Category: Atlanticville News

  • Variety of orchids available at auction

    The largest orchid auction in the Mid-Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 9 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a preview. Orchids of all colors, shapes and sizes will be sold at an auction to…

  • Bill mandates dating violence education

    Measure would require schools to include dating abuse in health education BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The state Assembly is expected to vote later this month on a bill mandating that New Jersey schools offer instruction and policies about dating violence and abuse. Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-11th District), a sponsor of…

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    Students spar and work out on heavy bags prior to a boxing class at International Combative Arts and Technology Academy in Ocean Township on Sept. 29. Story and more photos, page 3 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • City acts to secure pier funding

    Council approves measures to qualify for federal grants BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With $3.7 million in grant money already secured and allocated for the design of the proposed pier and ferry terminal, the Long Branch City Council took the next step to ensure that funding will continue for the project. The…

  • Monmouth U to host Founders’ Day celebration

    WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University will host the annual Founders’ Day celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 13, with the convocation ceremony beginning at 2:15 p.m. in Pollak Theatre. Distinguished scientist and director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Marcia Mc- Nutt, will deliver the convocation address. She will also receive an honorary degree during the event.…

  • October programs at L.B. Library

    LONG BRANCH — Back-to-school time brings great programs for children and parents at the Long Branch Free Public Library. A book signing will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Elberon Branch, 168 Lincoln Ave. Author Sharon Hazard will sign copies of her new book “The City Beyond…

  • Boxing provides outlet for youths

    For some, ‘No Guns, Just Gloves’ provides an alternative to gangs BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The buzzing Everlast timer provides a structure to the evening boxing class at International Combative Arts and Technology Academy (ICAT), a structure that may be missing from some of the young participants’ lives. Assistant Coach Mark Pattock teaches a…

  • Columbus Day parade steps off Sunday, Oct. 10

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch/West Long Branch Columbus Day parade will be held Sunday, Oct. 10. The parade steps off at 12:45 p.m. from the Vantage Point office complex on Route 36 and proceeds up Broadway for approximately 1.5 miles. The Columbus Day parade has a long history in the city of Long Branch…

  • stork •••

    Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announced the birth of a girl on Aug. 18 to Amee and Rajat Kapoor of Long Branch. Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announces the birth of a girl on Aug. 19 to Nikki Leilani Aromando and Dana Nathaniel Green of Eatontown.