Category: Atlanticville News

  • Eatontown Historical Museum reopens doors

    BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer EATONTOWN — Believe it or not, in the days long before malls and megashopping centers, local citizens celebrated the holidays with music, decorations and food, yet in a much simpler, less hurried way. On Sunday, borough residents are invited to get a taste of…

  • Union Ave. apartment search leads to arrests

    BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — Four individuals are facing charges after a Union Avenue apartment was searched by city police officers Nov. 12. The Detective Bureau and the Community Response Unit executed a search warrant at the residence at approximately 5:43 p.m. Police officers seized approximately 1 ounce…

  • A host of voices celebrate the holiday season

    Monmouth County offers enough variety to fit all musical tastes BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent Whether it’s secular or sacred, contemporary or traditional, Monmouth County’s choral groups offer holiday concerts for a wide variety of musical tastes. Most music lovers consider Handel’s “Messiah” an essential part of the season. The Monmouth Civic Chorus…

  • Woman charged with child endangerment

    BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer LONG BRANCH — A city mother was arrested after her child was found alone in the parking lot of the apartment complex they live in on Saturday night, according to police reports. The woman, who lives on Atlantic Avenue, was arrested on Nov. 27 at approximately…

  • Sociology of Sport will be topic of college course

    Sports are a major part of society, captivating human interest and initiating a variety of activities. A significant amount of leisure time is devoted to participating in or viewing sports and now, at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, students can study the field from a sociological perspective. The Sociology of Sport is a new course to…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank Catholic’s Joe Berardi holds off CBA’s Chris Horel to earn fourth place at Saturday’s Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park. For story, see Sports.

  • Kick it

    CHRIS KELLYstaff Katherine Lumia, 6, Long Branch, works out during a stranger-awareness program at the Ocean Shukokai Karate dojo Nov. 21.

  • New middle school proposed in possible referendum

    Three elementary schools could see additions if $32M bond issue passes BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Meadowbrook School Overcrowded corridors during change of classes at Memorial School, Eatontown, could become distant memories if concerned district officials, teachers, parents and community members manage to garner voter support for a proposed…

  • JEFF GRANIT staff Top, Sarah Biser translates a question for Michael Tirfy, a member of the Yemin Orde Youth Choir of Israel at a preconcert reception at Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson. The choir performed a concert of traditional Israeli music at Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver. The concert was sponsored by the…