Category: Suburban News
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All the fashion
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Old Bridge High School Athletic Director Robert Eriksen is escorted by his 7-yearold daughter Julia as he showcases formalwear during the annual PTSA fashion show, “Starry, Starry Knights,” Sunday at the school auditorium. Below: Ashley Nelson and Miguel Roman step out in style.
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Students send packages to local Marine in Iraq
Carlos ‘Speedy’ Gonzalez nearing end of second tour BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlos “Speedy” Gonzalez SAYREVILLE — Students at Our Lady of Victories School recently sent care packages and letters to U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlos “Speedy” Gonzalez, a Middlesex County native serving in Iraq. Gonzalez, 26, of Perth Amboy, is on…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Rachel Donohue (l) and Brianna LoBue get ready to take the stage during the annual Old Bridge High School PTSA fashion show, “Starry, Starry Knights,” Sunday at the school. About 100 models including students, staff and administrators showcased gowns, cocktail dresses, tuxedos and other items from local vendors. More photos, page 19.
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Ex-trooper sentenced to 5 yrs. in fatal crash
2007 collision resulted in death of Old Bridge man Aformer state trooper was sentenced to five years in prison Feb. 13 in connection with a 2007 motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of an Old Bridge man. Christopher M. Brozyna, 29, of Hazlet, pleaded guilty in November to second-degree vehicular homicide in connection with…
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Republicans say tab could’ve been less
Council majority OKs Old Bridge ’09 budget BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Voting along party lines last week, the Old Bridge Township Council adopted a municipal budget for fiscal year 2009 that includes an average tax increase of $63. The $53.9 million budget includes recent amendments that reduced the tax levy by $500,000. The council…
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Cty., nonprofits discuss ways to meet demand
Middlesex County officials and about 100 representatives from nonprofit organizations discussed how to serve their clients while having access to fewer resources during a meeting at the county fire academy in Sayreville on Feb. 4. The key issues that were discussed included improving communication and collaboration between agencies and the possibility of shared services and…
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Police: Man stole toys, led 25-mile chase
Pursuit ends in crash, arrest of Newark man BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer ANewark man who allegedly stole stuffed animals from a Sayreville gas station led police on a 25-milecar chase through five municipalities before crashing his car in Matawan last week. Old Bridge police followed the alleged thief, Khalil Lockett, 20, throughout the pursuit…
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Main St. gas station held up
EAST BRUNSWICK — An unknown suspect toting a handgun robbed a local gas station last week, according to police. The robbery took place at 6:50 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Delta gas station located at 102 Main St. The attendant at the station told police that the suspect arrived on foot and followed him…
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Couple will showcase contrasting art styles
Gail and Joe Tanski prepare ‘Gateway to the Shore’ BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Two South Amboy artists who will be showing pieces soon at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library have much in common. CHRIS KELLY staff Gail and Joe Tanski of South Amboy look over some of their Shore-related scenes to be showcased at the…
