Category: Atlanticville News
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Pro wrestling fundraiser to honor Sgt. King
RED BANK — The Sgt. Pat King Foundation will present a wrestling extravaganza featuring national wrestling superstars, local pro mat standouts and high-flying luchadors from Mexico on Nov. 21 in the gymnasium at Red Bank Catholic High School. The wrestling event commemorates the 11th anniversary of the death of popular Long Branch Police Sgt. Pat…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Rock Williams (r) of Texas performs with the Soul Street Dance Company at Monmouth University’s Pollack Theatre on Nov. 7.
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Project EAT helps fill empty shelves of food pantries
County program matches donors with food distributors BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent Did everyone in Monmouth County eat today? Being able to answer yes to that question is the mission of Project EAT (Everyone Ate Today), a program through the Monmouth County Division of Social Services that partners groups that collect food for donation with local…
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Mayor: City wants to work with MTOTSA
State Supreme Court denies petitions to hear Long Branch eminent domain case BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer FILE PHOTOS Above: A group of residents from the MTOTSA neighborhood continue the legal fight with the city to stop the condemnation of their properties. Below: Residents of the MTOTSA neighborhood are joined by supporters outside of the…
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Parents fight for vaccination choice
Conscientious objection option sought in New Jersey BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Alex, 7, and mom MaryTara Wurmser, of Brick Township, rallied for vaccination choice at the statehouse in Trenton Oct. 16. When the hundreds of protesters in front of the statehouse Oct. 16 applauded a speaker, 7- year-old Alex Wurmser started screaming.…
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Council moves to hold park project
Officials cite economy as reason to put off Husky Brook plan BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The effects of Wall Street’s woes are beginning to trickle down to the local level as Eatontown officials voted last week to put a plan to develop a local park on hold indefinitely. The Borough Council voted unanimously 5-0…
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Vigils aim to unite Alzheimer’s caregivers
Candlelight vigil marks Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Day BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Lorraine Bifulco (center), Long Branch, takes part in “One Night, One Light,” a candlelight vigil marking Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Day held at Kensington Court Assisted Living in Tinton Falls on Nov. 3. Below: Nancy Massa, whose mother has…
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Republicans gain two council seats
Political newcomers say lowering taxes a priority BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Dennis Connelly The political landscape of the Eatontown Borough Council has shifted yet again, as Eatontown voters cast their ballots last week and put two Republican challengers in office. hallengers Dennis Connelly and Mark Regan defeated Democratic incumbents Carl Sohl and Gerri Hopkins…
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Handlin: Towns can lower flood insurance costs
Preparedness equals points in FEMA rating system BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Coastal municipalities can help residents avoid paying higher flood insurance premiums by having flood mitigation measures in place, according to Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13th District). A little-known Community Rating System used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers an “incentive…
