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Stafford firefighters assist Barnegat crews in battling house fire

Stafford Township, NJ – Multiple units from Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 responded Friday to assist Barnegat firefighters during a house fire, officials said. Ladder 4735, Rescue Engine 4731, and Engine…

September 21, 2025

Offshore Wind Warrior: Barnegat Light mourns longtime mayor and ‘Perfect Storm’ boat owner Kirk Larson

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — Kirk Larson, the longtime Barnegat Light mayor and commercial fisherman whose boat famously appeared in the film The Perfect Storm, has died, leaving behind a legacy deeply intertwined…

September 1, 2025

Sea turtle rescued from tide pool in Barnegat Light with surprise hitchhiker

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A routine day for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center turned into a rescue mission when a green sea turtle was found trapped in a tide pool near a…

August 8, 2025

Whale that struck boat in Barnegat Inlet before washing up dead near channel was in poor condition prior to impact

BARNEGAT BAY, NJ — It happened on Saturday when a mike whale slammed into a boat in the Barnegat Inlet, throwing one person overboard and nearly capsizing before the whale washed up…

August 5, 2025

Caught on Camera: Minke whale struck and killed in Barnegat Inlet throwing boater overboard

A 20-foot Minke whale was fatally struck by a vessel in Barnegat Bay on Saturday afternoon, leading to a coordinated response from marine agencies and a planned necropsy to be conducted Monday…

August 3, 2025

Watch: One Person Tossed Overboard After Minke Whale Struck in Barnegat Inlet

A 20-foot Minke whale was killed in Barnegat Bay on Saturday after being struck by a vessel, prompting a coordinated emergency response and plans for a necropsy early Monday. At 2:45 p.m.,…

August 3, 2025

Swimmer injured off Barnegat Light beach transported to hospital for treatment

BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — A swimmer sustained a minor leg injury while in the water near the 9th Street beach in Barnegat Light on Saturday morning, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. According…

June 25, 2025

Barnegat Lighthouse: “Old Barney” on the Jersey Shore is a Beacon of the Past

Perched at the northern tip of Long Beach Island in New Jersey, USA, Barnegat Lighthouse — affectionately known as Old Barney — stands as a proud sentinel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and…

June 13, 2025

Two charged for arson after shooting flare gun into occupied Barnegat home

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated arson and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after authorities say they fired a flare gun into a Barnegat Township…

June 10, 2025

Barnegat police seek help identifying individuals in vape shop fraud case

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals wanted for questioning in a fraud investigation at a local business. According to a statement…

June 8, 2025

Barnegat police respond to report of abduction

BARNEGAT, NJ — Police have confirmed that no abduction took place following reports of a possible incident just before midnight on June 5. The Barnegat Township Police Department announced Thursday that, after…

June 6, 2025

Ocean State Job Lot opens new Barnegat store with community-focused celebration

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly celebration at 580 North Main Street, the former…

May 19, 2025

Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat resident in a scam orchestrated by fraudsters…

April 29, 2025

Barnegat police seek public’s help to identify suspect caught on Wawa surveillance

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person captured on surveillance footage earlier this month. Police said the image was taken…

April 25, 2025

Two South River men charged in drug death of Barnegat woman after fentanyl overdose

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men from South River have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death following the fatal overdose of a 34-year-old woman in Barnegat Township in February, Ocean County…

April 23, 2025

Forest fire forces voluntary evacuation across Barnegat neighborhoods as flames threaten homes

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A fast-moving forest fire in Southern Ocean County has prompted a voluntary evacuation in multiple residential neighborhoods in Barnegat Township as shifting winds continue to push the fire closer…

April 22, 2025

5-acre wildfire burns near Barnegat-Waretown border

BARNEGAT, NJ — Firefighters are working to contain a 5-acre wildfire burning near the border of Barnegat and Waretown, officials said Monday. According to the Barnegat Police Department, the fire is located…

April 22, 2025

Barnegat Bay Blitz returns with student-powered cleanup in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ — Volunteers across the Barnegat Bay Watershed will take to streets, parks, and shorelines Thursday for the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual large-scale litter cleanup aimed at protecting New Jersey’s…

April 16, 2025

A traffic light being repaired. File Photo

New traffic signal shake-up set for Barnegat: Changes coming to West Bay Avenue and beyond

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Drivers in Barnegat should expect changes at several key intersections this week as Ocean County Engineering prepares to overhaul traffic light timing along West Bay Avenue, Lighthouse Drive, and…

April 14, 2025

Barnegat Township welcomes new officer with experience across multiple shore departments

BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department officially welcomed Patrolman Stephen Adams to its ranks on Tuesday, swearing in the seasoned officer during a ceremony attended by his family, friends, and…

April 1, 2025

Barnegat Junior Police Academy returning in July for 5th and 6th graders

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Barnegat Township Police Department has announced the return of its Junior Police Academy, set to begin on July 7, 2025, for students entering 5th or 6th grade…

March 16, 2025

Barnegat man pleads guilty to robbery, shoplifting in Stafford Township

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Barnegat man has pleaded guilty to robbery and shoplifting in connection with multiple incidents in Stafford Township last year, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Nicholas…

January 29, 2025

Ziggy the Fox Rescued After Wandering the Ice for Days in the Barnegat Bay

In a heartwarming twist straight out of a Disney movie, Ziggy the fox (aka Little Foot) has survived a wild misadventure that had the internet rooting for him. The scrappy red fox,…

January 22, 2025

Barnegat Police Department welcomes two new officers to the force

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Township Police Department officially welcomed two new officers, Patrolman Kevin Wagner and Patrolman Evan Sands, during a swearing-in ceremony held this morning in the presence of their…

January 2, 2025

Pitbull in Barnegat awaits adoption as shelter spotlights Carson

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter is highlighting Carson, a 6-year-old pit bull, as he waits for a forever home after the holidays. Carson, described as having a shiny…

December 28, 2024