From Dec 24 to 31 the Asbury Park police department made the following arrests: DEC 24 • A 37-year-old male from Farmingdale was arrested and charged with simple assault in the 1300 block of Second Avenue. DEC 25 • A 36-year-old male from Freehold was arrested and charged with robbery in the 100 block of […]

Police confirmed reports of gunfire early Saturday morning on the 200 block of First Avenue, after a woman came to police headquarters 12 hours later to say her vehicle had been hit by a bullet. The incident occurred on First Avenue between Kingsley and Bergh streets, across from the Phillips Seaview Tower senior citizen building, […]

From Dec. 17 to 24 the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: DEC 17 • A 24-year-old male from Ocean Grove was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in the 200 block of Main Street. • A 41-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with violation of a restraining order. • […]

Any business owner whose business suffered damage due to Hurricane Sandy has until Tuesday, Dec. 31, to submit an application for the Stronger NJ Business Grant Program, according to a news release from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. The program provides grants of up to $50,000 to businesses damaged by the hurricane. To be eligible, […]

A local group of entrepreneurs that own several successful restaurants in Asbury Park will grand open their fifth venture in the city, Pascal & Sabine, Friday night. Pascal & Sabine takes its name from two characters in Albert Lamorisse’s fantasy featurette, “The Red Balloon”, according to Mark Hinchliffe, spokesperson for Smith, a partnership of local investors. Smith […]

For the past 49 years runners have flocked to the Asbury Park boardwalk on the weekend between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to take part in the Polar Bear Races. This year is no different. The Polar Bear Races are set for Sunday, Dec. 29, with the five- and 10-mile race walks kicking off at […]

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners for the 2013 Downtown holiday window decorating competition. Criteria for judging was based in four areas this year, according to Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce executive director Jackie Pappas. The winners were chosen by their ability to create a holiday mood, reflect a theme or a […]

One person was stabbed in the 1500 block of Springwood Avenue around 8 p.m. Monday evening, according to Garret Giberson, spokesman for the Asbury Park Fire Department. The victim, who suffered a stab wound to the abdomen, was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment, said Giberson. No further details are available at this […]

A 23-year-old Asbury Park woman was arrested on drug charges after police spotted her fighting with a Target store employee, according to a news release from Ocean Township Police. Police witnessed Kara Fitzpatrick of Summerfield Avenue involved in a physical altercation with a loss prevention employee outside of the Seaview Square Mall’s Target Greatland store […]

Christmas came a little early this year for Asbury Park’s crossing guards. For the past several weeks a community-wide initiative has been underway to help sponsor new warm, reflective winter gear to outfit the guards. Previously, they wore thin reflective vests over their own personal winter coats. At a press conference held Friday outside of […]