6/4/2026.
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor, Blogfinger.net, a source originating in Ocean Grove, and a web site with nearly 5 million hits since its founding. We know OG. And our posts are not anonymous.
We have avoided paying much attention to the Tri-City News just as they have avoided Ocean Grove despite our proximity to the Asburians. I once asked an editor at the TCN why they never mention Ocean Grove in their self-important paper, and he denied that they ignore us, but despite the undeniable geography of the situation they would probably say to us, “drop dead”.
TCN: This what they may offer
But now, in the anonymous pompous Nagle’s article shown above dated 6/4/26, the publisher of the TCN, probably the author of this “mystical” piece, is busy showing off his adjectives regarding a local glorified diner being promoted beyond its actual importance only because the new owner, Kelly Ryan, a Grover, is friends with him.
So he is now falling all over himself to make sure that her version of Nagle’s is predetermined to be a “mystical” success. Has anyone in the Grove ever considered their town as being a “mystical beauty?” Many of us know “Lenny” and many of us know his circumstance, but this TCN show-off cannot help but inappropriately exploit Len Steen’s current situation. If you read the piece, you will find no insights into the real feelings that many have about the Nagle’s legacy or even about the historic town of Ocean Grove and it’s dubious relationship to A. Park.
Yes we in the Grove are happy to see Nagle’s re-open, but we should be the judges of possible “mysticism” arising at that location and in our town, I don’t think we who live here would consider “mysticism” to be a good proscriptor—maybe “local roots” would be more accurate.
But the Asburians are oblivious when it comes to the Grove. In fact they are a force for evil when it comes to our “relationship” with them. I recall when the AP town council refused to support us in our quest for FEMA assistance at our boardwalk after Sandy . Do you all recall why those A. Parkers said “No” to us?
And how about the Asbury planners who would not consider our side when coming up with grandiose ideas for their side of the Casino. And you may recall when the mystical town council over there refused to help us with our parking issues related to their tourists and workers. And then there was the obscene complaints about the security locks at the WL bridges, and somehow the Parkers got their way recently on that subject.
So go to Nagle’s and decide for yourselves. Then let us know at Blogfinger@verizon.net.
DON JULIAN AND THE MEADOWLARKS