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Salon owner: Waxing ban could close shop
So. River/So. Amboy business petitions to legalize procedure BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Alocal salon is at the forefront of the statewide controversy over Brazilian waxing. Feuza Reis (l-r), Rosemary Weiner and Jaira Lima, owner of Jaira’s Salon in South River and South Amboy, are at the forefront of a debate over the legality of Brazilian…
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Board votes 4-3 against Wawa plan for Route 9
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A split Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Wawa’s request to build a store and gas station at Route 9 and Amboy Road last week. Board members made note of the fact that there are already three existing Wawa stores in town: on Route 34, Route 18 and…
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Fundraisers
April 10 • Good Friday Fish Fry, sponsored by the Pastor’s Aid Ministry at Union Baptist Church of South River, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the church, 76 Washington St. Cost for a fish sandwich is $5; sides of homemade salads and cakes, $2 each. To order, call 732- 254-0066 or 732-651-2770. • Fish-Fry Dinner, sponsored…
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Police: Old Bridge man led officers on chase
SAYREVILLE — An Old Bridge man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to elude police on Ernston Road and in a nearby apartment complex. Marcin Bednarski, 33, of Old Bridge, was charged with eluding an officer, reckless driving and being an unlicensed driver at 7:57 p.m. March 28. Bednarski was reportedly driving a Nissan Titan…
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FAMILY FITNESS – Advertorial
by Gloria Averbuch Advertorial FAMILY FITNESS The family that plays together, gets fit together. Working out as a unit-including everything from casual family activities to sports and exercise-is an excellent, proven vehicle for practicing healthy habits and developing social and emotional bonds. Particularly in relation to children, research has shown that the number one influence…
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Police investigate burglaries at construction site
SAYREVILLE — A school being built for autistic and multiple disabled students has been the scene of burglaries and thefts since January, police said. The burglaries and thefts have occurred at the Center for Lifelong Learning, which is under construction at 333 Cheesequake Road. The latest occurred between 1 p.m. March 30 and 11 a.m.…
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Police: Attendant injured in robbery at truck stop
SAYREVILLE — Police are investigating a recent robbery that was reported at a large truck stop near the Victory Bridge. According to police, the robbery at the Victory Truck Stop, off Route 35 south, took place between 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. March 30. The suspects are believed to be two Jersey City men of…
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Corzine: Dire times call for tough choices
Governor defends budget as maintaining priorities BY JENNIFER AND BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer In the weeks since delivering his $29.8 billion budget proposal, Gov. Jon Corzine has faced criticism for what one New Jersey radio station has described as “the death of the middle class.” Gov. Jon Corzine Much of the backlash stems from the…
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Youngster, theater vet to star in ‘Mockingbird’
Parlin troupe to perform show from April 17-May 3 BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Aclassic tale is coming to the local stage this month, as the Sayreville Main Street Theatre Co. will take on “To Kill a Mockingbird,” based on the novel by Harper Lee. Taylor Bera of Parlin plays “Scout” and Frank Norek of Sayreville…
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