Fire tears through apartment building in Ocean (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

UPDATED: Fluff and Fold, a laundromat  located at 1013 Route 35 North in Ocean Township (across  the street from Wegman’s) is holding a clothing drive for residents of the Twinbrooks Village Apartments who were displaced by the fire.  Owner Charles Measley is also providing $1000 worth of free laundry services to victims of the fire. For more information call 732-531-4333 or email [email protected]

photo via facebook, Monmouth County News Group

OCEAN TWP. — Two police officers were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after battling flames that ripped through an 18-unit apartment complex. Lt. Kevin Faller said officers responded to the Twinbrook Village Apartments on Aldrin Road at around 1:50 p.m. The responding officers observed flames shooting from the exterior and evacuated the building, Faller said. He said the… Read the rest of this entry »

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100 arrests made at PNC Bank Arts Center concert where 2 were shot

HOLMDEL — In addition to a shooting that left two males critically injured, police arrested more than 100 people at the PNC Bank Arts Center Monday night. Sgt. First Class Gregory Williams, a State Police spokesman, said there were a total of 102 arrests made at the venue. A concert, part the Forest Hills Drive Tour… Read the rest of this entry »

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PNC Arts Center Shooting Update

Two people were shot in Lot 4 of of the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel at 11:14 pm last night, according to the New Jersey State Police.

Both victims transported via Medvac helicopter to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune where they are in critical but stable condition.  Reports that one of the victims had died last night are inaccurate.

The search for the shooter who fled into a wooded area is continuing .  The State Police are asking that anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact NJSP Detectives at 732-441-4550.

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Christie booed mercilessly — twice — at the Haskell

OCEANPORT — It was one long happy celebration at Monmouth Park for the great American Pharoah’s latest victory. At least, that is, until Gov. Chris Christie stepped into the Winner’s Circle to present the trophy. And then, the record crowd of 60,983 booed. Long. Loud. Sustained. Maybe he should have hung around Bill Murray. The cheering… Read the rest of this entry »

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NJ Transit trying to avoid Super Bowl-like mess with Haskell trains

OCEANPORT – Officials are projecting that Triple Crown-winner American Pharoah’s appearance in Sunday’s $1.75 million William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park could draw second largest crowd ever to see a sporting event in New Jersey behind only the Super Bowl. This has NJ Transit adding additional trains, building temporary platforms and taking other steps to… Read the rest of this entry »

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Fire tears through businesses near Monmouth Park

OCEANPORT — Several departments were on the scene of a fire involving two local businesses and the post office Friday night. The fire broke out sometime before 9 p.m. at the small strip of businesses at the corner of Lake Avenue and East Main Street. A restaurant, Enzo’s Deli and Pizzeria, as well as an adjoining… Read the rest of this entry »

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Haskell 2015: Fan’s Guide to watch American Pharoah at Monmouth Park (parking, tickets, giveaways, NJ Transit info)

The official announcement that American Pharoah was coming to Monmouth Park for the William Hill Haskell Invitation came on July 2, but Bob Kulina says his announcement came just before Thanksgiving last year. Long before American Pharoah etched his misspelled name into thoroughbred racing lore, the president of Monmouth Park’s operating company received word that an… Read the rest of this entry »

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19th Annual Citizen Police Academy

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden

Applications are now being accepted to the 19th Annual Monmouth County Citizen Police Academy, Sheriff Shaun Golden announced this morning.

A prerequisite for participating in VISCOMP (Volunteers in Sheriff’s Community Programs), the course is designed to foster and promote an understanding by citizens in Monmouth County of the services offered and challenges facing the law enforcement agencies in the county. It is envisioned that graduates of the Citizen Police Academy will gain awareness and appreciation of the services provided by these agencies and will become “goodwill ambassadors” for the law enforcement and public safety community.

The course consists of six sessions on consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, starting on September 22 and concluding with graduation on October 27th. The 12-hour block of instruction designed to give attendees an overview of law enforcement services in Monmouth County and features presentations by municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

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Long Branch Drug Dealer Gets 50 years

Anthony “Nygee” Stevenson, a 48 year old Long Branch restaurateur , was sentenced to 50 years in state prison today by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge John T. Mullaney, Jr, according to a statement by Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christoper J. Gramiccioni.

Stevenson was convicted by a Monmouth County Jury in May on 91 counts of selling drugs and guns out of his Long Branch restaurant,  Christabell’s American Soul Food Restaurant.  He has been incarcerated at the Monmouth County Correction Insitution since his August 1, 2011 arrest, according to the Sheriff’s Office website.  He will be eligible for parole in 26 years.

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, July 31-August 2, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, July 31

• Manasquan Fireman’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Shakespeare by the Sea (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• A Doll’s House by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• “Pharoah Phan Phestival” at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White by Spotlight Players (Matawan) – MORE INFO
• Clam Festival ’15 (Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Long Branch Carnival – MORE INFO
• Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Week – MORE INFO

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