Dems edge out GOP in E.B. council race Recount expected due to 20-vote margin for third council seat BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      Local Democrats swept an election Tuesday in which more than 71 percent of East Brunswick voters cast ballots. More ... South River election ends in dead heat One seat goes to GOP; other to be decided by provisional ballots BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      Republicans rejoiced this week as they gained at least one seat on the South River Borough Council and a chance at control of the governing body. More ... Police arrest man after chase from shoe store      EAST BRUNSWICK - Police chased and caught a man after he allegedly broke into Fash-n-Fit Shoes on Route 18 early yesterday. More ... Independents win again in Helmetta Asciolla, Janeczek, Caputo beat out Dems for three council seats BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer      HELMETTA - A team of three independent candidates swept in Tuesday's election, giving the independents five of the six seats on the Borough Council. More ... Climb to top of world had unique challenges Three local men who are Orthodox Jews make it to top of Kilimanjaro BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK - In today's world, it often seems life is all about making it to the top. More ... New church opens its doors in Milltown BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer      MILLTOWN - The borough's newest church is reaching out to the community as part of its "year of enlargement." More ... Fab Four tribute happy to get back to Monroe BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer      MONROE - Some might say you "Can't Buy Me Love," or even a "Ticket to Ride," but anyone can buy a ticket to Beatlemania Now, a Beatles tribute band that will perform Nov. 18. More ... Residents report truck problem has improved Some concerns linger, but there are fewer trucks, no more idling BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK - Residents who live near an industrial park on McGuire Street say they are experiencing some relative peace and quiet these days. More ... Center to assist American Indians statewide opens      The New Jersey Native American Employment and Training Center recently opened its doors on Bayard Street in New Brunswick. The new program will offer a variety of employment services and supports to American Indians living in New Jersey. More ... Holt garners a return trip to Washington, D.C. BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer      Democratic incumbent Rush Holt easily dispatched his Republican opponent Joseph Sinagra in the 12th District House of Representatives race. More ... Election night      Above, Catherine Diem and Ed Luster look on as Steve Phillips types the latest poll figures into the computer at the Democrats' headquarters on Route 18 in East Brunswick Tuesday night. Below, Councilman David Stahl chats with Dean Bierman. More ... Fund-raisers      Nov. 9-Dec. 1 + Fresh Pierogi and Blintz Sale, sponsored by St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville. Many varieties of pierogi, including cheese, cheese and potato, sauerkraut, potato and sweet cabbage, more. Apple, apricot, blueberry, cherry, strawberry blintzes. Call Joan at ( More ... Incumbents retain seats on freeholders board BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer      The incumbent Democrats who were re-elected to the position of Middlesex County freeholder will seek to expand green initiatives and continue cooperative purchasing and shared services throughout the 25 towns in the region. More ... Ford Avenue plans head to board for approval BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer      MILLTOWN - As redevelopment plans for Ford Avenue finally go before the Planning Board, there remains strong debate over the project. More ... Town looks at ways to improve Pine Ridge BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer      EAST BRUNSWICK - Pine Ridge Park will be improved both to make it accessible for people with disabilities and to furnish it according to the desires of nearby residents. More ... Hat trick      MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Lauryn Owusu (r), 9, holds a cat puppet on her head as friend Sara Gibbs stands by during a show that featured children's entertainer Yosi on Saturday at Helmetta's St. George's Church, Main Street. More ... Movin' to the music      PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Children's entertainer Yosi performs Saturday during a borough-sponsored event at Helmetta's St. George's Church, Main Street. Above: In front of him is Zachary Mataya, 5, doing his best kangaroo. Below: George Martin and granddaughters Natalia, 5, and Alyssa Metz, 18 m... More ... Girl's toy donations to fund church mission BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer      NORTH BRUNSWICK - Before reading through the Big Toy Book from Toys "R" Us, children may want to check out St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Milltown this weekend. More ...