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Great White Shark Encounter Reported Off the Coast of Little Egg Harbor, NJ
A fisherman shark hunting off the coast of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey got exactly what he'd reportedly hoped for: An encounter with a Great White. Ah, the Great White Shark. King of the World. Top of the Food Chain. I've often said I'd consider it a privilege to end...
Barnegat Historical Society Members Honored by County
Each year, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners presents the Virginia E. Haines Historic Advocate Award to a person or persons who have made significant contributions to promote a greater understanding of the rich history of Ocean County. This year’s recipients are Kathryn D. Conrad and W. Grove Conrad of the Barnegat Historical Society, where they serve as trustees.
NJ shore town enforcing huge fine for parents of uncooperative teens
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — This Ocean County borough is taking its 10 p.m. curfew seriously, starting now. Ahead of July 4, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department is warning residents on Facebook that it'll be enforcing several ordinances regarding the "ongoing issue of unaccompanied juveniles in town." And it's...
Adopt These 5 Adorable Pets in Ocean County Today
Adopt These 5 Adorable Pets in Ocean County Today — These adorable pets are only some of the animals that are available for adoption in Ocean County. Please contact the shelters located throughout Ocean County with any inquires. There are two locations in Ocean County, one in Manahawkin and...
N.J. brewery owned by a female veteran has closed
New Jersey’s brewing community is again without another beer maker, with the recent closure of a business that’s believed to be among only a few woman-owned breweries in the state. Backward Flag Brewing Company, which was known as space devoting itself to helping veterans transition into post-military careers,...
Disastrous Collision Off Barnegat Light
This is the first in a series. When you think of shipwrecks off the Jersey coast, you almost always picture a lone vessel battling the seas on a dark and stormy night. But one of the most controversial ones occurred in 1890, and it didn’t involve a storm. The...
Stafford Schools Get New Schedule Come September
As the calendar changes and the days progress through the next two months, school districts throughout New Jersey will begin preparations for the next school year. In Stafford Township, parents and guardians need to begin preparing as well. During its most recent meeting, the Stafford Township Board of Education approved...
Indie Band Innlet Making Waves on Social Media for All the Right Reasons
An indie band right out of our local Southern Regional High School has taken social media and streaming services by storm with single after single, and they’re just getting started. The band is Innlet, named for Barnegat Inlet, near where they grew up, but spelled a little differently to...
Registration for Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim Open for Few More Weeks
For those who may have missed the news, the Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim is making a comeback this summer, and registration for the event is ongoing right now. Last year, the Friends of Barnegat Light Beach Patrol took over the operation of the event after it was canceled for a second straight summer last July, and the race officially opened for registration this spring. As of this past weekend, about 170 positions remained available.
Solid Variety of Music Set for Stafford’s Summer Concert Series
For more than two decades, the Stafford Township Historical Society has hosted its annual concert series, and this summer’s slate even comes with a slight adjustment. Now, concerts will be every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the pavilion in Manahawkin Lake Park. Residents and visitors alike are...
Stafford 12U Softball Squad Reaches District 16 Title Game, Falls to Northfield
Summertime is Little League baseball and softball all-star tournament time, and several squads from Stafford Township have been and still are vying for District 16 championships. On June 28, the Stafford 12-and-under Little League all-star softball team just missed capturing the district title, dropping a 3-2 decision to Northfield in...
Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls
Lawmakers introduced a package of public safety bills after police say a community event in South Jersey devolved into chaos. The post Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Cost of Gasoline in Atlantic City & NJ: Thanks to Chris Christie
Before Chris Christie became Governor, New Jersey had the 2nd lowest gasoline sales tax in America. As of June 30, 2024, the day before the latest gasoline sales tax increase went into effect … New Jersey has the 7th highest gasoline tax in America. On July 1, 2024, a...
N.J. winery to run with its revolutionary cookout idea for a 2nd straight year
Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, New Jersey, last year introduced The Great American Vineyard Cookout. For years, general manager John Cifelli said, they eschewed any Independence Day events. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 7/4
10 - 18 mph (Gust 23 mph) 9 - 16 knots (Gust 20 knots) TODAY: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. Isolated showers and tstms late with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
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