Tag: Old Bridge
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Monroe resident receives Congressional Gold Medal award for service in Ghost Army during World War II
MONROE – At age 98, Seymour Nussenbaum was “finally” recognized for his service with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, during World War II. The Army veteran is one of nine remaining living members of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, to recently receive a Congressional Gold…
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Old Bridge educators play ball against Harlem Wizards
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCOTT MAZZELLA The Harlem Wizards competed against “We Are One Old Bridge” in a 2-hour tournament on April 3 at Old Bridge High School. The Old Bridge roster included Vincent Sasso, James Tuohy, Jon Bill, Dan Dimino, Sally Fazio, Thomas Ferry, Eric Pawlowski, Alec Alspach, Michelle Crago, James Macomber, Sultan Aminu, Angela…
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Ukrainian refugees find ‘refuge’ in Old Bridge; county residents organize humanitarian efforts
OLD BRIDGE – The words “pack quickly, we’re leaving” jolted sisters Lena and Maryna Barsukov in the early morning hours of Feb. 26. Two days prior Russia had invaded Ukraine, which has since uprooted millions of Ukrainians from their homes. It was their father, Zhenya, calling his daughters to meet him at the Poland border.…
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Construction on Old Bridge Golf Club at Rose and Lambertson begins; miniature golf portion expected to open next spring
OLD BRIDGE – Come next spring, the township will open its very own golf course – Old Bridge Golf Club at Rose and Lambertson. “It’s a project that has been talked about for decades,” Mayor Owen Henry said. “Land was acquired 30 years ago to have a golf course in town. [Previous administrations] got close…
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Opinion: Teens should make own determination of vaccine status
Earlier this year, I participated in a high school extracurricular event. Like most events, a COVID-19 vaccination and a negative test were required. An unvaccinated student from my school frantically tried to contact the event organizers, talk to our school’s principal, and discuss the situation with the trip advisors, all as the trip and registration…
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Resident shares Holocaust story after narrowly escaping German occupation in Ukraine
From the couch in her apartment, Old Bridge resident Poline Belote shared the trials and tribulations of her family during the Holocaust and how she managed to see her “first dream” become a reality in America. In June 1941, Adolf Hitler’s massive invasion of the Soviet Union commenced. Codenamed Operation Barbarossa, the violent siege of…
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Drill nights help Laurence Harbor firefighters prepare for the unexpected
Drill nights bring the volunteer firefighters of Laurence Harbor Fire Department together for training and refresher courses. The group will practice their craft and discuss what to do in specific scenarios, all with the goal of becoming proficient and prepared for any situation that arises. Laurence Harbor held a mandatory Self Contained Breather Apparatus (SCBA)…
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Democrat will fill Old Bridge Ward 4 council seat
OLD BRIDGE – A current Board of Education member will soon transition daises. Jill DeCaro, a Democrat, with 838 votes or 54.74%, defeated Republican incumbent Mark Razzoli, who received 693 votes or 45.26%, in a special do-over election on March 22, which determined the outcome for the Ward 4 council seat in Old Bridge. Out…
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Candle fundraiser supports Ukraine community in Old Bridge and beyond
OLD BRIDGE – The recent events in Ukraine prompted two Old Bridge High School teachers to “help in any capacity” that they could. “We have many students who immigrated from Ukraine over the last few years,” teacher Brittany Fuentes said. “Their families, friends, and loved ones are still currently living there.” Fuentes and Nicole Engebos,…
