Category: Atlanticville News
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Three charged in connection with homicide
Kathleen Dorsett LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is continuing an investigation into the murder of Manchester resident Stephen Moore, following the arrests of three individuals connected to the homicide. On Aug. 23, Kathleen Dorsett, of Ocean Township, Moore’s former wife, was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree murder and one…
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Anera Gixxon, of Long Branch, enjoys cotton candy at the 17th annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival held at Jerry Morgan Park and the Great Lawn in Long Branch on Aug. 28. The African/Caribbean-based festival celebrates the arts and the environment and features music, drumming, dance, as well as a procession to the ocean. FRANK GALIPO
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Concerns continue over crime, safety in city
Neighbors ask for better lighting, police presence BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer For the second time this summer, a group of citizens has stepped forward with concerns about issues of safety and crime in Long Branch. Three residents stood up during the public portion of the Aug. 24 City Council meeting representing their West End…
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New traffic pattern to begin near Wanamassa School
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Township police are notifying residents of a change to traffic patterns on Bendermere Avenue near Wanamassa School, coinciding with the start of the new school year. Effective Sept. 2, the first day of school for students, there will be a new traffic pattern on Bendermere Avenue during the morning drop-off and afternoon…
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Volunteers needed for Reading Buddies
LONG BRANCH — Family & Children’s Service (FCS), a nonprofit serving Monmouth County individuals and families in need for more than 100 years, is seeking dedicated adult volunteers to read aloud with children as part of the agency’s Reading Buddies program. Reading Buddy volunteers commit at least one hour each week to read with young…
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Walk With Joe welcomes all to remember Sept. 11
Annual event in Manalapan honors heroes of Flight 93 who fought terrorists BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A group of dedicated individuals will not let Americans forget the heroism of the passengers who were on United Airlines Flight 93 on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. The individuals who fought back against a…
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Holmdel weighs Lucent redevelopment study
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Holmdel Township Planning Board is considering whether to undertake a study to determine if the 472- acre Alcatel-Lucent property on Crawfords Corner Road qualifies as an area “in need of redevelopment.” At a meeting on Aug. 17, the Planning Board began to evaluate the benefits, possible risks…
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Former GM of track pleads guilty to multiple charges
New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that Donald R. Codey Jr., the former president and general manager of Freehold Raceway, pleaded guilty on Aug. 20 to stealing $3,045 in raceway promotional vouchers and assisting two patrons to cash more than $1.3 million in bad checks at…
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The varity football team practices a punt kick formation during a morning practice held at Ocean Township High School on Aug. 21. ERIC SUCAR staff
