Category: Atlanticville News

  • Amanda’s Easel dedicates art studio

    Bill Thomas remembered as an advocate for children William H. Thomas HAZLET — A tireless advocate for children was remembered on June 20 when 180 Turning Lives Around dedicatedAmanda’s EaselArt Studio in memory of Amanda Wengert’s grandfather, William H. Thomas, who passed away last December. The founder of The Friends ofAmanda Foundation, Thomas was a…

  • Blink-182 comes to arts center with new release on the way

    BY NATHAN ROSMAN Correspondent Tom DeLonge Blink-182 are making their return to the music industry this fall with their sixth studio album, “Neighborhoods,” which is scheduled for release on Sept. 27. Following a hiatus that began in 2005, Blink-182, a pop punk band, reunited at the 2009 Grammy awards and announced that a new album…

  • Actress, 16, set to make debut in New York City

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Brianna Eve Vitale MARLBORO — Dreams do come true and Brianna Eve Vitale’s dreams are quickly becoming a reality as the young actress prepares to appear not only on stage in nearby Middletown, but also in an off-Broadway theater in New York City. Brianna, 16, of Marlboro, is set to appear…

  • SEARCH Day adds career and life-skills center

    New classrooms provide simulated bank branch, supermarket, living space BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — SEARCH Day Program, a nonprofit school that serves individuals with autism, celebrated the opening of its new career and lifeskills center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 12. The center was made possible when SEARCH Day decided to expand…

  • Freeholders salute local open space projects

    The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders recognized local open space grant projects in 15 towns by presenting them with signs to commemorate completion of their park acquisition and improvement projects. Local towns recognized by the board include:  Fair Haven for construction of a multi-purpose field and perimeter walking path at Fair Haven Fields.…

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     Youngsters enjoy turns on the trampoline at Seashore Day Camp in Long Branch on July 23 during an 85th Anniversary Celebration attended by local officials and alumni who have attended the camp, including a 1927 camper. More photos on page 18 and at gmnews.com.

  • Brookdale graduates Adult Basic Education students

    LONG BRANCH — Brookdale Community College’s Long Branch Higher Education Center celebrated achievements with more than 100 students, their families and friends at the Adult Basic Education (ABE) GED/English as a Second Language graduation ceremony on June 7. The program has been in place for some 20 years, with classes offered at the Long Branch,…

  • FMERA seeks Army funds for security at fort

    Fire response plan for base being discussed BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The three host municipalities of Tinton Falls, Oceanport and Eatontown may not be footing the bill for Fort Monmouth security after the post closes on Sept. 15. At the July 20 Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) meeting, Bruce Steadman, FMERA secretary and…

  • Fresh Air Fund kids get beach sendoff

    Host families and city youths share a week at the shore BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Shandra Rogers (center), of New York City, enjoys time in the sun and sand at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch on July 20 along with other youngsters who spent a weeklong summer vacation with Monmouth County host families…