Category: Suburban News

  • Motorcycle driver, 57, dies following Riva Ave. accident

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A North Brunswick man died Monday after he was involved in a two-vehicle accident while operating a motorcycle. Kevin Gourley, 57, was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick following the 1:17 p.m. accident on Riva Avenue, between Ann Terrace and Louise Drive. According to East Brunswick police,…

  • Neighborhood social to benefit SMA research

    South Brunswick child battles neuromuscular disease BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Raymond Fantel of South Brunswick was diagnosed at 4 months old with spinal muscular atrophy. His family hopes to raise support to find a cure through events such as an Aug. 23 Neighborhood Social in Monroe. MONROE — The family of 10-monthold Raymond Fantel…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Andre Guiste, 4, of South River, gets help from mom Olga for the ring toss at Salt Water Day, held Saturday on the beachfront in Old Bridge’s Laurence Harbor section.

  • Postal union warns of delivery delays

    U.S. Postal Service considers changes in mail processing BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Employees of the U.S. Postal Service are spreading the word about major changes that they said could negatively affect mail delivery for local residents. Hank Anderson, president of the American Postal Workers Union, Central New Jersey Local 149, will be speaking at…

  • Judge says no BYOB at strip club, for now

    Legal wrangling continues between Sayreville, Club 35 BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Ajudge in state Superior Court has dismissed an injunction that permitted an all-nude strip club on Route 35 in Sayreville to continue allowing patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages. Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Glenn Berman ruled Aug. 7 that Club 35,…

  • Fair fun

    Top: Old Bridge’s Taylor Rhodes, 10, East Brunswick’s Claudia Bykowski, 8, and Monroe’s Ashley Bondea, 6, enjoy a hair-raising ride during the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick Aug. 3. Top right: A member of the Victoria Circus performs a routine. Middle right: New Brunswick’s Elizabeth Christ, Stacy Brody, Tim Friday, Winston Prendergast, and Jess…

  • Judge sentences ex-teacher to five years of probation

    Lisa Glide pleaded guilty to having relations with student OLD BRIDGE — A former teacher at Old Bridge High School was placed on probation for five years Monday after admitting to having sexual relations with a 17-year-old student. During a hearing at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick, Superior Court Judge Frederick P. DeVesa…

  • Board votes 6-2 to OK use of house for services

    Christian congregation can use Texas Rd. dwelling BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has given the go-ahead to an application for a Christian congregation dubbed NJ Tabernacle Inc. to use an existing residence for services. The congregation, composed of approximately 50 members and currently operating out of…

  • As sweet as a Rose

    Former Sayreville, South Amboy resident celebrates 104th birthday BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer JENNIFER BOOTON Rose Hoover (center) celebrated her 104th birthday on Aug. 5. Pictured with her are her niece, Frances Quinn, and Quinn’s husband, John. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Rose Hoover, a lifelong resident of Middlesex County, turned 104 years old on Aug. 5,…