Category: Atlanticville News
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Shoplifting suspects arrested, items recovered
After a two-day investigation, two people were arrested for shoplifting at the Target store in Seaview Square Mall on Route 66 in Ocean Township. On Feb. 16 at 7:40 p.m., police were advised of a shoplifting at the Target store. Police obtained a license plate for the vehicle that the suspects left the store in.…
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PAT HICKEY Volunteer Ed Ehret delivers a meal to Maria Remo, a resident of Kennedy Towers in Long Branch. The meal was prepared by volunteers for the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Holy Trinity Church, which hosted a Christmas in February celebration on Sunday.
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Greater Media Newspapers wins five SNA awards
“Church at Rainbow’s End” by Dennis Symons Jr. Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold, received five awards in the 2005 Suburban Newspapers of America (SNA) contest. SNA is a nonprofit, professional trade association specifically serving the suburban newspaper industry. SNA’s membership is comprised of approximately 2,000 suburban newspapers published by the leading newspaper publishing companies in the…
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In the Arts
The Monmouth County Arts Council will present a free two-part workshop, “Diverse Riches – Gaining Cultural Fluency: Working With People from Different Cultures,” led by Stevi Lischin, a specialist in intercultural collaboration. The interactive workshop will take place at the Monmouth Museum on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on Feb. 23 and…
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Monmouth University’s Performing Arts Series at Pollak Theatre, West Long Branch, will host the Tamburitzans on Saturday at 8 p.m. The Tamburitzans from Duquesne University is an energetic ensemble of talented folk artists dedicated to the performance and preservation of the music, songs and dances of Eastern Europe. For ticket prices and reservations, contact the…
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Brookdale hosts print exhibit on intolerance
“Peace Talks 3” by Brett Colley The Center for the Visual Arts Gallery at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, is presenting “Intolerance,” a free exhibit on loan from the Printmaking Council of New Jersey. The exhibit will run through March 2 at the gallery, which is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parking…
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Tip leads to weapons charges
LONG BRANCH — Two city men were arrested earlier this month and are being charged with illegally possessing weapons. According to police, on Feb. 10, the Long Branch Police Department received confidential information regarding illegal firearms at an Elberon residence, and according to the information, there were possibly several firearms within the residence, Detective Sgt.…
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Map leads residents to community resources
Concordance maps out locations where help is available BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer The Long Branch Concordance has created an asset map of the community that identifies 25 locations in the city where residents may seek assistance. The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) has developed a tool to make it easier for…
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EMS squad vice president sets record straight
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent BY LIZ SHEEHANCorrespondent MONMOUTH BEACH — Members of the Monmouth Beach Emergency Medical Services were the first to uncover irregularities in the squad’s finances and to report the fact to authorities, according to the first aid squad’s vice president. Steve Adams said last week that he wanted to clarify the statement…
