Category: Suburban News
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Collision claims the life of 7-year-old O.B. boy
Collision claims the life of 7-year-old O.B. boy Authorities are still investigating fatal crash in Colts Neck By natalie m. vena Staff Writer A 7-year-old Old Bridge boy, remembered by many as a smiling boy with the face of an angel, died in a Sept. 16 car accident in Colts Neck at the intersection of…
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Threads of life
Quilting expert Edith Chevalier discusses quilting techniques at a demonstration, which featured her quilt work, at the Old Bridge Public Library on Saturday. JEFF HUNTLEY
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West Nile virus leads O.B. to look at tires
West Nile virus leads O.B. to look at tires New ordinance goes after bug-breeding grounds By Natalie M. Vena Staff Writer You may soon have to cover those old tires to prevent the spread of the West Nile virus — or face a fine of up to $1,000 if you don’t. Later this month, the…
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Truman School returns to normal Enrollment increases as mold and asbestos cleanup completed
Staff Writer By takesha pettus Truman School returns to normal Enrollment increases as mold and asbestos cleanup completed It’s back to normal for students at the Harry S. Truman School in Sayreville. Students returned to the Taft Place school last Wednesday after a four-day delay. The school was scheduled to open on Sept. 7, but…
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Soccer game
Sayreville’s Brian Nakielny keeps North Brunswick’s Nick Andrews on his back while protecting the ball during a game Thursday. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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PBA doubles tot lot arson reward to $2K
PBA doubles tot lot arson reward to $2K SAYREVILLE — Police have doubled the reward for information leading to the capture of the arsonist of the borough’s Tot Lot. The Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 98 announced Thursday that they are adding $1,000 to the $1,000 reward for information leading to conviction of the arsonist.…
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Council looks to rebuild Sayreville playground
SAYREVILLE — The borough’s Tot Lot may soon be as good as new. Borough officials are planning on approving an emergency purchase for replacement equipment for the Veteran’s Park Tot Lot, just behind Borough Hall, Main Street. The playground was severely damaged on July 13 in an arson, just months after reopening. The borough had…
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Dancers plan half-time show
ELYSSA RESNICK Dancers from the Par-Excellent Dance Company, Sayreville, hope to be shining stars during the Citrus Bowl half-time celebration in Orlando, Fla., this New Year’s Day. The dance troupe of 20 was selected to perform during the football game with several musical artists. SAYREVILLE — A group of local dancers will be performing during…
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Developer commits $1.5 M to fix Oakwood
Developer commits $1.5 M to fix Oakwood Approval will build another 400 homes in forgotten development By natalie m. vena Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — K. Hovnanian, Edison, is willing to spend $1.5 million to fix problems left by the original developer of Oakwood at Old Bridge nearly 20 years ago. Hovnanian was back before…
