Count Basie Debuts ‘Concerts on the Plaza’
Count Basie is presenting a new outdoor summer series, “Concerts On The Plaza,” at the center’s new William James and Catherine Basie Plaza at 99 Monmouth Street. “Concerts On The Plaza represents yet another pivot for us to safely showcase... Read More
Whale and Shark Spotted Along the Jersey Shore
The season of whale watching and shark sightings is upon us! Just today, a whale was spotted off the coast of Belmar. Jersey Shore Whale Watching Tour captured footage of a whale along the Belmar coast over the past few days. It is unclear the whale’s... Read More
Car Engulfed in Flames on Garden State Parkway, Traffic Backs Up
Witnesses in the area are reporting a car fire on the Garden State Parkway just south of the Cheesequake Rest Area in South Amboy. Traffic is backed up in the northbound local lanes. First responders have not made it to the scene as of 12:20 pm but are... Read More
RBR Student Carter Costic Selected to New Jersey Scholars Program
Red Bank Regional High School student Carter Costic was recently notified that he has been selected to participate in the prestigious New Jersey Scholars Program (NJSP). The RBR junior is one of just 39 students chosen statewide. The 39 students will... Read More
Ocean County Teen Hospitalized After Being Impaled by Javelin
An Ocean County teenager was impaled by a javelin during a track and field practice on Tuesday, Toms River police said. The incident occurred around 5:40 pm on a field outside Donovan Catholic High School on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. “Upon arrival,... Read More
Monmouth Medical Center Nurse Invents IsoPouch, Wins Johnson & Johnson Grant
When Monmouth Medical Center pediatric nurse Kathleen Malouf received the news she would be temporarily moved to the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) to help patients fight their battles against COVID-19, she wasn’t sure what to think. “It’s... Read More
Downtown Asbury Park Welcomes New Pub
The former site of southern restaurant Modine is being replaced by The Black Swan Public House in the Byrum Building at the corner of Mattison Avenue and Emory Street in Asbury Park. The new pub’s chef and owner is James Avery, who says the target... Read More
Belmar Man Arrested After Assaulting Sports Official During Children’s Wrestling Match
A Belmar man has been arrested after assaulting a sports official at Spooky Nook Sports in Pennsylvania, authorities said. Christopher Musiolowski, 40, became enraged about a call an official made at a children’s wrestling match on May 1, according... Read More
Local High School Athletes Commit to Collegiate Sports Teams
Fourteen members of the Christian Brothers Academy class of 2021 celebrated their commitments to play college athletics on April 14. The following CBA senior student-athletes committed during spring signing period: Jason Asare – University of Chicago,... Read More
Saint Leo the Great Community Fills Boxes of Food for Those in Need
Aware that everyone needs help sometimes but may be hesitant or embarrassed to ask, Saint Leo the Great second-grade teacher Bridget Mathews has started a charity, Angels Sharing Boxes. Inspired by Mother Teresa’s saying, “Together we can do great... Read More
