Ocean City, NJ|News|
Halloween Parade, More Events Set In Ocean City
The city calendar includes a free library fest Tuesday, the annual parade Thursday and trick-or-treating Saturday.
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.
Please feel free to reach out to me at veronica.flesher@patch.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Armed Man Surrenders After 3-Hour Standoff In South Jersey: Police
Nearby residents were evacuated and some Absecon schools sheltered in place during the Monday morning standoff.
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Lacey, NJ|News|
Fundraiser Launched For Forked River Woman Killed In Parkway Crash
Caryn Coon, 22, was "a shoulder for everyone to lean on," according to a GoFundMe.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Voter Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2026 General Election is quickly approaching, and it’s almost time for Ocean City residents to cast their ballots.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
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.
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Lacey, NJ|News|
Lacey Voter Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2026 General Election is quickly approaching, and it’s almost time for Lacey residents to cast their ballots.
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Berkeley|News|
Berkeley Voter Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2026 General Election is quickly approaching, and it’s almost time for Berkeley residents to cast their ballots.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
Galloway Voter Guide 2026: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2026 General Election is quickly approaching, and it’s almost time for Galloway residents to cast their ballots.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
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.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Updates Shared On Future Of Former Wonderland Rides In Ocean City
The future of the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel are in question.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Student Production Of 'Cabaret' To Play In Ocean City
The Nov. 7-8 production will feature local students and cabaret-style seating at the Ocean City Music Pier.
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Galloway, NJ|News|
South Jersey Woman Admits Assault, Stalking, Flight From Police
A plea filed in Atlantic County calls for four years in state prison across three pending cases.
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Lacey, NJ|News|
Lacey Township School Board Election 2026: Kerry Opitz
Ahead of the 2026 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Barnegat Township Committee Election 2026: Cassandra Licata-Link
Ahead of the 2026 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
New Business Administrator To Take Over In Ocean City
The longtime municipal manager will take over as George Savastano retires from the Ocean City post.
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Lacey, NJ|News|
Lacey Township School Board Election 2026: Regina Discenza
Ahead of the 2026 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates. Here's school board candidate Regina Discenza.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City School Board Election 2026: Catherine Panico
Ahead of the 2026 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates. Here's school board candidate Catherine Panico.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City School Board 2026 Election: Kelly Hudak
Ahead of the election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates. Here's Ocean City Board of Education candidate Kelly Hudak.
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Berkeley|News|
Ocean Co. Attorney Had Child Sex Abuse Material, Prosecutor Says
Robert Shea, II, accessed and sent child sex abuse images at his Berkeley home and in a Toms River office, authorities said.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Barnegat Township Committee Election 2026: Marianne Clemente
Ahead of the 2026 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates.
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