In a Thursday morning news briefing outlining the results of an internal review of the law enforcement response to the brutal killing of Tamara Seidle on June 16, 2015, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni further outlined details of the findings. The report concludes that although deadly force could not have reasonably been used against […]

A decade’s long quest to save their 1883 Victorian home on Seventh Avenue was realized Wednesday morning, when Richard and Johna Karpinski moved the three-story house across the street to Webb. “We’ve owned the house for 27 years,” Johna Karpinski said. “We bought it as an investment property with the idea that we would want […]

The Deal Police Department reopened the borough’s beaches following an 11:30 a.m. evacuation due to the sighting of two shark. “Lifeguards observed 2 sharks, 100 to 150 yards offshore,” Sgt. William Hulsd said. The sharks were spotted outside a school of dolphins in front of Deal Casino and appeared to headed north toward Long Branch, Hulse said. […]

The Deal Police Department has issued a shark sighting advisory. “Lifeguards observed 2 sharks, 100 to 150 feet offshore,” said Sgt. William Hulse. The sharks were spotted outside a school of dolphins in front of Deal Casino and appeared to headed north toward Long Branch, Hulse said. “We took precautionary measures and removed everyone from the […]

Domestic violence policy changes and disciplinary action recommendations for two Asbury Park Police officers are the result of a Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office internal affairs investigation into the June 6, 2015 murder of Tamara Seidle. While the investigation found no actions by law enforcement could have prevented Seidle’s death, it did reveal a lack of […]

Jersey native John Pizzarelli’s over 30 year career led him to collaborations with some of the nation’s greats – from Paul McCartney to James Taylor and Rosemary Clooney. At 8 p.m. Wednesday, the jazz guitarist and vocalist [at right] will join a roster of talent featured this summer by Axelrod Performing Arts Center on Grant Avenue in the […]

A roster packed with national recording artist will headline at the Beach Stage at Anchor’s Bend this summer. Known for showcasing talents via its select concert and festivals, a collaboration with ElmThree Production brings a little rock, soul, funk, and jazz to the oceanfront venue. “Each week will bring different genres to the Beach Stage,” said […]

A public group is again picking up the fight to stop residential permit parking along the waterfront in Deal. Citizens in Opposition to Beach Restrictive Access [COBRA] has launched an attendance campaign for the 5 p.m. Wednesday Board of Commissioners meeting in the Borough Hall Courtroom at 190 Norwood Avenue. On the agenda is the […]

A Monmouth County grand jury has returned an indictment charging an Asbury Park police officer and his sister with insurance fraud, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Monday. Alix Antoine, 37, a 12-year veteran of the Asbury Park Police Department was suspended immediately following the June 2015 charges. A four-count indictment charges Antoine with the second […]

The 130 year-old Second Baptist Church concluded its annual Men’s Day Celebration Sunday with Community Service tributes to civil rights activist Rev. Gil Caldwell and Interfaith Neighbors’ Paul McEvily. The Men’s Day celebrations are a significant part of African American churches for a number of reasons, according to The African American Lectionary. “The day is […]