Category: Atlanticville News
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City defeats land swap with schools
Resolution could come up for second vote by council BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A resolution authorizing a land swap between the city and the Board of Education was defeated by the City Council last week, but could be appearing on an agenda for another vote. Council President Michael DeStefano said that…
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State: No plea deals for teenage drivers
Following a key recommendation of the Teen Drivers Study Commission, New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram last week directed municipal prosecutors not to offer or accept plea bargains to teenage drivers with graduated drivers licenses (GDL) for motor vehicle violations that carry points. According to a press release from Milgram’s office, the directive is aimed…
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Lawmakers say shore funds a must
The coastal storms that occurred over the weekend are an example of why the governor’s decision to cut shore protection funds was a mistake, according to at least two members of the Assembly. Assembly members Mary Pat Angelini and David Rible said that beaches up and down the East Coast, including those in New Jersey,…
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Three charged with robbing city store
LONG BRANCH — Two adults and one juvenile are facing charges for the alleged armed robbery of a Long Branch grocery store. Police responded to a Joline Avenue grocery store after a report of an armed robbery on Sept. 18 and learned that a male walked into the store at approximately 11:10 a.m. with a…
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Ryan Bell Memorial walk to help LADACIN
The second annual Ryan Bell Memorial Walk and Wheel-a-thon will be held Oct. 12 at Brookdale Community College, Route 520, Lincroft. There will be a 1.5- mile walk, refreshments, entertainment and giveaways. Entertainment includes magicians from Skyhigh Entertainment, Mr. Scott the Music Man, 95.9 WRAT-FM radio, and face painting. Proceeds from the event will benefit…
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New CEO: ‘a Red Crosser by heart’
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent Tara Kelly plans to continue and expand the services provided by the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross. Despite feeling the pinch of a struggling economy, the new chief executive officer of the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross is focused on continuing and expanding the work…
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Former car dealer guilty of theft
EATONTOWN — The former owner of a local car dealership is facing up to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a bank fraud scheme. On Sept. 16, Michael Kouvaris, 55, a Maplewood resident and the former owner of Chrysler of Eatontown, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree theft…
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Orchid society to host auction
New Jersey’s largest orchid auction is scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Deep Cut Orchid Society, which covers all of mid-New Jersey and south, the auction will feature more than…
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Police: Woman assaults officer
LONG BRANCH — A city woman is facing charges for assaulting a police officer after police responded to her Long Branch apartment for a noise complaint. On Sept. 19 at approximately 10:15 p.m., Officers Tracy Polk and George Olski responded to a report of noise coming from an apartment on Seventh Avenue and determined the…
