Category: Atlanticville News
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Elberon library bigger, better after makeover
City, communityraise money to pay for renovations at branch BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer City, community raise money to pay for renovations at branch BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff The expanded children’s room at the renovated Elberon Branch Library on Lincoln Avenue in Long Branch. LONG BRANCH — It only took 12 months…
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What growth to court dominates mayors’ session
BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — It was the first of a series of lectures to be held to celebrate the newly renovated Elberon Branch Library. The library on Lincoln Avenue, a branch of the city’s main public library on Broadway, under went $500,000 worth of renovations and opened…
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Sewer authority gets funds to finish upgrade of plant
BY CHRISTINEVARNOStaff Writer BY CHRISTINEVARNO Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Ocean Township Sewer Authority received two low-interest loans last week as part of a governmental program designed to help restore wastewater and water systems. Gov. James E. McGreevey authorized up to $800 million for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New Jersey…
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Two stabbed in LB fights
BY CHRISTINEVARNOStaff Writer BY CHRISTINEVARNO Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Two city residents were stabbed on the night of July 27 as the result of two separate street fights. A 13-year-old male was arrested at approximately 8:30 p.m. that night after he allegedly stabbed an 11-year-old male with a pocket knife on Schulz Place in…
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Sea turtle is found dead
CHRIS KELLY staff The 500-pound turtle found washed up dead in Long Branch was believed to be more than 70 years old. on beach in Long Branch LONG BRANCH — A 500-pound leatherback turtle was found dead, washed up on the Long Branch shore on Aug. 2. The cause of death was obvious, according to…
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Domestic violence crisis teams being formed
BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer The Eatontown, West Long Branch and Oceanport police departments, in collaboration with 180, Turning Lives Around, are currently recruiting volunteers for a multiborough Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team. Capt. George Jackson of the Eatontown police said the team members will work in conjunction with the police…
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LOSAP placed on hold
BY SHERRY CONOHANStaff Writer LOSAP placed on hold BY SHERRY CONOHAN Staff Writer MONMOUTH BEACH — The Borough Commission met in closed session to discuss the possibility of a Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) for volunteer firemen and first aid members but will put off until next year any action to enact one. Mayor…
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Zest ‘Mike’s World’ one of challenges, triumphs
A mother BY GEORGETTE BARKALACorrespondent Zest ‘Mike’s World’ one of challenges, triumphs A mother’s tale is meant to encourage, enlighten BY GEORGETTE BARKALA Correspondent Zest ‘Mike’s World’ one of challenges, triumphs A mother’s tale is meant to encourage, enlighten BY GEORGETTE BARKALA Correspondent CHRIS KELLY staff In “Mike’s World: A Life Journey,” Patricia Leary writes…
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Hail to the Haskell
Thoroughbredracing BY CHRISTINEVARNO& SHERRYCONOHANStaff Writers Thoroughbred racing’s $1M Sunday at Monmouth Park BY CHRISTINEVARNO & SHERRYCONOHAN Staff Writers Monmouth Park will become a mecca for thoroughbred racing fans on Sunday when it hosts the $1 million Haskell Invitational. "It’s the richest invitational in North America and a great chance to see the country’s best jockeys…
