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St. Stan’s Oktoberfest, hayrides scheduled
St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will sponsor its annual Oktoberfest 3-9 p.m. Oct. 22 on the St. Stan’s School grounds, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. In case of rain, the event will take place 1-8 p.m. Oct. 23. Highlights will include games, wheels, pay-one-price ride specials, a “Bier Garten” and food including a pork-loin dinner. Family Hayrides…
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So. Amboy sees rash of car break-ins
SOUTH AMBOY — A series of motor vehicle burglaries were reported in the city during the early morning hours of Oct. 15. The vehicles were illegally entered either through damage or by unlocked doors. Between 3 and 5 a.m., four vehicles were entered on the 300 block of Ward Avenue, and another four were entered…
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O.B. youth wants those in need to have costumes
OLD BRIDGE — A local 10-year-old has launched a new charity effort to bring smiles to the faces of other children whose families have fallen on hard times. Paloma Ray Affinito, a student at St. Ambrose School, decided after Halloween last year to begin collecting costumes for children who may not be able to afford…
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Oldies Dinner-Dance next up at VFW post
Sayreville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 will host an Oldies Dinner-Dance 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 29 at the post, 575 Jernee Mill Road. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Donation is $50 per person and includes entertainment by 45 RPM, an open bar and dinner. Proceeds will go to help veterans at home…
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‘Musical Soiree’ coming to Temple Beth Ohr
Jessica Sibelman and The New York Chamber Virtuosi Players will perform “Musical Soiree” 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. Refreshments will be served. A treat will be given to all children who attend. Tickets cost $13 in advance, $15 at the door for adults; $10 in advance, $12…
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S. Amboy wards realigned
Arts Festival raises money for library purchases BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Some residents of the city’s Third Ward will find themselves in the First Ward next year. There are three wards in South Amboy, and each has an elected representative on the City Council. The re-warding of the city is under the…
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Leprechauns to aid fight against cancer
The Sayreville Leprechauns Walk for Cancer is set for Oct. 22 at Veterans Field, Dolan Street, Sayreville. Registration will take place 8-9 a.m. A closing ceremony is set for 5 p.m. The event also will feature children’s activities, food and beverages for purchase, a tricky tray and 50/50 raffles. Cost is $10 per walker; children…
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Old Bridge Lowe’s closes
Home improvement chain said store was ‘underperforming’ BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Lowe’s on Route 9 closed its doors Sunday, one of 20 underperforming stores that the home improvement giant will close across the country. Gail Lemaldi, executive director of the Old Bridge Economic Development Corporation, lamented the store’s closure, estimating…
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Sayreville students campaign against texting while driving
BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Three years ago, Selina Capric was in a car accident. The driver, a friend, simply looked over at her phone to read a text when it happened. Those few seconds were enough to create a dangerous distraction. Luckily, Capric and her friend were both unharmed in the accident, but it was…
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