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County-run food bank issues call for help
Lack of donations could force MCFOODS to cut supplies to local food pantries BY JULIE KLIEGMAN Correspondent Middlesex County’s food bank is so low on supplies that it may be forced to shut down for the summer. The operation, Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), which collects and distributes food to more…
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South Amboy mourns loss of longtime public servant
Stillwagon served on City Council since 1991 BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Russell Stillwagon SOUTH AMBOY — Councilman Russell Stillwagon might be remembered most by his friends and family for his affable nature and easy smile. “He was the nicest man you’d ever want to meet,” said Virginia Stillwagon, who had been married to Russell for…
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Folklorist to discuss legend of Jersey Devil in Monroe
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer MONROE — When Angus Kress Gillespie first came to Rutgers University back in 1973, the young professor needed to find a legend fast for his first folklore class. He didn’t have to look too far. “The Jersey Devil fit the bill,” said Gillespie, a professor of American Studies. “It’s…
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O.B. councilman seeks new eminent domain restrictions
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — In response to requests from the public, the Township Council has begun the process of drafting an eminent domain ordinance. Councilman-at-Large Brian Cahill announced that he is looking into an eminent domain ordinance that would limit the seizure power of the government. The idea was put on…
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Sayreville moves forward with PD downsizing plan
Public hearing on police department restructuring set for July 12 meeting BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The Borough Council introduced an ordinance last week that would eliminate one lieutenant and one sergeant position from the police department. A third position that has been vacant for some time would also be eliminated. Along with…
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Giving back
Left: Sarah Iuzzolino (c), 7, reacts to the freezing water as she, Chiara, 5, and Brianna Castronova, 8, and their dad Frank keep the beverages ice cold during Giusseppe’s Day, held June 26 in front of Giusseppe’s Pizza on Route 516. The event raised money for autism research. Above: Nina Unger of Old Bridge and…
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Playthings of the past at N.J. Vietnam Era Museum
Toys from 1960s-70s on display through Aug. 21 at educational center BY PATRICIA YOCZIS & ADELE YOUNG If you remember the thrill of eating your first Easy-Bake cake or the pungent odor of a freshly fired Clockwise from top right: Colorful Troll dolls are part of a toy exhibit looking back to the ’60s &…
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Residents seek answers, relief on bypass issue
Officials say final vote on constructing bypass is many months away BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Months after some 100 Sayreville residents gathered at the senior center to express concerns about the proposed Main Street Bypass, dozens came out again June 28 to share their discontent about the road. After nearly an hour and a…
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Murder suspects now up to five O.B. teens
Members of community seek answers, justice BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Authorities have arrested two more teenagers in connection with the fatal beating of Divyendu Sinha, bringing the total number of suspects to five. Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan and acting Old Bridge Police Chief Robert Bonfante charged a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old on…
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