Category: Atlanticville Calendar
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City man shot on Long Branch Ave.
City man shot on Long Branch Ave. By carolyn o’connell Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Two unidentified, hooded black males carrying guns are being sought by police for armed robbery and shooting of a city resident. The victim, Antonio Mason, 23, of Rockwell Avenue, was shot by two unknown black males Saturday evening just shortly…
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Police break up pit bull fight
Staff Writer By carolyn o LONG BRANCH — Three juveniles have been arrested following a police breakup of a pit bull fight. Officer Kim Levy, patrolling in the neighborhood of Central Avenue May 7 at 4:40 p.m., heard the sound of barking dogs. According to Sgt. Bruce Johangten, upon investigation Levy discovered a large group…
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Mental health group launched by medical center
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will observed National Mental Health Month this month by launching a free, monthly mental health self-help wellness and recovery group. The group is open to the community and is sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill — Greater Monmouth. The group meets the first Monday of the month…
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~ Notes Around Town ~
Chris Kelly Enjoying one of the numerous rides featured at the Green Wave Football Association’s fair, held May 1-5 at the Atlantic Avenue field, Long Branch, were local residents Jenna Lehman, Samantha Simoes and Gustavo Negron, all 15. In Ocean Township the Historical Museum is looking for photos and artifacts depicting the township’s local pastimes,…
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Steadman memorial race set for May 18
Steadman memorial race set for May 18 OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The normally busy exercise trail at Joe Palaia Park will be even more busy May 18. The boys of Cub Scout Pack 70 will be sponsoring the annual Carol Steadman Memorial 5K Run/Walk for the fourth year on that day, a Saturday, and registration is…
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Greater Media acquires WJRZ
Greater Media acquires WJRZ NEW BRUNSWICK — Greater Media, Inc. — which owns Greater Media Newspapers, publishers of the Atlanticville — has announced the purchase of WJRZ (100.1 FM) Oldies 100. Greater Media and Atlantic Broadcasting Corp. have entered into a local marketing agreement under which Greater Media will operate the Manahawkin station pending approval…
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Twp. dips into Shade Tree Fund for park project
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Joe Palaia Park is about to become a lot cooler place to be. The Township Council has awarded a contract for shade tree and shrub planting to Down to Earth Landscaping, Jackson, that calls for spending $20,800 for trees and shrubs. The project will include a $13,800 addition to the park’s arboretum,…
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Three arrested after altercation
LONG BRANCH — A large fight in the area of South Fifth Avenue ended with three arrests and one man in the emergency room after being struck in the head with a hammer. On May 2 shortly after 3 p.m., Dane English, 19, of South Fifth Avenue was arrested and charged for disorderly conduct and…
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Palm trees ensure shade on borough’s beach
Staff Writer By SHERRY CONOHAN MONMOUTH BEACH — The municipal beach will sport 10 palm trees this summer, two more than last year, thanks to the generosity of members of the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion and those who participated in the borough’s annual golf tournament. Many members of the beach club reached into their pockets…
