By ED SALVAS and DON STINE Gov. Murphy finally gave the word that indoor dining in the Garden State can resume on Fri., Sept. 4, just in time for the beginning of Labor Day weekend. Although this is good news for restaurant owners, making it happen might not be so easy. Marilyn Schlossbach, owner of […]
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Showroom Hopes to Open Theaters Soon
By ED SALVAS Governor Phil Murphy has announced that movie theaters can reopen along with indoor dining on Fri., Sept. 4, nearly six months after being closed because of the Coronavirus. But that’s easier said than done, according to Mike Sodano, co-owner of the ShowRoom Cinemas in Asbury Park and in Bradley Beach. “Three days […]
Continue readingNew Date for Rodeo for Recreation
Here’s hoping the third is the charm! The Asbury Park Mayor’s Rodeo for Recreation originally scheduled for April and then rescheduled for this month has now been rescheduled again to Thurs., April 29, 2021, all due to the pandemic. The country-themed evening at the Stone Pony will feature live music, a buffet dinner and one […]
Continue readingStolen Generator Recovered
A Neptune man was charged with theft last week in connection with a report of a stolen generator in Asbury Park Aug. 21. Police Officer Connie Breech responded to Life Storage located at 813 Main St. to take a report of a stolen generator Aug. 21, The victim related that he left his generator unattended […]
Continue readingFormer Asbury Park Official Seeks Council Seat
Robert M. McKeon, who was director of Property Management and Neighborhood Preservation for Asbury Park, from 2014 to 2020, said he is running for a seat on the Asbury Park City Council. McKeon said he plans to submit his petitions Aug. 27. There are three seats open on the council in the November election. MeKeon […]
Continue readingAsbury Park Woman Honored by Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will honor 10 successful young women, including Lauren Staub of Asbury Park, at the fifth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 event on Sept. 23 at the organization’s Program Activity Center in Farmingdale. Staub, a former Girl Scout, owns The Party Fairy LLC and volunteers for organizations across New Jersey […]
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. No appointment is necessary. Those wishing to take the test simply walk up during the testing times and a health professional will conduct the test. You do not need to be symptomatic to be tested. […]
Continue readingLakewood Man Charged in Shooting of Girl, 4
A Lakewood man has been arrested and charged for his role in the shooting of a four-year-old Asbury Park girl, said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Sciaire N. Jackson, 27, of Lakewood, has been arrested and charged with first degree Attempted Murder, second degree Aggravated Assault, second degree Possession of a Weapon For an […]
Continue reading4-Year-Old Shot in Asbury Park; Prosecutor Seeks Public’s Help
Monmouth County law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance to bring a shooter, responsible for causing serious injuries to a 4-year-old, to justice. The shooting took place in Asbury Park Aug.18, 2020, said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. At approximately 1:35 p.m. a 4-year-old child was shot while sitting outside the family’s […]
Continue readingTeams Still Available for Pedaling for Toys
The Asbury Park Toy Drive realizes this has been a tough year for everyone including the toy drive organizers. So, they have created an event to help us bridge the gap on the fundraising shortfall because of pandemic restrictions. “Pedaling for Presents” will take place on the green space at First Avenue and the Boardwalk […]
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