Category: Suburban News

By sue m. morganStaff Writer Thunderstorms leave O.B. power lines mostly intact By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Although severe thunderstorms sweeping through Middlesex and Monmouth counties Friday night knocked out power in many nearby communities, Old Bridge by and large weathered the storm. "We were very fortunate," said Township Business Administrator…

By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Early morning car accident claims life of township man By sandi carpello Staff Writer MONROE — A 76-year-old township resident was killed Saturday morning when the vehicle he was driving collided with a truck on Applegarth Road, according to township Police Sgt. Kenneth Gross. The accident occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m.…

By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Several residents of Alpha Avenue have discovered their car tires slashed or punctured as the result of two incidents of criminal mischief that have occurred since Thursday night along this street in the Sayre Woods South neighborhood. Police suspect that juveniles…

At issue is whethertwp. should pay for more police officers By sue M. morganStaff Writer Police, mayor battle over lack of funding At issue is whether twp. should pay for more police officers By sue M. morgan Staff Writer Frustrated by the lack of money for new police officers and patrol cars in the proposed…

Kaplan toursresident By jennifer domeStaff Writer Resident, developer work to resolve damage issues Kaplan tours resident’s home with local officials By jennifer dome Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Irene Mytnick stands in the back yard of her North Edward Street home in Sayreville, which was allegedly damaged by compacting work at the Towne Lake development, visible…

By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — A 22-year-old borough resident died last week as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike at 1:16 a.m. July 19. Joseph M. Aschettino died July 23, four days after the accident, due to head trauma…

By jennifer domeStaff Writer Noise level at plant determined to be OK By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Testing begun July 23 at the AES Red Oak power plant is continuing over a two-week period, but officials said none of the previous noise problems had resurfaced as of earlier this week. In April and…

By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer Robinson’s Pig Races, a popular feature at the Middlesex County Fair, will again make an appearance. The 2002 Middlesex County Fair is sure to attract residents from throughout the region as a week of good times begins on Monday. Complete with carnival rides, pig races, a…

The schedule for the 2002 Middlesex County Fair is as follows: Thrill seekers can get their fill of fun from the many rides at the fair. The following events to be held daily: • Star Family Circus, held three times each day • Hilby — "The Skinny German Juggle Boy," three times each day •…