Category: Suburban News
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FAMILY FITNESS – Advertorial
by Gloria Averbuch Advertorial FAMILY FITNESS The family that plays together, gets fit together. Working out as a unit-including everything from casual family activities to sports and exercise-is an excellent, proven vehicle for practicing healthy habits and developing social and emotional bonds. Particularly in relation to children, research has shown that the number one influence…
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Police: Old Bridge man led officers on chase
SAYREVILLE — An Old Bridge man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to elude police on Ernston Road and in a nearby apartment complex. Marcin Bednarski, 33, of Old Bridge, was charged with eluding an officer, reckless driving and being an unlicensed driver at 7:57 p.m. March 28. Bednarski was reportedly driving a Nissan Titan…
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Parlin resident, 52, dies in hit-and-run
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A Sayreville woman died recently after being struck by a hitand run motorist on Bordentown Avenue. Karen Costello, 52, of the Parlin section, was hit by a vehicle at 9:24 a.m. March 20, according to police. No witnesses have come forward with a vehicle description or any…
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Lawsuit vs. Old Bridge awaits further action
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Alawsuit filed by Manalapan which seeks to overturn a decision made by the Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment is awaiting further action in the legal system. In late 2008, Manalapan filed a lawsuit against the Old Bridge zoning board in an attempt to overturn a decision that was made…
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Bike/walking paths being planned in O.B.
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Local officials are planning a system of integrated paths that would be designated for walking and bicycling, and would link parks, public areas and points of interest throughout the township. The township Environmental Commission proposed the 12-mile path system and has secured funding to study its feasibility.…
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The winning shot
JEFF GRANIT staff Shooting from half-court, Danny Iannaccone, 12, of Sayreville, takes the winning shot of the halftime contest during Our Lady of Victories’ Athletic Association’s second annual charity basketball game March 26.
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Police: N.Y. man ran local cocaine distribution ring
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — After a month-long investigation, police have arrested a 27-yearold Jamaica, N.Y., man for allegedly selling crack cocaine. Police stopped Adika Anderson on Milton Avenue at 5:14 p.m. on March 27 in a 2009 Dodge Charger. “We found an ounce of crack cocaine and $955 in cash in…
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O.B. police chief honors four who helped locate missing man
OLD BRIDGE — Quick thinking on the part of township police officials may have saved the life of a missing elderly man recently. Those involved in locating the missing man were thanked publicly during a presentation at Old Bridge Town Hall recently. In early February, police were contacted about a missing elderly man on foot.…
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Photo
JEFF GRANIT staff Sayreville police officer Matt Kurtz puts up a shot as firefighter Dan Narkiewicz goes for the block during Our Lady of Victories’ Athletic Association’s second annual charity basketball game March 26. The game was held in memory of John “Popeye” Wojcik, a longtime coach and supporter of OLV and its athletic program.
