Category: Atlanticville News

  • Restaurant owners plead guilty to tax nonpayment, harboring

    EATONTOWN — The owners of Sawa SushiAsian restaurants in Long Branch and Eatontown admitted Aug. 2 to failing to pay payroll taxes to the IRS and harboring unlawful aliens, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced in a press release. Brothers-in-law Mou Chor Tung, aka “Kenny Tung,” 44, Colts Neck, and Sin Ching Chang, aka “Alton…

  • Carve, slash, hang ten and respect the ocean

    Pig Dog Surf Academy teaches students more than surfing technique BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Chris Stephan (l-r) and Matt Nicolosi teach students ocean awareness along with surfing technique through Pig Dog Surf Academy. Right: Stephan coaches a student. LAUREN CASSELBERRY Long Branch resident Chris Stephan is sharing his passion for surfing with others through…

  • Roller coaster lovers take a ride at Great Adventure

    Jackson theme park hosts special guests BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Members of Theme Park Review, an international roller coaster enthusiast group, made a visit to SIx Flags Great Adventure in Jackson on Aug. 4. About 100 members from nine countries took a ride on the roller coasters before the park opened. JACKSON — What…

  • County: Demand on Veterans Service Office is increasing

    I n the six months since the Monmouth County Veterans Services Office opened, the number of clients is steadily rising. A total of 850 veterans have contacted the Freehold office for help, according to a press release from the county. “Six months ago we opened our doors to veterans and they are coming for help…

  • North Carolina resident pleads guilty to robberies

    A Kingston, N.C., man has admitted to robbing a bank in Howell, six fast food restaurants, and a convenience store in Monmouth and Middlesex counties between Jan. 29 and Feb. 12, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced in a press release dated July 27. Timothy Lester Johnson, also known as Amiri Allah, pleaded guilty to…

  • Rock Solid Mud Run

    Top left: Jennifer Bookbinder, of Howell, crawls through the slop during the Rock Solid Mud Run at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Aug. 6. Rock Solid Sports donated a portion of the event’s profits to the Semper Fi Fund, which provides financial aid to injured service members and their families. Top right: Participants pull themselves…

  • Costs for Oceanfest at issue in Long Branch

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city’s costs for Oceanfest, the city’s traditional July 4 celebration, was the subject of controversy at a recent City Council meeting. Resident Bill McLaughlin said during the July 26 council meeting that the city should not absorb any of the cost of Oceanfest, which is co-sponsored by…

  • Lifeguards focus on versatility for tourney

    Long Branch team finishes 1st in annual tournament BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Above: Monmouth County lifeguard squads competed in six different relay races during the 12th annual Monmouth County Lifeguard Tournament held at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch on July 29. Below: Lifeguards await the start of the tournament. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR…

  • Body found in Branchport Creek

    BY KENNYWALTER LONG BRANCH — The State Police have identified the deceased man whose body was found floating in Branchport Creek last week. State Police spokesman Sgt. Brian Polite said the man was New Brunswick resident CarlosA. Ramos, 31, whose remains were found in the creek behind the Pleasure Bay Apartments on Atlantic Avenue on…