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Friends Beverly Perrow (l-r), Judy Sullivan and Loretta Jones, all of Sayreville, check out the handmade aprons at the St. Ambrose School Holiday Market and Craft Show Nov. 13 in Old Bridge. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Port exec from Sayreville admits to commercial bribery charges
SAYREVILLE — A maintenance director at Maher Terminals in Union County last week admitted his role in soliciting and accepting bribes to award contracts for construction projects at a container ship terminal facility. Donald Olesky, 54, of Sayreville, pleaded guilty to two counts of using the mail in aid of an unlawful activity, specifically commercial…
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Folk Art Craft Show planned for Dec. 2-4
ACountry FolkArt Craft Show will be held 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. The event will feature handmade home, holiday and gift items by artisans from across the United States. Admission is $8 ($7…
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‘Babes in Toyland’ to be staged Dec. 2-11
The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of “Babes in Toyland” Dec. 2-11, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The Christmas musical features classic Victor Herbert tunes. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, $12…
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OBHS band marches to successful year
Marching Knights post highest score, earn first-place prizes in historic season BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer The Old Bridge High School Marching Knights posted one of the best seasons in school history this year, placing first in five competitions. The band earned honors for best music in seven of eight competitions, best color guard in…
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Hadassah to begin gift wrap at mall
East Brunswick Hadassah will hold its annual Holiday Gift Wrap Dec. 4-24 through extended hours outside J.C. Penney at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The event will raise funds for cancer research. A variety of wrapping options will be offered. For more information, call 732-672- 6479.
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India Day gala scheduled for Dec. 3
The India Association of the Garden State, a nonprofit corporation based in East Brunswick, will host its annual India Day Celebration 6 p.m.-midnight Dec. 3 at Chutney Mary, Route 1 south, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The event will feature cultural performances, dance masti with DJ Gaurav and an Indian dinner. For more information…
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Clothing drive to aid cheerleaders’ quest
The Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner Cheerleaders will sponsor a Road to Nationals Clothing Drive fundraiser 8 a.m.- noon Nov. 26 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Items sought include clothing, linens (no blankets or pillows), shoes, curtains, stuffed animals and small toys (no board games or small pieces). Proceeds…
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Pedestrian bridge being removed
SOUTHAMBOY— The City Council voted Nov. 15 to grant NJ Transit a noise waiver to proceed with overnight work to remove a pedestrian bridge near the former train station. The abandoned bridge, which spans the North Jersey Coastline between John Street and Bordentown Road, is being removed to create a safer and more attractive environment,…
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