A distressed swimmer was safely rescued by two fire department assigned rescue swimmers, Asbury Park Fire Department spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr said. The dispatch call, which came in at 3:05 p.m., reported that three swimmers were in distress on the Second Avenue beach in front of The Stone Pony, Giberson said. Firefighters Ryan Matthews and […]

No injuries were reported in a Wednesday afternoon blaze that broke out in the bedroom of a home on Prospect Avenue, fire department spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr said. When firefighters responded to the estimated 4:25 p.m. call, they found heavy smoke conditions emitting from the single family home, Giberson said. The fire was contained and […]

[Correction: An early version of this story said the fire occurred 11 p.m Wednesday instead of Tuesday]. The family displaced by by Tuesday night fire say they will stay with family until they can find more permanent shelter. The nine member family returned Wednesday to gather personal belongings and begin the process of remediation at […]

The Asbury Park Fire Department is back on the scene of a blaze that broke out Saturday evening in two vacant buildings along Springwood Avenue and Memorial Drive, department spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr said. “Firefighters are on the scene now for areas that have rekindled,” Giberson said. “There were no injuries.” The fires occurred near […]

Members of the Asbury Park Fire Department are battling a blaze burning at two building on Memorial Drive south of Springwood Avenue, department spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr. confirmed. The fire call came in near 7:02 p.m. and there is no word yet as to any injuries or how the blaze started. ——————————————————- Follow the Asbury […]

Less than just two weeks away from an event that draws thousands to the city, the Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade team held one of their last fundraising endeavors of the season Sunday at the Wonder Bar, located on Ocean Avenue. “All I can say is what a night,” co founder and President Garrett […]

The woman behind the Stone Pony’s success since 2003 has been named the 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal. “I knew immediately after the start of last year’s event that Caroline should be the next grand marshal,” event founder Garrett Giberson Jr. said. “Everyone on the Board agreed.” Giberson, who has known the Wall […]

Asbury Park Police and Fire departments assisted in an emergency evacuation of residents in the area of Langford Street and Mattison Avenue Tuesday night.  The evacuation was sparked by the reported 7:39 p.m. natural gas leak caused by contractors working in the area, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Patrolman Michael Casey said. “Contractors working at […]

A family of three was sent to the hospital and relocated from their Third Avenue home after the Asbury Park Fire Department responded to an alarm call Wednesday, Chief Kevin Keddy said. Firefighters responded near 10 p.m. Wednesday to the fire alarm activation call at a multi-family home, spokesman Garrett Giberson Jr said. Upon arrival, […]

Ocean Avenue between Third and Fourth avenues will be closed until the Sunday high winds subside, OEM Coordinator Garrett Giberson Jr. The closure is a precautionary measure follwing the morning scaffolding collapse at iStar’s 1101 Ocean Avenue site, Giberson said. When developed, the 1101 Ocean Avenue high rise designed by famed architect Gary Hanel will […]