Category: Suburban News
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Area residents walk to take suicide out of the shadows
Overnight event set for June 4-5 in NYC BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Next month, around 2,000 people will take a few thousand steps toward helping bring suicide prevention and awareness to the forefront of metropolitanarea residents’ consciousness. The Out of the Darkness Overnight walk, an 18-mile journey from sunset to sunrise June 4-5, is…
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fundraisers
May 12-15 Clothing Drive, sponsored by the Jonas Salk Middle School PTA, at the school, 155 W. Greystone Road, Old Bridge. All merchandise should be packed in tightly closed plastic bags and dropped off at door No. 15 at the rear of the school. Items sought: gently used clothing; sheets and towels; shoes, belts…
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An arts community grows in South Amboy
Theater producer opens The Studio for students of a variety of art forms BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Youngsters looking to get a role on Broadway can now hone their talent … on South Amboy’s Broadway . The Studio, the latest undertaking by Wilfredo Hernandez, will officially open June 11. Residents may be…
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Residents, officials react to death of bin Laden
‘Justice,’ ‘closure’ are common sentiments; military personnel praised for their efforts BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer When Frank Yusko heard the announcement that Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. troops, the Spotswood High School history teacher said he did not feel elation. “My first thought was, ‘Now I know how Dad felt when…
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Edison Memorial Tower to undergo renovations
Tower corporation to discuss $2.4M project at May 18 meeting BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer A $2.4 million contract has been awarded for the long-awaited restoration of Edison Memorial Tower, the historic structure honoring the work of inventor ThomasAlva Edison. The restoration project was awarded to Astral Construction Services of Bergenfield. Work is to start…
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Planting seeds
Above: Rich Herban of the Sayreville Shade Tree Commission shows local Scouts how to plant a tree during an Arbor Day event at International Field near Sayreville Borough Hall on April 30. Below: Girl Scouts and other volunteers present the colors before the event. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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High school golfers come to aid of choking man
Foursome respond to frantic plea of resident bordering golf course BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent MONROE — Choking is never associated with sports in a positive way. But quick action by members of the golf teams from three area high schools helped save the life of a victim choking on food last week. During an April…
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Port Authority official will meet with commuters in E.B.
EAST BRUNSWICK — Commuters who take the bus in and out of New York are being encouraged to attend a meeting of the township’s Commuter Parking Advisory Committee next week. The May 12 meeting, to be held at 8 p.m. in the East Brunswick municipal building conference room, will include a special attendee from the…
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Sayreville indoor drumline crowned state champs
SAYREVILLE — They came. They saw. They conquered. On April 16, the Sayreville War Memorial High School Indoor Drum Line culminated its competition season at the USSBA New Jersey Indoor States Championships, held at Sun National Arena in Trenton. The Sayreville drum line was crowned the New Jersey state champions for its classification with a…
