Tyronne 'TJ' Marston Of Manasquan Dies, 44 Tyronne 'TJ' Marston Of Manasquan Dies, 44
Tyronne 'TJ' Marston Of Manasquan Dies, 44 Manasquan native and devoted dad Tyronne “TJ” Marston died on Sunday, Nov. 13. He was 44. Born in Portsmouth, VA, TJ grew up in Ocean Township and graduated from Ocean High School, his obituary says. TJ went on to work as a dialysis technician throughout Monmouth County, where he was known for his love of helping people. He was a kid at heart who loved the Las Vegas Raiders and animals — his favorite was his cats. But above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved son Patrick Melley. In addition to his son, TJ leaves behind his loving parents, Michele and Steve…
Rare Purple Jellyfish With Powerful Sting Found In Throngs At NJ Beaches Rare Purple Jellyfish With Powerful Sting Found In Throngs At NJ Beaches
Rare Purple Jellyfish With Powerful Sting Found In Throngs At NJ Beaches They might be pretty, but boy can they sting. A rare, purple jellyfish called "mauve stingers" who can sting without their tentacles, and powerfully, have been popping up along the Jersey Shore. Scientists warn there could be thousands of them. Maggie McGuire told NJ.com that the water in Manasquan was swarming with the purple jellyfish. She posted photos of them to Facebook group New Jersey Jellyspotters. "Very beautiful but they pack a good sting," commented Paul Bologna, the director of the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences program at Montclair State University.  Bologna tells NJ.com…
Monster Sandbar Dangerous To Fishing Industry Looms In Manasquan Inlet, Congressman Says Monster Sandbar Dangerous To Fishing Industry Looms In Manasquan Inlet, Congressman Says
Monster Sandbar Dangerous To Fishing Industry Looms In Manasquan Inlet, Congressman Says Federal officials have agreed to inspect a rising sandbar that threatens commercial fishing and other navigation in Manasquan Inlet. The Army Corps of Engineers will return to the Manasquan Inlet next week to assess the large and potentially dangerous sandbar that has developed in the busy waterway, according to Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican from Manchester. Smith said that the “shifting sands in the Inlet are not new, but this oversized low-tide sandbar in the inlet has not been seen in our lives.” “The Corps’ new survey now scheduled for next week will help them better evaluate t…
NJ Singer Sheds Tears As 'American Idol' Run Ends NJ Singer Sheds Tears As 'American Idol' Run Ends
NJ Singer Sheds Tears As 'American Idol' Run Ends Cole Hallman's "American Idol" run has come to a tearful end. The 22-year-old Manasquan resident performed "How Sweet It Is" with Cadence Baker of Alabama as a duet in Sunday night's show. The judge's noticed Hallman was slightly hoarse and opined his performance was "underwhelming." “Cole, you have a tremendous amount of talent to build on," judge Luke Bryan said. "But for right now it’s the end of the road." American Idol on ABC | Season 5 | Hollywood Week 2 #AmericanIdol #TalentRecap #Audition Watch our weekly @Talent Recap Talent Recap Hallman shed some tears and reflected on…
NJ TikTokers Audition For 'American Idol' (VIDEO) NJ TikTokers Audition For 'American Idol' (VIDEO)
NJ TikTokers Audition For 'American Idol' (Video) A pair of young New Jersey natives left their first "American Idol" auditions with more than feedback from the judges. Camryn Champion, 16, of Lumberton, and Cole Hallman, 22, of Manasquan, have tickets to Hollywood. Hallman, accompanied by his sister with special needs, only recently started singing in the last five years. He performed "Lodi" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, before his sister, Katie, joined him to sing along. Champion received coaching during her rendition of "I Know I'm Not the Only One" by Sam Smith. Both Champion and Hallman showcase their vocals on TikTok. Watch the…
Brush Fire Ravages Gull Island On Jersey Shore: Developing Brush Fire Ravages Gull Island On Jersey Shore: Developing
Brush Fire Ravages Gull Island On Jersey Shore: Developing A brush fire broke out on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The fire was reported early Wednesday afternoon at Gull Island County Park, Point Pleasant Beach, initial reports said. A fireboat was requested from Manasquan, and firefighters and State Police reportedly were battling the fire on the mainland, according to an unconfirmed report.  New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Mega Millions Winner Takes Home $10K In Central Jersey Mega Millions Winner Takes Home $10K In Central Jersey
