• Police arrest three after shooting in park

    Monroe teen allegedly fired gun a car with three occupants EAST BRUNSWICK — A Monroe teenager was jailed last week after he allegedly fired a gun at a group of people who were inside a car at Bicentennial Park off Riva Avenue. The 17-year-old male, who was charged with attempted murder, was among three local…

  • Court appeal allows nude club to stay open

    Boro seeks to close all-nude club on zoning violation BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A state Superior Court judge recently ruled in favor of the borough in its attempt to shut down an allnude juice bar located on Routes 9 and 35. Borough police had cited Club 35, also known as XXXV Gentleman’s…

  • Going green

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Students of Sacred Heart School in South Amboy take part in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday. Below: The Caledonian Pipe Band of Kearny entertains the crowd.

  • Wal-Mart opponents take fight to council

    Resident’s plea: Put human interest before corporation’s BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer OLB BRIDGE — For months, residents have been turning out at Planning Board meetings to voice opposition to a proposed Wal-Mart retail center on Route 18. Last week some of those against the plan took their case to the Township Council. Among those…

  • MOVING UP – SHOULD YOUR CHILD TAKE SPORTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL? – Advertorial

    By Gloria Averbuch Advertorial MOVING UP – SHOULD YOUR CHILD TAKE SPORTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL? By Gloria Averbuch      Sports offer fitness, fun, camaraderie and education in a whole host of life skills. When determining whether to get more serious, however, there are many factors that will ensure you make the right decision, and…

  • Three charged in robbery inside resident’s home

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Police recently arrested three suspects believed to have committed a robbery in the borough’s Parlin section. Police said the robbery took place at a Washington Road residence near the SayrebrookTowneCenter and Ernston Road at 8:02 p.m. March 8. South Amboy police arrested the suspects on Ridgeway Avenue soon…

  • South Amboy mayor set for Assembly race

    O’Leary, Wisniewski expected on Democratic ticket BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s longtime mayor is ready to take his public service to a new level. After 18 years at the helm in his hometown, Mayor John O’Leary announced recently that he would seek a seat in the state Assembly. Though at first…

  • Vas indicted on theft, misconduct charges

    Many call for assemblyman from Middlesex to step down BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The indictment last week of state Assemblyman Joseph Vas (D-Middlesex) has county and state leaders, including those from his own party, calling for his resignation. Vas, 54, a former Perth Amboy mayor, was indicted by a state grand jury on March 11…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Old Bridge High School students rehearse a scene from their upcoming musical, “Annie Get Your Gun,” on Monday. Performances will be at 7 p.m. March 19, 20 and 21 in the main auditorium of the school, 4209 Route 516. Tickets are $12 for reserved seats; $10 for general admission.

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