Brick, NJ

PDF of print edition BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS TAKE SWING AT BEING ROLE MODELS By Jo Ann La Russo       Baseball was the draw, but the players were the real stars in this game. The Ocean County Big Brothers Big Sisters held its monthly outing at Al Leiter Field in Bayville on Wednesday. "The game was the Bigs versus the Littles," said Patti Trustan, a community-based mentor with the organization. More ... Plans Moving Forward For Sale, Redevelopment Of Foodtown Site By Catherine Galioto       Township staff is ironing out a redevelopment plan for the former Foodtown site, and have this fall set as a goal for the next step in getting the crumbling tract back on the tax rolls. More ... Ice Palace Purchase Now A Political Football By Catherine Galioto       Is a major project announced shortly before campaign season begins sure to become a political issue? In Brick, the answer appears to be yes. The township is embarking on the purchase and renovation of the Ocean Ice Palace and the total 13 acres it sits upon. The tract, officials said, could becom... More ... VINEYARDS COME ALIVE AT ALLAIRE FOR NJ WINE FESTIVAL By Keith Hagarty       From some of the sweetest Chablis and Ports to the driest Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots and bottles upon bottles of fruity blueberry, raspberry and apple spirits, His- toric Allaire Village welcomed nearly 10,000 people this past weekend for the statewide Jazz It Up Wine & Food Festival, hosted... More ... Emergency Preparedness Web Site Unveiled       OCEAN COUNTY - With almost 600,000 people calling Ocean County home, it's important they have the right information to help them through an emergency. "Today we are launching a new Web site that will help our residents and visitors navigate the steps needed to be taken before, during and after an... More ...