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Glenn Stuart, Lead Singer Of Springsteen Tribute Band, Dies
Glenn Stuart, the lead singer of the BStreetBand, a Bruce Springsteen tribute act, and Fanwood resident, died on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the band announced on its website.
"Glenn fought an incredibly brave battle with cancer and our hearts are so heavy during this difficult time," the band wrote.
"Our deepest sympathies are with his family as well as the countless hearts that Glenn has touched through his life and music."
Stuart died surrounded by his wife, Grace, and his children, Annie and Sean. He had been battling lung cancer since 2020, according to a fundraiser set up to support hi…
Suspected Toms River Hookah Lounge Killer Will Stay In Jail For Trial: Prosecutors
The man accused of murder in a triple shooting at a Toms River hookah lounge will have to stay in jail through his trial.
A judge ordered on Thursday, Feb. 22 that Eric Manzanares, 24, of Asbury Park, will remain detained in the Ocean County Jail pending his trial, county prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced. He was charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Manzanares has been held in the county jail since Wednesday, Jan. 24, when he was extradited to New Jersey from Virginia. H…
Suspected Toms River Hookah Lounge Killer Extradited Months After Virginia Capture
Nearly nine months after his Virginia capture, a Monmouth County man will face charges in New Jersey, authorities announced.
Asbury Park's Eric Manzanares, 24 — the accused gunman in a triple shooting that left one man dead and two others injured at a Toms River hookah lounge in 2022 — has been extradited from Prince William County, VA, to Ocean County, NJ, Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced on Thursday, Jan. 25.
Toms River police responded to a shooting at Top Tier Hookah Lounge on Hooper Avenue at around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Officers found three victim…
'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus, Wayne Valley HS Grad, Dies
Michele Posthumus, a Wayne native who lived in Asbury Park, died on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at the age of 57, according to her obituary.
Born on Feb. 17, 1966, she graduated from Wayne Valley High School and ran two businesses, "Absentee Property Management" and "She's My Ride, her obituary reads.
She enjoyed skiing, golf, swimming and spending time with her dog, Arthur, according to her obituary.
Michele will be missed more than many can understand 💜 Posted by Jane Reynolds on Thursday, December 28, 2023
Michele is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, her obituary reads…
NJ College Student Shot In Head Walking On Track At Nashville Park, Gunman Charged: PD
An 18-year-old college student from New Jersey is in critical condition after being shot walking the track at a park in Nashville, TN, Tuesday, Nov. 7, authorities said.
UPDATE: Jillian Ludwig has died, police in Nasvhille said Nov. 8.
Original news story continues below:
Shaquille Taylor, 29, has been charged with aggravated assault and evidence tampering in the incident that left Jillian Ludwig "extremely critical," according to police in Nashville.
According to police, Taylor was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, when a bullet hit Ludwig in the head as…
Winners: 3 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Sold In NJ
Three lucky Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold across New Jersey.
The tickets, which matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball for the Saturday, July 22 drawing, were sold at:
Mak on Main Liquors, 1500 Main St., Asbury Park (Monmouth County)
M & R Discount Liquors, 408 21st Ave., Paterson (Passaic County)
Sunmart BP, 2014 Route 57, Hackettstown (Warren County)
The winning numbers were: 25, 27, 36, 37, and 63. The Red Power Ball was 07, and the Power Play was 2X.
Each winner will take home t…
Asbury Park's Casino Building Closed Indefinitely
The historic Asbury Park Casino building, located at the southern end of the boardwalk, is closed indefinitely, authorities said.
The building was closed on Monday, May 8, following an inspection.
The announcement drew an outpouring of despair and criticism on social media.
The building's owner, Madison Marquette, said, "After a scheduled inspection of the Casino Building arcade, we have made the difficult decision to close that pass through temporarily."
Access between Asbury Park and Ocean Grove will be along the Wesley Lake promenade and the Wesley Lake bridge, said the company respon…
'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc
Though "Chasing Amy" is a 90s Garden State classic, a new documentary is exploring its somewhat problematic legacy.
"Chasing Chasing Amy" is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, spotlighting "Chasing Amy", Kevin Smith's film about a man who falls in love with a lesbian and develops a relationship with her. Smith, a proud New Jersey native, filmed the movie throughout his home state, including in Brick, Asbury Park, Keansburg, Leonardo, Middletown, Red Bank and Rumson.
In the documentary, director Sav Rodgers explores how the film changed his life. Rodgers was 12-years old …
