Category: Suburban News
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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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Wet feat
Wet feat FARRAH MAFFAI staff Kyle Wiewiorski (far r), 17, runs along Main Street in the Sayreville 5-Miler Saturday. He was the event’s winner in the men’s category with a time of 30:39. The women’s winner was Robyn Cadogan. Above, Reilly Carlton, 4, cheers on his mom, Ann Marie, as she runs in the inaugural…
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Weekend brings rash of car thefts, break-ins
Weekend brings rash of car thefts, break-ins EAST BRUNSWICK — Police are investigating a series of motor vehicle thefts and break-ins that took place over the weekend at five Route 18 shopping center parking lots. Between Friday and Sunday, two cars were stolen, a third was nearly stolen, and four other vehicles were burglarized. The…
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JAMESBURG — Large demand, lowered production, government purchases and a forecast for a hurricane has the lumber industry concerned. Guy Leonard, co-owner of Northeastern Building Supply in Jamesburg, said that plywood supplies are down, demand is up. and the result has been an increase in prices that will be passed along to builders and new…
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Police captain recalls ‘ultimate crime scene’
Old Bridge officeraccompanied 17 others who volunteeredat ground zero BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Police captain recalls ‘ultimate crime scene’ Old Bridge officer accompanied 17 others who volunteered at ground zero BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Capt. Dennis Cronin OLD BRIDGE — At about 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, Old Bridge Police Capt.…
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Tattoo artists charged in Old Bridge slaying
Two suspects are awaitingextradition on murder charges BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Two suspects are awaiting extradition on murder charges BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Authorities charged two former tattoo artists in connection with the shooting death of a retired automobile plant worker two weeks ago. The suspects — one a former Old Bridge…
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‘Best park for its size’ set to open on Sunday
BY jolene HartStaff Writer ‘Best park for its size’ set to open on Sunday BY jolene Hart Staff Writer Sayreville SAYREVILLE — The borough’s much-anticipated skate park will be unveiled for the public Sunday afternoon in Kennedy Park, off Washington Road. The ceremony, scheduled for 1 p.m., will feature professional and semi-professional skating demonstrations, performances…
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Last Sayreville farm may soon be preserved
Dieker family wants to see land saved for future generations BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Jim Dieker prepares a field for new crops on his farm in Sayreville. Stating that it’s the last remaining farm in the borough, officials are interested in preserving the property. A century ago,…
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Haag may face charges
in both N.J. and Pa. Hearing scheduled for next week in Ridley, Pa., court BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Former Middlesex County roads supervisor Alan W. Haag may face charges from New Jersey officials after he appears in a Pennsylvania court next week. A preliminary hearing is slated for Sept. 22 at District…
