Category: Atlanticville News

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A memorial commemorating Long Branch Police Officers fallen on duty is expected to get a makeover. Jason Roebuck, Long Branch director of Public Safety, said during the Dec. 22 City Council’s workshop meeting, an outside group has proposed restoning and incorporating granite in the memorial that is currently sitting outside… Continue reading Long Branch to renovate police officer memorial

Developers of a 47-unit condominium complex in Long Branch presented plans to slightly modify the development, which was approved last year. James Monteforte, the architect representing FEM Real Estate, said during the City Council’s Dec. 22 workshop meeting, the developer will reconfigure the outdoor balconies in an effort to expand the size of the units,… Continue reading Long Branch beachfront proposal will be revised

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Mise en place is a French culinary term that means “putting in place.” For chefs, having ingredients prepared and arranged before the cooking process begins allows for greater organization and efficiency in executing a recipe. Applying that concept in everyday life can bring that same organization to almost any task.… Continue reading New year offers opportunity to organize

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Gracie West, a seventh-grader at the Barkalow Middle School, Freehold Township, has been battling cancer for two years and recent scans showed no evidence of the disease. In December 2014, Gracie traveled to Rome and received a blessing from Pope Francis. CHRISTINE BARCIA/STAFF Gracie West literally jumped for joy with… Continue reading Youngster shows strength in battle against cancer

The Force was strong at the Plumsted Library in Plumsted Township, Ocean County, on Dec. 16 when a celebration of all things “Star Wars” was held in conjunction with the opening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

Greater Media Newspapers held a holiday food drive in the Manalapan office from Dec. 9-21. Donations were brought to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune. PHOTOS BY KATHY McBAIN/STAFF

The Monmouth County Master Gardener Program is the way for an individual to become a certified expert in all things related to home gardening. The deadline to apply for the 2016 program is Jan. 4. “As a Master Gardener trainee you can get in-depth, hands-on training in horticulture from the best in the field –… Continue reading Master gardener class to begin

LINCROFT — For the fifteenth year in a row, Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The Night has been recognized for its continued support of live, local music. On Dec. 17, the member-supported radio station was named “Top Radio Station in Support of Live Music” during the annual Asbury Music Awards at the Stone Pony in Asbury… Continue reading College’s radio station earns top award

New Jersey’s soil conservation districts are now accepting entries in a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. The theme for this year’s poster is “We All Need Trees,” according to a press release. Students may compete in the following categories: Grades 2-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9… Continue reading Youths may enter poster contest

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Children of all ages watch a gingerbread cookie demonstration by Dani B. Fiori at Whole Foods Market in Marlboro on Dec. 17. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Area grocery stores are slowly changing the way they cater to their customers by providing more services and programs to help make a… Continue reading Grocery stores expand services