Category: Suburban News
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Authorities seek suspect in Sayreville bank robbery
Police released this photo of the suspect in the June 24 robbery of the PNC Bank on Bordentown Avenue in Sayreville. SAYREVILLE — Authorities are searching for a man who robbed a bank on BordentownAvenue last Thursday, running off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Just before 9:45 a.m. June 24, a man entered the…
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Organizers hope concert series hits the right notes
The beat is on this summer, from So. Amboy waterfront to Thompson Park BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent In a down economy, it’s good to know that some things in life are still free — including the Middlesex County Summer Concert Series. Above: A crowd takes in a concert at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South…
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Old Bridge names four graduates to Wall of Fame
OLD BRIDGE — Four alumni of the township’s school district were recently named to the Wall of Fame at Old Bridge High School. They were also recognized at the high school’s annual Senior Scholarship Night. Those honored were Phillip Ivey, a top professional poker player; John McCabe, a magistrate judge; Mary Bernadette McCall Mujica, a…
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Salutatorian Dedeepya Konuthula delivers her speech to the large audience at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel June 24 during commencement exercises for the Old Bridge High School class of 2010. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Willy Wonka
Kevin Hack of Sayreville plays Grandpa Joe and Quinn Surdez of Aberdeen is Charlie, trying in vain to make a point to Chase Ortega of Old Bridge, who portrays the title role of “Willy Wonka” in the Main Street Juniors’ production of the musical version of the Ron Dahl’s classic story. Shows run July 9-18…
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Divided council adopts $50.3M budget for 2010
Motion to eliminate salaries of elected officials rescinded BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Sayreville Borough Council approved a municipal budget last week that includes broad cuts and a $79 tax increase on the average home, assessed at $144,000. In a 3-2 vote, with one abstention, the $50.3 million budget for 2010 was approved June…
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Local towns set to go red, white and blue
BY JULIE KLIEGMAN Correspondent For anyone looking for some good oldfashioned fun this Fourth of July weekend, several area towns are planning Fourth of July festivities that run the gamut from fishing to fireworks. East Brunswick will revive its former fireworks tradition to culminate an evening of events at the Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road,…
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Old Bridge teens charged in murder
Police say township man was fatally attacked while walking near home BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer In what authorities described as a random killing, three local teenagers have been charged in the beating death of a 49- year-old township man. The victim, Divyendu Sinha, was attacked as he walked near his Fela Drive home with…
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OBPD captain blazes trail for female officers
Promotions also include two to lieutenant and three to sergeant BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Colleen McNamara has held her own alongside a predominantly male staff on the township’s police force for a number of years. But it was only recently that she achieved her most distinct accomplishment to date. The 29-year…
