Category: Suburban News
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Soccer fields named for two coaches lost in attacks of 9/11
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Soccer fields named for two coaches lost in attacks of 9/11 OLD BRIDGE — Players and parents involved in the Girls’ Soccer League of Old Bridge will now have permanent memorials to two of their beloved coaches, both of whom perished at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.…
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Track, Harley agree that the party’s over Summer event will not be held in Old Bridge
Staff Writer By sue M. Morgan Track, Harley agree that the party’s over Summer event will not be held in Old Bridge Perceiving a lack of support from government officials, and in response to highly publicized deadly incidents occurring in Long Island, N.Y., and in Nevada between rival biker gangs, officials of Old Bridge Township…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Mike Von Gonten (l), 10, and his cousin Anthony, 7, wait for a bite at the annual fishing derby in Kennedy Park, sponsored by the Sayreville Recreation Department on Saturday. Anthony tied for first place in the 7- and 8-year-old division.
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Sayreville student’s zero-tolerance case dismissed Appeals promised in discipline case that garnered national attention
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Sayreville student’s zero-tolerance case dismissed Appeals promised in discipline case that garnered national attention A U.S. District Court judge based in Newark dismissed a case against the Sayreville school district that alleged the school administrators were wrong to suspend four kindergartners who were playing cops and robbers. The decision comes…
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Hopefuls discover whether they have treasure or trash
Correspondent By lori elkins solomon Allen Kozla examines an antique during an appraisal program at the East Brunswick Public Library. Carrying plastic shopping bags and cardboard boxes laden with porcelain figurines, china, jewelry and other decorative items, local residents lined up in the meeting room at the East Brunswick Library last week to find out…
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Murdered man’s identity still presents a mystery Steel drum found at Spring Valley Road home contains body
Staff Writer By karl vilacoba Murdered man’s identity still presents a mystery Steel drum found at Spring Valley Road home contains body MARLBORO — Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office investigators are continuing to search for answers in the case of a man found murdered and sealed inside a 55-gallon steel drum. As of press time Monday…
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County buys back 1,145 guns during weekend More weapons surrendered in less time compared to 1994
Staff Writer By jennifer dome County buys back 1,145 guns during weekend More weapons surrendered in less time compared to 1994 Inspector Chris Penna checks out a gun that was turned in to the Sayreville Police Department Sunday. The second gun surrender program, sponsored by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office last weekend, resulted in 1,145…
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‘George M!’ will take the stage at GB Productions
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ George M! cast member Karen Zilg gets a ride onstage in a decorated cart during a featured production number in the patriotic musical. The play, presented by GB Productions of Old Bridge, will be presented at St. Thomas the Apostle Auditorium tonight, Saturday and May…
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Teacher cited for work at school, in community Proclamation given to popular educator by governor at town meeting
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Teacher cited for work at school, in community Proclamation given to popular educator by governor at town meeting Veronica Yankowski Frank Yusko, a history teacher at Spotswood High School, received a proclamation from the governor for being an exemplary teacher and encouraging his students to become active in community service.…
