ERIC SUCAR staff Meg Farmer gets her mustang, Outlaw, ready for a ride at Superior Horse Farm of New Jersey, Monroe, on Tuesday. The farm is organizing a trail ride for Saturday that will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. See story, page 40. More ... Girl, 16, dies in crash; another critically injured Car driven by E.B. teen left road, struck pole behind mall BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer       A16-year-old Middletown girl died and another was seriously injured Saturday night after the car they were passengers in went off the road and struck a light stanchion behind the Brunswick Square Mall. More ... Residents fear fallout of Ford Ave. changes Age restrictions may be removed from some proposed housing BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Milltown residents on Tuesday urged borough officials not to approve an amended plan for the redevelopment of Ford Avenue. Many who spoke at the Borough Council meeting said the new plan is being rushed, and that if brought to fruition, it will mar the character of the town. More ... Works of two artists on display at E.B. facilities BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - The month of October is giving residents a chance to see artwork created by two premier local artists. More ... No dams, floods since controversial trapping BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       HELMETTA - Now that the targeted beaver at the Jamesburg Park Conservation Area has been trapped, borough officials are hoping the town will no longer be dammed to endure flooding. A lethal trap proved successful in capturing the 31. More ... New digs      Brill's Karate students (l-r) T.J. Scarpa, Michael Cesareo, Ava Winters, Danny Homnick, Jordan Taha and Aaron Ahr work with Master Barry Brill recently at the school's new digs at Main Street Market Plaza in Spotswood. Brill moved the facility from Milltown, saying he wanted to take his students to ... More ... Construction official may sue over lay-off Old Bridge takes over building inspections for South River BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SOUTH RIVER - The borough's building department has been disbanded, and Old Bridge's employees took on its services starting last week. South River construction official David Wroblewski was laid off as a result of the change, and his attorney, Stephen Hunter, said legal action against the borou... More ... Borough, unions agree to new contract terms BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - Borough police officers have come to terms with the governing body on a new four-year contract. The deal will provide yearly pay increases of 4 percent, according to Borough Business Administrator Ronald Fasanello. The contract talks went into arbitration, but the two sides recently ... More ... For the Record       A Sept. 13 article regarding Monroe Township's efforts to build a high school in a section of Thompson Park included a quote from Richard Walling, an opponent of the township's plan, who claimed that the township's hired archeologist, Richard Grubb & Associates, had been "paid to report that there... More ... Taking a spin      CHRIS KELLY staff Faccin Euclides, 10, (far right) enjoys a spin on one of the rides during the second annual Cultural Heritage Festival in South River at Edward A. Grekoski Park on Saturday. More ... Farm offers trail ride to benefit St. Jude Rides will cost $25 and are offered to people of all ages BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent       MONROE - The owners of Superior Horse Farm of New Jersey are inviting everyone to saddle up for children with cancer on Saturday. The farm, on Old Forge Road, will host its seventh annual trail ride to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a Memphis, Tenn. More ... Intersection is frequent scene of car accidents BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MONROE - Tires screech, then comes the crash. It is a scenario that's become all too familiar to Janet Baptista. "I can't even tell you how many accidents I've seen," she said. "God forbid, one of these days it's going to be me. More ... Free klezmer show set to honor Pearl's legacy       EAST BRUNSWICK - For the Daniel Pearl Education Center at Temple B'nai Shalom, an upcoming annual celebration of music honoring the slain Wall Street Journal reporter and musician is always a time of mixed emotions. "Every year we struggle with the question, 'How do we best honor the memory and ... More ... Libertarian candidates qualify for public funding Campaign manager for D-14 Assembly hopefuls says they're 'in it to win' BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       Candidates from the New Jersey Libertarian Party in the 14th District have officially qualified for public funding under the Fair and Clean Elections (FACE) pilot program. By collecting more than 400 $10 donations, the third party has received a check for about $22,000 in public funding for their... More ... Top Jewish rock act will perform in E.B.       EAST BRUNSWICK - Rick Recht, a toptouring artist in Jewish music, will perform an all-ages family concert at 10 a.m. Oct. 21 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Those attending can expect to do plenty of singing, clapping and jumping, as Recht is known for his high-energy, inte... More ... Parents plead for help finding suspect in crash Two teens died after allegedly being cut off by dark Jeep Liberty BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - The families of two teenagers killed in a car accident last April on Route 18 are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the driver believed to have caused the crash. More ... Township strings together band for amateur players BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - String musicians looking for a gig will have to look no further. The township is organizing the Amateur String Players of Central Jersey, giving those who play string instruments a chance to perform with others. More ... Local man is N.J.'s first case of W. Nile in '07 Man, 88, has had symptoms since Aug., remains hospitalized BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer       SOUTH RIVER - An 88-year-old borough man has contracted West Nile virus, the first confirmed case in New Jersey this year. Middlesex County Public Health Department's Director David A. Papi announced Tuesday that the illness had been confirmed through testing at the state Public Health Environme... More ... Foundation gets wish for castle-like facility Zoning Board OK's plan for 7-acre site on Perrineville Rd. BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MONROE - Magic will be happening here soon, at a place where wishes come true for those who might need them most. The township's Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted unanimous approval for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey to build its state headquarters on Perrineville Road near Route ... More ...