Category: Suburban News
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Man hurt after car crashes into tanker
SAYREVILLE — A Linden resident was injured during an accident Sunday when his car became wedged under a gasoline tanker near Victory Circle. Grzegorz Figas, 28, had to be extricated from his 1997 BMW after it became stuck under the tanker, dragged and then caught fire during the accident at about 1:20 a.m., police said.…
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H.S. teacher arrested on sexual contact charges
Sayreville teacherresigns following his arrest last week By jennifer domeStaff Writer H.S. teacher arrested on sexual contact charges Sayreville teacher resigns following his arrest last week By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — An English teacher at Sayreville War Memorial High School was charged April 8 with having criminal sexual contact with a 16-year-old student.…
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Man is charged with DWI after fatal two-car crash
By sue m. morganStaff Writer Man is charged with DWI after fatal two-car crash By sue m. morgan Staff Writer A Monroe Township man is facing five charges including driving while intoxicated following an accident that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old Old Bridge man on Thursday night. Daniel R. Blizniak, 24, of Polonia…
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Moms of twins, multiples bond to beat challenges
Wide range of issuesaddressed by Mid-JerseyMothers of Multiples By jennifer domeStaff Writer Wide range of issues addressed by Mid-Jersey Mothers of Multiples By jennifer dome Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Heather (l) and Emily Chibnik, 2, are joined by Logan Mascia at the keyboard during a recent play group meeting at the Ostrowski house. No one…
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Students vow silence to end discrimination
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Students vow silence to end discrimination By jennifer dome Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Melissa Ann Intiso reads from a pin she planned to wear for Day of Silence 2003 during a Coffee House Night held by a group of Sayreville War Memorial High School students upstairs at the Sayreville Bar recently.…
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Parishioners asked to help Iraqi citizens
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A local parish is part of an international humanitarian aid effort to help the people of Iraq with prayers and pennies. Parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, located on Whitehead Avenue, were recently visited by representatives of the International Orthodox…
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Women’s work: never done, usually underpaid
Mary Gatta tackles issue as director at Rutgers U. Center for Women By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer VERONICAYANKOWSKI Mary Gatta’s own experience in low-wage jobs has provided insight for her research at Rutgers University’s Center for Women and Work. Summer jobs during high school and college provided Dr. Mary Gatta with…
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More than 1,650 gallons of trash taken from Farrington Lake area
Despite cold temperatures, rain and ankle-deep mud, concerned residents seized the opportunity to clean up Farrington Lake area recently. About 40 North Brunswick area residents braved the elements and picked up trash and debris in the Farrington Lake Conservation Area on Farrington Lake Drive the morning of April 5. "This park is open every day…
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Greene accuses Democrats of stalling on YMCA location
Mayoral candidate callsto condemn piece of landowned by Perth Amboy By sue m. morganStaff Writer Mayoral candidate calls to condemn piece of land owned by Perth Amboy By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Charging that the Democrat-controlled Township Council is deliberately stalling on selecting a site for a YMCA, Republican Councilman Richard…