Mega Millions Winner Takes Home $10K In Central Jersey A lucky Mega Millions lottery player is taking home $10,000 in Monmouth County. The lottery player bought a third-tier prizewinning ticket for the Friday drawing. It matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. That ticket was purchased at Shoprite #630, 2445 Highway 34, Manasquan in Monmouth County.  The winning numbers for the Friday, October 15, drawing were: 03, 20, 31, 34, and 65. The Gold Mega Ball was 18, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. O
HEROES: Off-Duty NJ Trooper, Passing Bicyclist Rescue Stranded Kayakers HEROES: Off-Duty NJ Trooper, Passing Bicyclist Rescue Stranded Kayakers
Heroes: Off-Duty NJ Trooper, Passing Bicyclist Rescue Stranded Kayakers A pair of kayakers who fell overboard into a Monmouth County creek were saved by a New Jersey State trooper and Good Samaritan, authorities said.  State Police Sgt. First Class Erin Smith was driving over the Glimmer Glass Bridge on Sunday when she noticed an overturned kayak, NJSP said on Facebook. Smith also spotted two orange life vests floating in Glimmer Glass Creek and two women struggling in the water, police said. Smith exited her vehicle, ran towards the bridge and asked the struggling women if they needed help, police said. Andrew Jacobs of Brielle, who was riding his bicyc…
Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside On Jersey Shore Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside On Jersey Shore
Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside On Jersey Shore Your social calendar is looking a little bit fuller and the weather is finally clearing up. What better way to enjoy a cocktail or a beer than in the great outdoors? Well, there will probably be some big-screen TVs and loud music but -- you know what we mean. Here are some of the best spots to crack open a cold one on a warm summer night Down the Shore. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, Asbury Park: 527 Lake Ave. Leggetts Sand Bar,…
New Jersey Schools Go Remote, Close Ahead Of Thursday's Winter Storm New Jersey Schools Go Remote, Close Ahead Of Thursday's Winter Storm
New Jersey Schools Go Remote, Close Ahead Of Thursday's Winter Storm New Jersey schools are moving to remote learning or closing entirely ahead of Thursday's winter storm. Between 6 and 9 inches of snow and sleet is expected between Thursday and Friday across much of the state. Here's a list of districts that have announced closures or a switch to remote learning for Thursday. Did we miss one? Email [email protected]. Asbury Park: remote Barnegat: remote Bergenfield: remote Bernards Twp: remote Bloomfield: closed Denville: remote Dover: closed East Windsor Regional: remote Egg Harbor Township: remote Freehold: remote Hazlet: remote Holmdel:…
100 Central Jersey Firefighters Braved Blaze During Blizzard, 3 Hurt 100 Central Jersey Firefighters Braved Blaze During Blizzard, 3 Hurt
100 Central Jersey Firefighters Braved Blaze During Blizzard, 3 Hurt More than 100 firefighters battled a major house fire as this week's blizzard ramped up in Central Jersey, authorities said. The fire started in a wood-framed, mixed-use building on Broad Street in Manasquan shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday.  The building’s owner told News 12 that three people lived on the upper floors of the building and that they were able to escape. Two residents and a local firefighter were taken to an area hospital with minor injuries, fire officials said. A malfunctioning ventilator fan was suspected to be the origin of the fire, according to initial reports.
America Can't Afford To Lose These 5 New Jersey Restaurants, Website Says America Can't Afford To Lose These 5 New Jersey Restaurants, Website Says
America Can't Afford To Lose These 5 New Jersey Restaurants, Website Says Small businesses have certainly suffered amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Some long-favorited restaurants closed temporarily, and that was difficult and tragic enough for their loyal patrons. Imagine if more closed for good. Five New Jersey eateries were named to Esquire's list of "100 Restaurants America Can't Afford to Lose." If you've been to any of them, you probably already know why. Cowan's Public, Nutley: The Irish pub with a speakeasy vibe was built on Centre Street in the 1920s and opened about 15 years later. What Esquire says: "The craft-beer, proper-drink, good-food re…