By DON STINE How to deal with Ocean Township’s run-away deer population and whether or not to allow medical marijuana sales in the township will be left up to voters in this November’s general election in two separate referendums. “These are non-binding referendums and will not automatically result in the council taking any action. We […]
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Ocean Hears Pros and Cons About Deal Road Project
By DON STINE After seven months of hearings, an application to develop a 32-acre site at the intersection of Deal Road and Route 35 in Ocean Township is heading to a close. Last week the Planning Board, once again, heard the proposal by Paramount Realty, who wants to build a 112-room Marriott Hotel, a Wawa […]
Continue readingBow Hunting Discussed in Ocean Township
Officials preparing referendum question on controlling deer population By DON STINE Bow hunting or sterilization are two primary options being considered in Ocean Township to deal with the township’s run-away deer population and the question is scheduled to be decided by voters in November. The large deer population is an ongoing problem in Ocean Township […]
Continue readingStory of Suffrage at Ocean Museum
“Votes For Women: the Story Of Suffrage” – a new exhibit at the Township of Ocean Historical Museum – celebrates the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. “New Jersey has an interesting story to tell. Many know of Susan Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton but many are not aware of how interesting […]
Continue readingOcean Community Hope Fund Awards $21,000 in Grants
The Community Hope Fund of Ocean Township, a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to promoting youth development and supporting charitable needs in the Township and neighboring communities, recently awarded twelve grants totaling $21,750. The grants will help to financially support the efforts of shore area groups that strive to provide youth with programs and activities. […]
Continue readingFireworks Light Up Night Sky
The night skies will be lit up along the shore this holiday weekend as towns set off their fireworks displays. In Asbury Park the fireworks show will be on the Fourth of July at the beachfront with a rain date of July 6. Bradley Beach will start off the holiday celebration on Wed., July 3 […]
Continue readingJuly is Family Month at Ocean Golf Course
July is Family Month at William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, 1003 Wickapecko Dr., and families are encouraged to enjoy some fun, uninterrupted time together on the golf course this month. To promote the game of golf as a healthy family activity, youth ages seven to 17 golf free every day in July. […]
Continue readingOcean Police, Lunch Break Collecting Food and Donations
By DON STINE The Ocean Township police department is teaming with the Lunch Break organization to collect food for needy families over the summer. “Lunch Break called us and said they have teamed up with other police departments and we thought this was a great idea and jumped on,” Ocean Township police Lt. Greg Schenck […]
Continue reading100 Films at 12th Annual Jersey Shore Film Festival
Films will be shown from June 23 to 30 in a variety of venues including the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Asbury Hotel and the ShowRoom By ED SALVAS The Jersey Shore Film Festival returns June 23 for its 12th year. From the gala opening party at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Ocean Township Sun., […]
Continue readingOcean Lacrosse Team Bids Farewell to Some Key Players
By CHRIS CHRISTOPHER The Ocean Township High School girls lacrosse team finished with a 13-9 overall record. “We had a strong senior class that led the team with its dedication, hard work and togetherness,” said Heather Krueger, the Spartans’ fourth-year coach. “Our team was able to work together and create opportunities for each other. The […]
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