Category: Suburban News
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Obituaries
STEVEN V. TOMPKINS, 43, of Old Bridge died Feb. 3 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He was employed for 25 years as head mechanic for the Old Bridge Police Department. Surviving are his wife, Michele; a daughter, Heather, at home; his father, Claude of Daytona Beach, Fla.; his mother, Barbara of Old…
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Boro’s history captured in newly unveiled mural
By sandi carpelloStaff Writer By sandi carpello Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ “Little” Bobby Duncan discusses part of the mural he painted after being commissioned by the Jamesburg Borough Council. The mural, which traces aspects of the borough’s history in chronological order, now adorns a wall at the municipal building. With a thoughtful breath, local artist…
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Local foursome plots its heavy metal future
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Local foursome plots its heavy metal future By jennifer dome Staff Writer Michael O’Connor (right) of Sayreville and George Rivera of Toms River perform as part of Mikell’s Plot. SAYREVILLE — After several years as a solo songwriter and musician, resident Michael O’Connor is now the front man of a band…
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Man robbed at gunpoint
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A Parlin resident was robbed at gunpoint while walking to his car on a borough street around 7 p.m. Jan. 30, according to borough police Detective Ken Kelly. The 19-year-old victim, who reportedly told police he was carrying $8,500 in cash, was walking from…
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Sculptor shows model
for Sept. 11 memorialMonument may be placed in grove near municipal complex By sue m. morganStaff Writer for Sept. 11 memorial Monument may be placed in grove near municipal complex By sue m. morgan Staff Writer A re-creation of the Manhattan skyline with the long shadows of two 7-foot, black granite towers may be Old…
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Series of purse snatchings seen in 3 neighboring towns
Series of purse snatchings seen in 3 neighboring towns A rash of purse snatchings that took place during January in South River have continued with reports of the thefts in both East Brunswick and Milltown. A violent purse snatching was reported in the parking lot of the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, Jan. 29, white…
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Mayor, split council rule site fit for redevelopment
Power conversion plantbeing considered for tract near River Road By jennifer domeStaff Writer Power conversion plant being considered for tract near River Road By jennifer dome Staff Writer Because the Sayreville Borough Council was divided 3-3 on a resolution to rezone 86 acres near River Road for redevelopment, it took a vote from Republican Mayor…
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Local girls tap their talent during weekend in NYC
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Local girls tap their talent during weekend in NYC By jennifer dome Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Jami Katz (l-r), Courtney Lynch, Krystina Miller and Jackie Dicker, members of Ultimate Danceworks in Sayreville and Old Bridge, will be attending a tap festival in New York City. The foursome will also perform at…
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Fire guts six apartments
Blaze began Fridaymorning in bedroomof first-floor apartment By sue m. morganStaff Writer Blaze began Friday morning in bedroom of first-floor apartment By sue m. morgan Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Monique Smith helps her family collect what it can after a fire tore through their apartment building Friday. OLD BRIDGE — Six families whose apartments were…
