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    N.J. counseling program for veterans in funding limbo GREG BEAN I am writing this column on Friday, May 3, and it should be published in this week’s editions of Greater Media Newspapers, which will be online Wednesday, May 8. In that five-day period, if averages hold, five active duty military members (one a day) and…

  • Laurence Harbor gets funds for boardwalk reconstruction

    BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The Laurence Harbor boardwalk was left in shambles by superstorm Sandy in October. Old Bridge has received grant funding to repair the boardwalk and its three fishing piers at Old Bridge Waterfront Park. OLD BRIDGE — The damage from superstorm Sandy affected all areas of the township, but none more…

  • Sayreville students given time and space to learn their strengths

    Talented and Gifted students’ Space Convention focuses on multiple intelligences BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Third-grader Kush Anandpara discusses his project about the moon during the Space Convention held at Arleth Elementary School in Parlin on May 3. Second- and third-grade students exhibited their projects on space to parents and other visitors. PHOTOS BY ERIC…

  • Residents feel South Amboy let them down after Sandy

    Mayor says officials have done as much as possible over the past six months BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Flood-impacted residents voiced mounting concerns and frustrations with the governing body during an unusually emotional City Council business meeting May 1. Andrew Horezga of Rosewell Avenue delivered a nearly 40-minute speech to the council. He had attended…

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    Truman Elementary School second-grader Tyler Odeh Abbassi (c) talks about his Saturn project during the Space Convention held at Arleth Elementary School in Parlin on May 3. For story, see page 3. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Lawmakers take aim at violent video games

    Newtown shootings drive legislation restricting sale of games to minors BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Yestercades in Red Bank. ERIC SUCAR staff A s the issue of gun control is debated nationwide, New Jersey lawmakers are considering regulating what some believe to be a major contributor to gun violence — video games. State Assemblyman Sean…

  • Old Bridge car show series kicks off May 10

    Mayor Owen Henry will present the Old Bridge Classic Car Cruise, a celebration of the automobile, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13 at The Shoppes at Old Bridge, 3877 Route 9, Old Bridge. The Kroozin Productions car show will include special events, trophies, family entertainment, nearby restaurants…

  • RBR’s girls lacrosse team has postseason tournament goals

    BY NEIL BORENSTEIN Staff Writer Red Bank Regional (RBR) High School’s girls lacrosse team targeted a run at postseason play even before the 2013 campaign began. With one regular season game remaining and an 8-6 record coming into the week, the Buccaneers look to put that preparation into practice with conference and state tournaments quickly…

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    James Farina, 8, from Ocean Township, won the New Jersey State Novice Wrestling Tournament championship at 50 pounds. The state finals were held in Madison. Farina competed in a nine-wrestler bracket in his weight class. He won his first match, 7-0, over Luke Pangborn of Rumson-Fair Haven, and followed that up with a pinfall victory…

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