The Coaster

By ED SALVAS
Coaster Photo: The Community Bank of Asbury Park plans to open in The Griffin building in the spring at the corner of Cookman and Grand Avenues.

By NANCY LYSKO and JAY CARR
We would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and hopefully you are not waiting for the new bowling alley in the basement of the Esperanza.
Asking Santa for a new bowling ball also might not be the way to go.
Instead, ask for no new condos. Our bowling centers are gradually [...]

By TOM CARDINALE
The late season loss of star Michael Oglesby to injury contributed to the Neptune Scarlet Fliers early exit from the Shore Conference and state tournaments last year but Coach Ken O’Donnell has a reloaded team he is confident will be able to compete once again this season.
“We have a number of players back [...]

By TOM CARDINALE
Downtown Asbury Park will be transformed into a world of ice on Sat., Dec. 15 as part of the grand finale to the city’s 110th anniversary celebration. The Winter Ice Carnival, as it is being called, wouldn’t be possible, however, without the skills and artistry of ice sculptor Kevin O’Malley.
O’Malley, who lives in [...]

Do you think religious belief matters in a president?

Raoul Miller, Asbury Park
Absolutely not. I think the country was founded on separation of church and state.
You should be free to do what you want in your private life, thats your business.
Religion should have no impact on whether or not you’re president or what you do while [...]

Holiday Helpers
Women in Power, a group of motivated and inventive local women, recently helped children at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Asbury Park make holiday crafts. They also helped children in the after school program with their homework. The women usually gather at monthly local WIP meetings to provide a support network and to promote [...]

By ELLEN CARROLL
Coaster Photo by Tom Cardinale: The Blue Bishops Derrell Bell sprints towards the end zone for a 74-yard touchdown catch during the Bishops Central Jersey Group 1 Championship game victory over Keansburg on November 30.

By RICHARD VIRGILIO
Twelve days of Christmas – you know how the song goes and you know what your true love gave to you. Here are 12 ways, during the next 12 days, to give to your other true love, Asbury Park.
On the First Day of Christmas (today): Choose one cause or charity in the [...]