A Monmouth County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment against a city man and Ocean Grove woman related to animal cruelty charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in written news statement. Andre P. Parker, 31, of Sunset Avenue in Asbury Park is charged with is charged with three counts animal cruelty, two counts […]

Teaming up with the federal Veteran’s Administration, in conjunction with mental health and rehabilitation providers, the Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Thursday evening the launch of a Veterans Diversion Program [VDP]. Under the new program, active and former service members suffering from a mental condition related to their military service and charged with […]

A month long food drive aims to help supply the non-perishable food item shelves at Fulfill, [formerly known as the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties]. The food drive is held in partnership with Surf Taco and Asbury Park’s Move For Hunger, Lowy’s Moving Service non profit organization that works to mobilize the national relocation […]

Feed Your Soul Konscious Youth Development and Service [KYDS], a holistic youth support nonprofit, will host an information session from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Monday at Kula Café, located at 1201 Springwood Ave. The event is being held to garner volunteers and support for program facilitation, events, marketing, administration and social media. The event […]

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 said. The checkpoint will be run from 10 p.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Saturday along Route 336 in Eatontown. Task […]

Bike Auction Looking for some new summer wheels – chances are you will find it at the Ocean Township Police Department’s Bike Auction. A host of bicycles will be up for preview from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with the auction running from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event will be held at Joe […]

A Monmouth County grand jury returned a 13-count indictment against a young couple charged with the robbery and murder of Trupal Patel, 29, of Brick, according to a news release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Patel’s body was discovered on the side of the road in Shark River Park on Feb 22, Monmouth County […]

Bike Rodeo A Safe Routes to School Bicycle Riding Skills Program will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bradley Elementary School, located at 1100 Third Avenue Asbury Park. The event features a learn to ride course, with a separate course for Pre-K to 2nd-grade students; safety tips and equipment check; helmet fitting; […]

Free Tax Prep Offered A series of Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties sponsored free tax prep is being offered through April 18 to families whose incomes are below $54,000 and for individuals earning $30,00 or less. Officials advise that families with incomes under $53,930 may qualify for up to $8,529 in Earned Income Tax […]

Community Events: Master Plan Community Input Meeting The second Master Plan Community Input Meeting will be held from from 6 to 8 p.m. March 15 at Trinity Church gymnasium, located at 503 Asbury Ave. Input from the event will be used in crafting the city’s Master Plan Reexamination Report. Residents are asked for input on […]