Tag: Avenel
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Thomas P. Columbo, Sr.
Thomas P. Columbo, Sr. passed peacefully with the comfort of his family by his side on May 24, 2021. He transitioned home to be with his Savior at the Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Florida, at the age of 72. Preceded by his beloved parents, Agnes (née Gebhardt) and Henry Columbo; and brothers Kenneth and Dennis Columbo…
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Various ceremonies planned in Woodbridge to mark Memorial Day
Colonia VFW Post 6061 will host a special Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 30 at noon at the post headquarters located at 606 Inman Ave. in the Colonia section of Woodbridge. Following the services, the Colonia VFW will host a Memorial Day BBQ/picnic. The cost is $20 per person; children under 10 are free).…
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One of two suspects identified in aggravated sexual assault, kidnapping in Port Reading
A Woodbridge man has been charged in the aggravated sexual assault of an adult female and armed robbery of an adult male, which occurred on April 16 in the Port Reading section of town. On April 27, Razzell Austin, 21, of the Avenel section of Woodbridge, was apprehended in Avenel by members of the Woodbridge…
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Middlesex College student newspaper wins 12 awards from New Jersey Press Association
Quo Vadis, Middlesex College’s student newspaper, won 12 awards – including three first-place finishes – in the 2021 New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) annual competition. “We are proud of our student journalists,” Middlesex College President Mark McCormick said in a prepared statement. “Our student newspaper is a central organ of communication for the Middlesex College…
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Woodbridge woman accused of murdering live-in boyfriend
WOODBRIDGE – A Woodbridge resident has been charged with the murder of her live-in boyfriend. Edna Ciesienski, 59, of Woodbridge, has been charged for murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose following an investigation by Detective Thomas Ratajczak of the Woodbridge Police Department and Detective Sean Sullivan of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s…
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21-year-old man identified as victim of fire in Avenel
WOODBRIDGE – A 21-year-old male has been identified as the victim who perished in a fire in Avenel on Jan. 20. Chadly Julien was discovered shortly after personnel responded to the fire at 88 S. Inman Ave. in the Avenel section of Woodbridge around 9:12 a.m. that morning, according to updated information provided by Middlesex…
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Unidentified person is victim of structure fire in Avenel
WOODBRIDGE – Authorities are investigating a fire in Woodbridge during which one person perished. At approximately 9:12 a.m. Jan. 20, authorities responded to 88 S. Inman Ave. in the Avenel section of Woodbridge following a report of a structure fire. The victim, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was discovered after personnel arrived on…
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Police investigate shooting at Forest View Apartments in Avenel
WOODBRIDGE – Authorities are investigating a shooting which took place Oct. 1 in the Avenel section of Woodbridge. At approximately 1:17 p.m., Woodbridge police officers responded to the vicinity of Forest View Drive, in the Forest View Apartments, in response to shots fired. Following the arrival of the authorities, a victim was transported to Robert…
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YMCA of MEWSA receives Young Explorers grant for outdoor exploration
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) has received notification of a grant award in the amount of $7,500 through the PNC Foundation’s Grow Up Great program to support the costs of its Young Explorers Program at the Y’s Avenel Learning Center in Woodbridge. The program is geared toward early learners ages…