• Early days of radio

    Richard Brill, an expert on antique radios, discusses the evolution of wireless radios during a lecture on the early days of radio at the Old Bridge Public Library Aug. 28. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Irish Ayes are smiling

    Fish On • RON NUZZOLO Shark River: Capt. Joe aboard the Irish Ayes had friends Bucktail Bob, Pete and Matthew out for some fluke fishing. Capt. Joe was able to make several productive drifts. Most all baits were producing fish — including whole squid, smelts and peanut bunker. Final keeper tally for the crew was…

  • Vendor Day to aid Ronald McDonald

    The Italian American Club of Renaissance at Cranbury will sponsor a Vendor Day to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Foundation 1-5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing, 48 Vineyard Court, Monroe, off Cranbury Station Road. All family members are welcome to attend, shop and taste a “little bite of Italy.” The event also…

  • Marjorie K. Power

    Mrs. Power, 86, of Cheesequake Village, Matawan, died Aug. 29, 2009, at Care One in Holmdel. She had resided in Hazlet before retiring to Cheesequake Village. Mrs. Power was employed at International Flavors and Fragrances, Hazlet, retiring in 1993. She was predeceased by her husband, John; and two sons, Bradley Power and Douglas Power. She…

  • O.B. man arrested on cockfighting charges

    Police say he ran training den on his Route 9 property BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer AOld Bridge Township man was charged with 114 counts of animal cruelty last week after authorities discovered that his home doubled as an alleged training den for cockfighting. Cuba-native Orphilio Chiavano, 78, stands accused of possessing and fighttraining the…

  • Republicans select new candidate for council

    Parties gearing up for November election race BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer The Republican Party has chosen a replacement candidate to run for Sayreville Borough Council this fall. The GOP has chosen Nick Perrette, a Sayreville resident for the past 16 years, to run alongside Frank Bella for the two available seats Nov. 3. The…

  • Sayreville boys looking to top last year’s effort

    Key returners include Kene Eze, who posted 24 goals in 2008 BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer The Sayreville War Memorial High School boys soccer team will count on a handful of key returnees and an influx of newcomers as it looks to contend for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division crown. A year ago,…

  • Special-needs soccer seeking teen buddies

    Local teens age 13 and up are sought to act as buddies with Just4Kixs, a soccer program designed for special-needs children ages 4-12. The program is conducted through the Old Bridge Soccer League. The teen buddies would volunteer their time one hour a week to help a child learn the sport. The teen will be…

  • Thomas P. Stary

    Mr. Stary, 47, of South River, died Aug. 22, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He was employed as a service technician for Business Furniture Inc., Elizabeth, where he worked for 25 years. Surviving are a daughter, Samantha Stary of South River; and a sister, Susan Grobleski, and her husband, Thomas, of…

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