Category: Suburban News

  • Holiday feast

    Jeremy Schafer, 5, of Old Bridge enjoys a king’s feast during the holiday party at the recreation center in the Old Bridge municipal complex Friday. The celebration was organized by the Policeman’s Benevolent Association and the Fraternal Order of Police. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Mayor lights tree

    Mayor Barbara Cannon lights the holiday tree at the tree-lighting ceremony at the Old Bridge Civic Center Dec. 4. MARIE ORTIZ

  • Skate park opens to delight of ‘boarders

    Staff Writer By natalie m. vena MARIE ORTIZ Kevin Lyons, 17, performs bike tricks on a new ramp at the grand opening of the skate park in Veteran’s Park in Old Bridge on Saturday. The first skate park ever constructed in Old Bridge is officially open. The long-awaited skating facility held its grand opening and…

  • Liquor license approved for Hunka Bunka Sayreville nightclub agrees to abide by 12 stipulations Sayreville nightclub agrees to abide by 12 stipulations

    Staff Writer By Takesha pettus Liquor license approved for Hunka Bunka Sayreville nightclub agrees to abide by 12 stipulations Sayreville nightclub agrees to abide by 12 stipulations JERRY WOLKOWITZ The lights will stay on at the Hunka Bunka Ballroom, Sayreville. Just recently the club’s liquor license was renewed by the borough after local police filed…

  • Assembly honors Cheesequake Chiefs

    Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Assembly honors Cheesequake Chiefs The Old Bridge Chiefs baseball team poses with Gov. Christie Whitman (center) and (l-r) Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina (R-13th), coach Jim McDermott, manager Gerard Haran Sr., coach George Koutas, coach Bill Mantani and Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13th) in Trenton. The team was recognized for taking first…

  • Salvation Army needs holiday bell ringers

    The Salvation Army, New Jersey division, is in need of volunteer bell ringers for its annual red kettle campaign. The proceeds of kettle donations benefit the needy in many ways, including hot meals, shelter, warm clothing and small toys for children. Funds raised from the kettles support Salvation Army services throughout the year. N.J. State…

  • Walk-a-thon

    Hannah Moskowitz, 6, gets a piggy-back ride from her brother, Jacob, 11, during the Congregation Beth Ohr walk-a-thon in Old Bridge Thursday. JERRY WOLKOWITZ

  • Wedding ceremony proceeds after horse-and-buggy accident

    Staff Writer By natalie m. vena Wedding ceremony proceeds after horse-and-buggy accident OLD BRIDGE — A horse-drawn carriage carrying a bride and family members on their way to church flipped over and injured six of the occupants, leaving the driver in critical condition. Larry A. Cella, 42, the owner of the Honky Tonk Ranch in…

  • Ice-dancing team skates to U.S. championships

    Ice-dancing team skates to U.S. championships Robert Antonelli, 13, of Old Bridge, and his ice-dancing partner, Adrienne Koob Doddy, 13, of Clinton, won their second regional title at the North Atlantic Regional Championships in Buffalo, N.Y., in October. By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A local teen ice-dancing team will be competing…