Tag: South River
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Spotswood softball favored to repeat at Blue Division champs
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood Spotswood High School is the two-time defending Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division softball champion and with most of the lineup intact, the Chargers are favorites to repeat. Untested junior Joey Bartusak inherits the vitally important pitching job from departed Alexa Raba, but Spotswood is bolstered by a lineup that has…
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South River man faces charges for fraud, providing false testimony
NEWARK – A South River man is charged with various offenses related to selling commercial and industrial products to numerous public and private entities and thereby defrauding customers. Adam Martignetti, 43, a former salesman at Bayway Lumber in Linden, was charged on March 28 with one count of conspiracy to commit fraud, four counts of…
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Deadline for student essay contest is April 15
The South River Historical & Preservation Society is offering three scholarships as part of the 2017 Richard K. Meyers South River History High School Essay Contest. The submission deadline is April 15. Any graduating high school senior who lives in South River and is planning to continue his or her education is eligible. Awards are…
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Pro wrestling event in South River to support cancer foundation
UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will present “Luck of the Draw” at 6:30 p.m. om April 1 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. Doors open at 6 p.m. “Luck of the Draw” is a family-friendly pro wrestling event with larger-than-life characters, world-class pro wrestling talent and an interactive show theme. Fans are encouraged…
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Wrestling referee laying the smackdown to cancer with toy drive
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Ryan Torok, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 4, was given a powerful visual to help him get through his life-threatening illness. Torok said his doctor picked up on his interest in wrestling and explained to him that “Hulk Hogan is your chemotherapy,” he said, adding that…
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Rams confident they will contend for titles despite graduations
By Jimmy Allinder South River High School won the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group I and Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division baseball championships last spring, but repeating is going to be a challenge. Five from that championship team have graduated, four of which are playing in college. While five…
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South River girls surpass expectations on the hardwood
By Jimmy Allinder Before this season began, no one expected the South River High School girls’ basketball team to win like it had in recent seasons. Yet, playing a more difficult schedule in their inaugural season as members of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division, the Rams won the title. “I am incredibly proud…
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South River oks shared service for fire prevention
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Council President Shawn Haussermann’s “unexpected” introduction of a resolution led to an approval by the council to outsource fire prevention services. Councilmen John Sapata and James Gurchensky voted against four other council members who approved a Shared Services Agreement (SSA) with the Middlesex County Fire Marshal’s Office during the…
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American Legion to hold St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Day dinner
American Legion Post 214 will hold a St. Patrick’s Day/St. Joseph’s Day dinner from 1-5 p.m. on March 12 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. Corned beef or ham dinners will be served. Suggested donation is $14 for adults or $7 for children under 10. Dine in or takeout is available. For…
