Category: Suburban News
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Senate approves DWI measure
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) to reform New Jersey’s penalty system for driving while intoxicated to help keep drunken drivers off the state’s roads was approved June 21 by the Senate. "Repeat DWI offenders just don’t seem to be getting the message," said Buono. "This package of bills will hopefully work to…
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Fishing show returns to local cable station
BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer MATAWAN — From Atlantic Highlands to Atlantic City, there’s no denying New Jersey is a destination for people who enjoy fishing. Ask Ohio native John MacAdam though, and he’ll tell you that he would have never known it. "I’m not a fisherman whatsoever, but back in…
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Perspective
Book of memories offers lessons from HolocaustMany stories focus on moral courage of those who assisted survivors Perspective Book of memories offers lessons from Holocaust Many stories focus on moral courage of those who assisted survivors Book of memories offers lessons from Holocaust Many stories focus on moral courage of those who assisted survivors FARRAH…
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Costello looks back on services and sacrifices
Service to country,community is traditionfor Old Bridge family BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Costello looks back on services and sacrifices Service to country, community is tradition for Old Bridge family BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Charles G. Costello Sr. shakes hands with Congressman Rush Holt during the recent 40th anniversary celebration…
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Sayreville Dems re-elect
Wisniewski as chairman BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer State Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski SAYREVILLE — State Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski will serve a fifth consecutive year as chairman of the borough’s Democratic Organization, having been re-elected June 14. Wisniewski said he first became involved with the Democratic party in 1979. "I…
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Club licenses renewed with some conditions
Council approvesBreakfast Club licensedespite objection BY SUE M.MORGANStaff Writer Club licenses renewed with some conditions Council approves Breakfast Club license despite objection BY SUE M.MORGAN Staff Writer Barring legal disputes over occupancy limits and floor plans, the Old Bridge Township Council agreed to conditionally renew the liquor license for the Breakfast Club 80 on Monday.…
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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.
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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…
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Army band to play beachfront on July 8
BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Army band to play beachfront on July 8 BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Patriotic music and show tunes will fill the evening air at the Laurence Harbor beachfront next Thursday night. The 63rd Army National Guard Band, a 48-piece orchestra, is scheduled to perform a free…
