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Parlin man charged after crash that killed 19-year-old passenger
SAYREVILLE — A 20-year-old man from the Parlin section has been charged in connection with a car crash that killed his passenger. Nicholas Gomes was charged with one count of death by auto for allegedly causing the crash that killed Brandon Narleski, 19, of Parlin, on Nov. 9, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C.…
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Sayreville man receives jail time for commercial bribery
A maintenance worker from Sayreville was sentenced to one year in prison for commercial bribery. Donald Olesky, 57, was also sentenced on Nov. 7 to two years of supervised release, ordered to forfeit $288,000 and fined $10,000. Olesky worked as the director of facility maintenance at Maher Terminals at Port Elizabeth, Union County. As part…
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Church thrift store sets anniversary sale
The ShareGood Thrift Shoppe, an initiative of Sayreville United Methodist Church, in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge, is holding its First Anniversary Sale during the month of November at the shop, Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. Entrance is on Ida Street, off Pulaski Avenue. The store will be open 9…
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Embrace Kids Foundation donation will support pediatric oncology
I n the mid 1970s, only half of all children diagnosed with cancer survived beyond five years. Fast-forward four decades, and that figure has improved to 80 percent thanks to advances in pediatric cancer treatment and research, according to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) at Rutgers University . To help further these advances,…
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Cops for Kids seeks holiday donations
Old Bridge Township police officers will play Santa’s helpers in December to brighten the holiday for youngsters in the community during the Christmas season. Sgt. Joseph Mandola, program coordinator of Cops for Kids, a nonprofit organization, is seeking the help of businesses and residents to ensure that underprivileged children in Old Bridge have a gift…
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Nurse honored upon retirement
OLD BRIDGE — Sharon Batiuk has retired from Golden LivingCenter in Old Bridge after 24 years of service to her patients. Batiuk worked as a nurse at the Golden LivingCenter for 24 years before retiring on Nov. 5. Executive Director Alan Eserner presented her with a Letter of Recognition from Golden Living President and CEO…
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Vendors welcome at St. Ambrose event
The St. Ambrose School Holiday Craft Show/Flea Market is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the school, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. Vendors are sought. Spaces cost $25- $30. For an application or more information, call 732-679-4700.
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Fundraising breakfast coming to Legion post
Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, will host its All-You- Can-Eat Breakfast featuring pancakes, French toast, pierogi, an omelet bar and more, 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 16 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $8 for adults, $4 for children under age 10; youngsters under age 5 will be…
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Initiative aims to help domestic-abuse victims
The newly enacted “No Taps Against Borders” domestic violence initiative will present a workshop at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at the North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road. Rutgers University sophomore Sharifa Noble will speak about the interactive initiative geared toward getting victims more comfortable with the idea of speaking out about abuse. The goal…
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