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December 2, 2004
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Local man cherishes music box collection
Retired teacher believes he has world’s oldest playable recording More...
Diner owner recalled for kindness, hard work
Alex Panko helped found family-run Peter Pank in 1956
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer

He helped found an eatery that for 48 years has been a landmark in Sayreville and a popular stop along Route 9. More...

Old Bridge reviving local Ethics Board
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE — The township’s Ethics Board will be revived by the new year. More...


2 Old Bridge farms preserved
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer

OLD BRIDGE — A 59-acre farm on Cymbeline Drive will officially remain open and farmed. More...


Away in a manger

PHOTOSBY JERRY WOLKOWITZ staffAbove, Paul Neglia (l) and Holly Terracciano take part in “A Drive Through the Christmas Story” at the Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 in Old Bridge, on Saturday. The displays are open nightly through Sunday. At left, Natalie Lardieri (l), 8, of Sayreville, and Chris ... More...


Man, 73, dies in jump
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer

SAYREVILLE — A Colonia resident jumped to his death from the Edison Bridge last week. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Holiday tea planned at Old Bridge Library
Food and tea historian Judith Krall-Russo will host a holiday tea at 2 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. More...
•Dinner-dance to benefit Sami’s Supporting Cast
•‘It’s the Wolf’ puppet show coming to library
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 Letters
•No place for deer, bear hunts
Compassion — the ability to feel the pain and suffering of others. Is it something that one is born with, or is it acquired through time with learning experiences? More...
•Urge officials to block elimination of E-ZPass discounts
•‘Set-aside’ program needs to be resurrected
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 Editorials
•Plan for administrative cuts right call for board
In a system that requires school districts to provide more programs with less money, Sayreville school officials find themselves in an unenviable position. The Board of Education has been faced with a seemingly endless number of challenges this school year with issues ranging from crowding at the hi More...
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Alex Panko Sr. Mr. Panko, 75, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, died Nov. 17 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was the owner of the Peter Pank Diner, Sayreville, for the past 48 years. Surviving are his wife, Alice Reiser Panko; a son, Alex Panko Jr. of Sayreville; More...
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 Sports
•Dave DeMonico does it again
Record sixth Born to Run win for South River harrier
Race director Hank Bailey pointed out that one of the biggest changes in the 20 years of the running of the Born to Run Five Miler has been the increase in female participants. More...
•Old Bridge team ready to drop the puck
•Bears gear up for shot at state title
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 Business
•Brooklyn ravioli shop comes to Aberdeen
Brothers opened Fratelli franchise over the summer
ABERDEEN — Fifteen varieties of ravioli, 15 varieties of sauce, and fresh mozzarella. Cannoli, spumoni and tiramisu. Chicken parmigiana, pizza, lattes and much more are now available locally, since two Staten Island brothers opened a ravioli shop that is based on a Brooklyn-born pasta concept. More...
•Business Briefs
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