Three inducted into SRHS Wall of Fame Scientist, educator, football player honored at alma mater BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       As a teenager, Russell Krug rode his bicycle from South River to Princeton University regularly to do research. It was that special research that enabled Krug to receive a four-year academic scholarship to Princeton University in 1968 and later become an industrial scientist. More ... Residents asked to help find E.B.'s biggest trees BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Who says older isn't better? When it comes to being the biggest tree in town, age will be a key factor. Trees, most of them anyway, have been able to withstand the onslaught of highways and modern development, and the East Brunswick Environmental Commission wants to ... More ... Alligator is confiscated from Spotswood man's tub       SPOTSWOOD - Police and state wildlife officials confiscated an alligator from a borough man's bathtub last week and charged the man for having the dangerous animal. Two police officers, having received an anonymous complaint about an alligator being kept as a pet in a residence on Main... More ... Library expansion work to kick off this spring Children's reading area to be expanded; more services being planned       SOUTH RIVER - Expansion plans for the South River Library on Appleby Avenue are on track as the design phase nears completion and the construction bidding process is expected to soon commence. The much-anticipated construction is likely to begin in the spring. More ... Caregiver indicted in theft       SOUTH RIVER - A borough woman who stands accused of taking more than $90,000 from an elderly man she was hired to care for was indicted last week by a Middlesex County grand jury. Margarida De Jesus, 32, was indicted on one count each of theft by deception and attempted theft by decept... More ... For the Record       The long-term care center proposed in Old Bridge by Middlesex County officials would be for nursing and rehabilitative care, not for tuberculosis patients as was stated in a Jan. 11 story. Also, the county is pursuing a new Academy for Medical Science and Information Technology in Woodbridge,... More ... Dam project almost done in J'burg BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       JAMESBURG - - Work to rehabilitate the dam in the borough's section of Thompson Park is nearing completion, according to the county engineer's office. Ronald Sendner, a supervising engineer, said the project is winding down and should be completed within a month. The focus of the wor... More ... Council pursues more discussions on issues BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - There will be more discussion of important agenda items at Township Council meetings this year. Council President Nancy Pinkin said last week that she wants there to be greater discussion of important agenda items before the meetings in which those issues are actuall... More ... 'Lucky seven' takes on a whole new meaning Couple to welcome second set of twins on TLC's 'A Baby Story' BY LORI SABLE HERSCHMAN Staff Writer       It became "seventh heaven" last summer for the Horvaths.Linda Ann and Joe Horvath, who have lived in Howell for 12 years, welcomed twin daughters on July 29 to add to their ever-growing family, which now totals nine. More ... 'Pretty girl' provokes emotional responses Milltown native's 16th novel is published by MTV Books BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MILLTOWN - - Laura Wiess has imaginary friends. They tell her their stories, they keep her up nights, and they have helped to build her career. One of the most recent to come calling was 15-year-old Meredith. "She just led me straight into her nightmares," Wiess said. "She j... More ... Fiber Revolution show runs through March 21       SPOTSWOOD - Fiber art from nationally recognized artists' group Fiber Revolution is on display as part of a new show at the Academy of Music on Main Street. "Art Concentrated: A Big Show of Petit Art" opened earlier this month and will run through March 21 at the gallery inside the aca... More ...       "Radiant Suns," a fiber art work by Carol Sara Schepps, is among the works that will be on display at the Academy of Music on Main Street. More ... SCOTT FRIEDMAN       Taylor Asciolla, 8, of Helmetta, takes part in a dry ice experiment with "Genius" Jessica Constandelis during the borough's Winter Mad Science Show at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Main Street, on Sunday afternoon. More ... Costs, and doubts, rise on high school in park Some on board feel it's time to come up with a 'plan B' BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       The plan to build a new Monroe Township high school in Thompson Park will cost over $36 million more than the original estimation. And given the increased cost reported by school officials at a meeting last week, some Board of Education members are now considering whether it still m... More ... Commuters seek more security after break-ins Several vehicles burglarized at parking deck on Jan. 10 BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer       Commuters are concerned about what some view as a lack of security at East Brunswick Township park-and-rides following a rash of car break-ins last week at the Neilson Plaza deck . At least eight motor vehicles were broken into at the Route 18 deck on Jan. 10, according to police. O... More ...