Category: Suburban News
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Suspect allegedly followed, tried to lure female minor
OLD BRIDGE – Police are investigating an attempted luring incident that was reported July 2 in the vicinity of Route 516 and Southwood Drive. That evening, a man driving a blue Toyota pickup truck followed a female minor for several blocks, encouraging her several times to get into his vehicle, according to a police report…
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Police make three arrests after late-night altercation
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE – Police made three arrests following an assault that took place on MacArthur Avenue recently. All available police units were dispatched to an outdoor area near American Legion Post 211, where a 24-year-old East Orange man was reportedly assaulted at 11:34 p.m. June 28. The fight was in progress…
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Artist to discuss works at Academy on Sunday
SPOTSWOOD – A new art exhibition at the Academy of Music on Main Street features paintings by Katja Valeur. A reception and gallery talk by the artist is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. The show is entitled, “Sounds and Symbols.” Valeur’s work conveys the look and energy of a metropolis with its multilayered…
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String of vandalism hits businesses, cemetery
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE – Police are investigating several incidents of criminal mischief that have been labeled as “suspicious.” The incidents occurred at four locations off Washington Road last month – Sayreville Seafood, Sayreville Automotion, St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery and the Garden State Parkway overpasses. The suspects first marked graffiti in blue and…
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Among those enjoying Sayreville’s Independence Day festivities in Kennedy Park Saturday were Ryann and Thomas Schlaline, ages 3 and 1, and Kayla Buchanan, 3, all of Sayreville. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Two on board oppose administrators’ raises
Increases approved; pay for unused vacation days eliminated BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer S ome school officials believe that recent pay increases approved by the Sayreville Board of Education are too high in light of budget constraints. The board approved contracts last week for top administrators and other district employees for the 2008-09 school year.…
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Inductees’ careers range from farmer to physician
Five alumni make up first Wall of Fame class at OBHS BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Six Old Bridge High School alumni have left a mark on their alma mater, years after their graduation. Honored with a dinner and ceremony at Old Bridge High School June 5, the six former students received the distinction of…
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Concert series kicks off in Geick Park next week
Tributes to Elton John, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Jon Bon Jovi featured OLD BRIDGE – It’s summertime, that means time to break out the picnic basket, cooler and lawn chairs, and head to Geick Park for an evening of live music under the stars. The Summer Music Series kicks off at 7:30 p.m. July 8…
