Category: Suburban News

  • Ferry services keep alert for terror threats

    By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT Ferry operators have stepped up security in line with Coast Guard and FBI advisories to stave off threats of terrorism. The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a general alert to area ferry operators to step up security to stave off terrorists at…

  • Sleepy driver gets four years for causing death

    Assistant prosecutor: Man fell asleep, used heroin prior to accident By jennifer domeStaff Writer Sleepy driver gets four years for causing death By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A man who fell asleep at the wheel and killed another motorist whose flatbed truck was parked on the shoulder of Route 35 south was sentenced…

  • More funding channeled to flood control effort

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer More funding channeled to flood control effort By jennifer dome Staff Writer Funds continue to trickle down from the federal government to pay for a flood control plan for the South River. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) announced recently that the House of Representatives approved an additional $100,000 for…

  • County led state in beach closures from pollution

    County led state in beach closures from pollution While the Jersey Shore is still a magnet for beach-goers, pollution continues to foul ocean and bay waters in Monmouth County, and throughout the state, according to a report released recently. "Testing the Waters: A Guide to Beach Water Quality at Vacation Beaches," the 13th annual water…

  • Cops arrest 4 at club

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Four people were arrested on charges including disorderly conduct when police tried to control an apparent melee outside the Aqua Lounge early Sunday. Approximately 80 patrons of the Ernston Road nightclub were in the parking lot when several small fights broke out around 2…

  • Police still investigating accident that claimed 2

    Police still investigating accident that claimed 2 A Sayreville man and his passenger, both 18, were killed last week during a two-car crash in Marlboro, Monmouth County. Terrence Holloway, of Sayreville, and Kenneth Smith Jr., of Jackson, Ocean County, were killed on Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. in the accident, which took place on Route…

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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Old Bridge Township got a little help from its friends in Beatlemania, who wrapped up the summer concert series in Geick Park Aug. 20.

  • Local, state officials debate use of schools for polling

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer Numerous local governing bodies are expressing opposition to state legislation that would eliminate schools as a polling location. "The schools have been an integral part of the elections," South River Mayor Robert Szegeti said. The South River Borough Council approved a resolution at its public meeting…

  • Ink cartridges stolen in early morning heist

    Ink cartridges stolen in early morning heist SAYREVILLE — An alarm system was disabled and a forklift and tractor-trailer were used during a burglary at the Nippon Express USA warehouse complex on Kennedy Drive Saturday. Police said that unknown suspects disabled the alarm system at the warehouse complex around 5:25 a.m. before stealing $1.5 million…