Category: Atlanticville News

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    FC5 Sportsmanship Award winner Alex Mango, of West Long Branch, poses with West Long Branch boys basketball coach Nick Cammarano following the second annual FC5 Basketball Tournament held in honor of Frankie S. Caltabilota Jr. at Shore Regional High School on Jan. 7.

  • Tribute to Molly Picon set at Elberon library

    The Elberon Branch Library is hosting “A Musical Salute to Molly Picon: A Tribute to the First Lady of the Yiddish Stage” at 7 p.m. Aug. 20, at 168 Lincoln Ave., Elberon. Join Dr. Diane Cypkin as she tells the life story of entertainer Molly Picon through song and dance. As an entertainer herself, Dr.…

  • Investigation leads to murder-for-hire plot

    Family members charged in connection with murder of ex-husband/son-in-law OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The ongoing investigation into a local family’s alleged involvement in the murder of a Manchester Township man has taken another unexpected twist. Kathleen Dorsett, 36, and her mother, Lesley Dorsett, 64, both of Ocean Township, have been charged with attempting to hire a…

  • King’s dream remembered

    Local YMCAs host annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Dr. Walter D. Greason A call for faith, equality and reflection marked the tone of the 22nd annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Jan. 17. Civic leaders, students, volunteers and area residents gathered at…

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    Campers at Seashore Day Camp in Long Branch launch 500 beach balls at a Beach Ball Bash on July 26. BOBBIE KINGSLEY/DANNY SANCHEZ

  • Pro wrestling show to benefit Valerie Fund

    All-star pro wrestling returns 7:45 p.m. Aug. 9 at Holy Trinity Church, 408 Prospect St., Long Branch. Partial proceeds will benefit The Valerie Fund, which supports health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Headliners will include “Jersey Shore” Robbie E and hardcore icon John “Balls” Mahoney. The show will also feature favorite Funkdafied…

  • Special primary election set for Aug. 13

    New Jersey will hold a special primary election for the U.S. Senate on Aug. 13. The passing of U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg resulted in a vacancy to be filled by the voters of New Jersey in a special general election on Oct. 16. Democratic and Republican primary elections will be held on Aug. 13, when…

  • August programs at Long Branch library

    The Long Branch Free Public Library is offering the free gardening program, “Composting: Science and Art,” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at its main branch at 328 Broadway, Long Branch. Participants can learn how to compost by using yard waste and household garbage and save time, money and resources. This program is sponsored by the…

  • Monmouth U. nods to past, looks to future

    President Emeritus of Monmouth University Paul G. Gaffney II (l) listens to remarks by new President Paul R. Brown at Wilson Hall on Aug. 1. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University marked a major milestone last week with a changing of the guard in the leadership of the university. Paul R. Brown, former…