Category: Atlanticville News
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Students debate issues of presidential election
LONG BRANCH — After spending the past month researching the key issues of this year’s election, seventh- and eighthgraders at the Seashore School in Long Branch were scheduled to hold a presidential debate on Oct. 27 at the Broadway Campus. Students serving as “political advisers” to Barack Obama and John McCain were to debate each…
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Man sentenced to two life terms
Rosario Miraglia gets no chance of parole for double murders OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The man convicted of murdering and beheading his grandmother and ex-girlfriend in their township home in 2004 has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. Rosario Miraglia, 36, formerly of Ocean Township, was sentenced on Oct. 24…
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Students help spread word of twp. services
Dept. of Human Services reach out to non-Englishspeaking residents BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Above, (l-r) Ocean Township residents Katie Yasser, Emilie Drum and Dianna Drum pose for a photo while handing out brochures for the township’s Department of Human Services at the Middlebrook apartment complex on Oct. 23. Below, Ocean Township student Katie Yasser…
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City approves land swap on 2nd attempt
LONG BRANCH —Appearing on the agenda before the City Council for a second time, a measure to authorize a land swap between the city and the Board of Education was approved by council after the measure had been defeated at a previous meeting. Council voted 4-1 Oct. 14 to authorize the city to convey property…
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Two challenge Pallone for 6th District seat
Ocean protection, energy policy, health care among issues BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer In a district that spans from coastal Monmouth towns to the urban neighborhoods of Edison, issues run the gamut from health care to energy alternatives. This year’s race for a two-year term in the U.S. Congress’ 6th District has two challengers…
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Leaders in horse industry recognized
N.J. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association hosts gala WEST LONG BRANCH — The state of New Jersey’s thoroughbred racing industry came together last month to recognize those who have made an impact in the industry. A gala was held Sept. 27 to recognize those who have made a difference in the industry, and among those recognized was…
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A spooktacular Mardi Gras
Clockwise from top: Dressed as Super Girl, Angelica Gonzales, 4, of Long Branch, picks her favorite candy at The Exchange Club of Long Branch’s Annual Halloween, Mardi Gras Festival and Costume Contest held at the Anastasia Elementary School on Oct. 26. Long Branch’s Amy Staley, 9, plays a game. Anthony Rivera, 3, of Long Branch,…
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Monmouth County SPCA
Eatontown Monmouth County SPCA – Eatontown The MCSPCA’s thrift shop is scheduled to reopen on Nov. 14 at 12pm.
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Six arrested in cell phone scheme
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Five area familymembers and a sixth unrelated accomplice are facing fraud and theft charges after an investigation revealed that they were abusing a major electronics company’s advertising promotion. On Oct. 23, detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Leon Kassin, 61, his son Morris Kassin, 33, and Morris Kassin’s wife Rosie…
