Woodbridge News

A bike-mounted bandit robbed a man at gunpoint Monday night as the victim was walking on North Williams Street, police said.

Fear gripped the nation 91 years ago as nearly a third of Americans fell ill. The 1918 pandemic - known as the Spanish Flu - spread around the world, killing as many as 650,000 Americans and anywhere from 21 million to 50 million people around the world.

Address of business: Ira S. Niedweske brings his dog to work. Lilly, a 4-year-old bloodhound, lumbers about the veterinarian's office in Iselin.

A water main break has forced officials to temporarily shut down a New Jersey Turnpike rest area in northern New Jersey.

Home is where the heart is, according to Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. Sambora grew up on a dead-end street in Woodbridge, but his success as lead guitarist for Bon Jovi has led him to exotic locations around the world.

Christie is touring downtown Woodbridge Thursday with Mayor John McCormac. McCormac was state treasurer under former Gov.

Lisa Lopez slid ivory-colored bridal gowns back and forth on a tall clothing rack until she stopped, gazed at one she liked, then picked up the dress by its hanger and folded it over her left arm.

Three township men face charges after detectives raided one of their homes and broke up an illegal gambling operation last weekend, police said Tuesday.

Two school buses carrying students from Fords Middle School were involved in an accident late Monday afternoon, resulting in minor injuries to about a dozen children on board, police said.

Voters in each of the township's five wards will have the chance on Tuesday, Nov.

The township's environmental efforts aren't going unnoticed. Sustainable Jersey, a project involving the New Jersey League of Municipalities, state agencies and institutions of higher education, has named Woodbridge a "Sustainability Champion" among large municipalities for its slew of initiatives aimed at protecting the environment, saving money ...

"Woodbridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John A. Crowe, along with senior class students from Colonia, Woodbridge, and John F. Kennedy High Schools, announced that the "Cast-a-Can When You Cast Your Vote" food drive is in place for the General Election on Tuesday, Nov.

Four months into the township's fiscal year and the administration has not yet presented a budget to the Township Council.

Mayor John E. McCormac, Woodbridge Municipal Councilman Charles Kenny, T. Nulty Post 471 of the American Legion, the Blue Star Family Readiness Council, Colonia American Legion Post #248, Colonia VFW Post 6061, The Colonia Corner newspaper, and Township Veteran and Civic Organizations will kick-off "Operation Cookie Drop" on Tues., Oct.

Woodbridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John A. Crowe, along with senior class students from Colonia, Woodbridge, and John F. Kennedy High Schools, today announced that the "Cast-a-Can When You Cast Your Vote" food drive is in place for the General Election on Tues., Nov.

A state agency governing public employees has added fuel to a township fire commissioner's campaign against a collective bargaining agreement that allows firefighters to use sick days for any personal reason.

Two Elizabeth men accused of stealing a car while the owner was walking his dog were arrested early Thursday morning after a police pursuit to their home city, police said.

Walking the perimeter of Woodbridge Center is tougher than it sounds, especially in icy wind and rain.

" Mayor John E. McCormac announced that Woodbridge Township is under the spell of a "Haunted Halloween" as trick-or-treaters take to neighborhoods and special township-wide events celebrate the annual recognition of "All Hollows Eve." "As Halloween has grown in popularity, so have responsibilities to safeguard and protect our - trick-or-treaters' ...

These cars aren't just souped up - " they have personality. Car artists use old cars and vans as their canvas, letting their imagination run wild.