• Walk for the Cure’

    Sayreville Middle School students, including Nick DeToro (l-r), Asra Mahzar, Henry Mills, Matilda Vira, did their part to raise awareness of breast cancer with a variety of activities culminating on Oct. 8 with a “Walk for the Cure” behind the school on Washington Road. Prior to the walk, students researched risk factors, symptoms, early detection…

  • 20-mile charity bike ride

    A young group of bicyclists get set for the 10th annual Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh charity bicycle ride, a 20-mile trek through Old Bridge with a police escort. The 52 adults and children who took part in the ride raised $2,500 for the Old Bridge Food Pantry and other local charities.

  • Sayreville GOP gets judge’s OK for candidate switch

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — There will be a new candidate on the Republican line in the Nov. 2 Borough Council election. State Superior Court Judge Travis Francis ruled on Oct. 8 to allow the Sayreville Republican Organization to replace Republican candidate Kris Lukowitz with Barry Giotta. Lukowitz said he pulled out of…

  • Donated equipment will save fire district $100K

    Staff Writer BY LAUREN CIRAULO OLD BRIDGE — The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company recently received hefty donation from the Middlesex County Public Health Department. But instead of money, the Old Bridge firefighters received much-needed personal protective equipment, which was previously used by the county’s Hazardous Material Unit. The donation, which was approved by the…

  • Urges voters to keep Holt, Pallone fighting for O.B.

    As Election Day approaches, I wanted to take a moment to remind the people of Old Bridge about the important work Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) do for our town.   Congressman Holt has kept our interests at the forefront and served our community by obtaining valuable government funding…

  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor”

    John Correll of Winfield Park (c, pantless) portrays Max Prince, a rambunctious Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like performer in the Main Street Theatre Co.’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor.” He is surrounded by a madcap group of supporting actors, playing Max’s group of zany comedy writers, most of whom will become stars in their own right, including…

  • Boro eyes savings, benefits with new prescription plan

    Discount cards will be made available to residents BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Borough employees will soon have a new prescription benefit plan, and residents may reap savings by using cards that offer discounts on medications. Borough Business Administrator Jeff Bertrand introduced Prescription Corporation of America (PCA), the company taking over the employee…

  • Rafano: County is meeting challenges of the times

    Director discusses issues facing Middlesex in annual address BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Middlesex County is in good shape, despite the poor economy and cuts in state aid, Freeholder Director Christopher D. Rafano said in his recent “State of the County” address. “All the while, we maintained our AAA rating from Standard & Poor’s,…

  • HSA Fall Crafts & More Show

    Joan Moser of Perth Amboy works on a design at her Bay View Baskets table during the annual HSA Fall Crafts & More Show in the auditorium of the St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 in Old Bridge, on Oct. 16. More photos on page 55 and at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff

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