Category: Suburban News

  • Demolition proceeding on old Victory Bridge

    BYJOHNDUNPHYStaff Writer Demolition proceeding on old Victory Bridge BYJOHNDUNPHY Staff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff A portion of the old Victory Bridge sits beneath the new, higher span following Wednesday’s demolition of the original structure’s south end. SAYREVILLE — The final curtain came closer to falling on the nearly 80-year-old Victory Bridge when the south end…

  • Head-on crash sends three to area hospital

    Seat belt marksconfirm identity ofdriver, police say BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Seat belt marks confirm identity of driver, police say BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Seven people were involved in a head-on collision Sunday on Pension Road. A New York City man, who initially denied to police that he was the operator…

  • Man faces drug charges

    BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A Laurence Harbor man faces drug-related charges after township detectives arrested him Friday night as he drove on Route 35 with a reported $1,000 worth of narcotics. Russell R. Morse, 51, of Lincoln Avenue, was apprehended by detectives from the police…

  • Teens earn gold after long hours of service

    Four from Sayrevillereflect on careerstogether as Scouts BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer Teens earn gold after long hours of service Four from Sayreville reflect on careers together as Scouts BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer Pictured at a Girl Scouts awards dinner are (l-r, standing) Jennifer Smith, Emily Campbell, Joyce Campbell, Karen Danchisko, Elizabeth Szamreta and Lauren…

  • Woodbridge teen, 17, dies in Route 9 crash

    BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A Woodbridge Township teenager died in a single-vehicle accident after his vehicle veered off Route 9 in the township early Sunday morning. Daniel A. Vasquez, 17, of Ned Court in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge, was pronounced dead at the scene…

  • Emergency calling is ready in Old Bridge

    Police can contactresidents by telephone during crisis BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Emergency calling is ready in Old Bridge Police can contact residents by telephone during crisis BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Last month’s Summer Nationals, a popular event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, served as the proving ground for…

  • Police seek suspects in cell phone store robbery

    BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Police seek suspects in cell phone store robbery BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Police are looking for a man wanted for questioning regarding a robbery and assault reported last month at a Route 9 cell phone retailer. According to police, the suspect allegedly assaulted a store…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Kevin Hunt of Sayreville takes a shot at one of the prize games during the annual St. Stan’s Carnival at Main Street and MacArthur Avenue Friday.

  • Housing for disabled

    OK BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer OK’d in Old Bridge Apartment building is first of its kind in Middlesex County BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer A 61-unit apartment building designed to allow disabled adults to live on their own is one step closer to reality. In a unanimous vote last Thursday night, the Old…