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Vets tell students about experiences serving in Iraq
Three Iraq War veterans are home for the holidays. The Spotswood High School alumni paid a visit to the History Club at their alma mater after school Dec. 20 to share stories about their experiences at war. "It's just so good to be home," Army National Guard Lt. Mike Lacertosa said. More...
Builder made case over the course of six well-attended hearings

One of the most controversial building applications facing East Brunswick in recent years has been denied. The township's Zoning Board of Adjustment last week gave thumbs down to Arbor Ventures' plan to build 90 age-restricted condominiums on Ryders Lane. More...

Council votes 4-2; increase is due to new bulk energy purchase

SOUTH RIVER - Borough residents will face a 67 percent increase in their electric rates. The Borough Council voted 4-2 last week to adopt an ordinance increasing the rate. The vote was not completely along party lines: two Democrats opposed the measure, and one voted in favor of the hike along w... More...


EAST BRUNSWICK- The township's library and schools will be able to better serve the local autism population, thanks to a $10,000 grant. The grant, from the regional library cooperative Infolink, will allow the library and school district to create "welcoming spaces," as the program calls them, fo... More...


SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jeremey Edelstein, 5, of Monroe, takes a lick of a reindeer ice sculpture carved by Metuchen taxidermist Johnny Shersick at the neighborhood family holiday party at Express Automotive in Metuchen on Dec. 19. More...


DANIEL HULSHIZER staff Howard Melman pours a sample glass of wine for Jennifer Fraley, of East Brunswick, during a Dec. 6 wine-tasting fundraiser for the South Brunswick Public Library at theMiele Showroom in the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. More...


Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will present "My Favorite Year ... 20!," a musical revue celebrating the theater's 20th season, at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. More...
The League of Women Voters of Monroe Township reminds all citizens that New Jersey's presidential primary will take place on Feb. 5, 2008. Registered voters affiliated with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party may vote for one of that party's candidates in the primary. More...
If you like the post office, you'll love universal care
A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...
Mr. Zamoyski, 89, of South River, died Dec. 17, 2007, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Ford Motor Co., Edison, where he worked for more than 30 years and retired as benefits coordinator. More...
All districts would receive at least 2% increase in state aid; some, up to 20%
TRENTON- The state aid figures from Gov. JonCorzine's proposed newschool funding planwould give area school districts a significant cash increase from Trenton if the new formula passes the Legislature. The proposed newfunding formula,which the governor formally unveiled on Dec. 13, changes the wa... More...
JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Old Bridge's Conor Hayes puts J.P. Stevens' Chris Campione in a headlock during their 103-pound bout, as Hayes went on to pin Campione in the second period of the match. Right: Old Bridge's Joey Dunn pushes down the head of J.P. Stevens' Jesse Sattler during their 145-pound ... More...
Anniversary has special meaning to business owner
SAYREVILLE- One of the town'smost visible, and beloved, eateries is celebrating a rare milestone this month. The PeterpankDiner, Route 9, opened its doors 50 years ago, on Dec. 17, 1957, notes Alex Panko Jr., the diner's owner, who is originally fromthe Colonia section ofWoodbridge. More...