Ocean City, NJ|News|
Small State Aid Increase In Store For Ocean City Schools In 2025-26
A slight increase in state aid is in store for the Ocean City School District in the upcoming school year.
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|
State Aid 2025-26: See How Barnegat-Manahawkin Schools Fared
Barnegat, Stafford and Southern Regional schools are all set to see an increase in state aid for the upcoming year.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Lacey Man Tried To Lure Children For Sex: AG
Daniel J. Dagostino, 39, thought he was arranging to have sex with two girls aged 8- and 10-years-old. He was really speaking with a cop.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Starlink Begins FAA Testing At South Jersey Facility
The FAA is considering using Elon Musk's company Starlink at its terminals as part of an air traffic overhaul.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Suspect Sought In iPad Theft At Forked River Service Area
State Police are seeking the suspect who stole an iPad from the A Plus Convenience Store at the Celia Cruz Service Area on the Parkway.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Central Regional Sees Big State Aid Bump For 2025-26
Most districts getting a state aid increase only will see 6% more. Central Regional will see one of the state's biggest bumps at 18%.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Cape May County Board of County Commissioners Introduces Historic 2025 County Budget
See the latest announcement from the Cape May County Government.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
State Aid Increase In Store For Lacey Schools In 2025-26
A 6 percent increase in state aid is coming to Lacey schools, following the previous year's "devastating" state aid loss.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
48 Indicted For Galloway Cockfighting Ring: Prosecutor
Dozens of roosters were seized from the property in varying states of injury along with four dogs, three kept in "deplorable" conditions.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
PA Woman Lit Surf City Home On Fire, Fled From Cops: Prosecutor
Juliette Tournier, 29, set the home on fire and fled from police in a SUV that had a stolen license plate, authorities said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Welcome Spring With Watercolor & Ink At Ocean City Arts Center
Russian-American artist Olga Nenazhivina will have her works displayed in March at the Ocean City Arts Center.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Counterfeit Bills Used, $9K Stolen In Separate Incidents In Manahawkin
A New York man tried to pay for two PlayStations with counterfeit bills, police said. In another incident, two stole thousands from shops.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Wild Bird Intake Suspended At Popcorn Park Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Sick or injured wild birds will not be accepted at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge to protect the refuge's wildlife and shelter's cats and dogs.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Full Slate Of Spring Fun In Store For Ocean City
Market Madness, Girls Weekend, Doo Dah Parade and more: here's what's going on in Ocean City this spring.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Fast-Moving Storm Headed To NJ
Rain showers are in store for the Garden State Wednesday into Thursday as spring-like temperatures bring warmth.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Newlyweds Killed In Wrong-Way South Jersey Crash: Police
Thomas Splinter and Nancy Orellana-Splinter were killed in a crash over the weekend. They had just gotten married in September, friends say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Officials Share Reminders Ahead Of Lacey Schools Bond Referendum
The March 11 bond referendum, with three questions hoping to upgrade the school district, is now only two weeks away.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
New Safety Kits Come To Central Regional Schools
Superintendent Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder said that "hopefully" the district will never use these wound kits, meant for emergency situations.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
New Airport Terminal, Playground In Ocean City's 5-Year Capital Plan
Plans for 2025 include a new terminal building at the airport and recreation improvements at 34th Street.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Preschoolers Spread Kindness Through Barnegat
The littlest learners in Barnegat made the world a brighter place on Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feb. 17, at the library.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
