Elite racers      ERIC SUCAR staff A bicyclist races through the course during the men's elite race at the 2007 Verge Mid-Atlantic Championship Cyclocross Series, round 5, held at Thompson Park in Jamesburg and Monroe on Sunday. More photos, page 13. More ... Torpedoed ship's last living survivor honored Frank Holmgren, 85, spent week in water before rescue in WWII BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent       When the students at Monroe's Applegarth Middle School and numerous veterans gathered for a special assembly last week, their guest of honor was someone with a particularly unique story. More ... Police present as school reopens after Web threat EBHS was closed Tuesday due to threat 'of violent nature' BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - The township high school reopened without incident yesterday, after being closed Tuesday due to a threat of a violent nature that was posted on the Internet. Citing the ongoing investigation, police would not divulge details of the threat or the Web site on which it appeared. More ... Residents criticize fed's Forney Clinic handling Councilman defends his involvement in federal review of plan BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MILLTOWN - As Valley National Bank moves forward with its plan to replace the Forney Clinic with a branch, some proponents of saving the historic landmark are accusing a federal agency of violating its own regulations. More ... Monroe to get nature preserve, hiking trails Builder of 42 homes will donate land near Butcher, Etra roads BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       MONROE - Residents will have another place to enjoy the town's natural landscapes. A developer has agreed to donate an 80- acre parcel to the town for use as an environmental preserve. "In this case, two-thirds of this property was preserved. More ... Spotswood officials hope to fend off development Middlesex County appraising land slated for a dozen homes BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - The borough stands its first real shot at securing county money for the purchase of open space. The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a grant request from Spotswood to purchase 5 acres at the corner of Brunswick Avenue and Old Stage Road that would otherwise b... More ... Fleet of foot      PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Amanda Montero, 3, of East Brunswick, gives Pedro a high-five during the recent 30th annual East Brunswick Road Races. The day's events were sponsored by the township Recreation and Community Service Department and the Raritan Valley Road Runners. More ... 'Java Jitters' served up at East Brunswick café Performer DaVido defies rejection; comes to Via Dolce Friday BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Though DaVido has reportedly been kicked out of more than 200 Starbucks stores, Via Dolce Café and Gelateria is accepting him with open arms. "He's pretty funny," Jenn Plumser, an owner of Via Dolce, said. "He's interesting. His goal was to find a coffee shop that would acc... More ... E.B. 15-year-olds charged in robbery of fellow teen       EAST BRUNSWICK - Two juveniles were arrested Sunday after they allegedly robbed another teenager in the parking lot of a grocery store. According to police, two 15-year-old males, both township residents, and an unidentified third male held up the 17- year-old victim in the parking lot of the A&... More ...