E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt will be the featured guest on the next episode of What’s Up on E Street? a new online series presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University. The episode goes live on Tues., Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. The new series highlights […]
Continue readingQuick-thinking by City Police Leads to Arrest in Bicycle Thefts
A stolen bicycle in Asbury Park was recovered after quick- thinking by Police Officers Michael Treadway and Anthony Fiorentino. The incident began when Treadway was flagged down on Sat., July 18 at about 9 p.m. by a woman who said her bicycle, which had been secured to a bike rack, was missing. Just prior to […]
Continue readingCounty Prevails in Defense of Philip Seidel Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled last week that the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office must indemnify the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in the defense of the lawsuit by the estate of Philip Seidle, a former Neptune police officer who is in prison for shooting his wife to death. Monmouth County believed that the determination by the […]
Continue readingPolice Seek Public’s Help in Barbershop Murder
Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for a September 2019 murder in Neptune. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said the investigation into the Sept. 20, 2019 homicide of Wayne E. Jones, 46 of Neptune is still active. Gramiccioni is urging the community to reach out to police […]
Continue readingIn Asbury Park: Nightclub Under Construction at Berkeley Hotel
By ED SALVAS Quietly and without fanfare, a new nightclub is under construction in Asbury Park. The venue, called Johnny and June’s, is located in the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel which has not seen an entertainment venue in many years. Johnny and June’s is dedicated to country music legends Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter […]
Continue readingSports Profile: John Girard
By CHRIS CHRISTOPHER John Girard has earned a major honor. The board president of Ocean Youth Lacrosse was named the 2020 US Lacrosse Program Administrator of the Year. “This award is given to an outstanding administrator of a league or program who runs a program of excellence that upholds the vision and mission of US […]
Continue readingAsbury Together Confirms Quinn, Clayton, Chapman Ticket
Asbury Park Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn and Councilwomen Yvonne Clayton, and Eileen Chapman said they will be seeking four-year terms on the Asbury Park City Council in the November election. All three were previously elected in 2016 and will be running again as the Asbury Together ticket. Three seats are open on the council. Rev. […]
Continue readingProsecutor Refuses to Allow Murder to Become a Cold Case
Despite the passage of over two years, investigators are working tirelessly to ensure the murder of Earl Sanders of Neptune City does not become another cold case. Authorities from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Colts Neck Police Department say that the senseless murder of Sanders remains very active and are urging anyone with information […]
Continue reading$10,000 Grants Available for County Businesses
$10,000 grants will be available to small businesses and nonprofits under a program announced this week by Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley. “The Freeholders have worked alongside chambers of commerce and mayors to deliver assistance to our small businesses and I am excited to announce that the Monmouth […]
Continue readingToast Owner to Operate Concession in Bradley Beach
By PETE WALTON The Bradley Beach Borough Council has awarded a beachfront concession to the owner of a popular New Jersey chain of breakfast and lunch spots. Borough resident Amy Russo will lease the Newark Avenue concession for three years, according to a resolution approved unanimously by the council when it met earlier this week. […]
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