Ocean Grove United’s annual dinner and fundraiser at SeaGrass restaurant on January 10 raised $3,200 for Sam Jarmer, the young Ocean Grove lifeguard who suffered a spinal cord injury last summer while on duty. The venue was sold out and all the attendees generously contributed. OGU thanks all the local businesses who donated gift certificates […]
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Ocean Grove Holiday Events
Santa Paws is coming to town, to Ocean Grove that is ,on Dec. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Pet owners may have their cats and dogs pictured with Santa Claus on the corner of Main Ave. and Pilgrim Pathway. The event will benefit Rescue Ridge animal rescue. Photos are courtesy of Chris “CK” Kavan […]
Continue reading3-Hour Parking Limit Proposed by Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce
By DON STINE Three-hour parking limits on commercial areas on Main Avenue over the summer months are being proposed by the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials made the proposal, which was also advanced a few years, ago, at the last Township Committee meeting. Chamber Vice-President Valerie Green said there needs to be more […]
Continue readingOcean Grove United Hosting Fundraiser for Injured Lifeguard
Ocean Grove United’s annual dinner and fundraiser will be on behalf of Sam Jarmer, a young Ocean Grove lifeguard who suffered a spinal cord injury while on duty at the beach. The event will be held at Sea Grass restaurant, 68 Main Ave., Ocean Grove Fri., Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. There will be a […]
Continue readingOcean Grove Citizens Group to Present Parking Proposal Dec. 9
A new group of Ocean Grove residents and business owners have introduced a new proposed program to address Ocean Grove’s seemingly intractable parking problems. The independent community group is called the Better Parking Alliance. Their goal is to “pinpoint and implement a parking solution that balances the needs of Ocean Grove’s diverse constituencies,” said the […]
Continue readingWesley Lake Cleanup Oct. 19
A Wesley Lake Cleanup is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Those participating are asked to meet at the footbridge across from the Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten on Lake Avenue, Asbury Park. The cleanup will focus on the city’s Cookman Avenue business district and raise awareness about discarded cigarette butts and the […]
Continue readingService Planned for Historian
A Service of the Celebration of Life for Wayne T. ‘Ted’ Bell Jr. of Ocean Grove will be held Sat., Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Ocean Grove, followed by coffee and light refreshments. In place of flowers, contributions can be made to one of the following: the Founders […]
Continue readingNeptune OKs Agreement for North End
By DON STINE After being stalled for 11 years, redevelopment at the North End beachfront of Ocean Grove took a big step forward this week when the Neptune Township Committee executed an agreement to have the long-vacant site developed. “This is the first step in the process. It doesn’t end tonight; it begins tonight,” Township […]
Continue readingHoliday Weekend a Winner
By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI The holiday weekend, started with sunshine and crowds but fizzled out by Monday, Labor Day as heavy rain hit the area. However, beach revenues in Asbury Park were still over $100,000 for the weekend, close to last year’s, $110,000. Beach Utilities Manager Gary Giberson said he is pleased with the overall […]
Continue readingAnnual Fundraiser for Ocean Grove Beautification Project
The Ocean Grove Beautification Project will host its annual fundraiser at the Starving Artist Sat., Sept.14 and Sun., Sept. 15. The event is an important source of income towards their annual planting expenses especially with planting new perennials in our gardens. Expenses were greater this year due to the extreme heat and the frequency and […]
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