistic Girl Allegedly Bound With Tape In Barnegat
The 8-year-old's mother, Kasi Spinelli, said her nonverbal, autistic child had her wrists, ankles and mouth bound with tape at school.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Meet Stafford's First Responders At Family-Friendly Event
Meet police, firefighters and EMTs, plus get a closeup look at their rides and gear at the Annual First Responders Day on April 22.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Is This Weekend In Berkeley
Prizes will be awarded in several age categories at the Easter egg hunt on April 12.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
New Traffic Pattern Starts This Week At Galloway Intersection
The intersection of Route 30 and Cologne Avenue will see the first flashing yellow arrow on a state highway in New Jersey.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Special Budget Meeting Set This Week For Lacey Schools
A special Board of Education meeting has been set for April 9 to amend the 2025-26 budget.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Wintry Weather Returns To NJ This Week In Sudden Shift
Winterlike temperatures are in store this week, with blustery conditions and a widespread freeze, according to the latest forecast.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Berkeley Celebrates National Library Week
April 6 through 12 is National Library Week, with the theme "Drawn to the Library."
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
BBQ Spot To Open New Location Before Motel Demolition In Ocean City
The Coral Sands Motel is set to be demolished. Before that, though, Buddy Love's BBQ is opening another location there.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
