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Meet Artist Cathleen Engelsen at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch
(SURF CITY, NJ) -- Take your imagination on a trip along the coast of the Garden State. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch invites you to visit "The Iconic Jersey Shore with Cathleen Engelsen" on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Cathleen will entertain and inspire you with stories of her favorite spots and with her original paintings, commissions, and photographs of the Shore in bygone eras. After the presentation, join Cathleen for her Art Reception in the Branch's meeting room. The event begins at 6:30pm.
New Jersey Breweries Voted Best in America
Some local New Jersey breweries won big in Las Vegas at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. The beer competition is one of the biggest in the world, in Las Vegas last month. There were four breweries from New Jersey that won. There are so many breweries in New...
Middle States Reaffirms Ocean County College Accreditation
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College is proud to announce that its accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), confirming that the College is now in compliance with all seven standards for accreditation: (I) Mission and Goals; (II) Ethics and Integrity; (III) Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience; (IV) Support of the Student Learning Experience; (V) Educational Effectiveness Assessment; (VI) Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement; and (VII) Governance, Leadership, and Administration.
Barnegat Police Seek Applicants for Patrol Officer
The Barnegat Township Police Department will be conducting entrance testing for the purpose of establishing a hiring list for the position of patrol officer. Up to five officers may be hired. According to the department, in order to be hired, the applicant must be a citizen of the United States...
Cops arrest fugitive in sprawling NJ homicide case involving body in bags
✅ Kerry Rollason's dismembered body was found in a Jackson home. ✅ Jared Krysiak was considered a fugitive from justice in the case. ✅ The case is connected to the stabbing death of Gabriella Caroleo. Police on Tuesday arrested the fourth suspect wanted in the death and dismemberment of a...
NJ man admits to causing older bicyclist’s death at Jersey Shore
A Seaside Heights man has admitted to causing the death of an older local man, who was knocked from his bicycle last year. On Monday, 41-year-old Anthony Collins pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of 70-year-old Robert May, also of Seaside Heights, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced.
Asbury Park Joins Global Initiative to Reduce Plastic Waste
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park and the Asbury Park Green Team are proud to support Plastic-Free July, a worldwide initiative aimed at reducing plastic consumption and raising awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics. The city has taken significant steps to support the reduction of plastic use in the community. Before the State of New Jersey implemented its plastic bag ban, the Asbury Park City Council passed a local ordinance banning plastic bags and has since extended this ban to include heavy-duty reusable plastic bags. The City’s Green Team has hosted multiple...
LPL Lands Former $1 Billion Osaic Team In N.J.
A former Osaic team that handled $1 billion in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms in New Jersey, according to a news release. Investment Advisors Financial Group, based in Eatontown, N.J., was founded in 1979 by Thomas E. Musumeci, who...
MODC Elects New President and Board Members
Christine Hanlon, the Monmouth County Clerk, recently inducted a new president and board members for The Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC), Wall Township. Thomas Gilmour, founding trustee of the Asbury Park Music Foundation, was named the president of MODC for a two-year term, replacing Matt Appel, Beacon Wealth Partners, who completed his two-year term. Other new executive committee members for 2024 are Charlene Archer, Treasurer; Karen Campi, Secretary; John Casagrande; John LeMay; Steve Reinman; and Linda Savino. Brian Waldron was re-elected to the Executive Committee.
429 Student-Athletes Named to the CAA Spring Academic Honor Roll
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) has honored 429 Monmouth University student-athletes as members of the Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the 2024 spring semester. The conference honored student-athletes for three different levels of achievement. Those with a 4.0 grade point average are recognized as High Honors with Distinction. Student-athletes with a GPA between 3.7-4.0 are recognized as High Honors. Student-athletes with a GPA between 3.0-3.7 are recognized as Honors. 47 Hawks were awarded High Honors with Distinction, 124 were awarded with High Honors, and 258 were awarded with Honors. The complete list of Monmouth's honorees...
This 60-year-old N.J. ShopRite is finally getting a massive expansion
ShopRite is completely revamping one of its stores in central New Jersey, according to a new redevelopment plan proposed by officials. Holmdel-based Saker ShopRites, which owns and operates 39 ShopRite stores in Central Jersey and along the Jersey Shore, initially proposed building a brand new ShopRite in the parking lot of an existing store in Freehold Township.
Tickets Still Available for Surflight, Dinner Trip
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library still have tickets available for their visit to Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven on Sunday, Sept. 15. Reservations are limited, and payment is due by Thursday, Aug. 15. Tickets are $75 per person and include a matinee showing of...
Decades-old ShopRite in NJ is getting a facelift
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old ShopRite located at the South Freehold Shopping Center is about to get a makeover, according to NJ.com. Saker ShopRites, which owns 39 stores in New Jersey, got consent from municipal officials to renovate and enlarge the Freehold location. NJ.com reports that the store will...
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Enjoy Live Music At Ship Bottom, New Jersey’s Summer Concert Series
I look forward to this every year in beautiful Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island. This concert series started up a couple of weeks ago and run through the entire summer. *Weather permitting. Thursday nights the music comes alive, the community comes out, and there's lots of excitement with the...
Barnegat Offering Citizens Police Academy
BARNEGAT - Barnegat announced that they are offering the Barnegat Township Police Citizens Police Academy: Apply now using the following link:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER https://barnegatpolice.us/citizenspolice/ *Must be 21 or older to apply. After applying you will receive a confirmation email. You will need to click on the blue link to confirm your email address to complete the application process* For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Meet WEAR’s Rescued Reptiles at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch
Rescue animals come in all types, shapes and sizes, and they can thrive in good homes. Teens, meet members of Wild Exotics Animal Refuge, learn about their mission and see some rescued snakes and lizards at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, 11 AM Monday, August 12. Members will discuss...
North Beach Taxpayers Welcome New Members
Nearly 100 homeowners joined together and celebrated summer at a wine and cheese event sponsored by the North Beach Taxpayers Association Saturday, July 20 at the Surf City Firehouse. The free event was designed as a membership drive and a meeting of current members with an interest in their 2-mile...
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