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      October 15, 2009  RSS feed
      ERIC SUCAR staff Two-year-old Bryen Wilson is impressed with the lights of remote-control fire truck "Freddie" during the South River Fire Department's Emergency Apparatus Display on Main Street Oct. 8. The expo's setup was similar to the classic car shows, but featured fire trucks and other emergency vehicles from near and far. More...
      Parties vie for control of council in Nov. 3 election

      The Nov. 3 election could have a major impact on the South River Borough Council, which is currently split evenly among Republicans and Democrats. Four candidates are running for two three-year seats. Republican John Trzeciak, 35, who is council president this year, is running for his second term. More...

      Officials say revised plan could 'greatly impact' schools

      The redeveloper of Helmetta's former snuff mill property is seeking to market the planned housing community without age restrictions. Kaplan and Cos. submitted an application to the borough Planning Board last week asking to remove the age restrictions that are tied to its approval, a change made possible by state legislation signed in July by Gov. Jon Corzine. More...


      Congregation members are from all over Middlesex County

      In an atmosphere that was a mix of solemn occasion and joyful family reunion, the congregation of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple celebrated 150 years on Sunday. Anshe Emeth was the first Jewish congregation in Middlesex County and the fourth in New Jersey. It is the only one that has maintained its urban roots and stayed in the city where it was initially founded. More...


      The Joyce Kilmer School class of 2010, Milltown, will hold the seventh annual Haunted River Walk 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31 at the Mill Pond Park entrance, intersection of Washington Avenue and Main Street, Milltown, adjacent to the Rescue Squad. More...
      Iwas very disappointed to hear about Sen. Robert Menendez's (D-N.J.) vote against an amendment to federal health-reform legislation supported by AARP. The amendment would have righted a big wrong in the prescription-drug coverage gap for people on Medicare. More...
      There was a story in the newspapers last week about a study done in New York City that found — and hold onto your hats here — that people don't pay much attention to the calorie counts when they're ordering meals from a fast-food place. More...
      Mr. Chung, 73, of Monroe, died Sept. 28, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to his retirement in 2000, he was employed as a chemical engineer. Surviving are his wife, Linda; a son, Philip; two sisters, Betty Jung and Helen Leung; and three grandchildren. A Mass was offered at Immaculate Conception Church, Spotswood. More...
      East Brunswick also improves playoff hopes with 23-13 win over South Brunswick
      As Monroe Township High School football coach Chris Beagan sees it, every champion goes through adversity at some point in a season. "We went through it tonight, and were able to overcome a lot of obstacles," he said Friday, referring to the Falcons' 29-15 victory over North Brunswick that evening. "Hopefully, we'll be better off for it. More...