Category: Suburban News
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Parlin man dies on Rt. 18
BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Parlin man dies on Rt. 18 BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A 60-year-old man was killed early Tuesday morning when he drove through a red light and was hit by a tractor trailer, according to police. William Fay, 60, of Parlin was driving a Buick Century and had…
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Trio arrested in robbery
of E.B. man of E.B. man EAST BRUNSWICK — Two adults and a juvenile have been arrested in the armed robbery of a township man who had gotten off a bus at the Transportation and Commerce Center, Route 18. Police said two of the suspects wore masks and approached the 24-year-old victim while he stood…
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Breakfast Club license at issue
Club operation, parking issues stall council decision BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer The owner of the Breakfast Club 80 is having a tough time convincing Old Bridge officials that his establishment is a restaurant with a bar, not a dance club. The issue has surfaced as club owner Michael…
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Law prohibits sports rage
BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Sports rage is now against the law in this township. Parents, coaches, players and spectators must now exhibit "sportsmanlike" behavior when attending township-sponsored athletic competitions or they will face penalties, according to a newly approved municipal ordinance. With six of its…
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Teens injured in crash on Rte. 9 Friday night
BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Teens injured in crash on Rte. 9 Friday night BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A 17-year-old Manalapan boy remained hospitalized this week because of injuries he sustained in a two-car collision. A second 17-year-old returned home to Manalapan following treatment of injuries he sustained in the…
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Suspension case might be bound for high court
Rutherford Institutefiles appeal withU.S. Supreme Court BY jolene HartStaff Writer Rutherford Institute files appeal with U.S. Supreme Court BY jolene Hart Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The case of a Wilson Elementary School student who was suspended for making threats during a game of cops and robbers may again garner national attention. The Rutherford Institute, which…
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Old Bridge girls playing with Red Division’s best
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEAStaff Writer BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer The Old Bridge High School girls soccer team is off to a 2-1 start as it looks to contend for the Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division title. The Lady Knights are 1-1 in divisional play, with a 3-0 victory over Piscataway to their credit and a…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Kevin Lynch of Old Bridge catches some major air off one of the ramps during opening day at Sayreville’s new skate park Sunday.
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Sayreville will collect from new hotel tax
BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Sayreville will collect from new hotel tax BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — An ordinance authorizing a municipal tax on hotel and motel occupancy was passed by the Borough Council at Monday’s public meeting. The tax takes effect Nov. 1. According to borough Chief Financial Officer Wayne Kronowski, Sayreville currently…
