A Belmar man was charged with possession of the psychedelic drug molly following a traffic stop at the Asbury Park Circle, according to a news release from Ocean Township Police Department. Patrol Officer Gregory Martone conducted a motor vehicle stop near 8:35 p.m. Tuesday that revealed Isaiah M. Hall-Johnson, 26, a passenger in the vehicle, […]

The Taste Awards II voting is now open and close to 20 of the city’s eateries are vying for the best of the best accolades. Administered annually by Jersey Shore Restaurant Week presenters, the online voting asks members of the public to pick the best eateries in 13 categories that range from Outstanding Fine Dining […]

The Asbury Park Skateboard Foundation will hold its first stand-alone fundraising event Sunday at the Wonder Bar. Founded last spring, the nonprofit aims to secure land to construct a public skateboard park for all ages and skill levels. The initiative involves community engagement to create an innovative design that encourages a multi-purpose use, according to […]

An extra layer of defense against neighborhood crime, the local Citizens on Patrol [COP] group is looking for a few good members. “This is a city wide unit,” said organizer Arthur Schlossbach. “We patrol by car throughout all four districts of Asbury Park.” Participating city residents agree to donate an average of two to four […]

Asbury Park has drawn many creative personalities to its city limits and John Hawksby of Freehold is the latest to land on Bond between Bangs and Summerfield avenues. The avid surfer/entrepreneur will open Talking Heads Barber Shop Tuesday at 415 Bond Avenue. Hawksby has 15 years of experience, getting his start at Freehold’s Joe’s Barber […]

A team of assessors will examine all aspects of the Ocean Township Police Department next month. A part of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police [NJSACOP] accreditation process, the assessors will investigate the over 50 member police force’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Steven R. Peters said in […]

A 23-year-old Asbury Park man has been charged in the Dec. 20 double shooting along the 1000 block of Summerfield Avenue that claimed the life of local football star Jamal Small, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a news release. Diquan “Gudda” Speights has been charged with first degree murder, first degree […]

Concern that the Asbury Park Pop Warner Football League would be locked out of playing on their home practice and game fields was thwarted Thursday by the Asbury Park Board of Education [BOE]. Following the recommendation by Labor Counsel Aaron Mizrahi, the BOE voted to grant Asbury Park Youth Football League a waiver for facility […]

A conflict in the city’s recently updated mercantile license laws has real estate agents paying a $100 fee for the first time history, said Real Estate agent of Burns-Bradshaw Real Estate agency at 1508 Main Street. “Real estate offices were always considered professional offices,” Bradshaw said. “We have been in existence for 90 years and […]

The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for one of the city’s main arteries. Traffic is closed along Route 71 between Third and Fifth avenues due to down power lines, officials said. According to JCP&L outage report web page close to 2,000 Monmouth County residents are without power following Wednesday night’s storm […]