Category: Suburban News
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Auction of antiques & Jersey Shore memorabilia May 23
OCEAN GROVE — The Historical Society of Ocean Grove continues its 2009 season of special fundraising events with the popular Memorial Day Weekend Auction on Saturday, May 23, at the Young People’s Temple in Ocean Grove. Preview is at 9 a.m., and the auction will commence at 11 a.m. Items to be auctioned include: cuckoo…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Old Bridge High School sophomore Tom Jeffries scrubs the roof of a customer’s car outside Carl Sandburg Middle School Saturday during a car wash fundraiser to benefit the high school’s Marching Knights program.
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Police: Bar was scene of fights twice in April
Hearing set for next week on Cagney’s liquor license BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Police responded to two recent incidents at a bar that is going before borough officials for a liquor license hearing this month. Police were dispatched to Cagney’s Pub on Washington Road for a report of a fight at 1:51…
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S. Amboy aims to stem feral cat population
Nonprofit traps feral cats; then neuters and releases them BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy officials are working to get rid of some unwanted residents. Partnering with the nonprofit Whiskers Rescue organization, the City Council is in the process of getting its feral cat population under control. “The city has agreed to allow Whiskers Rescue,…
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Stalking bill becomes law
Gov. Jon Corzine has signed into law a piece of legislation sponsored by the 12th District (Monmouth County) legislators to broaden protection for stalking victims. “This is a good day for women throughout the state who have been victims of stalking,” said Sen. Jennifer Beck, a member of the State Senate Judiciary Committee. “As technology…
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Wife, kids celebrate soldier’s homecoming
Sayreville police officer back from second tour in Iraq BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent For Brian Szkodny, determining the best part of being home after a tour of duty in Iraq was a no-brainer. CHRIS KELLY staff Brian Szkodny, a Sayreville police officer who recently completed his second deployment in Iraq with the U.S. Army, celebrates…
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Makowski will not seek re-election in November
Dems, GOP announce nominees for two seats BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Four candidates are seeking election to the Borough Council in November, and an outspoken current member is not among them. Kathy Makowski Borough Councilwoman Kathy Makowski decided not to screen for the Democratic nomination to seek re-election. Makowski, who works as the administrative…
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Donations help students in need shop for prom
OBHS boutique offers donated new and used gowns BYLAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer With the effects of the recession trickling down, there are some milestones in life that become negatively impacted by the troubled economy — even shopping for the perfect prom dress. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Old Bridge High School student Vitaliya Sobol…
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Police use checkpoints for DWI enforcement
Program to run through end of prom and graduation season With high school celebrations underway, municipal and county law enforcement officers are setting up driving while intoxicated checkpoints designed to ensure the safety of teenagers and others on the roads. The checkpoint program, financed with a $29,975 grant from the state Office of Highway Traffic…
