Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
9 Rescued After Boat Takes On Water In Manahawkin: Police
The vessel struck a submerged dredge pipe and began taking on water, police said.
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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Galloway, NJ|News|
4 Atlantic County Must Wanted Fugitives Caught In 5 Days
Federal, county and local officers arrested four wanted people in Atlantic County between Aug. 28 and Sept. 1.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Berkeley Mayor Sends Back-To-School Message On Safety, Support
Mayor John Bacchione said student safety and community support should stay front and center this school year.
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Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Stafford Shares Back-To-School Road Safety Reminder For Drivers, Walkers
Mayor Robert Henken and the Township Council asked residents to stay alert as school traffic picks up this week.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Boardwalk To Host Eagles Parade
Free parade registration is open for fans joining bicycles and golf carts on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Popular Lacey Bar Gets New Name, Makeover
The Pine Tar Bar & Grill revealed a new identity this past weekend.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Long-Approved Condo Hotel Project Moving Forward In Ocean City
The city said the approved six-story, 111-unit project includes 391 parking spaces and hotel-style operations.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty In Drug, Weapons Case
Kirk I. Eason is expected to receive a 10-year state prison sentence under the plea agreement.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Severe Storm Watches Issued As Tornadoes, Hail Threaten NJ
Damaging wind gusts, large hail and possibly a tornado or two are forecast for Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
New Cellphone Rules Set For Lacey Township High School
Students will have to keep phones, smartwatches and tablets off and stored from arrival to dismissal.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Final Approvals Sought For Proposed 20-Unit Berkeley Townhouse Development
Twenty two-story townhouses will be constructed in five buildings if the final site plan is approved.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Dog Dies After Being Kicked By Manahawkin Man: Police
The 40-year-old Manahawkin man was charged with third-degree animal cruelty.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
Duo Charged After Drug Bust At Brick Home: Police
Police said detectives seized suspected cocaine, heroin or fentanyl, MDMA, oxycodone pills and cash at a home.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Jellyfish Sting Swimmers Across The Jersey Shore
This past weekend saw a number of jellyfish stings for beachgoers.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Details $8M Sandcastle Park Project
A county grant will help fund the 34th Street project, which city officials said should be ready by next summer.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Bayville Nursing Director Admits Hitting Patient With Broom
The nursing director assaulted the patient with a broom and then lied to cover up the attack, authorities said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Flash Flood Warnings Issued As Strong Storms Soak NJ
Up to 4 inches of rain have fallen as of Friday afternoon in parts of New Jersey.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|News|
Nurse Admits Pepper-Spraying Dementia Patient At Ocean County Facility
The nurse, a Manchester resident, admitted that she pepper-sprayed the elderly man and left him in his room without medical help.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Couple Sentenced For Bizarre Point Pleasant Home Invasion
A friend asked the resident to meet a prostitute at the Point Pleasant home; the California couple burglarized it instead, authorities said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Cape May County Opposes NJ Sanctuary Laws
Commissioners said the state measures raise public safety, officer safety and election integrity concerns.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
