Category: Atlanticville News
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Roller derby bout to support Mon. County SPCA
Two local teams from the Jersey Shore Roller Girls will battle it out Saturday, Aug. 22, in Asbury Park Convention Hall. The bout is also a collection point for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, where fans can drop off items such as pet food, toys and supplies from 5…
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Monmouth Park receives accreditation
OCEANPORT — The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Monmouth Park in Oceanport has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility. The accreditation of Monmouth Park was the culmination of a lengthy certification process that began with the track’s completion…
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Eatontown nixes Old Orchard zone change
Developer cries foul, says boro did an about-face BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The Eatontown Borough Council has taken a stance against a proposed development at the site of the Old Orchard Golf Course, denying a zoning change for a controversial plan to build some 700 housing units and a large-scale commercial shopping center on…
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Dairy Queens in Clarksburg, Freehold, Lincroft, Toms River and Tinton Falls will host the fourth annual North American “Miracle Treat Day,” Aug. 13, with $1 or more from every Blizzard sold donated to Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises money for children’s hospitals. Proceeds from Blizzard sales in this area will benefit Children’s…
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Flag project honors ‘Old Glory’
Long Branch youth aims to replace worn flags with new The American flag may be known affectionately as “Old Glory,” but a Long Branch youth thinks that shouldn’t be how the flag is displayed. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff John Alexander Van Dyck, of Long Branch, stands in front of a new American flag before…
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County Park System offers free events
The Monmouth County Park System will offer free events during September, beginning with Music Man Rich Marzec performing tunes from the turn of the century 1-3 p.m. Sept. 12. On Sept. 13, 1-3 p.m., a blacksmith demonstration will be held, and on Sept. 19 from noon to 2:30 p.m., there will be a cookstove demonstration…
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Fundraiser to benefit Church of the Presidents restoration
LONG BRANCH — A cocktail reception fundraiser will be held to benefit the restoration of the Church of the Presidents, the last remaining building associated with the seven presidents who vacationed here during the country’s Gilded Age. The reception will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Ocean Beach Club,…
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West Long Branch opts for referendum on future of library
Voters to decide keep boro library or join county system BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent WEST LONG BRANCH — The Borough Council decided last week to let residents decide the fate of the borough library. The council approved an ordinance that provides that residents will vote on a nonbinding referendum at the Nov. 3 general election…
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MMC to offer health program, inspections
Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), Long Branch, internist Zorica Mercadante, M.D., will give a presentation on metabolic syndrome at 1 p.m. on Aug. 19 at SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. The program is free for individuals age 50 and older. To register, call 732-542- 1326. The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center will sponsor a…
