Category: Suburban News

  • Old Bridge man, 21, dies in jump from Rt. 35 bridge

    SAYREVILLE – A 21-year-old Old Bridge man jumped to his death from the Victory Bridge at 8:42 a.m. Dec. 4. According to police, Francis Lawrenz Ancheta parked his 2001 Nissan Altima on the shoulder of the road, engaging his emergency lights. A motorist noticed the vehicle and slowed down to offer assistance, then saw Ancheta…

  • In the Service

    Air Force Airman Judith H. Shingledecker, daughter of Carolyn Dahl of Old Bridge and granddaughter of Lucy Dahl of Howell, recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies; performed drill…

  • Religious group plans campus next to racetrack

    Raceway Park says location is bad choice for spiritual group BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Meditation involves quieting the mind and bringing oneself to a place of peace and serenity, where outside thoughts and distractions can melt away. Members of Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America, an Indian spiritual movement, are willing to try…

  • Light treats

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Sarah (from left) and Rachel Platensky, ages 9 and 6, of Edison, and Chaya Mushka, 8, of Brooklyn, N.Y., prepare edible menorahs with graham crackers, Marshmallow Fluff and candy corn during Bris Avrohom’s Hanukkah Carnival at Old Bridge High School Sunday.

  • Ancient Chinese culture presented in holiday show

    BY GENEVIEVE LONG Correspondent This holiday season, two local residents are bringing new wonders to their neighbors – “Holiday Wonders,” that is. The “Holiday Wonders” show includes more than a hundred performers who portray many aspects of ancient Chinese culture. “Holiday Wonders” is a variety show of traditional Chinese dance, music and singing that will…

  • A Christmas story

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Clockwise from top left: Robert Galvin, of Matawan, portrays an angel during A Drive Through the Christmas Story outside the Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south in Old Bridge, on Saturday night. The display will continue from 7:30-9:30 p.m. tomorrow and 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Wally Rondesco (l), of…

  • Kindness of many makes Wishing Place possible

    Community heralds start of construction on Make-A-Wish building BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer PHOTOS BY MICHAEL ACKER Josephine Plumeri, whose family donated $2 million for the construction of the future Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey headquarters, accepts a bouquet of roses during last week’s groundbreaking ceremony in Monroe. MONROE – Children living with serious illnesses…

  • Driver gets 18 years for death of woman, 21

    Corey Bieniek was driving drunk, speeding at time of accident BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Ajudge sentenced Corey Bieniek to 18 years in prison last week for causing the death of 21-year-old Samar Seliem, who had been backing out of her driveway when Bieniek’s speeding vehicle hit her car. Bieniek, 20, of the Cliffwood Beach…

  • Students show true colors: black, purple

    BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE – The principal of Old Bridge High School has stepped up efforts to create a larger sense of school spirit among students. Perhaps most notably, Jim Hickey joined the drill team in a step routine at a fall pep rally, met with applause and chants of “Hickey! Hickey!”…