Three men are facing charges related to two separate shootings in Asbury Park, as part of a clash between rivals back in December. One of the men was involved in both shootings, said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Antonio Pabon, 26, of Jackson Street in Freehold, is charged in both shootings. Pabon is facing […]
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Planning to Preserve Theater in Bradley Beach
By PETE WALTON The president of the Bradley Beach Historical Museum plans an effort to preserve the former Beach Cinema on Main Street. “We are losing our movie theater,” said Paul Neshamkin. “It would be really tragic to our town to lose this theater.” Neshamkin, who helped organize support for the borough’s purchase of the […]
Continue readingBreast Cancer Awareness Walk
Take a walk in Kennedy Park in Asbury Park Sat., Oct. 17 as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Committee a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Kennedy Park is at 104 Grand Avenue, off Cookman Avenue. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon with Brianna Spahn, MS, PA-C, Breast Surgery with Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore […]
Continue readingLaw Firm Staffer Charged in Theft of $100,000
An Ocean County woman is facing theft charges following a 10-month investigation that revealed she stole more than $100,000 from the law firm where she was formerly employed as the office manager, said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Patricia Vaughn, 62, of Toms River, was arrested and charged Oct. 9 with second degree theft […]
Continue readingNeptune Mayor’s Ball Sold Out
Neptune Mayor Robert Lane said that the Neptune Township Mayor’s Charity Ball has reached maximum guest attendance for the in-person, outdoor event Oct. 17. Lane is thankful for the interest in the ball and the overall support for the support the 27th Annual Mayor’s Charity Ball, and its beneficiary, the Jersey Shore Dream Center. Since […]
Continue readingAsbury Park Hosting Drive-Through Halloween Event
The Asbury Park Recreation Department will be hosting a pandemic-friendly Halloween drive-through event on Sat., Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. outdoors at City Hall, rain or shine. Families can walk or drive through with their children to pick up Halloween treats safely. Masks are required. “We know how important it is for our […]
Continue readingMonmouth County High School Fall Sports Updates
The Ocean Township High School Spartans’ Aidan Tisony is the picture of determination. Ocean downed Monmouth Regional 2-1 in overtime in boys soccer in Shore Conference Class A Central in the regular-season opener for both teams. Ocean won the match on a header by Michael Reid off an assist from Brian Mirando in the eighth […]
Continue readingLoch Arbour Trespasser Prompts Response from County Team
A Rockland County, New York man was arrested Wed., Oct. 7 after police responded to a call about a trespasser and the man became uncooperative prompting a response from the county emergency response team (MOCERT). Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said Deal Police Department responded to a call at approximately 12:41 p.m. reporting a […]
Continue readingMusic Continues to Play On in Neptune
By DON STINE Neptune officials were unable to review their current noise ordinance for possible revisions at last week’s Township Committee meeting but the mayor said that it will be discussed at the upcoming Oct. 26 meeting. “We want to take the time to make sure the ordinance is updated fairly and is more definitive […]
Continue readingAsbury Park Leaf Collection Dates
Asbury Park residents are asked to place leaves, either in biodegradable leaf bags or in loose leaf piles, curbside, and to leave a six-inch gap between the leaf piles and the curb to allow storm water to flow through. Leaves will be picked up weekly during the 11-week period. Leaf collection begins Oct. 15 and […]
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