Perth Amboy News

A body spotted by a fisherman in the Raritan Bay was recovered by Sayreville police Saturday.

A raccoon that climbed up a Smith Street utility pole on Thursday was left to come down on its own terms after police consulted with city animal-control officers.

Ramon A. Hernandez, 64, of Perth Amboy died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center.

Emely Dejesus, Nicole Ramirez, Joseph Arvelo and Randolph Enano of Perth Amboy Catholic School, and Erica Stolte from Sayreville Middle School, were finalists in the 2008-2009 'Dangers of Underage Drinking' ...

An ethics reform package has cleared the Perth Amboy City Council despite pleas from angry residents who urged a vote be put off until a new panel and Mayor-elect Wilda Diaz are sworn in next week.

What says summer more than a festival chock-full of folk music, folk dancing and arts and crafts? Perth Amboy knows exactly what we all want.

Regina Telatycki, 84, died Friday, June 27, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.

Somerset Medical Center's already progressive equipment just got another upgrade, thanks to a donation from the National Starch and Chemical Foundation.

Angel Franyutti, 29, of Perth Amboy died Sunday, June 29, 2008, from injuries resulting from an automobile accident in Freehold.

Some soldiers may be uprooted from their homes and thousands of miles away from their families.

Samantha Diaz holds the Bible while Judge Pedro J. Jimenez swears in her mom, Wilda Diaz, as the new Mayor of Perth Amboy.

For most of the past 18 years, Mayor Joseph Vas started his work day at 8:15 a.m. with a cup of coffee or tea as he reviewed the day's schedule with his confidential secretary Debbie Palmer.

Stanley W. Godlesky, 88, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Care One Nursing Home in East Brunswick, surrounded by his loving family.

Jane P. 'Aunt Jane' Gustenhoven left us the morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Compassionate Care Hospice Unit at St.

Rafael A. Munoz, 63, of Perth Amboy died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at home. Born in Mamey, DeLuperon, Dominican Republic, he lived in Perth Amboy for the past 40 years.

Police said they are looking for a man who fled the scene of a fatal car crash at Route 79 and Tappan Road, early Sunday morning.

The ceiling fans were turning slowly. A bucket of sour pickles was on the table, waiting to be scrunched, along with whatever deli sandwich was ordered.

Roosevelt 'Uncle Buck' Wilson entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center.

Had Donald F. Olsen been able to see the new municipal court named in his honor he would have been "overwhelmed," said his wife Ellie.

Police are investigating a shooting that took place on New Brunswick Avenue and Lawton Place after a crash involving two vehicles.