Category: Suburban News
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E.B. cemetery incident robs spirit of mourning O.B. family
E.B. cemetery incident robs spirit of mourning O.B. family JERRY WOLKOWITZ East Brunswick’s Chestnut Hill Cemetery was the scene of an unfortunate theft Monday morning when holiday decorations were removed from the graves of Robert Brenner Jr. and Sr. The Brenner family says this fallen fence is partly to blame for the lack of security…
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Old Bridge nun marks 50 years of fighting against poverty Sister Mary Corbett shows no signs of slowing down
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Old Bridge nun marks 50 years of fighting against poverty Sister Mary Corbett shows no signs of slowing down JERRY WOLKOWITZ In the chapel of St. Ambrose Convent, Old Bridge, Sister Mary Corbett reminisces about her 50 years as a nun. OLD BRIDGE — Taking the road less traveled,…
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Police say man reported voices told him to hit SUV
Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Police say man reported voices told him to hit SUV OLD BRIDGE — Police say a Spotswood resident told them that the reason he hit a Dodge Durango carrying four children and one adult, causing the vehicle to flip over on Route 18, is that a voice told him…
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Sayreville OKs extra $1 million for new plant
Staff Writer By Takesha Pettus Sayreville OKs extra $1 million for new plant SAYREVILLE — Costs for the construction of the new water treatment plant have gone up yet again. Last week, the borough approved an additional appropriation of $1 million for the construction of a new water plant, according to Borough Treasurer Wayne Kronowski.…
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Mayor honors vets
During the tree-lighting ceremony at the Old Bridge Civic Center on Dec. 4, Mayor Barbara Cannon reads a proclamation to the Cheesequake Veterans of Foreign Wars, commemorating their valor while serving their country during World War II. MARIE ORTIZ
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Missing O.B. teen may be in Florida
Missing O.B. teen may be in Florida Jennifer Miranda Girl missing since Nov. 30; last seen walking toward bus stop By natalie m. vena Staff Writer A 15-year-old Plainsboro girl who recently moved to Old Bridge has been missing since Nov. 30 and is believed to be in Florida. Jennifer Miranda was last seen walking…
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Krome liquor license revoked Owner appeals decision to state; loses first round
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Krome liquor license revoked Owner appeals decision to state; loses first round Drinking at Krome, the former Club Bene, located on Route 35, Sayreville, will no longer be an option, since the borough has revoked the nightclub’s liquor license. The council voted 5-1 last week to revoke the liquor license.…
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Ringing in the season
The Old Bridge High School chorus rings in the holiday season at the tree-lighting ceremony at the Old Bridge Civic Center Dec. 4. MARIE ORTIZ
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Sayreville gives public works director tenure GOP mayor and council members object but are outvoted
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Sayreville gives public works director tenure GOP mayor and council members object but are outvoted SAYREVILLE — A divided Borough Council voted to award Public Works Director Bernie Bailey tenure. Bailey, who has been director in the borough for the past five years, will now become the first tenured public…
