Tag: South Amboy
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Juvenile pedestrian struck by vehicle in South Amboy
SOUTH AMBOY – A juvenile female pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle on Feb. 18. South Amboy police were dispatched to the intersection of Bordentown Avenue and South Stevens Avenue around 4 p.m. Police officers began first aid to stabilize the victim, according to a statement prepared by the South Amboy…
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Grateful for care, concern, support
This letter is written for all those who helped make a difficult time somewhat easier. My husband, Gerald Celecki, passed away on Oct. 14, 2015. “Bear,” as he was affectionately known, died suddenly while doing the job he loved. Jerry always said that I was the love of his life, but I knew that I…
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South Amboy event to benefit ailing woman
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — David Silva may be the neighbor everyone wishes they had. Silva was looking for an opportunity to help his neighbor, Ann Kelly, who had a stroke last June. Kelly subsequently suffered brain damage and is unable to move. However, because Kelly, who is now 51, was born deaf, her…
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Saints to be focus of Lenten series
The churches of South Amboy and Sayreville will join together to present a five-week Lenten program titled “Hazardous Saints” 7-8 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 18-March 25. Each session will focus on a person who risked his or her life for faith. Refreshments will be served after each presentation. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 18 –…
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Tickets available for Daddy-Daughter gala
The South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club will sponsor its annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night 7-10 p.m. Feb. 19 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Proceeds from the event will be donated to community activities and humanitarian projects. Dads, uncles, granddads and stepdads may escort their little girl to dinner and dancing.…
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Fish-Fry Dinners coming to South Amboy Elks lodge Feb. 12
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 will host its Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 12-March 25, at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. Dine-in and takeout meals will be available. All proceeds will benefit Elks charities. For more information or takeouts, call the lodge at 732-727-1714.
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Resident voices concerns about street safety, garbage ordinance in South Amboy
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY—Traffic going through the commuter lot for the city’s train station hasn’t been heeding a stop sign which is posing a safety threat, according to one resident. John W. Mulligan Jr. of Augusta Street said he is grateful that the police have upped its presence at the lot, which is located off…
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Winter Paper Sale ongoing at library
The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, adjacent to South Amboy High School/Middle School, is holding its Winter Paper Sale through Feb. 29. Items offered for purchase include paperback books at a cost of five for $1; adult hardcover books, $1 each; magazines, $2 per year; children’s books, 25 cents; DVDs, $1;…
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Comedy show to aid breast-cancer research
Veteran New Jersey comedians Kevin Israel, Jerrold Benford, Stephen Buda, Mike Sicoli and Matt Bridgestone will host a fundraising comedy show beginning at 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Bridgestone’s Comedy Club, 540 Catherine St., South Amboy. All proceeds will go to fund breast-cancer research. Israel has been heard on Sirius/XM radio and stars in the…
