Coast Guard Issues Rip Tide Warning

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a warning to mariners and beachgoers from the Jersey Shore south to the southern Outer Banks in North Carolina of hazardous weather and sea conditions caused by Tropical Storm Chris. Read the rest of this entry »

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Anti-Religious Asbury Park City Council Violated Constitution,  Unwittingly Supported Hate and Neglected Black People

By Thomas DeSeno

Asbury Park Democrat Chairman Giuseppe Joe Grillo, Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Tommy DeSeno and Mayor John Moor. photo via facebook

The Asbury Park City Council, using government letterhead, made a declaration opposing a religious belief.  Government can no more denounce a religious belief than they can endorse one, without violating the 1^st Amendment Establishment Clause.  They then went on an illegal bullying campaign against a Pastor.  So caught up in a mob-induced false narrative of gossip, they ignored that the Pastor was bringing financial relief to the Westside black community, something all City Councils failed to do for 50 years.

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The Arnone Report: Stay cool and hydrated, Kyrillos bridge dedication on July 27

By Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Freeholder Director Tom Arnone Meeting

I hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July holiday!

I was happy to spend part of the holiday walking in the annual Ocean Grove Fourth of July Parade. As always, I had a great time walking the route and seeing everyone dressed in their best patriotic clothing while holding American flags. It is truly a wonderful parade and I look forward to next year’s celebration!

As everyone is aware, we have experienced hotter than normal weather lately. Heat wave or not, I always advise those who plan on spending time outdoors in the heat to be prepared. Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable.

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Congressman Smith Leads Dialogue With Russian Lawmakers In Prelude To Trump-Putin Summit

Congressman Chris Smith addresses the the 27th Annual Session of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) Parliamentary Assembly, Saturday July 7. Photo courtesy of Congressman Smith’s office

Congressman Chris Smith had a candid, firm and respectful exchange with Russian lawmakers on Saturday in Berlin wherein he confronted his counterparts, led by Pyotr Tolstoy, Deputy Chairman of the Russian legislature, on an array of human rights violations and geopolitical issues, he told MMM in an phone interview following the meeting which the 27th Annual Session of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) Parliamentary Assembly.

Smith heads the 13 member U.S. delegation to OSCE-PA. Tolstoy leads the Russian delegation.

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Dem Congressional Candidates Poaching Volunteers From Each Other

.@AndyKimNJ capping off a banner week by stealing @JoshuaWelle volunteers in Monmouth County. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork @MonmouthMusings @wildstein @INSIDER__NJ @MattFriedmanNJ @davidlevinsky @MonmouthGOP @MattRooneyNJ @chrisjdmartin pic.twitter.com/OGhYj5LMCq

— Chris Russell (@ChrisRussell_NJ) July 7, 2018

Andy Kim, the Democrat candidate running against Congressman Tom MacArthur in the third congressional district is recruiting volunteers for his campaign among the Spring Lake Heights Democrats.  Spring Lake Heights in in the 4th congressional district where Josh Welle, address none of your business, won the nomination to lose to Congressman Chris Smith in November. Read the rest of this entry »

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Middletown Man Gets Three Years For Kiddie Porn Distribution

Dale Williams, 46, of Leonard Avenue in Middletown, was sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison today after pleading guilty to second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Distribution of Child Pornography) last April, according to a statement by Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Vincent N. Falcetano, Jr. imposed the sentence and additionally ordered that Williams register as a sex offender and comply with all of the conditions of Megan’s Law upon his release from prison.

A construction worker, Williams was arrested on July 21, 2017, as part of Operation School’s Out.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, July 6-8, 2018

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, July 6

• Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Shrek the Musical at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• Steely Dan & The Doobie Brothers at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• “Summer at the Jersey Shore” Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Mercy by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Danny White Band (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• The Dynamic Duo (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf at MP (Oceanport) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County on Independence Day, July 4, 2018

By Greg Kelly

Photo by Paul Scharf

Wednesday, July 4

• Happy July 4th
• OceanFest ’18 (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair – MORE INFO
• July 4^th Horse Racing at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• SRYC Parade of Boats (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Pipes & Stripes: A Holiday Concert (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Pier Village Poetry Festival (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Independence Day Concert & Fireworks (Freehold) – MORE INFO

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Coast Guard, State Police, Protecting Whale in Raritan Bay

The photo is of #NYC0071 showing the gear with buoys wrapped around the whales body. The fishing gear is inside its mouth, at the hinge of the jaw and wrapped around the top of its Rostrum/Head running across the middle of the blow hole. NOT GOOD! (Photo @araslich/@gothamwhale) pic.twitter.com/wBjGpryagk

— Gotham Whale (@gothamwhale) June 29, 2018

The U.S. Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook and the NJ State Police enforced a safety zone for an entangled whale, believed to be a humpback, in the Raritan Bay this afternoon, according to an announcement by the Coast Guard.

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Sheriff Golden Warns Of Fireworks Danger

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden is warning County residents of the dangers that fireworks pose to the lives and limbs of residents celebrating our nation’s Independence over the Fourth of July holiday.

“The result of fireworks being handled in the wrong way can cause serious injuries,” Sheriff Golden said. “It’s important to know that the danger is not only limited to general Fourth of July fireworks. Even sparklers, which are now exempt from the state’s fireworks ban, should be kept away from small children, as they can easily cause harm.”

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