• Luncheon for Parade Committee to be held

    A benefit for the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee will be held 11:30 a.m. Sept. 12 at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Cedar Bridge Avenue, Brick. The cost of $15 per person includes an Italian lunch. For details call Michael at 732-477- 6507 or Mary at 732-914-0351.

  • Dog washes to raise funds for shelter

    Help your dog beat the heat this summer when the Jersey Shore Animal Center, 185 Brick Blvd., Brick, hosts dog washes from noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 29 and Aug. 30. Appointments are not needed. JSAC volunteers will do all the work. All proceeds from the $10-per-dog fee will go directly to help the…

  • Bookfest will offer lineup of chef-authors

    The Ocean County Library, Toms River, will continue the tradition of combining its annual book festival around a food theme when it hosts “Something’s Cooking at the Ocean County Library … a Taste of the Arts” on Sept. 26. Over one dozen authors will offer a wide range of food-related topics. This year’s lineup includes:…

  • Long Branch has a sweet secret

    Baking partners’ specialty cake business thrives BY RACHEL HOFFMAN Correspondent It’s practically a secret. Hidden in a residential neighborhood in Long Branch behind an inconspicuous, white wooden door with a sign that reads All You Need is Cake, two women are busy at work. The fragrance of rich buttercream, melting chocolate and baking cake assault…

  • Parent hails state’s autism coverage law

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer New Jersey residents who have children with autism and who must pay a significant amount of money for the cost of therapy will remember Aug. 13, 2009, for a long time. Sharon Dey “Aug. 13 was an emotional and victorious day for families that have children with autism,” said Sharon…

  • Local man charged with assault, arson

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — A township man remained in the Ocean County Jail early this week in lieu of $100,000 bail after he allegedly assaulted his wife and then set fire to their Spruce Drive home, according to Brick police Capt. John E. Rein Jr. Police charged Kevin Driscoll, 51,…

  • Delays foiled opening of new Beach 1 building

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The days of Brick Beach 1 being the “stepchild” of the township’s three beaches will soon be over, Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis said. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Brick Beach 1 lifeguard Jay Rosenthal, Brick, keeps a sharp eye on the turbulent ocean waters from Hurricane Bill on Aug.…

  • Sports Shorts

    The U11 Girls (1998-99) NJX Milan soccer team seeks field players and a goalie to join a group of girls who love the game. The team is professionally trained and coached, with home games and training at Cross Farms Park in Holmdel. Milan will play in MOSA, JAGS and will take part in the NJ…

  • Foodtown building will come down by year’s end, mayor says

    Agreement calls for redeveloper to raze the eyesore on Route 70 BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Brick Township officials and the redeveloper for the Foodtown site on Route 70 have agreed that the redeveloper will demolish the existing building, Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis said. A meeting with M&M Realty Partners went “very well” last…

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