Coaster fan offers teens summer full of thrills E.B. man makes it his business to tour theme parks across the U.S. BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       Going to multiple amusement parks in the course of a week or two no longer has to be confined to a child's imagination. East Brunswick resident Ira Gordon has made sure of that, with his 3-year-old business, ThrillCoaster Tours, which is based on Route 9 in Woodbridge. More ... Boro may disband construction department South River pursues deal with Old Bridge to provide services BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       South River's building department would be disbanded and its responsibilities turned over to Old Bridge Township under a plan that is supported by a majority of borough officials. More ... Monroe will offer National Night Out celebration       The Monroe Township Police Department and Emergency Services Department invite residents to join them for a celebration of National Night Out from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 7 near the lake at Thompson Park. More ... Residents escape safely from Wyndmoor fire BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - A fire that swept through several apartments on Civic Center Drive early Sunday morning has left dozens of residents homeless. The 2:45 a.m. More ... South River Library Friends slates monthly meeting       The South River Friends of the Library will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on July 26 in the basement of the library, 55 Appleby Ave. The event is open to the public. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, call the library at (732) 254-2488. More ... Fundraisers       July 26 • "Community Savings" Book Sale, sponsored by Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Basketball. Discount price: $10 per book, two for $15. Proceeds benefit Bombers basketball programs. More ... A.G. has come a long way in a short time East Brunswick native shares her goals for law enforcement effort BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Growing up in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, in a family steeped in public service, Anne Milgram knew early on that she would follow a similar path. "I definitely grew up in a family that strongly valued public service," said Milgram, who took office last month as New Jersey's at... More ... Grant funding targets collaborative teaching BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - A township school administrator is spending part of his summer learning how teachers can work together in order to improve the educational experience. Irwin Elementary School Principal Greg McGann's initiative is being funded with a $3,100 fellowship grant from the G... More ... Two indicted for armed robbery of liquor store BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - Two men accused of robbing a liquor store in North Brunswick in February, which led to the fatal shooting of a suspect, have been formally indicted, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. More ... American Indian games set for Thompson Park       JAMESBURG - The Intertribal Indians of New Jersey want the public to join them for "Indian Summer Games," the latest installment of their monthly activities in Thompson Park. The group will be demonstrating traditional American Indian games such as fuwaji, an Iroquois dice game, the wa... More ... Friendly competition      PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Top: Melissa Velez, of Monroe, shows her hula-hoop skills during the second annual Community Friendship Games July 11 at Bicentennial Park in East Brunswick. The day of games saw youngsters from Monroe, Old Bridge and East Brunswick competing against one another. Right... More ... Borough resolves copyright dispute, avoids lawsuit BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - Copyright infringement is not typically the subject of lawsuits against municipalities, but the borough almost went to court over its official town seal. Borough officials said they recently received a letter from an attorney representing Thomas Sullivan, a former residen... More ... Release of Potter book spells late night in E.B. Colorful crowds camp out in anticipation of 'Deathly Hallows' BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent       There was magic in the air Friday night as hundreds of Harry Potter fans eagerly waited outside the East Brunswick Barnes & Noble for their chance to purchase "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. More ...