Barnegat News

Mother Nature is open for exploration and enjoyment, in spite of superstorm Sandy's shellacking.

Season badges are $25 if purchased by June 15; $35 thereafter; $10 for those age 65 and older with ID.

This Memorial Day weekend, Ben Stanek will be frying fish and serving it up at his family's picnic.

Ices are refreshing in the summer heat. An institution on LBI since 1994, Meltdown in Beach Haven Terrace offers 12 flavors of water ice.

Going 'Down the Shore' has meant different things over the years. Traditionally the connotation was driving on unpaved roads through the Jersey Pine Barrens to reach the shore area.

On May 10th at 10:34 p.m., Barnegat Township Patrolman Nicholas Venuto arrested Vijay Reddy, 31, of Midland Park for driving while intoxicated after responding to the area of Route 72 and Route 539 for a report of an intoxicated driver.

Despite a few delays and setbacks, Barnegat Township Committeewoman Elaine Taylor said that the town website's anticipated overhaul should be ready by June 1. She said that many updates are being made, including the inclusion, on the website, of the mayor's cell phone number so that citizens can reach him more easily.

Officials with the Barnegat Division of Volunteer Efforts are accepting donations for tornado victims in Oklahoma, according to their Facebook page.

Barbecue is all about going slow. At barbecue restaurants throughout the area, chefs spend hours and sometimes even days preparing everything from slow-smoked meats to homemade sides.

The Stafford man who struck and killed a Barnegat grandfather in September, 2011 has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and driving while intoxicated, according to officials with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety is urging everyone to buckle up.

MANTOLOKING - Still deeply scarred by superstorm Sandy, this barrier beach community could be the scene for the first post-storm litigation over beach replenishment easements.

Calling all Barnegat and Manahawkin-area seniors and senior parents: What's next for you after graduation? Whether you're headed to college or starting a new job, tell us your plans in the comments below.

Everything you need to know about beaches in Ocean County during the summer of 2013, from beach fees to parking facilities to lifeguard schedules: A beach goer removes her shoes before after arriving at the Johnson Street Beach in this file photo from 2004.

The Barnegat Police Department will be conducting entrance testing for the purpose of establishing a hiring list for the position of patrol officer.

As noted in recent blogs, there are some big stripers being trolled in deep water off Island Beach State Park.

The heroin was recovered during a consent search of Riley's residence. WEST BAY AVENUE: Paul Killelea, 55, of Lakewood was charged with driving while intoxicated about 11:30 p.m. April 25.

A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with heroin possession following an investigation.

Hey Canton! In case you didn't know, Mother's Day 2013 is fast approaching. The big day is Sunday, May 12, and we need your help.

We have the final word on black sea bass regulations in New Jersey this year: The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council approved a 20 fish daily bag limit with a minimum size of 12.5 inches.