By DON STINE An Asbury Park City Councilwoman believes it’s wrong to have locked gates on two footbridges over Wesley Lake between Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, and it may be illegal. Asbury Park Councilwoman Eileen Chapman said earlier this week that the gates, which prevent public access from Asbury Park into Ocean Grove from […]

The summer season is approaching and the Historical Society of Ocean Grove seeks volunteers. The group will  host a Volunteer Social on Sun., June 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum at 50 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove. Opportunities are available for the various events being offered this summer- docents and museum guides […]

Ocean Grove residents this week were buzzing about the sighting of a fox on their neighborhood streets. Liz Carlson told The Coaster she saw a fox Sunday morning crossing right in front of her on Main Avenue. “He literally looked right at me,” she said. But then he was startled by a garbage truck and […]

By DON STINE Nagle’s Apothecary Café in Ocean Grove will not reopen this summer, much to the disappointment of many Ocean Grove visitors and residents, including those lining down the sidewalk in the summer evening for the restaurant’s well-known ice cream window. But don’t worry, the restaurant will be back – but just not this […]

Debris from a spectacular April 13 fire that destroyed an historic building on the Ocean Grove beachfront is expected to be removed within two weeks. In his report at this week’s Township Committee workshop, Business Administrator Vito Gadaleta said that debris from the fire will be removed along a route at the southern side of […]

By DON STINE Debris from the fire which destroyed the 100-year-old North End Pavilion on the boardwalk in Ocean Grove may still be scattered about, but what is the possibility of rebuilding a similar building in its place? Neptune Business Administrator Vito Gadaleta said township officials have no problem with the historic structure being rebuilt […]

On Thurs., May 2, Mary’s Place by the Sea in Ocean Grove will open its home to 30 women from the Jersey Shore region for a day of self-care at a Nourish You event. The event is sponsored by All in the Family Dental Care of Wall Township. Attendees will nourish their minds, bodies and […]

For its first lecture and general meeting this year, the Historical Society of Ocean Grove will welcome genealogist Melissa A. Johnson of Middletown Township who will present Researching Twentieth-Century New Jersey Families. The lecture and meeting will be held at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main St., Ocean Grove on April 29 at […]