Category: Atlanticville News

  • Forum on LNG at Brookdale April 21

    MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County League of Women Voters will sponsor a forum “Off-Shore Oil and Gas: At What Cost?” at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, 7:15 p.m. April 21. The forum will take place in the Warner Student Life Center, Twin Lights Rooms 1 and 2, Parking is most convenient in lot 7. The forum…

  • Ovarian cancer bill passes Senate

    Legislation sponsored by Sen. Sean Kean (R-11th District) that would permanently designate February as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in New Jersey has passed the full Senate unanimously. “Raising public awareness of the warning signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer will save lives across the state,” Kean said in a press release. “In many cases, by…

  • March: So many fertile thoughts

    Virgil said, “Look with favor upon a bold beginning” Virgil said, "Look with favor upon a bold beginning" Snow and ice are gone, but we still find winter’s residue spread across the garden in small twigs and browned leaves, soil heaved by frost and tons of sweet gum balls.   I could make a fortune…

  • Jellicle ‘Cats’

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Former “Cats” cast member Marcy DeGonge- Manfredi, of Ocean Township, helps student Katie Lee apply her makeup during a rehearsal for Ocean Township High School’s production of the Broadway musical on March 7. Right: DeGonge-Manfredi coaches Lee for her role in the musical, which will be presented by the…

  • Two face charges for pellet gun shooting

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Two men are facing various weapons charges after they allegedly shot another man with a pellet gun at the PetSmart store in the Seaview Mall. Ocean Township Police Officer Gregory Martone responded to the scene on Feb. 26 at approximately 8:56 p.m. and discovered that the victim of the incident was a…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT staff The Long Branch Green Wave’s Nick Visicaro captured the 160-pound state title, winning the championship bout at the NJSIAA wrestling tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on March 8. See Sports.

  • Warped Tour coming to Oceanport in July

    Police chief: Operational plan in place to handle crowds BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Vans Warped Tour is coming to Monmouth Park racetrack July 19. Mayor Michael Mahon said borough officials support the tour that is coming to the borough for the first time. “We learned about the tour in August 2008…

  • Friends rally for Red Bank man

    The friends and family of John McMahon will host an event to benefit the Red Bank resident on March 29 at the Windansea Restaurant, 56 Shrewsbury Ave. Highlands, from 2-6 p.m. There will be live music by Projex, a five-course buffet, gift and silent auctions and more. “Dazzle” of Dana Dazzel Productions will be on…

  • Angelini urges gov. to reduce state fleet

    Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini has called for Governor Jon S. Corzine to reduce the number of government-issued vehicles. The request would be in addition to the decision to cancel more than 1,000 state-issued gasoline cards, which this year alone cost the state nearly a quarter of a million dollars, according to a press release from…