Category: Suburban News

  • Suspect arrested in two robberies of local bank

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A suspected bank robber who police believe held up the same bank twice in April was arrested last week. Miguel A. Angeles, 28, of Elizabeth, was arrested at his South Broad Street residence at 6 p.m. April 29. He is accused of holding up the Capital One Bank…

  • Salon owner brings back ‘Miracle Mile’ fundraiser

    May 17 event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital OLD BRIDGE — The owner of a township salon is planning his third annual fundraiser to benefit children with cancer, AIDS, sickle cell anemia and other major illnesses. Robert Hollenfer, owner of Vogue Hair and Nail Studios in Ticetown Square Mall just off Route 9, is…

  • Sayreville teen collecting bicycles for Eagle project

    SAYREVILLE — A local Boy Scout is asking for the public’s help as he strives to become an Eagle Scout. Jake Werb, 16, a junior at Sayreville War Memorial High School, is organizing a used bicycle collection to benefit people in need. The bikes will be given to Pedals for Progress, which transfers them to…

  • Two local residents are ‘cereal’ helpers

    Featured on special-edition Cheerios boxes for helping to fight hunger BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Two local residents are featured on a special edition Cheerios box available at ShopRite supermarket stores because of their efforts in helping to fight hunger. Left: Dan Galligan (far right), of Old Bridge, is one of the heroes featured on…

  • Boro to crack down on unfit buildings

    Officials want structures repaired or demolished BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Borough officials recently expanded its policing powers to deal with unfit buildings, with an ordinance that mirrors a state statute. Kirk Miick, director of code enforcement and zoning, told the Suburban that neighboring towns like Edison and Woodbridge have adopted similar ordinances…

  • Fundraisers

    May 7 • Golf Outing, sponsored by the South River-East Brunswick Rotary Club, at the Meadows at Middlesex, Plainsboro. Cost is $150 per golfer; includes greens fees, electric cart, lunch, dinner, beverages, awards. Net proceeds benefit Rotary-sponsored youth programs including scholarships and “student of the month” honors at East Brunswick High School, South River High…

  • Doggone good display

    ERIC SUCAR staff Maria Elizaroua (from left) tries to get her shiba inu, Miles, to perform a trick for judges Kaitlyn Coughlin, Megan Coughlin and Owen Maldonado during 13-year-old Hallie Meister’s second annual dog show to benefit the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The event, held Saturday at the Julian…

  • Husband, wife get jail time for bilking clients

    Couple allegedly defrauded about 47 investors of $2.5M BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer ASouth River couple has been sentenced to federal prison for bilking nearly $2.5 million from approximately 47 investors over a six-year period and evading the payment of federal income taxes. Janet and Charles Neely were principals of Neely Associates, an accounting and…

  • Authorities seek alleged head of major drug ring

    SAYREVILLE — Authorities are searching for a borough man who they allege has served as the leader of a major New Jersey drug distribution ring. The man’s residence at Winding Wood Apartments, Bordentown Avenue, was searched last week and was the subject of a burglary the following day. On April 23, Union County authorities executed…