• Young men experience government firsthand at Jersey Boys State

    Young men experience government firsthand at Jersey Boys State

    Seventy-five rising high school seniors from Middlesex County attended the 71st session of American Legion Jersey Boys State (ALJBS). The college-level seminar, sponsored by the American Legion Department of New Jersey, is an action-oriented approach for teaching civics and government at the local, county and state level, according to a statement prepared by the ALJBS organization.…

  • French club to hold July 5 meeting

    French club to hold July 5 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m., July 5, at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Sea Bright restaurant reopens oceanfront deck

    Sea Bright restaurant reopens oceanfront deck

    SEA BRIGHT — Ama Ristorante has announced that its oceanfront deck is now open at 1485 Ocean Ave. The same awarding-winning, Tuscan-inspired menu served in the main dining room will also be available on the deck, where there are stunning views and refreshing ocean breezes. The deck seats approximately 60 guests and is open only…

  • Rumson resident bringing punk show to Asbury Park

    Rumson resident bringing punk show to Asbury Park

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer RUMSON — Singer and Rumson resident Deborah Dutcher is bringing “Punk Standards,” a show that re-imagines classic punk songs as jazz standards, to the Jersey Shore after two successful stints in New York City. The free show is coming to the recently opened Asbury Hotel at 8 p.m. on July 13…

  • Monmouth Park draws big crowd on Father’s Day

    Monmouth Park draws big crowd on Father’s Day

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- Monmouth Park officials had a much-needed successful Father’s Day with more than 20,000 estimated in attendance. Track officials reported that 20,342 people entered the park during the June 19 slate of races. Oceanport Councilman Joseph Irace, a regular visitor to the track, said the increased crowd was noticeable. “I…

  • Ocean to loosen zoning for govt. buildings

    Ocean to loosen zoning for govt. buildings

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP- In an effort to allow a tennis court to be constructed on Weltz Park, the Ocean Township Council is expected to amend the zoning ordinances to allow for taller government buildings. During the June 23 meeting, the township council introduced an ordinance to allow for government buildings to…

  • Ocean Township Council urged to amend ordinance

    Ocean Township Council urged to amend ordinance

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — After suffering the costs of several special meetings held for a controversial Jewish college application, the Ocean Township Council is expected to extend the costs to future  applicants. Township Manager Andrew Brannen said during the June 23 workshop meeting that the township should amend the ordinance to…

  • Jughandle Brewery cracks open a refreshing start

    Jughandle Brewery cracks open a refreshing start

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer TINTON FALLS- The latest Jersey Shore brewery had a good opening weekend, according to one of the owners. Mike Skudera, the former borough mayor and co-owner of Jughandle Brewery, said he couldn’t be happier with the June 16 opener. “It went very well, better than I expected,” he said. “There…

  • Public health forums on combatting mosquito-borne diseases slated

    Public health forums on combatting mosquito-borne diseases slated

    SHREWSBURY — Monmouth County officials will conduct a series of public health forums this summer to discuss the latest information about the Zika virus and mosquito-related issues. The forums are aimed at promoting Monmouth County’s initiative to join the campaign to Fight the Bite against mosquito-borne diseases. The forums are scheduled from 7:30-8:30 p.m. June…

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