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October 2, 2008
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Second trial for 1998 killing, dismembering of girlfriend
After just two hours of deliberation, a state Superior Court jury in Middlesex County last week found George Jenewicz guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting his live-in girlfriend in his South River home 10 years ago. More...

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Dawn Bladzinski, children's librarian at the South River Public Library, poses a question during "Story Book Trivia" to John Michael, 5, as Lori Lepore looks on with her children, Gina, 3, and Vincent, 5. The game was played during the borough's 12th annual Heritage Day Sunday at Sout... More...

Paralyzed in accident, artist advocates for stem cell research

Christina Symanski had everything going for her: good friends, a job she loved as an art teacher in East Brunswick, and bright plans for the future. Unfortunately, a tragic diving accident would change the course of her life in June 2005. The accident caused injury to her spinal cord, leaving her... More...


Business owners: Everyone experiencing 'rocky times'

The effects of the burgeoning economic crisis on Wall Street are being experienced on America's main streets. Local communities are seeing evidence of the country's financial downturn in a variety of ways. "Anyone who is watching this situation has to be concerned," Old Bridge Mayor Jim Phillips... More...


EAST BRUNSWICK — The Township Council decided last week to award a contract to the second-lowest bidder to supply seating for its new Cultural Arts Center. The bid was awarded at a Sept. 22 council meeting despite an appeal from the low bidder and an in-depth discussion on the virtues of tw... More...


Pathmark holds to ban; bus stop issue remains a concern

EAST BRUNSWICK — Commuters who have long parked at Pathmark to get the NJ Transit will get no reprieve. Despite requests from township officials, the supermarket is holding to its word that commuters are no longer permitted to park there. More...


PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Roy Tarantino, scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 4 of South River, helps Christian Piseo (l), 11, and Greg Agnello, 12, work on their knotting techniques during South River's 12th annual Heritage Day held Sunday at South River High School. Below: Michele Christ, 14, and ... More...


Plays-in-the-Park, Middlesex County's summer theater, will offer performances of its 16th annual indoor children's musical, "Cinderella," at 1 and 4 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19 and 25 in the 150-seat black box in the Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater, Roosevelt Park, Edison. The theater is handicapped... More...
On behalf of the Spotswood High School Touchdown Club, I would like to thank the owners, staff and volunteers of Boca Salons & Day Spa in Jamesburg/ Monroe, who made our Spa- A-Thon fundraising event on Sept. 28 such a success. More...
The scary sump pump and other tales of dread
(Editor's Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed May 9, 2007). My home repair motto is: If you can't fix the problem with a hammer, get a bigger hammer. More...
Mrs. Pacetta, 81, of Monroe Township, died Sept. 28, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene J. Pacetta, in 2005. Surviving are a daughter, Carmelene Lanzano and her husband, Steve, of East Brunswick; two sons, Joseph Pacetta of Q... More...
CHRIS KELLY staff LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame member Nancy Lopez shows her technique as fellow Hall of Famer Amy Alcott and commentator David Feherty and a gallery look on during the celebrity skills exhibition at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe, Sept. 23. The event was part of the annual Soverei... More...