Category: Suburban News
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Bordentown Ave. accident
results in injuries to six By jennifer domeStaff Writer Bordentown Ave. accident results in injuries to six By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Six people were injured in a head-on collision on Bordentown Avenue at approximately 4 p.m. June 27. Four passengers were riding in a 2000 Acura, being driven westbound on Bordentown Avenue…
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Two charged in BB shooting
By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A teenager who allegedly fired a BB gun from a pickup truck at a Mark Place resident faces multiple charges after his arrest early Sunday morning. Both the driver of the truck and the passenger who reportedly fired the gun are…
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Enrston Rd. bank robbed
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Enrston Rd. bank robbed By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A local PNC Bank branch was robbed Friday morning by a man who passed a teller a note stating that he had a gun and to hand over money. The man approached a teller in the Ernston Road bank branch…
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Local towns will keep skies lit up July 3, 4
Local towns will keep skies lit up July 3, 4 Barbecues, pool parties and celebrations of all types will be on tap for many this Fourth of July. To add to that excitement, many area municipalities have planned events to celebrate Independence Day — whether that involves live music and rides or a beautiful display…
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Local band wows its way to Old Bridge Idol crown
By sue m. morganStaff Writer Local band wows its way to Old Bridge Idol crown By sue m. morgan Staff Writer SUE M. MORGAN How ’Bout Tomorrow bandmates (l-r) Jay Loftus, Glen Rosenthal, Matt Westerholm (on drums) and Greg Woodward jam together to win the Old Bridge Idol finals June 21. OLD BRIDGE — The…
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Local writer will share her experiences, advice
By jamie dougherStaff Writer Local writer will share her experiences, advice By jamie dougher Staff Writer Caren Lissner OLD BRIDGE — Authors seeking advice on how to get their novels published can get it from a recently published author with local roots. Caren Lissner, a former Old Bridge resident and graduate of Cedar Ridge High…
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New admin. says he’s
getting to know townSayreville man, 38, enjoying workingin his hometown By jennifer domeStaff Writer New admin. says he’s Jeffry Bertrand getting to know town Sayreville man, 38, enjoying working in his hometown By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Just two weeks into the job, Borough Administrator Jeffry Bertrand says he is getting to know…
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Scaly tales
Scaly tales FARRAH MAFFAI Michael Principe, 5, (top) laughs at one of the tales Bill Boesenberg tells about an American alligator, named Blue, during the Snakes-N-Scales and Turtle Tales event at the Sayreville Public Library June 19. FARRAH MAFFAI At right, Boesenberg explains that his Burmese python Hernia uses her tongue to smell things.
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New office to coordinate terror response efforts
Middlesex Countyofficials say theirs is firstof its kind in the state By jamie dougherStaff Writer Middlesex County officials say theirs is first of its kind in the state By jamie dougher Staff Writer In an effort to expedite emergency response tactics, Middlesex County officials recently created the Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Planning. The office…
