Category: Suburban News

  • Driver killed in collision on Route 18

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A 41-year-old township man was killed when the minivan he was driving crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer that was stopped in traffic on Route 18 northbound Tuesday. According to police, Stephen Yetman suffered fatal injuries after his Ford minivan rammed into the rear crash bar of the truck, which…

  • Artist’s work celebrated at assisted living facility

    By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Artist’s work celebrated at assisted living facility By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — Though spectators have offered to pay big bucks for her original oil paintings, Jennie Poris, who says her age is "90-plus," refuses to make a sale. "I have had many offers, but I don’t want to sell…

  • Police: Suspects went on spree with stolen cards

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Police officers investigating a suspicious vehicle in a Route 18 parking lot Feb. 5 found that its occupants had in their possession more than $1,000 worth of merchandise allegedly purchased with two credit cards that had been stolen that day from cars outside American Woman, Route 18. Patrolmen Jeffrey Marino and Glen…

  • Vote on Birch Hill homes pushed to April meeting

    By sue m. morganStaff Writer Vote on Birch Hill homes pushed to April meeting By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Citing the checkered past of the Birch Hill entertainment complex, a planner testifying on behalf of a developer who wants to build 285 age-restricted homes in place of the nightclub described the…

  • Gov. visits Peter Pank Diner for lunch and listening

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Gov. James E. McGreevey greets customers at the Peter Pank Diner in Sayreville yesterday when he came to meet with local residents about his state budget. SAYREVILLE — It’s time to hold onto the reins, lest they get away from us, Gov.…

  • Soccer parent accepts pretrial intervention

    By mark rosmanStaff Writer Soccer parent accepts pretrial intervention By mark rosman Staff Writer A Middletown resident who was charged with attacking a coach during a youth soccer tournament held in Marlboro in August has entered a pretrial intervention program. According to Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Robert A. Honecker Jr., John Nolan Jr. of…

  • Connecting industry is goal for independent producer

    Old Bridge film company among those seeking to improve N.J. movie scene By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Connecting industry is goal for independent producer George Taglianetti Old Bridge film company among those seeking to improve N.J. movie scene By clare MARie celano Staff Writer What New Jersey resident wouldn’t want to see the landscapes and…

  • Another convenience store robbed by armed suspect

    By jennifer domeStaff Writer Another convenience store robbed by armed suspect By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A man holding a large knife and possessing a gun robbed the Reddy’s convenience store on Route 35 north Feb. 7, according to police reports. The black male, described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall with…

  • New tool gives public info., voice on issues

    By vincent todaroStaff Writer New tool gives public info., voice on issues By vincent todaro Staff Writer Residents who feel powerless in attempting to influence government officials regarding education issues may have a new weapon. East Brunswick Board of Education member Patrick Sirr is an active proponent of a recently created information service called Citizen…