Category: Suburban News
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O.B. spends $262K on arena roof
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Township Council unanimously approved two bond ordinances Monday night that will authorize improvement projects that include the replacement of the ice arena roof. The bond ordinances enable the township to issue bond notes up to $3,335,000 for capital improvement projects slated to…
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Funeral held for fetus found in wastewater
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Janice O’Brien (l) and others pay respects during a funeral Mass for 19-week-old fetus Monday. The service was led by the Rev. Michael Krull. SAYREVILLE — A funeral ceremony and burial was held Monday for a 19-week-old fetus found at the county’s wastewater…
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Resident: Connecting with ‘other side’ natural
Old Bridge medium to conduct demonstration Sunday in Piscataway BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer PHOTOSBY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Left, psychic medium Barbara Lee (r) works with Roberta Rubin, of North Brunswick, in an effort to make contact with a recently deceased cousin of Rubin’s during a demonstration Lee put together last…
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Official tells board to keep Columbus holiday
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SAYREVILLE — From tomatoes to Catholicism, Christopher Columbus brought much to and from the New World, according to one local official. Borough Councilman John Melillo addressed the Board of Education Tuesday regarding its consideration of eliminating Columbus Day as a school holiday in next year’s calendar.…
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Scouts will use newly revitalized preserve
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SAYREVILLE — For the first time in over a decade, area Boy Scouts will camp at the 471-acre Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve on Bordentown Avenue this weekend. Their return comes in the midst of an ongoing effort by borough officials to rehabilitate and revitalize the…
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Colors of springtime showcased in exhibit
Paintings, photos of two artists featured through end of May JAMESBURG – Indications that spring has finally arrived come in various forms. It could be seasonal allergies, or waking up to the chirping of birds that have returned from winter migrations. But art fans and residents of the Jamesburg area need only pay a visit…
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Schiavo story provokes new interest on issue
Local attorney says living wills are being taken more seriously BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Last week the world witnessed the death of Terri Schiavo, which raised issues about whether she was murdered or granted mercy through the actions of her husband. Regardless of personal opinion on this…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Carl Sandburg Middle School student Kim Carpluk sings “Popular,” a selection from the Broadway show “Wicked,” with backing from the school chorus during the spring concert in Old Bridge Friday night.
