June 29, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Community shaken over shooting death

Boy, 12, is killed by gunshot while playing at friend's
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Summer got off to a tragic start in East Brunswick Monday when a 12-year-old boy died as the result of a gunshot wound to the head. More...

Krome shooter gets 45-year prison term

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SAYREVILLE - An 18-year-old Union County man was sentenced to 45 years in prison last week for the August 2004 shooting death of a patron at the former borough nightclub Krome. More...

Club's liquor license OK'd despite stabbings

Sayreville officials say criminal activity is unusual at Club Abyss
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SAYREVILLE - Borough officials agreed to renew the liquor license for Club Abyss three weeks after a stabbing that led to a review by local officials and law enforcement. More...

Carrying on 75 years of tradition in Monroe

Club began with a dairy farm and the acclaimed Banks golf course
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer

MONROE - From Joe DiMaggio and Willie Mays to Bob Hope and Ben Hogan, working at Forsgate Country Club in the 1960s and '70s gave Henry Schlegel and his co-workers the opportunity to meet A-list celebrities on a regular basis. More...

Fundraisers

June 29 + Used Inkjet and Laser Computer Cartridge Collection, sponsored by the Spotswood High School Band. More...

Teen saves choking woman at restaurant

BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer

Justin Gala has rescued between five and 10 people from pool waters in his nearly three years of lifeguard service. More...

Updated budget reflects changes in grant funds

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - The Borough Council has amended this year's municipal budget in order to reflect changes in state grants. More...

Boro beefs up funding for road improvements

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD -- Plans to improve the condition of several roads in town will move forward, though the cost will be higher than expected. More...

'Tiger Rescue' on tap for July 29 at S.R. Library

Youngsters ages 5-10 are invited to "Tiger Rescue," a simulated mission to save and rescue a Siberian tiger, set for 1 p.m. on July 29 at the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave. More...

Letters

Council's action on webmaster was ill-advised

I am a resident of Milltown. I watch all the Borough Council meetings on Channel 22. It is repeatedly said how much Milltown needs volunteers. As the wife of a volunteer, I would like to give you my perspective. More...

Save historic boro homestead, honor Whitehead family

In order to build a parking lot that never materialized, South River's Tabernacle Baptist Church demolished its own 90-year-old house of worship in 1998. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Marjorie R. Fleming Mrs. Fleming of Middletown, died June 22 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she resided in Jersey City, and Parlin, prior to moving to Middletown 20 years ago. More...

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Schools

Orchard, trail area restored for school use

Bowne family follows through on late father's wishes to help EBHS
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK - Monroe Bowne was "the kind of man who saw what needed to be done, and just did it." More...

Top of the Class of '06

Spotswood High School Valedictorian: Nicholas Ku More...

Moving on

PHOTOSBY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Graduates proceed along the school track to the football field at Monroe Township High School for class of 2006 commencement exercises June 22. More...

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Photo

JEFF GRANIT staff Monroe Township High School class of 2006 graduate Michael Reynolds claps along during the June 22 commencement as classmates recognize the role their parents have played in their successes. More...

Monroe bans political signs on public property

Officials: Oversignage in past has created distraction for drivers More...

Rescue teams search lake for missing man

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Police continued to search yesterday for a swimmer who disappeared in Farrington Lake on Tuesday afternoon. More...

Couple takes to the seas aboard the Golden Eagle

E.B. residents take ownership of longtime boating operation
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - A township couple is setting sail on a new business venture that they feel represents a golden opportunity for fishing and fun. More...

Mansion's uncertain future raises concern

Cost of restoring historic building too much for church
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - A historic mansion may be at risk of being demolished if funds are not raised to preserve the structure. More...

Singer Spook Handy to perform at library

Folksinger and songwriter Spook Handy will offer a free concert, "Freedom Is Your Destiny," at 6:30 p.m. on July 15 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. More...

July Fourth means fireworks, parade, fun in Milltown

BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - The borough Fourth of July Committee has coordinated a packed schedule of events for the nation's 230th birthday next week. More...

Life imitates art with radio personality's novel

Wendy Williams draws crowd for book signing
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK - She puts the "s" in shock and the "g" in gossip and "Drama" is her middle name. More...

Costs of new building climbing in So. River

BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - The borough is allocating additional funds for the future human resources building on Reid Street to pay for sidewalks, lighting and other additions. More...

Junior police

PHOTOSBYJEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top left: East Brunswick police officer Michael Tota and dispatcher Joann Lesko talk to students in the Junior Police Academy at Churchill Junior High School, which offered those entering grades 6-8 a glimpse More...

Bulletin Board

Works of local artist on display at library

The Old Bridge Public Library is exhibiting the works of local artist Nikolay Natanov through July 9 in the reading area of the library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. More...

Church will sponsor vacation Bible school

The Christian Education Committee of the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 172 Main St., will hold a vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 13-20. More...

Ladies Auxiliary offers 'Entertainment' books

The Ladies Auxiliary of Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589 is offering "Entertainment 2006" More...

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Opinion

Boro must act to preserve Milltown's historic charm

With two applications pending that would do away with historic Milltown homes in favor of new construction, it's high time that borough officials begin considering ways to preserve the town's character and charm. As members More...

Time-out a good idea for state government

Gr eg B ean Coda I might be missing something, but it's tough to see the downside. As negotiations between the New Jersey Assembly and Gov. More...

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Sports

Calling on referees to make the right calls

I wanted to enjoy the World Cup this year. I really did. More...

Sports Shorts

Monroe Recreation and RJB Golf are offering golf instruction (five sessions) for adults on July 11, 18 and 25 and Aug. 1 (6:30-7:30 p.m.) and Aug. 8 at Concordia Golf Club. Fee is $75 for the five sessions, payable to RJB Golf. More...

Monroe's Scherer snags win in RoC Rumble

NEW EGYPT - Returning to action for the first time in four weeks after suffering broken ribs in a street car accident, Jim Scherer of Monroe Township came back with a vengeance last Wednesday night at New Egypt Speedway, completely dominating the 75- More...

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