• Rossmoor golf outing benefits local war hero

    BY CAROL De HAAN Correspondent MONROE — One hundred thirty-six golfers enjoyed an afternoon game at the Rossmoor golf course recently, when they took part in a benefit to aid their hometown hero, Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik, who was severely injured last year while serving in Afghanistan. The broad community appeal of the event…

  • Fab Faux brings The Beatles to New Jersey

    By Amy Rosen Fans of The Beatles can enjoy their music once again as the Fab Faux return to the State Theatre in New Brunswick at 8 p.m. Nov. 5. The special evening, a presentation of HK Entertainment, will feature two full sets of The Beatles’ music during a mixed-bag concert of fan favorite songs…

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    A tractor-trailer overturned on Kennedy Drive in Sayreville at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 26. The truck was turning onto Kennedy Drive after leaving a warehouse when the load apparently shifted, causing both the cab and trailer to overturn. Sayreville police responded along with firefighters from the Sayreville Fire Department’s President Park and Melrose stations. Firefighters contained…

  • Election 2011 Sayreville

    Six hopefuls on ballot for Sayreville mayor, council Stanley Drwal (D) Age: 57 Occupation: Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. Family: Married to Helga for 35 years. Borough volunteerism: Former councilman, created the Sayreville Conservation Corps and spearheaded development of the Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve. Reason to elect him: After 12 long years of ever-increasing…

  • Election 2011 Old Bridge

    Old Bridge candidates state case for election Owen Henry Mayoral candidate Age: 50 Years living in Old Bridge: Lifelong resident Occupation: Local business owner Community involvement: Member, Township Planning Board Member, Township Environmental Commission Former member, Old Bridge Board of Education Volunteer, Association for Brain Injured Children Family life: Married 30 years with two children…

  • E.B. council goes against purchase of residences

    Squire Street residents still hurting after Irene BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Growing up in Sayreville, Susan Gomolka remembers going to the Englishtown Auction with her father on the weekends. They would travel down Old Matawan Road and across the little bridge spanning the South River. Gomolka would look down the river…

  • New care facility opens in O.B.

    Officials tout $47 million facility’s technology, benefit to twp. BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The county unveiled the newest addition to its family of longterm care facilities, opening the doors of the Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge with a ribbon-cutting celebration Oct. 26. “Today is the beginning of the next step…

  • Cops for Kids seeks holiday donations

    Old Bridge Township police officers will play Santa’s helpers in December to brighten the holiday for youngsters in the community during the Christmas season. Sgt. Joseph Mandola, program coordinator of Cops for Kids, a nonprofit organization, is seeking the help of businesses and residents to ensure that underprivileged children in Old Bridge have a gift…

  • Skating community rallies to help friend

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The South Amboy Arena is giving back to an employee who has given two decades to the roller-skating facility. Kathy Zsorey of Woodbridge, a manager at the rink on North Stevens Avenue, has been unable to return to work since suffering a collapsed lung on Oct. 1. From 6:30 to 8:30…

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