Category: Atlanticville News

  • Six faced with underage drinking charges

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Township police issued six summonses for underage drinking after receiving a report of a loud party on Willow Drive. On Feb. 24 at approximately 12:02 a.m., police responded to a Willow Drive apartment and observed underage drinking taking place at a party, according to police reports. Police charged the tenant of the…

  • Police make arrest in deliveryman robbery

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Police have arrested a man in connection with the armed robbery of a pizza deliveryman at an apartment complex Jan. 30. Daniel Z. Green, 18, of Ocean Township, was charged by police with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes and unlawful possession of a weapon. An…

  • Man charged for leaving scene of 3-car accident

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP – A Neptune City man was arrested after fleeing from the scene of a three-car accident at the intersection of Deal and Logan roads. At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Feb. 27, John M. Higginbotham, 42, of Neptune City, was stopped at a red light on the Deal Road. While stopped, Higginbotham was rear-ended…

  • Monmouth tax levy will stay at $286M

    FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders adopted its 2008 budget on March 6 that imposes no new taxes while maintaining county services. Noting that a reduced state budget would mean less in property tax rebates, municipal aid and school funding, the freeholders decided that now is not the time to impose an additional…

  • Man sought in sex-assault attempt

    WEST LONG BRANCH – The borough Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in tracking down the suspect in an attempted sexual assault. The police have released a composite drawing of a man suspected of offering a ride to a female in the area of the Belmar Train Station after the St. Patrick’s Day…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Ocean Township’s Nick Menditto won his second consecutive state wrestling title on Sunday at the NJSIAA wrestling tournament in Atlantic City. Menditto defeated Greg Zannetti of J.P. Stevens in championship match. See Sports.

  • Park system wins two awards

    On March 4 the Monmouth County Park System received two awards at the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association (NJRPA) annual meeting in Atlantic City. The Advanced Riders and Independent Equestrians (ARIES) of Special People United to Ride program – named in honor of the beloved therapy horse Aries – won NJRPA’s 2008 Excellence in…

  • Unger calling for infill in Beachfront North II

    Council planned to vote on resolution to reopen portions of Ocean Ave. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger is seeking an alternative plan to resolve vehicular access issues along the oceanfront in the Beachfront North, phase II redevelopment zone. The City Council was expected to vote on a measure Tuesday to…

  • Monmouth University artifacts sought

    Monmouth University is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2008. From Monmouth Junior College to Monmouth College to Monmouth University, the Office of Alumni Affairs is actively seeking interesting, unusual or special items and artifacts. Alumni and families are asked to check their attics for materials they would like to donate or lend for display as…