A Former Porta Asbury Park employee has been charged in with the ongoing theft of beer kegs, Police Department Spokesman Sgt. Michael Casey announced in a written statement. Ryan Kircher, 35, of Neptune City, is charged the third degree theft of property for stealing 38 empty kegs valued at $5,700 from the rear of the […]

The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct a checkpoint to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, Task Force Coordinator Chief Michael W. Palmer of the Brielle Police Department announced in a written news statement said. The checkpoint will be run from 11 p.m. Friday through 3 a.m. Saturday […]

The Ocean Township Police Department has released news statements that outline arrests for drug possession and lewdness as well as a Saturday paper shredding program and bicycle auction in Joe Palaia Park. First up is a Tuesday drug possession arrest by Ptl. Dean Schoch after conducting a motor vehicle violation stop near 4:10 a.m. along […]

Local restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach, who has launched a new initiative aimed at employing the younger generation and providing healthy food options, is asking for the community’s support. The initiative is a specialty food truck venture that will be supported by her Food for Thought by the Sea nonprofit. “Food for Thought by the Sea is […]

A joint investigation has been launched into the Tuesday afternoon shooting outside Kennedy Fried Chicken and Pizza, located at 1400 Main Street, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written news statement. An unidentified male victim sustained non life threatening injury to the leg, according to the report. Asbury Park Police Department responded […]

An Asbury Park man pleaded guilty Friday to charges of armed robbery and kidnapping in connection to November 2016 Neptune Township and Asbury Park crimes, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced via a written statement Tuesday afternoon. Hakiem K. Wadud, 24, of Asbury Park, pleaded guilty to first degree armed robbery and first degree […]

Quick response Monday from local and county agencies helped to contain an elusive oil leak that has been plaguing Deal Lake, said Don Brockel, chair of the Deal Lake Commission. Brought to light after inches of rain fell in a short period of time over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the oil slick was reported […]

Monmouth and Ocean County graduating high school seniors looking to pursue musical theater, theater, or a visual arts degree are eligible for the John C. Rodriguez Scholarship, managed and promoted by Cabaret for Life [CFL] and the Carolan-Rodriguez family. “Cabaret for Life is pleased to continue offering the John C. Rodriguez Scholarship as we have […]

The Asbury Park City Council is in the final stages of developing two new programs that will help stay parking and traffic congestion with in the 1.4 square mile increasingly popular beach community. Transportation Manager Michael Manzella has laid out what he calls high visibility and in demand locations for the car share program stations […]

The newest event to join the Asbury Park festival roster has added three new bands that promise to deliver a bit of funk, fusion, and reggae to the two-day music, food, art and surf event taking place Sept 29 to 30 in Asbury Park. Sea.Hear.Now, the brainchild of renowned music industry photographer Danny Clinch, announced […]