Category: Atlanticville News

  • Steeplechase racing tradition returns

    Sept. 26 event revives Monmouth Hunt charity race OCEANPORT — A unique day of racing is set for Sept. 26 at Monmouth Park with the arrival of the Monmouth Park-Meridian Health Steeplechase Festival, the first steeplechase event held in the region in more than 15 years. Otherwise known as jump racing, steeplechase racing features a…

  • Area parishes embark on pastoral planning process

    BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Cooperation, coordination and collaboration among parishes are some of the expected outcomes of the pastoral plan recently released by the Diocese of Trenton. Titled “Led by the Spirit,” the plan would impact the 111 parishes in the counties of Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington and Mercer. More than 175 members of parishes, who…

  • Two suspects arrested in stabbing incident

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police have arrested two area men in connection with the stabbing of a third man outside his township residence last week. On Aug. 30 at approximately 9:34 a.m., Ocean Township police were notified of a victim of a stabbing by Monmouth Medical Center, according to police. Ocean Township Police Officer Mark Powoski…

  • Rental housing remains a concern for Elberon residents

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Residents of the Elberon section of Long Branch met last week at the annual Elberon Voters and Property Owners Association meeting to discuss topics of interest to the community. The topics included erecting stop signs and traffic lights, paving roads, and speed enforcement, but the topic that…

  • Long Branch Day

    From left: Beverly Burns, Freehold Township, explains the food pyramid at the Prevention First booth during Long Branch Day held at Jerry Morgan Park in Long Branch. Isaac Dekles, Long Branch, rides high on a swing propelled by a push from Stefanie Dekles during the celebration held in the park on Sept. 12. PHOTOS BY…

  • University unveils new $57M arena

    MAC to play host to sports, cultural and educational events BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Above: Currently under construction, Monmouth University’s new residence hall is expected to house some 196 students. Left: Unveiled on Sept. 16, the university’s new Multipurpose Activity Center is the latest addition to the West Long Branch campus. WEST LONG BRANCH…

  • NOTESAround Town

    Jessica Lomonaco, 7, of Hazlet, and her father, John, pose with a storm trooper and a rebel soldier from Star Wars’ 501st and Rebel legions at the FAAN Walk in Long Branch. Despite the weather, the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure on Saturday had a great turnout. More than 800 walkers…

  • Photo

    ERIC SUCAR staff Swimmers warm up prior to the start of the fifth annual Ray Licata Memorial Swim held in Long Branch Sept. 5 in memory of Licata, an avid swimmer and advocate for the city’s beachfronts. More photos, page 3.

  • Interchange work could face delays

    BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The owner of a Eatontown property is seeking to challenge a recent court ruling that would allow the state to take a portion of his land to redesign the intersection of Routes 35 and 36. Robert Lutzker is expected to file an appeal in the Appellate Division of state Superior…