Local News in Neptune City, New Jersey
Poor often can't afford bank fees
Each week, Kwan Maxie takes his pay from his job at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Neptune City, crosses the parking lot to United Check Cashing and exchanges his check for cold, hard cash.2010 APME Awards Announced The Associated Press Managing Editors (APME) has posted the winners of its 2010 contests. But we’ve got the links! Congratulations to the winners:
NY Times' radiation investigation wins APME award An investigation into the dangers of the increasing use of radiation in diagnosing and treating disease earned The New York Times a Public Service Award Wednesday from the Associated Press Managing Editors association.
Neptune's Tyrone Luckey wins professional boxing debut In his professional debut Saturday night on the undercard of the Tomsaz Adamek-Michael Grant fight at the Prudential Center in Newark, former New Jersey gloves champion Tyrone Luckey of Neptune took just 54 seconds to beat Larry Yanez of Miami in the Junior Lightweight Division.
2 NJ boxers from Neptune and Atlantic City open Adamek-Grant fight with wins In his professional debut tonight on the undercard of the Tomsaz Adamek-Michael Grant fight at the Prudential Center in Newark, former New Jersey gloves champion Tyrone Luckey of Neptune took just 54 seconds to beat Larry Yanez of Miami in the Junior Lightweight Division.
Tomasz Adamek wins unanimous decision over Michael Grant in Newark NEWARK — Amidst a raucous sea of Polish red and white at Newark's Prudential Center, former WBC light heavyweight and IBF and IBO cruiserweight champion of the world, Tomasz Adamek won a unanimous decision over Michael Grant to remain undefeated at heavyweight.
New Businesses Asbury Park, Greetings From Geralyn, 658 Cookman Ave.; nonclassified establishment. Belmar, Great Clips, 2439 Route 34; beauty salon. Belmar, Eldar LLC, 1000 Main St.; nonclassified establishment.
Local briefs Kathleen Vourlos has been named director of nursing for Family & Children's Services, Long Branch. As director of nursing, she will oversee the training and supervision of FCS's 200 certified home care staff, as well as act as liaison to the health-care community.
Local Business Report: Chiropractic center opens in Vineland VINELAND -- Dr. Tammy L. Ledden recently opened Ledden Family Chiropractic Center LLC at 2821 E. Landis Ave.
Festivities Greet Restored Richmond Plunge Crowds gathered in front of the Richmond Plunge for the August 14, 2010 reopening ceremonies. Half an hour after swimming started again at the restored Richmond Plunge, the pool was crowded with scores of users frolicking in front of a huge mural.