Tag: Long Branch
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Long Branch man admits possessing child pornography
LONG BRANCH-A Long Branch man admitted using his computer to possess and distribute images of child sexual abuse via a peer-to-peer file-sharing network, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced on June 29. Donald Haring, 61, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with possession…
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Arrest made in connection to Long Branch robberies
LONG BRANCH- The Long Branch Police Department has arrested a group of city residents in connection with a pair of June 21 robberies. On June 21, 2016, at approximately 6:25 am, Long Branch police were alerted to two separate early morning robberies that occurred in the area of Second Avenue and Garfield Avenue. The suspects…
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Driver admits guilt in death of Monmouth student
LONG BRANCH — A Long Branch man admitted on June 24 he caused the September 2013 death of a Monmouth University student. The fatal collision occurred while the woman was outside her vehicle following a fender-bender with another vehicle on Joline Avenue in Long Branch, announced Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Joseph Stovall,…
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‘Day at the Races’ to benefit agency’s social service programs
OCEANPORT — The public is invited to join Family and Children’s Service (FCS) for its annual fundraiser, “Day at the Races,” from 12-5 p.m. July 10 at Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave. Proceeds will benefit FCS’s 14 diverse programs and services, including homelessness prevention, home care and respite care. Admission is $50 per adult and $15 per child between…
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Long Branch adopts 2016 budget
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council has adopted the 2016 budget, which is set at $55.8 million. The council unanimously adopted the spending plan during the June 14 meeting, and Mayor Adam Schneider said the city is on solid ground financially. “We’re in pretty good shape financially, you go up…
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Long Branch Public Library presents program
As part of its yearlong Centennial anniversary celebration, the Long Branch Free Public Library will sponsor a program about Long Branch and Monmouth County called the “Jewish Newport of the Jersey Shore” at 7 p.m., June 29, at the Main Library in the Community Room, 328 Broadway, Long Branch. Jean Klerman, a member of the…
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World premiere of ‘Struck’ set at Long Branch theater
LONG BRANCH — New Jersey Repertory Company has announced it will present the world premiere of Sandy Rustin’s “Struck” from June 30-July 31 at 179 Broadway. Performances on Thursdays and Fridays will be at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Previews begin June 30, and Opening Night…
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Long Branch’s Montague serious competitor at weightlifting
By Tim Morris At a mere 100 pounds, Kaitlin Montague is becoming a heavyweight in the sport of weightlifting. Relatively new to the sport, the Long Branch High School and Stockton University graduate is one of the up-and-coming competitors in lifting. She was one of just six lifters from New Jersey to qualify for the…
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Long Branch, developer now going to the table
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The developers of lower Broadway and the city will finally reignite talks regarding the stalled Broadway development. Mayor Adam Schneider said last week that Diversified Realty Advisors, owners of 51 lower Broadway parcels, have become current with their taxes, which will enable city officials to begin talking…
