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Hope exists for those with brain tumors
YOUR TURN LAURA MUÑOZ GUEST COLUMN The air was fresh with the promise of spring when my 15-year-old son stepped out of his boat after crew practice, and we headed off for a routine MRI for daily headaches. The technician called me to the back room, and I was told that they had discovered a…
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Fishing Derby set for Sayreville youth
The Sayreville Recreation Department will hold its annual Fishing Derby beginning at 9 a.m. May 10 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. Registration is set for 8:30 a.m. at the site. The event is open to Sayreville residents ages 3-14. Prizes will be awarded. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 732-390- 7092 or…
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Cole Bros. Circus slated for May 16-18
Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will return to North Brunswick May 16-18. Hosted by North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3, “The World’s Largest Circus Under the Big Top” will pitch its tent next to DeVry University, 630 Route 1 North at Milltown Road, North Brunswick. The shows will be at 4:30 and 7:30…
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Old Bridge Police Department seeks elite status
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The Old Bridge Police Department is working toward receiving accreditation status from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. “When we become accredited, it shows that we’re holding ourselves to a higher standard,” said Sgt. Joe Mandola, who also works as accreditation manager with the department. According to…
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Baby owl is rescued and returned to its family
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer This text will be replaced Robert Blair of the Raptor Trust prepares to return a young great horned owl to the branches of a tree where it reunited with its mother. Cathy Malok helps Blair with the reunion process. A s neighbors looked on, a young owl that was rescued…
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New zoning offers options for Main St.
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer New zoning has been adopted for a section of Main Street in Sayreville to encourage a mix of uses, including small businesses and residences. The Borough Council voted unanimously April 28 to adopt two ordinances creating new overlay zones within the existing zoning on Main Street. One of the new…
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Spending, travel top bachelor party plans
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Those who attend bachelor and bachelorette parties pay significantly more to raise their glasses than in previous years. Industry experts and partygoers blame the increase on social pressures, the higher age of brides and grooms, and the recovering economy. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Booze, exotic dancers and hotel rooms are…
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DOT to make repairs to Morris Goodkind Bridge in New Brunswick beginning tonight
There will be overnight lane closures beginning tonight for priority repair and repaving of the bridge deck of the Morris Goodkind Bridge on Route 1 northbound in New Brunswick. The asphalt overlay on the bridge deck is failing, necessitating a priority repair with temporary overnight lane closures for several weeks while the work is being…
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