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Hometown Heroes Harley Davidson

Lauren Bigica — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:39:05 +0000

Have you always wanted a Harley Davidson but never had the chance to buy one? Well, why not try to win one and at the same time donate to an awesome charity located right here in Ocean County, New Jersey!

Townsquare Media Honored by Monmouth SPCA

Lauren Bigica — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:03:49 +0000

Over the weekend Marianne from Bob and Marianne in the Morning along with Lou & Liz from 94.3 The Point from our sister station attended the Monmouth Country SPCA Fur Ball at IPlay America in Freehold on Saturday.

There's More "Good News" Than "Bad" Regarding Revel's Bankruptcy

Harry Hurley — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:53:56 +0000

There’s been a lot of media coverage about Revel and their upcoming pre-packaged Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing. Most of the coverage has been hyper negative. There is another very legitimate way to look at what’s about to unfold in late March, 2013. Revel presently has a massive amount of debt to be served. It measures [...]

Re-opening Of Jenkinsons Marks A Big Moment For The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:47:56 +0000

It seems like just yesterday. The devastation of the place we love and the place we call home. Those first pictures that made us all feel like it would never be the same. And while it won't ever be the same, signs of progress make us feel better, and maybe even good. The opening of Jenkinson's, just days away, makes me feel good.

The Ashley Lauren Foundation Presents The 2nd Annual Butterfly Gala

Lou Russo — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:23:52 +0000

As you know, one of my favorite charities is The Ashley Lauren Foundation, providing hope and help to kids battling cancer in New Jersey and their families, and the 2nd Annual Butterfly Gala is a great opportunity for you to help them do their amazing work. The event takes place on February 9th at The Ocean Place Resort [...]

The Search Continues For a Missing Ocean City Girl

Chris Coleman — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:46:45 +0000

The Ocean City Police Department is still seeking help to locate a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since November 28th. Natalie Woollerton was last seen this past Wednesday morning, November 28th. She voluntarily drove away from her home on the 1500 block of Central Avenue in Ocean City in her mother’s 2009 light blue [...]

Police Still Searching For Missing Ocean City Girl

Chris Coleman — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:52:19 +0000

The Ocean City Police Department is still seeking help to locate a missing 16-year-old girl. Natalie Woollerton was last seen Wednesday morning. She is autistic and may have driven away from the 1500 block of Central Avenue in Ocean City in her mother’s 2009 light blue Lexus IS250 with temporary New Jersey license plate P101925. [...]

Scott Hartnell, NHL Stars to Play at Boardwalk Hall

Mike Gill — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:51:11 +0000

At 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 24th, join some of hockey’s top names including Brad Richards, Ryan Callahan, Scott Hartnell, Simon Gagne, Kimmo Timonen and other surprise guests at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for Operation Hat Trick! The game will be heard locally on 97.3 ESPN Radio. All proceeds from the game will benefit [...]

Hurricane Sandy Relief Centers All Around South Jersey

Mike Gill — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:10:04 +0000

Today I stopped by the Ventnor Community Center to drop of clothes and other products to just try to do a little part in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. What I saw was a community coming together to help “Restore the Shore.” The room was filled with food, diapers, water, clothes and just about anything you might [...]

Hurricane Sandy Approaching [LIVE VIDEO]

Kyle McCann — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:21:52 +0000

Hurricane Sandy has not yet made landfall, but is still pummeling South Jersey. Below is a live video feed from Wildwood, courtesy of Matt Ulmer. Live stream by Ustream Source: Hurricane Sandy Approaching [LIVE VIDEO]

Don't Forget the 2nd Annual Autumn Wine & Tapas Tasting Gala this Sunday!

Bradley James — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:11:19 +0000

Join John Geiger & Friends for the 2nd Annual Autumn Wine & Tapas Tasting Gala benefiting the Joan Dancy and PALS (People with ALS) Foundation. The event takes place Sunday, October 7th from 5-9PM at the Deal Golf and Country Club in Deal! Enjoy culinary & spirits, wines from around the world, a gift auction [...]

Monmouth Students Plan Voter Registration Event

Veronica Yurowski — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:06:01 +0000

Rock and Register event is scheduled for September 28.

2nd Annual Autumn Wine & Tapas Tasting Gala

Bradley James — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:21:25 +0000

The Reese Behnken Charity Game Comes To First Energy Park This Week

Lou Russo — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:31:34 +0000

The Reese Behnken Charity Home Run Derby and Game takes place at First Energy Park this Friday August 3rd, benefitting Reese Behnken, an 8 year old girl battling Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, a rare genetic disease, and Evan Perkowski who has been dignosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The day gets under way at 3:30 with a home run [...]

Does Every Thunderstorm Have To Be Monumental This Summer? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:41:49 +0000

It seems that every summer there seems to be a thunderstorm in the forecast every day. But this summer seems different, doesn’t it? It seems that this summer it can’t just be a regular thunderstorm. It has to be monumental. Last night was just another example of what Monmouth and Ocean counties has been going [...]

Living At The Jersey Shore Makes Any Staycation A Vacation

Lou Russo — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:55:32 +0000

Let’s be honest. We all like to get away. But if it’s a staycation you’re doing, doing it at the Jersey Shore ain’t so bad. When I was off last week, it wasn’t really a vacation or a staycation since Diane was working. So I took the opportunity to sleep in a little and get [...]

Warrior Challenge 2012 Features Fitness Contest, Military Demo on the Beach

Tom Dunphy — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:11:22 +0000

The 2012 Warrior Challenge took place on the beach in Avon-by-the-Sea on Saturday, June 14.

The event featured a four-part fitness competition that mirrors the tests given to military special forces members.

Nearly 200 participants took part in the grueling physical challenge. T

Another Sign Of Summer: The Migration Of The Elusive "Summer SUV"

Lou Russo — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:49:02 +0000

Anytime we talk about signs of summer here at the Jersey shore, we think of the same things. We think of seagulls and hummingbird and countless other birds migrating their way to the Jersey shore. But we hardly ever mention the elusive “summer SUV”. The summer SUV is only spotted migrating to the shore from May through early [...]

Eric LeGrand One of The Highlights of The NJ Hall of Fame Ceremonies

Lou Russo — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:38:19 +0000

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about what an inspiration Eric LeGrand has been to so many people. LeGrand, paralyzed while playing football for Rutgers 18 months ago, was recently awarded an NFL contract by former Rutgers and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano. I had the honor to meet both at this weekend’s NJ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.

Now Batting For The Lakewood BlueClaws…Sorry, I'm Just Practicing!

Lou Russo — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:54:37 +0000

I am so excited to be the public address announcer at the Lakewood BlueClaws game tonight at First Energy Park. As a little boy I was like so many other kids dreaming of being a baseball player. As you know, that didn’t work out so well.