Tag: South Amboy
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South Amboy man accused of sexually assaulting teen at Burger King in Old Bridge
A man has been charged with inappropriately touching a 17-year-old male victim in the presence of a child at his place of employment. Michael Krevolt, 49, of South Amboy, was charged on Sept. 14 with one count of second-degree sexual assault, one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, and two counts of third-degree endangering the…
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Large numbers of dead fish found at Raritan Bay, Sandy Hook Bay after Ida
Save Coastal Wildlife is receiving reports of many dead fish found on the beach from South Amboy eastward to Port Monmouth in Middletown. According to information provided by the non-profit organization, members who visited the area on Sept. 4 and 5 discovered: Most of the dead fish were Atlantic menhaden or bunker (Brevoortia tyrannus), though…
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Edison teen receives YMCA’s memorial scholarship award for founding organization that holds allergy-free food drives
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) awarded the Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship to Shreya Shivakumar of Edison. The Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship was established several years ago in honor of late 27-year-old Metuchen Branch YMCA swim coach and mentor, Ryan Marie Patterson. The recipient must strive for excellence in academics, sports…
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YMCA’s Afterschool Programs keep children engaged
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy’s (MEWSA) Afterschool Programs are a place where children can remain active, learning and engaged during their time out of school. Through a balanced approach to youth development, the program offers activities, mentorship and academic support, nurturing the potential of all participants throughout the school year. Financial…
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Middlesex County’s music, theater series return for outdoor performances
Middlesex County’s theater and music series are back this summer, planned for outdoor, in-person performances. Plays-in-the-Park is back live on stage, with performances of “America the Beautiful,” “Rock Roll & Soul” and “Showtune” at Roosevelt Park in Edison on Sundays. Music-in-the-Park, which features musical performances by local bands on Wednesdays and Sundays, returns to the…
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Supreme Court affirms trial verdict of Michelle Lodzinski
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief John Zebrowski of the Sayreville Police Department announce the Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of a former South Amboy woman who was previously sentenced to serve 30 years in the New Jersey Department of Corrections for the murder of her five-year-old son, Timothy Wiltsey, whose partial remains…
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Middlesex County, municipalities join initiative to reduce flood risk
A coalition of local Middlesex County leaders and technical experts announced the launch of the Resilient NJ: Raritan River and Bay Communities initiative, which will identify and implement flood risk reduction strategies for the Raritan River and Raritan Bay region to improve long-term environmental and economic resiliency. This joint effort led by the New…
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Immediate Care opens mobile testing site in South Amboy
Immediate Care has opened its second, no-cost mobile COVID-19 testing center in the Raritan Bay area. The newest one is located in the parking lot of the South Amboy Middle School, 200 Governor Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. The facility is open from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. This…
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YMCA teaches water safety
As part of the YMCA’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep children safe in and around the water, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will provide scholarships for swim instruction and water safety to children from underserved communities in our service areas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
