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Beach Buzz

Dan Alexander — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:28:58 +0000

Conditions expected at the Shore for Thursday, May 23 Thursday, May 23 – [button href="http://nj1015.com/category/alans-weather-blog/" title="Alan's Weather Blog" align="left"][button href="http://nj1015.com/new-jersey-beach-cams/" title="Beach Cams" align="left"][button href="http://nj1015.com/weather-radar/" title="Radar Map" align="left"][button href="http://nj1015.com/traffic/" title="Local Traffic" align="left"] AT THE SHORE: Wind Speed: 20 knots Wind Direction: S Condition: Head high Sea State: Rough Ocean Temp: 77 F Wave [...]

These Cupcakes Are Going Fast!

Liz Jeressi — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:05:24 +0000

Banana Cream Pie! Pancakes and Bacon! Devil Dogs! And these are all CUPCAKES! Join us for Dessert Wars 2013 and taste these wonderful creations…and more! Dessert Wars is coming up May 29th and we invite you to come on out and taste amazing sweets, then help us choose the winners of Dessert Wars 2013! The [...]

Lonely Cat Takes Care of Stray Kittens

Liz Jeressi — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:57:40 +0000

A mommy cat whose owner died is now caring for some kittens that were brought to the Monmouth County SPCA! Our Point Pets of the Week are Sparkle and her five kittens. The Monmouth County SPCA says Sparkle is a 4-year-old whose owner passed away. When Sparkle came to the shelter, she was beside herself [...]

Mentally Preparing For Summer Traffic At The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:37:36 +0000

The idea of just hopping on the Parkway and driving to your destination without giving a thought to what time it is or what day it is are over for a while. This weekend we open our doors to the word. It’s summer at the Jersey Shore. We all know how important this summer is [...]

Oyster CreekTests New Sirens Today

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:37:30 +0000

If you live or work near Lacey Township’s Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, expect to hear the alarms today. As part of their routine practice, plant owner Exelon will conduct a full systemwide siren test of their 42 units placed in the ten mile radius of the plant. But this time it’s different and extra [...]

Monmouth County Sheriff's Youth Week Program Looking For Participants

Lou Russo — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:02:35 +0000

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden joined us on the morning show today to talk about the county’s 21st Annual Youth Week program. High school aged participants will get the opportunity to explore interest in law enforcement through instructional sessions and police academy style training.It’s a week long program, running from July 8-12 at the Monmouth [...]

First Oklahoma Tornado Funeral Today [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:01:48 +0000

The first of the funerals is scheduled today following the deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma It will be for 9-year-old Antonia Candelaria, one of seven children who died at a destroyed elementary school. Moore Mayor Glenn Lewis says he’ll propose an ordinance to require all new homes to have storm shelters. President Barack Obama travels [...]

Watch These Cats Battling Vacuum Cleaners — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:30 +0000

[onescreen item="5076235"] Cats have many enemies—dogs are the obvious one, but they have several other rivalries as well. Among machines, nothing quite matches the enmity cats have for vacuum cleaners. Internet users know felines’ antipathy for printers, but any cat owner knows how his or her pet reacts when the sound of that monstrous cleaning [...]

Interview Skills Lacking Among College Grads [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:16:02 +0000

The newer generation seems to be a bit too casual at job interviews. Hiring managers across the country have plenty of tales of recent college graduates performing poorly during an interview, sometimes in astonishing fashion. According to Jaime Fall with HR Policy Association, more and more potential employees are using their smartphones during the interview [...]

Sea Bright Man Arrested for Defrauding FEMA Housing Program

Rosetta Key — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:31:41 +0000

Efforts to crack down on Superstorm-related crimes leads to the arrest of a Sea Bright man. 51 year old William Nagle was charged today with defrauding FEMA out of more than $12-thousand dollars in Transitional Shelter Assistance grant money. The Monmouth County Prosecutors office says the program paid for Nagle to stay at various hotels [...]

Blake Shelton and NBC Organizing Benefit Concert for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:22 +0000

Country star and 'The Voice' coach Blake Shelton is teaming with NBC to organize a benefit for victims who were struck by the deadly tornado that devastated his home state of Oklahoma on Monday (May 20) -- and he's calling on some famous friends to help out.

Seaside Heights – Memorial Day 2013 Guide

Meredith Chambers — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:23 +0000

If you’re looking for information about Memorial Day (Monday, May 27th) 2013 at the beach and boardwalk of Seaside Heights, then check out this guide with details including a list of open businesses, beach hours, fees and live progress of the boardwalk reconstruction!

Can You Identify This Couple Spotted Mid-Proposal on the Beach?

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:22:29 +0000

Imagine you’re out on the beach and you spot a couple getting engaged not too far from you. You snap a photo of the romantic moment…and realize later that the couple would probably love to see the photo. But who are they? Well…no one seems to know, but maybe you do! A Jersey Shore Reddit [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Could Cost $2 Billion [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:35:15 +0000

The Oklahoma Insurance Department says a preliminary estimate suggests the cost of the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore could be more than $2 billion. Spokeswoman Calley Herth tells The Associated Press that the early tally of damages is based on visual assessments of an extensive damage zone stretching more than 17 [...]

How to Best Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Dan Alexander — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:52 +0000

In New Jersey’s hour of need help came from around the country. It could be said it’s our turn to “pay it forward.” The Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster emphasizes the best way to help victims of Monday’s tornado is to make a monetary donation or a blood donation. “Please support these rescue and [...]

Spicy Chocolate Cupcake!

Liz Jeressi — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:41 +0000

This is just one of many fabulous things you’ll be tasting at The Point’s Dessert Wars 2013!We invite you to join us at the River Rock Restaurant in Brick on May 29th at 6 pm (5:30 if you get an early-admission ticket!) for this family-and-friend friendly event! This amazing cupcake was brought to us by Erin [...]

Lakewood BlueClaws Participate in Nut Free Day

Lou Russo — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:57:44 +0000

So Many kids deal with food allergies. Food Allergy Research and Education is teaming up with the Lakewood BlueClaws to present Nut Free Day June 2nd at the ballpark. Sections of the ballpark will be nut free. Kids will receive a hot dog, soda and chips with a ticket purchase. If you want to purchase [...]

Monmouth County Beaches Summer 2013

Liz Jeressi — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:45 +0000

With the start of the summer season, here’s the deal at the beaches: Asbury Park: It’s boardwalk is fixed. Season badges cost $70 for adults and $20 for teens. Weekday passes are $5, and weekends and holidays are $6. Avon: The pavilion was demolished after the hurricane and they are rebuilding the boardwalk. Beach badges [...]

American Cancer Society Cancer Ball Event Fast Approaching

Lou Russo — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:46 +0000

The American Cancer Society Cancer Ball is right around the corner, and promises to be one of the top events of the year. I am very proud to be part of the event again this year. We were visited on the morning show today by John Rogicki who is extremely involved with the Kurr Foundation, [...]

NJ Tornadoes Aren't Uncommon [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:32 +0000

A tornado the size and magnitude of the one that rocked Oklahoma this week has never been seen in New Jersey, according to records and anecdotal accounts, but the Garden State is not immune to twisters. Plenty have touched down; some caused damage and even death, while others barely made a mark. New Jersey State [...]