Category: Suburban News

  • Low enrollment cited for closing of school

    Corpus Christi to be second So. River Catholic school to close in 3 years BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer SOUTH RIVER — After more than 40 years, a popular borough parochial school will close its doors for good this June. Corpus Christi School will shut down due to financial issues that…

  • Club promotes literacy with third-graders

    Third-grade students in Sayreville and South Amboy were put to the test on their knowledge of TV cartoon characters as part of their introduction to The Dictionary Project. “Sponge Bob,” “Arthur,” “Jimmy Neutron” and “Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century” were part of a discussion on the importance of reading and writing in today’s world.…

  • On Campus

    Nicole DeRosa, daughter of Diane and Anthony DeRosa of Old Bridge, has been awarded a bachelor of science degree in speech pathology and audiology with a concentration in education from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona section of Galloway. Kyle Deutsch of Sayreville recently was inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society at…

  • Bill requiring insurance for boaters proceeding

    A state Assembly committee released legislation Monday to require that all New Jersey boaters carry liability insurance on their vessels. “Right now, there is no guarantee that a family will be compensated in the event a loved one is hurt or killed in a boating accident on New Jersey’s waters,” said Assemblyman John Wisniewski (D-19),…

  • Blood drive part of Eagle project

    BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MONROE — As a Boy Scout, local resident Brian Stigner has hiked and camped all over New Jersey, and sailed well beyond its coast. But his most significant Scout activity may come this weekend in his hometown. Stigner organized a blood drive to take place this…

  • Special dog presented challenge to volunteers

    Pet adoption center now seeks new owner for Dudley, who is deaf BY SANDI CARPELLO Correspondent BY SANDI CARPELLOCorrespondent MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Dudley, a 4-year-old mutt found tied to a tree outside a Sayreville pet adoption facility, poses with Cathy DiMatteo, who designed a new method of communication for the deaf dog. When Dudley arrived…

  • New redistricting plan given to school board

    Many parents continue to raise objections to planning committee BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer A redistricting plan that calls for the movement of 350 students has been sent to the Old Bridge Board of Education for approval. Long Island, N.Y.-based consultant Ross Haber last week presented a third draft of the…

  • Transplanted heart gives woman new life

    Charitable events scheduled to help defray medical costs BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer Jeff Granit staff Heather Hornecker SAYREVILLE — Today, a healthy heart beats strong in her chest. But it has been a long and taxing journey for 22-year-old Heather Hornecker. At only 4 1/2 months old, Heather required heart…

  • Town forced to OK Oaks development

    Judge: Application denied in BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A court has overturned the township’s denial in 2003 of a plan that would see nearly 1,500 homes built near Route 9. The plan, called Oaks and Glenwood, will now return to the township Planning Board Feb. 1. Builder…