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Softboard Rodeo packs Inlet Beach
MANASQUAN — Cowabunga! On a beautiful Friday beach day the Manasquan Boardriders Club (MBRC) held the ninth annual Softboard Rodeo. The competition invited local groms aged 16 and under to Inlet Beach to test their skills and creativity in the unique surf contest. With soft tops scattered across the shoreline of Manasquan Inlet Beach, contestants began lined up on the fence 50 meters from the shoreline.
Jersey Shore deli owner, infectious disease doctor explain how to keep safe from listeria amid outbreak
Dr. Liu is an infectious disease specialist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and says it’s good to ask questions, and when purchasing products, stick with those shops you trust.
Let the curtains fall on another successful fundraiser
MANASQUAN — The curtains rose and fell on another wildly successful fundraiser hosted by the Liv Morro Foundation over the weekend. Last Friday, the Liv Morro Foundation returned to Bar Anticipation in Lake Como for a fundraiser to benefit the Manasquan High School Theater Department. The event featured an open bar, barbecue, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
Calling all bakers! Donation of goodies sought for Berry and Craft Festival
MANASQUAN — The Manasquan Seniors plan to host their annual Berry and Craft Festival in August and are seeking some extra help from the community to help pull off the popular event. The 15th annual festival, to be held Sunday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Squan Plaza, is in need of volunteer bakers.
Southern-style fried chicken place plans to open 13 spots in NJ
🍗 A fried chicken franchise plans to expand its operations in New Jersey. 🍗 The plan is open 13 locations across Monmouth and Ocean counties. 🍗They specialize in fried and grilled chicken sandwiches. A famous fried chicken franchise based in Colorado since 2018, has plans to expand...
Scene Around: Fire Company Hose, Ladder & Spirit Win
Call it Fire Company No. 1 — number one as in first place winner. That’s right. The Fair Have Fire Department’s Fire Company won first place in the Monmouth County Fair’s Monmouth County Firefighter’s Competition for its stellar hose and ladder work on Wednesday night. There were several fire companies in the competition, but only one that placed first.
Howell, NJ ex-police chief sentenced for workplace affair cover-up
HOWELL — A former Monmouth County police chief who served his community for nearly three decades has been sentenced for lying to investigators about a scandalous affair with a subordinate. Andrew Kudrick, 50, was sentenced to two years of probation in Superior Court in Monmouth County on Friday. The...
Fish Falls Out of Sky in Monmouth Co., NJ, Destroys Tesla in Freak Accident
It sounds like something biblical. From out of nowhere, a fish falls out of the sky and right onto a car below. But there's a much simpler explanation after a freak accident in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The occurrence happened recently in the Atlantic Highlands section of Monmouth County. Fish...
Allaire Historic Village Temporarily Closes
HOWELL – The Historic Village at Allaire will shut down operations for about three weeks due to a shortage of operating funds. The living history museum, located in Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, announced the heartbreaking news Sunday, July 16, through their social media and email newsletter. Allaire...
Brick, NJ police release surveillance photos of bank robber
BRICK — Police have released two photos from Ring surveillance footage of the person believed to have robbed a bank in the Ocean County township on Wednesday afternoon. On July 24, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Brick Township police were dispatched to the Santander Bank, located between Brick and Beaverson Boulevards, for a report of a bank robbery that just occurred.
SummerFest rocks stage for three weeks
BRICK TOWNSHIP — SummerFest brought live music to Windward Beach Park for three consecutive weeks, seeing Super Trans Am, Garden State Radio and Aftershock taking the stage for thousands of Brick residents and giving them a night to remember. Super Trans Am took the stage on July 4, July 11 saw Garden State Radio take the stage and July 18 saw Aftershock take the stage.
New shellfish nursery set up in Normandy Beach
BRICK TOWNSHIP — A new upweller location for ReClam the Bay opened up recently at the Normandy Beach Improvement Association, 541 Broad Ave., and will have a crew of volunteers there every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. An upweller is a shellfish nursery, and is a 4 feet by 10 feet tank that contains 10 or 12 siloes with mesh bottoms where the baby shellfish are placed.
Borough council passes vote of no confidence in mayor, votes down budget
BRADLEY BEACH — Amid financial disarray and lack of progress in the budget, Councilwoman Kristen Mahoney introduced a vote of no confidence against Mayor Larry Fox that passed in a 4-1 vote after the council voted down the budget at the Wednesday, July 24 Bradley Beach borough council meeting. While a vote of no confidence is non-binding, it is a concrete statement of the council’s dissatisfaction in the mayor’s ability, with several council members citing their frustration with Mayor Fox’s handling of this year’s budget prior to voting.
Newest rooftop eatery is taking the Jersey Shore by storm
It’s not like Asbury Park doesn’t already have the best vibes in the world regarding nightlife and food. But is there anything as great as rooftop vibes?. Rooftops are all over New Jersey and you no longer have to drive to New York or Jersey City to get one of the coolest rooftops with some of the best food. This place is the brainchild of genius restaurateur and all-around good guy Tom McLoone,
Asbury Park Press Summer Guide receives national recognition
The 2023 Asbury Park Press Summer Guide received an Honorable Mention in the Special Section category from the Society for Features Journalism. The 2023 guide was up against publications across the country with circulations up to 90,000. ...
The Giants might have a starting corner emerging from the pile
One of the weaker position groups on the New York Giants is their secondary, a unit that lacks experience and, to a degree, potential upside. Aside from former first-round pick Deonte Banks, the prospects at CB2 and in the slot are somewhat limited. Assessing the Giants’ Secondary: Competition Heats Up...
Shore Super 25 football teams: Exciting 'Air Raid' offense still a thing at Freehold Township
The Asbury Park Press is featuring high school football teams being considered for our preseason Shore Super 25 team rankings. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — After what most Freehold Township High football fans would consider a successful season this past fall, the Patriots will look to build on that in the coming season behind quarterback...
Council's Landmark Housing Approval Will Add 405 Houinsg Units
BELMAR, NJ - The Borough of Belmar has settled a lawsuit it initiated by approving four resolutions that authorize the development of 405 new housing units. This historic approval, which took place during the most recent council meeting, represents the largest single-meeting development decision in the borough's history and is set to increase the town's population by approximately 14%. Background of the LawsuitCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In March 2023, Belmar initiated a declaratory judgment (DJ) lawsuit to address its affordable housing obligations. This legal move aimed to proactively manage the borough's affordable...
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