By DON STINE A controversial project that will build commercial and residential units on a 32-acre site at the intersection of Deal Road and Route 35 was approved by the Ocean Township Planning Board this week. The move comes after 12 lengthy meetings were held on the application, with township residents both opposing and supporting […]
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Ocean Museum Presents Speakers on Victorian Mourning Practices
The Township of Ocean Historical Museum invites all to a special installment of its Speakers Series, “Lifting the Dark Veil – Victorian Mourning Practices” in the spirit of Halloween. It will be held in the Board of Education Auditorium, 163 Monmouth Rd. in Oakhurst on Wed., Oct 23 at 7:15 p.m. Laurie Smith and Glenn […]
Continue readingLaw Enforcement Seeks Public’s Help in Finding Missing Woman
Law enforcement officials are asking the public to come forward with any information that may assist them in finding an Ocean Township woman who went missing on Sept. 12, said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Despite the tireless efforts of the investigative team and numerous supporting agencies, the whereabouts of Jacquelin Terrulli remain a […]
Continue readingOfficials Seek Help in Finding Missing Woman
Law enforcement officials are investigating the cause of a fire that engulfed an Ocean Township home Thurs., Sept. 12 and are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing resident from the home. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said at approximately 7:32 a.m., the Ocean Township Police and Fire Departments responded to a fire […]
Continue readingLuncheon Includes Comedy Show, Bake Sale
The annual luncheon of the Philoptochos Society of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Asbury Park is Sat., Oct. 19. The event, the Society’s largest fund raising event of the year, benefits the society’s charitable works. It is being held at Navesink Country Club in Red Bank. The Philoptochos Society is the women’s organization […]
Continue readingOcean Chamber Presenting Doo Wop Sock Hop
The Ocean Township Community Hope Fund is presenting Johnny Petillo, a former member of the Duprees and Danny and the Juniors at a Doo Wop Sock Hop, Fri., Sept. 13 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Renaissance, Falco’s Catering, 1110 Route 35 in Ocean Township. There will be a ’50s style buffet dinner, […]
Continue readingOcean Voters to Decide on Bow Hunting, Sale of Medical Marijuana
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 […]
Continue readingOcean 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 […]
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