Category: Suburban News
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Aaron Bartlett, 10, of Sayreville, struggles to find room for another bite as fellow competitor Anthony Rocca, 7, looks on and James Holzapfel, 8, has a laugh during a hot dog eating contest held Saturday in Kennedy Park, Sayreville. The event was part of Sayreville’s Fourth of July festivities. For photos at gmnews.com. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Discovering Monmouth County Parks
Dorbrook Recreation Area One of a continuing series in conjunction with the Monmouth County Park System. Dorbrook Recreation Area is an active recreation site that features 535 acres in Colts Neck and includes a barrier-free playground, tennis courts, horseshoe courts, two swimming pools (for lessons only), a Sprayground, an in-line skating rink, basketball courts, open…
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Murder suspects now up to five O.B. teens
Members of community seek answers, justice BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Authorities have arrested two more teenagers in connection with the fatal beating of Divyendu Sinha, bringing the total number of suspects to five. Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan and acting Old Bridge Police Chief Robert Bonfante charged a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old on…
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Mother, 28, dies in heroic effort to save baby from fire
Four others in critical condition; cause of blaze still under investigation BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Officials are investigating the cause of a fire at this home on Gatzmer Avenue, where a woman was killed and four other people were critically injured. JEFF GRANIT staff JAMESBURG — Police and fire officials here are still…
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Residents seek answers, relief on bypass issue
Officials say final vote on constructing bypass is many months away BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Months after some 100 Sayreville residents gathered at the senior center to express concerns about the proposed Main Street Bypass, dozens came out again June 28 to share their discontent about the road. After nearly an hour and a…
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Playthings of the past at N.J. Vietnam Era Museum
Toys from 1960s-70s on display through Aug. 21 at educational center BY PATRICIA YOCZIS & ADELE YOUNG If you remember the thrill of eating your first Easy-Bake cake or the pungent odor of a freshly fired Clockwise from top right: Colorful Troll dolls are part of a toy exhibit looking back to the ’60s &…
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Giving back
Left: Sarah Iuzzolino (c), 7, reacts to the freezing water as she, Chiara, 5, and Brianna Castronova, 8, and their dad Frank keep the beverages ice cold during Giusseppe’s Day, held June 26 in front of Giusseppe’s Pizza on Route 516. The event raised money for autism research. Above: Nina Unger of Old Bridge and…
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Rafael Joson makes his way to the seats for the Old Bridge High School class of 2010 graduation ceremony, held June 24 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. JEFF GRANIT staff
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New Bruns. farmers market opens for its second season
NEW BRUNSWICK — Wider selections of fresh produce, prepared foods and goods and an all-weather pavilion are among the new features at the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market this year. The market, which opened for its second season June 19 at 178 Jones Ave., off Georges Road, will be open Thursdays from 1 to 6:30…
