🌱 Patch AM: Barnegat man receives 10-year sentence in major child-exploitation case.

Coming up: Kids Terrarium on the Barnegat Patch calendar

Albert Music Hall Celebrates Pinelands Folklore with Annual Jersey Devil Show on November 7

An evening of live music, local legend, and Pinelands traditions brings the Jersey Devil to life in Waretown

2 Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop: Stafford Police

A driver fled a Stafford traffic stop, and police later found the vehicle in Atlantic City and filed drug charges.

Who's On The Ballot In Barnegat-Manahawkin: Election 2026

Tuesday is Election Day. Here's what voters should know.

🌱 Patch AM: How Barnegat’s dominant season ended in a tough playoff shutout

Also check out Kids Terrarium on the Barnegat Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Barnegat’s dominant season ended in a tough playoff shutout

And on the Barnegat Patch calendar - Kids Terrarium

🌱 Patch AM: Barnegat Man Sentenced For Sharing 1,000+ Child Sex Abuse Images

Also, don’t miss Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Barnegat Patch calendar

Barnegat Man Sentenced For Sharing 1,000+ Child Sex Abuse Images

Fabian Lugo-Sanchez accessed and shared more than 1,000 items of child sexual abuse material, authorities said.

More Land Added To Preserved Space In Little Egg Harbor

A vacant Giffordtown Lane lot will join preserved county land near the Tuckerton Lake Tract.

🌱 Patch AM: Barnegat defendant challenges crucial phone evidence in deadly Toms River crash

Spotted on the Barnegat calendar: Kids Paint & Pot

Teen Saves Southern Ocean Baby's Life 2 Days After Learning CPR

Days after learning CPR in class, an Ocean County vocational student said she used it to help a baby breathe again.

🌱 Patch AM: Can Barnegat’s ground game shock Camden in Friday’s playoff opener?

Be sure to catch Kids Paint & Pot on the Barnegat Patch calendar

Barnegat School Board Election 2026: Doreen Continanza

Here's what Barnegat Township Board of Education candidate Doreen Continanza had to say.

4 Charged In Warren Grove Drug Bust: Stafford Police

Police said court-approved searches in Warren Grove and a vehicle turned up suspected meth and packaging materials.

Military Discounts And Deals In Barnegat: Where Veterans Can Save

From a brand partner: From dining to shopping, veterans, service members and military families can take advantage of special offers.

🌱 Patch AM: Check Out Barnegat's Spookiest Halloween Houses

Happening soon: Holly Berry Bazaar on the Barnegat Patch calendar

Check Out Barnegat's Spookiest Halloween Houses

Take a drive to see the competitors in Barnegat Recreation’s Halloween House Decorating Contest.

Waretown Library To Host Diabetes, Heart Health Program

The free Nov. 13 presentation at the Waretown library branch will cover diabetes, heart health and prevention.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Voter Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

The 2026 General Election is quickly approaching, and it’s almost time for Barnegat and Manahawkin residents to cast their ballots.

Reopening Delayed For Long Beach Island Library Branch

The Long Beach Island branch in Surf City will remain closed an extra week while carpet replacement continues.

Barnegat Township Committee Election 2026: Cassandra Licata-Link

Ahead of the 2026 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates.

Make A Difference In Barnegat: Where To Give Back This November

From a brand partner: From volunteering to donating, here are ways to support local organizations and causes close to home.

Barnegat Township Committee Election 2026: Marianne Clemente

Ahead of the 2026 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates.

Halloween Events In Ocean County: Railroad Fest, Costume Contests And More This Weekend

Halloween and autumnal festivities will take over Ocean County this weekend.

Special Police Officer Earns Promotion, Praise In Stafford

Police Chief Russell Griffin said Dugan, 21, has drawn positive feedback and handled more than 1,500 calls.

Stafford Emergency Management Office Receives State Accreditation

The township’s emergency management office was recognized as Ocean County’s first accredited agency in the state program.

A woman develops prolapse, causing bladder issues and kidney risk

Compassionate Care Helps NJ Widow Overcome Severe Prolapse and Surgery Fears

Help Keep Long Beach Island Clean With Non-Profit

Clean Ocean Action's fall Beach Sweeps are set for later this month.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug, Weapon Charges, Stafford Police Say

A Tuesday evening stop on Beverly Lane ended with charges including drug possession and weapons offenses.

Entangled Endangered Whale Spotted Off Barnegat Inlet

The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale is badly entangled in fishing gear and will likely die, biologists said.

Long Beach Island Library Branch To Temporarily Close

The Ocean County Library branch in Surf City will close for a week, with book returns and online services still available.

Stafford Honors 4 All-Star Softball Teams For 2026 Tournament Runs

Mayor Robert Henken presented proclamations Oct. 13 to four Stafford Township softball teams.

Bovio Rubino Service Sponsors Alice Paul Center’s Women's Equality Day Festival

Celebrating Inclusivity, Education and the Continued Fight for Gender Justice

Emergency Dredging Set For Double Creek Channel

NJDOT said shoaling at Double Creek Channel became a navigational hazard after a late September storm.

Southern Ocean Chef Nominated For NJ Chef Of The Year Award

The Waretown restaurant has been previously named one of the best in the state.

Local Artist's Paintings On Display At Southern Ocean Library

A reception with the local artist is set for Oct. 19 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library.

Pole Striping Returns To Historic Barnegat Barbershop

The shop, which initially opened in the late 1800s, is part of the Barnegat Historical Society's Heritage Village.

Albert Music Hall Celebrates the Season with a Harvest Hootenanny in the Pines

Six bands bringing Bluegrass, Country, Folk & more to Waretown for an afternoon of lively music & Pinelands hospitality on Sunday, Oct. 11.

New Ocean County Library Branch Opens Its Doors In Stafford

The new branch on South Main Street adds expanded collections, makerspace, sensory space and updated technology.

6 Centenarians Celebrated In Southern Ocean

The Terraces at Seacrest Village recognized six residents who are 100 or will turn 100 by year’s end.