Veronica Flesher

Forked River, New Jersey

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Check Out Town-Wide Yard Sale Map In Stafford

1 week ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

STAFFORD, NJ — Looking to shop for some great deals? Stafford is hosting their town-wide yard sale on May 3 and 4. Held rain or shine both days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., this annual event is great for those hoping to score some gems or maybe just offload some of what's been sitting in the basement for ages. The below map shows the houses across Stafford that will be participating this weekend (story continues below). You can also click here to see locations separated by neighborhood/section of town.
2 Killed When Car Crashes Into 2 Others In Atlantic County: Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

HAMILTON TWP., NJ — Two people died and a third was seriously injured when a driver crossed the center line and collided with two other cars Wednesday afternoon in the Township of Hamilton, police said. Around 4 p.m., a 21-year-old Cedarville resident was heading west on Millville Avenue (C.R. 552) in a 2018 Hyundai Elantra when he crossed the center line into the eastbound lane, police said.
Ocean City High School Senior Gets National Honor Society Scholarship

1 week ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

OCEAN CITY, NJ — An Ocean City High School senior is the recipient of a prestigious scholarship award. Christopher Garrabrant was named a 2025 National Honor Society Scholarship Finalist, the Ocean City School District announced in a news release. Garrabrant was one of 25 students selected from thousands of applicants across the nation. As a finalist, Garrabrant was awarded a $5,625 scholarship at the National Education Leadership Awards held in Washington, D.C., this April.
Unlicensed Berkeley Man, His Son Charged In Hit-And-Run That Injured Teen: Prosecutor

1 week ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

BERKELEY, NJ — A Berkeley Township man and his son were both charged after the father struck and severely injured a 17-year-old riding an electric bike and kept driving, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. Michael P.
Scams Targeting Residents Impacted By Jones Road Fire, Lacey Police Warn

1 week ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

LACEY, NJ — Residents impacted by the Jones Road Wildfire should be aware of a new scam going around, Lacey police warn. "We are receiving reports from affected residents that solicitors are stating they are from Lacey Fire, and that they can remediate the air in their homes to get rid of smoke," police shared Thursday.
Unsettled, Rainy Stretch To Begin In NJ: Latest Forecast

1 week ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

NEW JERSEY — Summer-like warmth will be joined by a stormy, unsettled stretch into next week across New Jersey, according to the latest forecast. Scattered showers and some thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening and overnight, the National Weather Service said in its morning update. Friday and Saturday will be warm and humid. Both days could bring some stormy weather as well, as a slow-moving front moves towards the region.
Mask-Wearing Thief From Forked River Caught After Early Morning Police Chase

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

HOLMDEL, NJ — A Forked River man faces multiple charges after being caught in an early morning police chase, according to Holmdel police. Ryan Dautorio, 35, of Forked River, was charged with burglary, theft, trespassing, resisting arrest and criminal mischief, according to police. Dautorio was first spotted running across Route 520 around 3:30 a.m. by a Holmdel officer on routine patrol.
2 Popular Spring Events Return To Ocean City This Weekend: See Details

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Enjoying the warm weather? See if Ocean City's hermit crab mascot agrees and predicts an early summer for the 52nd time on Martin Z. Mollusk Day this Friday, kicking off some of the island's favorite events. Martin Z. Mollusk has successfully predicted an early summer every year for five decades - even though sometimes it involves creative usage of flashlights for him to see his shadow. The fun starts at 11 a.m. on the Ninth Street beach.
Man Called Fake Bomb Threat At Walmart; Later Set House Ablaze In Little Egg Harbor: Cops

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ — A Little Egg Harbor man pleaded guilty to creating a false public alarm and aggravated arson in two separate incidents where he called in a false bomb threat to a Walmart and set a house ablaze, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Ethan Salter, 20, faces three years in New Jersey State Prison on each charge, to run concurrently, Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. It was about 5:45 p.m. on Dec.
Special Budget Meeting Planned For Lacey Schools

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Veronica Flesher

LACEY, NJ — Another special meeting to discuss the 2025-26 budget is set Thursday for the Lacey Township Board of Education. The budget will be presented at the May 1 meeting after their initial attempt was rejected back in March. Since then, several meetings and workshops have been held to try and agree on a budget, as the school district faces a $6 million gap.