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 […]
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In 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 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 readingAsbury Park Expands Pedestrian Walkways
Starting today (Thurs. July 23) through Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 7 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park from Emory Street to Bangs Avenue will be closed to through traffic and parking seven days a week to allow for the expansion of dining and retail. In addition, the following will begin today, July 23 and will be […]
Continue readingWhere’s the Mail?
By ED SALVAS A late arriving birthday card is a minor irritation, but not receiving any mail for two or three days, or frequently getting someone else’s mail and it’s time to call the Post Office. Area residents have been grumbling about the mail for months, maybe years, but the arrival of the Covid-19 Pandemic […]
Continue readingOnline Fundraiser to Help Injured Surfer
A surfing accident on July 4 has left a 27-year-old man paralyzed from the waist down. Aaron Carr, nephew of Asbury Park resident Ruthanne Harrison, has a spinal cord injury and is on a ventilator. “He was thrown off his surfboard and hit the ocean floor head first. He almost drowned and was rushed to […]
Continue readingFree Covid Testing in Asbury Park
Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and The Grunin Foundation have partnered to bring free Covid-19 testing to Asbury Park July 27, Aug. 8 and Aug. 14. No appointment is necessary, simply walk up during the testing times and a health professional will conduct the test. You do not need to be symptomatic to be […]
Continue readingMagnet Fishing Yields Bicycle, Anchor and a Handgun
By DON STINE Looking for something easy and fun to do while activities are limited due to the coronavirus lockdown? Then try magnet fishing- a new fad that is catching on around the world. Magnet fishing makes use of a strong magnet to recover magnetic objects from water. The magnet has a loop or eye […]
Continue readingAsbury Park Concert Band Celebrates Diamond Jubilee Season
By ED SALVAS It may have been delayed, but on Monday evening, Conductor John Luckenbill raised the baton to open the 75th season of the Asbury Park Concert Band. Luckenbill has been the band’s leader since 1989 and for many years the band held its concerts at the Arthur Pryor Bandshell on the boardwalk at […]
Continue readingiStar and Vin Gopal’s Civic Association Offering Grants to Businesses
Asbury Park waterfront Master Developer, iStar, and Sen. Vin Gopal’s Civic Association announced they will team up to support the local Asbury Park business community with micro-grants as they work to overcome the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. “Asbury Park’s small businesses help to make the city a vibrant and special community, […]
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