Man’s Five Hour Armed Standoff with SWAT Team in Barnegat
On February 7 at 8:17pm, officers responded to a call for service involving a 42 year old subject who was reported by his family to be in mental health crisis, armed with…
JSZ Report: Toms River North 7 Barnegat 1
Jersey Sports Zone – JSZ reports Toms River North 7 Barnegat 1. visit shoresportszone.com for more Jersey Shore sports coverage…
Barnegat Pirate’s Day September 7th
When 9/7/2019 – 9am – 4pm Description Free Street festival featuring 180 craft, food and business vendors; 3 bands on the main stage. (Jersey Sure Cats, Madeline Smith and Strictly 60’s) Pirates…
Toms River Police Assist Distressed Boater in Barnegat Bay
TOMS RIVER-On Thursday the Toms River Police Department received a boating call for assistance from a family off Shelter Cove Beach. “Everyone on the boat was okay but there were two young…
Barnegat Mayor Objects to LBGT History Lessons in School; Chief Vows to Protect
BARNEGAT-As New Jersey prepares to embark on a new curriculum to educate students on LGBT history, Barnegat MayorAlfonso Cirulli said that directive from Governor Phil Murphy’s administration is “an affront to Almighty…
New Five Story Banquet Facility Proposed Along Barnegat Bay in Brick
BRICK-A 78-foot tall, five-story banquet hall is being proposed along the waterfront in Brick Township at the end of Mantoloking Road. The project is still awaiting approvals from the township and the…
Barnegat Police to Crack Down on Distracted Drivers
Law enforcement officers from the Barnegat Township Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. enforcement campaign. Beginning April 1 and…
State Officials Issue Warning on Painful Clinging Jellyfish Found in Barnegat Bay
Submitted by Deborah Hoover, ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK-Clinging jellyfish, a nonnative species with a powerful sting, have been confirmed in the north-central region of Barnegat Bay, prompting the Department of Environmental Protection…
Barnegat Unveils Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
Several hundred people gathered at the dedication of a Vietnam War veterans memorial at the Frederick A. Watts Gazebo Park in Barnegat Township on March 29, 2018. Local resident Thy Cavagnaro, a…
HS Softball: Jackson Liberty Comes From Behind to Defeat Barnegat
JACKSON-The Jackson Liberty Lions started their 2018 season with a last inning come from behind win against the Barnegat Bengals. Adrianna Romano dominated Jackson Liberty through six innings on Tuesday, striking out…
Coast Guard Declares Conditions at Barnegat and Little Egg Inlets as Unsafe
BARNEGAT LIGHT-The U.S. Coast Guard today is advising boaters to stay off the water today after conditions at Ocean County’s two southern Ocean access points have gone from bad to worse. “Conditions…
OCP: Barnegat Mayor Caputo in Hot Water
BARNEGAT – Citing “improper touching,” an alleged assault and “an out of control, profanity-laden tirade and the threat of violence against another Committeeman,” Barnegat’s all-Republican Township committee censured one their own on…
Barnegat Police Seeking to ID Credit Card Thief
The Barnegat Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the pictured male. The unknown male used a stolen debit card to make several purchases within Barnegat Township on 02/11/18. This short video…
Family Community Center Opens in Barnegat
Barnegat police officers and public officials were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the new Oasis Family Success Center. Barnegat Police Officer Lt. Germain along with Mayor Caputo, Deputy Mayor…
Governor Christie Dumps $20 Million into Barnegat Bay
Press Release Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today visited Ocean County’s Cattus Island Park in Toms River to announce a comprehensive action plan…
MATES Students Clear Barnegat Bay of Abandoned Traps, Fishing Gear
The first day of Fall provided a picture perfect back drop for Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, to join with Nina Anuario, President of the Ocean County Vocational Technical Board…
FOUND: Barnegat Police Searching for Woman Who Could be Endangered
UPDATE: Police now say the woman has been located and is safe. BARNEGAT-Police here have issued an alert for a woman they claim could be endangered. Police have been in contact with…
Father of star pitcher Jason Groome arrested on drug, weapon charges in Barnegat
TOMS RIVER — The father of Boston Red Sox minor league pitcher Jason Groome was arrested on drug and weapons charges on July 10 the Ocean County Prosecutors office said in a…
Ocean County Kicks off Barnegat Bay Blitz
A warm welcome under chilly gray skies was provided to participants in the 8th Barnegat Bay Blitz held on June 7 at the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices off Bandon…
Barnegat Bay Blitz Helps to Beautify Berkeley Township
Submitted by Mayor Carmen Amato, Berkeley Township The annual Barnegat Bay Blitz was held this week, with two clean-up sites in Berkeley Township. A very special “Thank you” to you Department of Environmental…