Category: Atlanticville News

  • Eatontown has new police sergeant, officer

    Both will first serve in new posts on one-year, probationary basis BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE MORGANStaff Writer Eatontown EATONTOWN — A 21-year veteran of law enforcement known for his diligent detective work has been promoted to police sergeant. Meanwhile, a top-ranked, 2006 graduate of the Ocean County Police Academy has joined the…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Dorby Manasso, 18, of Long Branch, plants flowers along Brighton Avenue on Sept. 23.

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    The staff, patients and their families of The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, and The Valerie Fund Center were treated to a bear parade on Sept. 8. Adults and children were invited to bring in their favorite teddy bears and join in the festivities, which celebrated the completion of the Phase II…

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    A Centennial Parade kicked off festivities at Monmouth Beach Day Sept. 9, continuing the yearlong “Centennial of Memories” celebration. More than a dozen organizations participated in the parade, each representing a decade of Monmouth Beach history. Above, Jeanne Boehles, Connie Gryczka and Iris Sand are, respectively, a rose, sunflower and iris, on the Monmouth Beach…

  • On Campus

    Erin M. Conway, a student at Ocean Township High School, has been named a semifinalist for the 2007 awards offered by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 16,000 semifinalists were chosen nationwide, and semifinalists may continue in the competition for a Merit Scholarship. Recipients are chosen based on skills, accomplishments and potential for success at…

  • Police arrest two men wielding knife, gun

    LONG BRANCH – City police arrested two men last week in the area of the Garfield Court housing complex on Central Avenue. On Sept. 12, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police responded to the area of the housing complex for a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, police arrested Tyrell Wright, 30, and charged him…

  • Atty: City balks at taking home

    L.B. officials say they’re negotiating in good faith BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer The porch of Fran DeLuca’s home affords an ocean view. Long Branch officials have reneged on a verbal offer to acquire a home in the oceanfront redevelopment zone, according to the attorney for the city homeowner. William J.…

  • BlueClaws, fans celebrate franchise’s first title

    Maloney leads Lakewood to win over Augusta GreenJackets BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer BY DOUG McKENZIEStaff Writer Above, Lakewood BlueClaw Clay Harris tries to break up the double play during his team’s loss to Augusta last Thursday in the South Atlantic League Championship series in Lakewood. Below, BlueClaws’ catcher Lou Marson takes a hit but…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Little Silver’s Chris Anderson, 11, works a trick while competing in the third annual Sea Bright Skim Bash at Sea Bright Public Beach on Sunday.