Category: Suburban News

  • Apartment fire victim in critical condition Five Sayreville police officers suffer smoke inhalation

    Staff Writer By takesha pettus Apartment fire victim in critical condition Five Sayreville police officers suffer smoke inhalation Elderly residents who live at Lakeview in Sayreville were shaken up on Sunday after a fire broke out in a third-floor apartment. As of Monday evening, 49-year-old Janice Holmes, remained at the burn unit of St. Barnabas…

  • It’s a record!

    It’s a record! Old Bridge High School’s Meghan Condran swims her way to a school record in the 100 backstroke during a meet against Metuchen at the Western Monmouth County YMCA in Freehold Thursday. For the story, see page 32 . JEFF HUNTLEY

  • Local artist’s work on

    Local artist’s work on MARIE ORTIZ Old Bridge resident Sheila Finkelstein proudly stands before her unique photo-drawings at an artist’s reception at the Old Bridge Public Library on Sunday. Finkelstein’s artwork will be on display until the end of January. display at O.B. library Art show exhibits unique art form combining photography and drawing By…

  • Towns stay

    Towns stay open during King holiday Municipal offices remained open, but schools were closed By takesha pettus Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — It was business as usual in the borough on Monday. While schools and municipal offices in nearby towns were closed in observance of the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,…

  • Greater Media purchases Tri-Town News

    Greater Media purchases Tri-Town News Greater Media Newspapers has announced its purchase of the Tri-Town News from Rockfleet Media Inc. Terms of the sale, which was to be finalized Jan. 18, were not disclosed. The Tri-Town News, established in 1987 and owned by Rockfleet Media, is a 35,000-circulation weekly newspaper that covers Howell, Lakewood, Jackson…

  • Sayreville recreation board reappointments questioned Allegations of politics continue at Borough Council meetings

    Staff Writer By takesha pettus Sayreville recreation board reappointments questioned Allegations of politics continue at Borough Council meetings SAYREVILLE — Newly appointed council member John Melillo came under fire on Monday for not reappointing several longtime members of the recreation board. At Monday’s Borough Council meeting, former Council President Mary Novak questioned why Tom Pollando,…

  • Farm scene

    This farm scene along Cottrel Road in Old Bridge harkens back to a simpler age and time, when men and women of the land waited out the cold winter in anticipation of spring. JEFF HUNTLEY

  • Winter blood drive

    Grace George of Old Bridge relaxes while donating blood at the annual winter blood drive held by St. Thomas the Apostle Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815. The drive was held at the church on Route 18 in Old Bridge on Saturday. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Legislator proposes ‘no call’ telemarketing list Greenstein bill would carry $2K fines and gain national attention

    Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM Legislator proposes ‘no call’ telemarketing list Greenstein bill would carry $2K fines and gain national attention PLAINSBORO — There is a telemarketing list that Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein (D-14) thinks your name should be on. That list simply says, "No, thank you." Greenstein is sponsoring legislation that would create a…