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Toy drive a great success thanks to community
The Sayreville Recreation Department would like to send a special thank you to all the families and businesses that help make our annual Toy Drive a huge success. It is through your generosity that we are able to bring needy families in our community some joy and happiness this holiday season. Thank you all. From…
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Banning religious symbols may violate Constitution
A s we are now in the Christmas season, we are once again confronted with arguments over the public display of religious scenes, most notably the Christmas tree and the crèche, both of which are important to followers of the various Christian religions. In recent times, protests have been made that the display of items…
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Donations sought for library book sale
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold its Winter Book Sale 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the library, 1050 Washington Road. Donations for the sale will be accepted beginning Jan. 1 at the library. Books for all ages are sought. Encyclopedia or books written prior to 2000 will not be accepted. Cost…
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Apparent murder-suicide stuns community in O.B.
Police: O.B. man wanted in stabbing death of wife is found dead in New York motel BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Police tape surrounds the Trapp home on Rose Lane in Old Bridge on Friday, one day after Heather Trapp, 37, was found stabbed to death inside the house. At right: Heather and her daughters,…
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Ski, snowboard rental going to blood donors
Pelican Ski & Snowboard Shops in New Jersey and Pennsylvania will give a free daily ski or snowboard rental to individuals who donate blood during the month of January, Blood Donor Recognition Month. Approximately 70 percent of the blood used for patients in local hospitals comes from donors in the community. Blood supplies are especially…
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Pedestrian struck on Rt. 9 in O.B.
OLD BRIDGE — A township resident suffered multiple injuries after being struck by a car while crossing Route 9 North at Ferry Road on Dec. 12. DmitriyAbragamov, 59, was attempting to cross the road at about 6:32 a.m. when he was struck by vehicle driven by Ninfa Billiterri, 68, Marlboro Township, police said. Abragamov was…
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Library Friends seeking vinyl records
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library is continuing to collect vinyl records, either 45 or 33 1/3 rpm, (78s will not be accepted) in good condition. All donations may be placed near the Friends mailbox for book donations at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Individuals who have a large collection of…
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Tickets on sale for HSA Comedy Night
The Sacred Heart School HSA will sponsor a Comedy Night, featuring professional stand-up comedian Robin Fox, 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Sacred Heart Church Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Fox, who spent 17 years as a New Jersey stay-at-home mom, was the 2010 grandprize winner of the 11th annual Gilda’s Club Laugh-Off and served…
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