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In the cards
Madeline Tanchingco, 10, won the Sayreville Public Library’s “Design the New Children’s Library Card” contest. Here, senior library assistant Debbie Gaito issues Madeline the first card with the new design. A plaque featuring Madeline’s original art work, her picture and a copy of the new library card is being displayed in the Children’s Room.
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Police arrest stabbing suspect
SAYREVILLE — Police have arrested a suspect in a recent stabbing that authorities said took place off Bordentown Avenue. Dexter Crumpler, 29, of Sayreville, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose at 5:45 p.m. May 2. Police arrested him at his residence in the…
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Police arrest four after MV stop
SAYREVILLE — Police arrested four occupants of a sport-utility vehicle on charges of heroin possession during a recent motor vehicle stop. Patrolman Jason Mader conducted the stop after reportedly observing Stephen Heaney operate a black 2001 Ford Explorer with a broken driver’s side rearview mirror on the southbound side of Routes 9 and 35 at…
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Many plead with board to keep ROTC instructor
Teacher’s contract renewed after supporters rally BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Board of Education renewed the contract of a high school ROTC instructor last week after many supporters spoke out against the idea that school officials might replace the teacher. Superintendent of Schools Simon Bosco said the administration sent Chief Master…
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The Sayreville War Memorial High School Hall of Fame on April 25 inducted its 2009 class: Gary DeLena (l-r), William Telepan, Donna Hummell, George Elmasry, Michael Saltzman and Richard Kosmoski. DeLena (class of 1970) is a comedian/actor; Telepan (1984) is the namesake and owner of an acclaimed New York restaurant; Hummell (1972) is a professor…
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S. Amboy aims to stem feral cat population
Nonprofit traps feral cats; then neuters and releases them BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent South Amboy officials are working to get rid of some unwanted residents. Partnering with the nonprofit Whiskers Rescue organization, the City Council is in the process of getting its feral cat population under control. “The city has agreed to allow Whiskers Rescue,…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Old Bridge High School sophomore Tom Jeffries scrubs the roof of a customer’s car outside Carl Sandburg Middle School Saturday during a car wash fundraiser to benefit the high school’s Marching Knights program.
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Board approves retail center with Wal-Mart
Officials say plans complied with zoning; will help taxes BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Several livid residents stormed out the doors of the municipal courtroom last week, as the Planning Board voted to approve plans for a Wal-Mart and other retail stores on Route 18. At its May 5 meeting, the board voted 8- 1…
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O.B. asks state not to remove Rt. 9 light
Commuters want bus stop returned to Inverness Drive BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Old Bridge Township officials have taken the initial steps to answer the calls of more than 300 commuters seeking to reactivate the traffic signal at Route 9 and the Inverness Drive park-andride lot. On Monday, the Township Council voted unanimously to request…
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