Category: Suburban News

  • New athletic director ready to meet coming challenges

    BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer New athletic director ready to meet coming challenges BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer Dale Gregorin The biggest challenge facing newly appointed Athletic Director Dale Gregorin isn’t winning games, it’s navigating the obstacle course around the construction at Old Bridge High School’s East campus. By next September, all of the…

  • Many changes on tap when schools open Wed.

    BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Many changes on tap when schools open Wed. BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Aside from construction crews scrambling to clear the entry points at Old Bridge High School East and Carl Sandburg Middle School, the district is ready to open its 16 buildings for the 2004-05…

  • Old Bridge School Hours

    Old Bridge School Hours Kindergarten a.m.* 8:55 a.m.- 11:42 a.m. Kindergarten p.m. 12:32 p.m.- 3:20 p.m. Elementary (Grades 1-5)* 8:55 a.m.- 3:20 p.m. Middle (Grades 6-8) 8:05 a.m.- 2:40 p.m. High school (Grades 9-12) 7:35 a.m.- 2:06 p.m. *elementary instruction begins at 9 a.m.

  • ‘Candy Land’ sweetens fall season at theater

    Original production based on board game aims to delight children BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer ‘Candy Land’ sweetens fall season at theater BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer Kirsten Almeida, South River, is the writer and director of “Candy Land: A Musical Adventure,” a children’s musical. Two area residents have added some sweetener to Somerset’s Villagers Theatre this fall…

  • Public invited to Sept. 9 stormwater plan meeting

    BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer Public invited to Sept. 9 stormwater plan meeting BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer Middlesex County officials are looking for some public input on the formation of a county stormwater plan at a Sept. 9 meeting. The Board of Freeholders is inviting all "interested stakeholders" throughout the lower Raritan-Middlesex County…

  • Murder prods calls to close Club Krome now

    Patron shot in chest, dies en route to hospital; suspect is arrested BY JOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer Patron shot in chest, dies en route to hospital; suspect is arrested BY JOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The fatal shooting outside Club Krome this past weekend has residents and council members calling for the club’s immediate shutdown. Che Broadus,…

  • NYC man kills himself

    outside Rt. 9 apartmentsPolice say he murdered girlfriend in Staten Island before driving here BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer outside Rt. 9 apartments Police say he murdered girlfriend in Staten Island before driving here BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A New York City man apparently shot and killed himself while sitting…

  • Salt

    WaterDay Salt Water Day Water Day PHOTOSBY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Clockwise from top left — Brooke Grekoski, 6, of East Brunswick reaches up to a give a stiltwalker a high-five during Saturday’s Salt Water Day festivities at Old Bridge Waterfront Park. Johnny Nip shucks raw clams and oysters to help feed the crowds. Dakota Schworn,…

  • Motorcycle run will benefit first aid squad

    Old Bridge rescuersneed new uniforms,ambulance, stretchers BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Motorcycle run will benefit first aid squad Old Bridge rescuers need new uniforms, ambulance, stretchers BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A new ambulance, stretchers and uniforms are among the items the Old Bridge Red & White First Aid and Rescue…