Category: Suburban News
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The Sayreville War Memorial High School Hall of Fame on April 25 inducted its 2009 class: Gary DeLena (l-r), William Telepan, Donna Hummell, George Elmasry, Michael Saltzman and Richard Kosmoski. DeLena (class of 1970) is a comedian/actor; Telepan (1984) is the namesake and owner of an acclaimed New York restaurant; Hummell (1972) is a professor…
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To do their best
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 Public Relations Chairwoman Jeanine A. Sieber leads a discussion on finding one’s passion in life, aimed at keeping kids away from drugs and alcohol, during a community workshop hosted recently by the lodge’s Youth Activities Committee. Many of the children in attendance were from Sayreville Cub Scout Pack 97.
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Many plead with board to keep ROTC instructor
Teacher’s contract renewed after supporters rally BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Board of Education renewed the contract of a high school ROTC instructor last week after many supporters spoke out against the idea that school officials might replace the teacher. Superintendent of Schools Simon Bosco said the administration sent Chief Master…
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Horse show at Special Strides
MONROE — Members of the public are invited to enjoy music, food, games and activities during a first-ever Special Strides Country Fair & Horse Show. The event will be held at Congress Hill Farm on Federal Road from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17. The Horse Show and Country Fair will benefit the Steven Werthan Memorial…
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Police arrest four after MV stop
SAYREVILLE — Police arrested four occupants of a sport-utility vehicle on charges of heroin possession during a recent motor vehicle stop. Patrolman Jason Mader conducted the stop after reportedly observing Stephen Heaney operate a black 2001 Ford Explorer with a broken driver’s side rearview mirror on the southbound side of Routes 9 and 35 at…
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Police arrest stabbing suspect
SAYREVILLE — Police have arrested a suspect in a recent stabbing that authorities said took place off Bordentown Avenue. Dexter Crumpler, 29, of Sayreville, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose at 5:45 p.m. May 2. Police arrested him at his residence in the…
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In the cards
Madeline Tanchingco, 10, won the Sayreville Public Library’s “Design the New Children’s Library Card” contest. Here, senior library assistant Debbie Gaito issues Madeline the first card with the new design. A plaque featuring Madeline’s original art work, her picture and a copy of the new library card is being displayed in the Children’s Room.
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‘Viva Shea’: Mets’ old home lives in fan’s heart
Aberdeen Twp. native’s design protests demise of stadium BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer On a cold October night in Queens, N.Y., a baseball rolled down the firstbase line in Shea Stadium and through the legs of Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner. Aberdeen Township native Dave Croatto designed a T-shirt to protest the demolition…
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Cartoon
ED WEISS Pat Schladebeck of Old Bridge has a serious conversation with Jissica Menella of Jamesburg while an angry John Dunphy of Hamilton looks on in a dramatic scene from the Main Street Theatre Co.’s Black Box series production of “At Home, At The Zoo,” Edward Albee’s updated version of his American classic, “The Zoo…
