Category: Atlanticville News

  • L.B. health center to receive $1.3M grant

    Obama and Pallone announce release of funds from Economic Recovery Package Acting to strengthen the health care safety net for the growing number of Americans in need, President Barack Obama and U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (DN. J.) announced this week the release of $1.3 million authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that…

  • 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…

  • Wall speedway to host swap meet

    Auto racing teams from all forms of the sport as well as automotive enthusiasts in general will have the opportunity to either sell their parts and equipment or purchase needed items for the new season when a race car/automotive parts swap meet is presented in the paved pit area at Wall Township Speedway on March…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Camille Cagno, of Long Branch, tries to clear a path in her driveway on March 2 after the heavy snowfall.

  • Gang member arrested after fight at party

    Roberto C. Hernandez LONG BRANCH — A city resident, who police say is a known gang member, is facing attempted murder charges after a fight broke out at a local residence. On Feb. 21, police responded to a Fourth Avenue home for a report of a large fight. Upon arrival, police found that the fight…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Justin Franco plays the drums during a rehearsal Feb. 22 for Shore Regional High School’s production of “Over Here.” For more photos, see page 33.

  • ‘Over Here’

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Shore Regional High School students rehearse their roles on Feb. 22 for the school’s production of “Over Here.” Olivia Chalakani rehearses.

  • BFS resident says: Lift eminent domain

    Bobrow asks city administration to conduct study in oceanfront redevelopment zone BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer One Long Branch resident is calling on the city administration to conduct a study on the effects of eliminating the use of eminent domain in the Beachfront South redevelopment zone. Residents of the Beachfront South area have been meeting…