FREEHOLD, NJ — The Neptune City man found guilty of murdering 19-year-old Sarah Stern, whose body has never been found since she went missing on December 2, 2016, has been sentenced to life without parole.

Liam McAtasney, 21, was sentenced on June 21 to life in a New Jersey state prison without the possibility for parole for first-degree murder by Superior Court Judge Richard W. Englis, ...

BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Elementary School’s eighth-grade trip to Gettysburg will be one for the memory books.

The students packed their bags and headed three hours west on June 4 to the historic town, known for the battlefield that marked the turning point in the Civil War. They also got to visit other nearby landmark locations in their travels.

“We toured Valley Forge, Amish ...

BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Elementary School eighth-grader Ethan Miller summed it up best for his fellow classmates at their graduation: The school may be small in numbers, but it is certainly long on memories.

It was a sentiment expressed throughout the Class of 2019’s graduation ceremony on June 17, when 46 graduates made their final memory at the school — and marked a major ...

OCEAN GROVE, NJ — For Serenity of the Sea owner Sarah Taylor Izzo, her Tulles4Love campaign is close to her heart. She creates tutus for anyone who wants to donate one to a girl in a local hospital.

“And every little gal loves to dance and swirl and twirl, and wear one. But some are fighting something also … in hospitals,” said Izzo. “You can donate a tutu or ...

NEW YORK, NY — As a firefighter with nine years of experience, Belmar Fire Marshal Ryan Dullea’s mettle has been tested time and again in the line of duty.

In an ultimate challenge of his stamina, strength and determination, he recently joined a select group of first-responders for an important cause — to honor 9/11 victims.

Dullea participated in the fifth annual New York ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — A former bookkeeper at The Atlantic Club has been charged with stealing more than $223,000 from the Wall-based fitness facility between January 2012 and June 2017, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

Jennifer Ambrosino, 41, of Point Pleasant is accused of concealing the theft by altering bank statements, initiating fraudulent wire transfers and ...

LAKE COMO, NJ — Lake Como tax and water/sewer bills can now be paid online through the borough’s website.

Property owners can access tax and water/sewer utility account information on the Lake Como home page or directly by clicking here. Property information can be obtained by searching by name, property location, lot and block number, or tax or utility identification number.

It ...

BELMAR, NJ — It’s going to cost a pretty penny to rent out the Taylor Pavilion in Belmar to enjoy its priceless ocean views.

By scrapping hourly rental rates for in- and off-season flat rates at the municipal-owned beachfront venue, it will cost nonresidents between $1,500 and $3,000 to hold an event there, compared to the current $240 cost that was based on a six-hour event at $40 ...

BELMAR, NJ — From a healthful smoothie and a twist on a breakfast sandwich to belly-busters served with sides, Joe’s Bagel & Grill has something for everyone on its specials menu this week.

Here are the specials for the week of June 24.

Super Protein Smoothie: Protein, peanut butter, banana and almond milk.

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Panini: Four eggs, bacon and cheese in a ...

BELMAR, NJ — The clock was turned back some 300 years in Belmar’s Pyanoe Plaza yesterday as the golden age of piracy was brought to life through stage-play, costumes and games.

It was the third annual Pirate Walk on June 15, and everyone came ready to entertain or to be entertained. Throughout the three-hour event, some 200 people descended upon downtown Belmar — children ...

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Belmar’s own Jade Glab is the new Miss New Jersey and will compete in the 2020 Miss America competition.

The 19-year-old was crowned Saturday night at Resorts Casino Hotel, chosen from among the top five finalists from an original field of 28 and earning her a $16,000 scholarship. A date and location for the Miss America competition has not yet been ...

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — Belmar and Lake Como will rake in a total of $23,551 in state funding this year to help keep both communities clean.

The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection is awarding $21.5 million in annual Clean Communities grants to assist municipalities and counties in their litter cleanup activities — an increase of $2.2 million increase from last year.

Of ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Most people who smoke e-cigarettes want to quit and many have tried to reduce their use, according to Rutgers researchers.

The study, published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research, is the first to examine e-cigarette users’ past attempts and current intentions to quit e-cigarettes in a representative sample of adult e-cigarette users in the ...

Certain taxpayers might get a letter from the IRS this year. It’s called an IRS Notice CP2000. It gives detailed information about issues the IRS identified. The IRS sends this notice when information from a third party doesn't match the information the taxpayer reported on their tax return. The notice also provides steps taxpayers should take to resolve those issues.

Here is some ...

Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages and meals this summer with homegrown mint.  Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktails and ice cream. Add spearmint to your tea or use the leaves to season lamb and jelly. Or try chocolate mint for a unique sweet and refreshing flavor in desserts and drinks.

This vigorous plant is easy to grow and suited to container gardens.  ...

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — TAPinto Belmar/Lake Como is the only all-online, objective newspaper that serves residents, organizations and businesses in both municipalities, reporting news at it happens 24/7.

Accredited by the New Jersey Press Association, it is the official electronic newspaper of both municipalities and is part of the TAPinto network of 75 locally owned and operated online ...