Category: Atlanticville News
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The Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club will present Dr. Laura Neitzel, a professor at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, at 7:30 p.m. July 16 at West Park Recreation Complex, 615 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. She will discuss the political and cultural aspects of China and will comment on…
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Historical association to honor former prez
The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) will honor Mary Lou Strong, former president of the board, at its 34th annual garden party slated for July 19. Strong served as president of the Monmouth County Historical Association Board of Trustees from 1981-86. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in art history from Wellesley College, Wellesley,…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Shore Regional High School class of 2009 valedictorian Daniel Jesuele isn’t deterred by the steady rainfall as he addresses graduates, parents, friends and members of the school community at the West Long Branch school’s commencement on June 24.
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Fed. stimulus money will fund county projects
Monmouth County stands to receive nearly $11.7 million in federal stimulus money for a variety of road and bridge projects throughout the county. According to a press release from the county, the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 follows news that the county is eligible to receive $4.2 million in stimulus…
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Adult students mark an ending … and a beginning
Brookdale’s Adult Basic Education students graduate BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer With praise from their instructors and friends and families looking on with pride, more than 200 students marked the completion of Brookdale Community College’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) program last week. PHOTOS BY DANIEL HOWLEY Left: Kevin Dohorty (white jacket) stands with other graduates…
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Boro extends shared court agreement with Ocean Twp.
West Long Branch has until Jan. 1 to move court BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer West Long Branch’s shared services agreement for court facilities with Ocean Township has been extended due to a delay on the county level. The agreement, which will see the borough move its court facilities to Ocean Township, is expected to…
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Sun, surf and smiles as Life Rolls On
Day of surfing for people with spinal cord injuries BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Beachgoers flocked to the Jersey Shore this weekend, but none enjoyed themselves as much as a group who gathered on the beachfront to catch a wave, some for the first time. CHRIS KELLY staff Volunteers are watchful as Keaghlan Strauss, Toms…
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City encourages growth of farmers markets
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A new ordinance may encourage the opening of farmers markets throughout the city Prior to the summer season, the Long Branch City Council passed an ordinance allowing farmers markets to apply for a zoning permit to hold a market within certain areas of the city. Until now,…
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Tours, screenings at medical center
Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, will offer pre-operative tours of Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center 3-4 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. The free tours are for pediatric patients having a surgical procedure at the center. To register, call 732-923-6525. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Reach Out for Life”…
