Category: Suburban News
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Boy, 13, awarded $10K for fending off pit bull
Old Bridge youth helped brother during attack in May 2005 BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer MICHAEL ACKER The Termyna family sit in front of their Old Bridge home. From left to right are Richard, 13; his mother Ann Marie (back); his sister Christina, 11 (front); and his brothers Anthony, 11, and…
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Rite Aid gets approval for busy corner in boro
Pharmacy to replace vacant buildings at Main, Washington BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer SAYREVILLE – Rite Aid Pharmacy is moving forward with plans to build a new store at the corner of Main Street and Washington Road. B.L. Cos., on behalf of Rite Aid, is proposing the demolition of the former…
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County embarks on clean energy initiative
Solar plant, hybrid trucks unveiled at press conference BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer PHOTOSBYJENNIFER AMATO Middlesex County will begin using biodiesel fuel in its heavier equipment vehicles, such as this truck, to reduce the dependence on environmentally unfriendly fossil fuels. Officials are preparing a long-term conversion plan for the para-transit fleet…
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Singing sensation
STEVEN M. BARON Eleven-year-old Maggie Bera, of Sayreville, is projected on Shea Stadium’s outfield video screen as she sings the national anthem in front of 40,000 people prior to the New York Mets game June 21.
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Library’s reading club for teens begins July 6
Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, will begin its summer reading club for teens, “Creature Feature,” July 6 at 6:30 p.m. with the “Canned Film Festival” featuring films by local teens. Super Contest Day will be July 6, with a drawing contest for children entering grades one through six next fall. Students submit…
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Body of missing man recovered at E.B. lake
Daniel Hoffman, 34, of Edison, had been missing since June 27 BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Daniel Hoffman EAST BRUNSWICK – The body of a 34-year-old man who had been reported missing nearly a week ago was found early Monday morning in Farrington Lake. Police confirmed that the body of Daniel…
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Gallery will showcase summer-themed works
SPOTSWOOD – Nine artists from an area studio will take part in “Summer Reflections,” the second art show to be featured at the Academy of Music on Main Street’s art gallery. The gallery will feature 13 fine art oil and watercolor paintings by artists from Marcel’s Art Studio in Milltown. The works reflect on the…
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3 charged in graffiti case; more arrests are expected
JEFF GRANIT staff Police have arrested suspects in connection with graffiti found on walls and sidewalks at Old Bridge High School last week. OLD BRIDGE – Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the spray-painted graffiti found on the outside of Old Bridge High School last week. The three suspects, who include a township…
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Fundraisers
July 6 + Used Inkjet and Laser Computer Cartridge Collection, sponsored by the Spotswood High School Band. Drop-off boxes located at all Spotswood schools; Spotswood Public Library, Spotswood Post Office and Kearny Bank, all Main Street; KrisKell Creations Hair Salon, Summerhill Road. Proceeds benefit the band. (732) 723-0101. July 7 & Fridays through Oct. 20…
