JEFF GRANIT staff Chris Yong and mathematics teacher Terri Yoselevich cheer during Alan Brown's faculty address at the East Brunswick High School commencement exercises June 21 at Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton. The class of 2007 included 774 graduates. More ... Corzine called upon to save boro library Boro, state officials hope Gov will change budget restriction BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Jamesburg officials' efforts to bring attention to their library conundrum seem to be paying off. State Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein (D-14) and Assemblyman Bill Baroni (R-14) have been working to get Gov. Jon Corzine to take action to save the Jamesburg Public Library. More ... Arts center contract OK'd amid questions Theater troupe members urged council to award bid BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       The East Brunswick Township Council has decided to award a contract for construction of the community arts center, part of which will be the replacement theater for Playhouse 22. But the decision was made as some council members, notably David Stahl and Catherine Diem, raised questi... More ... Stockburger enjoyed an eventful 100 years Retired state trooper guarded kidnapper of Lindbergh baby BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MILLTOWN - After 100 years of a life packed with career achievements and unforgettable experiences, Maj. Hugo "Stocky" Stockburger, of Milltown, died June 21 after a brief stay at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. Perhaps the most remarkable highlight of Stockburg... More ... Graduation day      PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Top photo: Stephanie White (r) is all smiles as she makes her way into the Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, for the East Brunswick High School commencement exercises June 21. Bottom photo: Alexander Westphal looks at the audience. More ... Fireworks not in works for E. Bruns. this year BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - For the second straight year, the township will be unable to hold its Fourth of July fireworks event. More ... Come fly with us      PHOTOSBY ERIC SUCAR staff At left, 10-year-old Quinn Work, of East Brunswick, tries his hand at operating a remote-control plane June 16 during an open house sponsored by the Tri-County Radio Control Club at Heavenly Farm, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Members of the public got to fly the cl... More ... Pols put positive FACE on campaign Some candidates have already qualified for public funding BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       Legislative candidates in District 14 mostly have reported satisfaction with the way the Fair and Clean Elections (FACE) Pilot Project has so far shaped their campaigns. The program is an experiment in the use of public funds for political campaigns with the goal of minimizing the i... More ... Senate candidate off to controversial start Singh faces ethics probe, campaign finance criticisms BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       State Senate Democratic candidate Seema Singh's conduct during her tenure as ratepayer advocate has become the subject of an ethics probe that the campaign insists has no merit. More ... Pre-wedding dinner brings back memories of little boy Clare Marie Celano Girl Talk       Like most little boys tell their moms, when my son was very young, he told me he wanted to marry me. "I wish I had a tape recorder to play those words back to you when you grow up," I'd respond. Sitting in a beautiful waterfront restaurant in Rumson, I remembered that interacti... More ... Police: E.B. man broke into homes, stole car       EAST BRUNSWICK - A 20-year-old township man was arrested last week in connection with a series of local burglaries and the theft of a car. David DeMarco, 20, of Pennsbury Way, is alleged to have burglarized homes on Alexander Drive and Ardmore Place in March and June, respectively, and... More ... Teacher to help study monkeys in Costa Rica BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - A two-week expedition in Costa Rica next month will have special meaning for Donna Hamer. Hamer, who teaches physical education at Hammarskjold Middle School and Churchill Junior High School, was recently awarded an Earthwatch Fellowship Award from the Geraldine R. D... More ... Boro will be jammin' this Fourth of July BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MILLTOWN - Along with the usual American pride, the town's Fourth of July extravaganza this year will also pay homage to the Caribbean. With musicians and performers on hand to invoke an island flair, the theme will add a unique flavor to the annual celebration. More ... Teenager pleads guilty to raping neighbor, 91 South River man faces up to 18 years in prison under plea agreement BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SOUTH RIVER - A borough teenager pleaded guilty last week to raping his 91-year-old neighbor a year ago. Jason Jimenez, 19, is expected to be sentenced to 18 years in prison. He would have to serve 85 percent of the term of before being eligible for parole. More ... Flooded-out post office reopens after renovations       MILLTOWN - The borough post office reopened this week, more than two months after a nor'easter brought about 2 feet of water into the facility. Postal and borough officials cut a large red ceremonial ribbon strung across the lobby of the Washington Avenue building on Tuesday to commemo... More ... Teens hold park sit-in to send message of peace BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MONROE - All they are saying is, give peace a chance. A group of Monroe area teens, along with a few of their parents, rallied together at Thompson Park on Tuesday evening to make their wish for peace known. "I want world peace, truly," Jennifer Nemeth, 16, said. "Spread the lo... More ... Restaurant presents an evening of opera BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MONROE - Miss "The Sopranos"? Then, come out for a true Italian experience with a true soprano at Villa Laura Ristorante in Monroe. Owner Dominic Lotito has teamed with the Academy of Music on Main Street in Spotswood to present "An Evening of Opera" to the public Saturday. More ... Testimony centers on residents' age, parking Debate continues over 90 senior units planned for Ryders Lane BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Residents are concerned that people under the age of 55 would be able to move into an age-restricted community proposed on Ryders Lane. More ...