Category: Suburban News
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Thunderstorms leave O.B. power lines mostly intact
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…
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Early morning car accident claims life of township man
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.…
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Sayre Woods South plagued by multiple tire slashings
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…
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Fair to kick off Monday
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…
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County fair features traditional, new events
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 •…
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Plans for 2 South River levees shown to public
By jennifer domeStaff Writer By jennifer dome Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has presented plans to prevent future flooding along the South River, a marshy section of which is seen here. Local officials and U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th District) met recently with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps…
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Officials close to approving design for 9/11 memorial
Municipal complex is possible site of future memorial for residents By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A sculptured monument surrounded by gardens is just one concept under consideration by a committee appointed to create a memorial honoring the 12 township residents killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist…
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Agency plans public hearings on proposed commuter train
By charles w. kimStaff Writer By charles w. kim Staff Writer Members of the public will have a chance to speak on NJ Transit’s Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail project. State Transportation Commissioner James Fox announced last week that starting in the fall, NJ Transit will begin a "public outreach" as part of the $4 million draft…
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Families of 9/11 victims seek new commission
E.B. resident says gov By vincent todaroStaff Writer Families of 9/11 victims seek new commission E.B. resident says gov’t agencies could have prevented day’s events By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A group of area residents who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks are hoping a new commission proposed by…
