Unattended oven leads to kitchen fire in Tuckerton    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Ocean County Observer - The Times-Beacon
A borough man who left his dinner cooking in the oven while he took his dog for a walk returned home late Thursday afternoon to find his kitchen on fire.... Full story...

Toms River properties lose $1B in value    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
TOMS RIVER — The newly completed revaluation shows the total value of property in the township is about $1 billion less than last year, reflecting the decline in the housing market.Township Tax Assessor Glenn Seelhorst...... Full story...

Historical society plans bus trip    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
TOMS RIVER: Attendees have until Feb. 7 to reserve a space on the Ocean County Historical Society's spring trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show.A bus will depart from the society's museum on Hadley Avenue at 8:30...... Full story...

Party and march with the penguins    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
POINT PLEASANT BEACH: Jenkinson's Aquarium will host a penguin party at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.All are invited to dress in black and white and march with mascot Perky and penguins from the aquarium. There also will be crafts...... Full story...

Army Corps, FEMA to detail projects    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
SEASIDE PARK: The Mayor's Bay Front Flooding and Dune Maintenance Advisory Committee will hold an open meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday in Borough Council chambers, 1701 N. Ocean Ave.Dune maintenance, Water Resources Development...... Full story...

Seaside Park GOP takes back reins of council    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
SEASIDE PARK — Republicans regained control of the Borough Council on Sunday after a year that saw Democratic control for the first time in borough history, a resignation blamed on "vicious politics" and the death of...... Full story...

Point Pleasant council gets 3-3 Dem-GOP split    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
POINT PLEASANT — Newly elected council members John J. McHugh Jr. and Christopher B. Leitner, both Democrats, changed the political makeup of the council by replacing Republicans Brian W. McAlindin, who did not run for...... Full story...

Cars of customers, workers towed from shopping center    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
TOMS RIVER — Lorraine Haine and her daughter decided to take advantage of Kohl's late Christmas hours to finally get together and shop.After about two hours of shopping and bonding Dec. 3, they left the department...... Full story...

Writers share work on murder mystery    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Asbury Park Press Online
Eight women who began meeting to write their memoirs have moved from the personal to the professional.... Full story...

Two days, 39 miles: Runner prepared for 1 1/2 marathons    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
MANCHESTER — Kaitlin Hoesch has been training intensely five days a week in preparation for the Walt Disney World Marathon on Saturday in Orlando, Fla. She runs about 10 miles a day from Seaside Heights to Brick and works...... Full story...

Jackson teen shares national spotlight: Jackson teen shares national spotlight Jackson teen shares national spotlight at bowl halftime    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
JACKSON — Paul Maier spent his holiday vacation 1,500 miles from home, up before sunrise and working more than eight hours per day.It's been one of the best vacations of his life.The highlight of Maier's holiday...... Full story...

Writers share work on murder mystery    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
Eight women who began meeting to write their memoirs have moved from the personal to the professional. Some might even say they've become deadly serious about their writing.The members of Immanuel Lutheran Writers Guild...... Full story...

Brick mayor withholds reorganization report    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
BRICK — On New Year's Eve, 47 township employees - mostly clerks and laborers - were laid off.The layoffs reduced the municipal government work force by more than 10 percent, with their responsibilities assumed by...... Full story...

Prosecutor still probes Ship Bottom surf shop blaze    Posted on 2009-01-03
Source: Asbury Park Press Online
The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is still investigating what caused a fire at Pine Surf Shop and Gallery late Tuesday night.... Full story...

Newborns offer parents income tax credit    Posted on 2009-01-03
Source: Ashbury Park Press
TOMS RIVER — Sometimes, coming in last can be a good thing.Nationwide, throughout the month of December, tax preparer H&R Block has been giving away baby bibs inscribed, "I am a new tax deduction," as a reminder that...... Full story...

A beacon shines anew    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Asbury Park Press Online
Despite wind gusts that made the sea air feel several degrees below zero, thousands bundled up and crowded together on the northern tip of Long Beach Island to see Old Barney relit for the first time since ...... Full story...

Monmouth/Ocean County scenic restaurant    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: ChowHound
I know this is a heavy requirement, but I'd love some suggestions. My parents are in Manasquan, and I'd like to take them out for a nice lunch.... Full story...

Beach Haven offers free tests    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
BEACH HAVEN: The borough will offer a free blood pressure screening from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in the meeting room at borough hall.The borough's municipal complex is at 300 Engleside Ave.For more information, call (609...... Full story...

Ritacco Center to host expo    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
TOMS RIVER: The sixth annual MAC Events Ocean County Home Show will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 6, 7 and 8 at the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road.Attendees can explore hundreds of displays by the region's manufacturers...... Full story...

Job info event will be held in Brick    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
BRICK: A career night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Ocean County College Business Education and Training Center, 150 Brick Blvd., Brick.Attendees can meet instructors in career and technical programs and ask...... Full story...

Finance, health care meeting set    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
TOMS RIVER: Rep.-elect John Adler, D-N.J., will host a public meeting Jan. 26 to discuss issues of health care and financial security, AARP New Jersey said in a prepared statement.The event, a project of AARP New Jersey, will...... Full story...

Filmmaker has \"Issues\" with Internet    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
Local short-film director Scott Napolitano is embarking on a new frontier with the release of his latest digital media production "Issues," a film series created specifically for the Internet.The film was shot in high definition...... Full story...

Unattended oven leads to kitchen fire in Tuckerton    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
TUCKERTON — A borough man who left his dinner cooking in the oven while he took his dog for a walk returned home late Thursday afternoon to find his kitchen on fire.Police and firefighters responded to the structure fire...... Full story...

Lakewood mayor promises budget scrutiny    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
LAKEWOOD — Taxpayers were promised at Thursday's municipal organization meeting that every budget presented in the coming year will be closely scrutinized.Newly appointed Mayor Robert W. Singer said he plans to make...... Full story...

Brick fires janitors, building inspectors    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
BRICK — An Asbury Park company will mop the floors, Toms River building inspectors might examine homes, and some township employees can no longer expect annual raises.The Township Council approved all of the necessary...... Full story...