SCOTT PILLING Staff Members of the Richmond County Pipes and Drums, Staten Island, N.Y., lead off the celebration during the St. Patrick's Day parade in Woodbridge on March 11. More ... Pathologist testifies that gunshots were cause of death Bullets consistent with type of gun Melanie McGuire allegedly purchased BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Forensic Pathologist Wendy Gunther, who conducted the autopsy on William McGuire in Virginia, said that it was likely that he was shot as many as four times. "The gunshots through his head and chest are the only parts of the case that are easy," said Gunther, who said either shot wo... More ... Jury hears about two purchases prior to murder One witness testifies McGuire bought handgun from him BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - The 12-woman and four-man jury received an inside look at the months leading up to William McGuire's death in 2004, during the trial for the 34-year-old former fertility clinic nurse who is accused of killing her husband and later dismembering his body more than two years... More ... Township to implement asthma awareness program Program will educate parents and students about the chronic disease BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Dr. Nayla Mumneh, an allergist, said most people don't know they have asthma. "The symptoms include tightness in the chest, a persistent dry cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath with exercise," said Mumneh, who has an office on Green Street in Iselin and is a membe... More ... Conrail to put second track at Inman, Tingley Residents: Second track is 'third rail' for safety. Quiet zone proposed BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - Tim Tierney, chief engineer for Conrail, the owners and operators of the Lehigh Valley freight train line that bisects north Edison, told residents on March 7 what they already knew - waiting five or more minutes for a train to pass is waiting too long. More ... Amy Rosen       Around Town Being kind is not a major operation I've always secretly wanted to be a singer, but don't have the voice to follow through. I'm told I recently had my five minutes of fame when I got to sing in front of others, but just my luck, I remember none of it. I was under s... More ... Animal group to pay costs of pet adoption Woodbridge Animal Group will cover twp. adoption costs all month BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Residents can adopt a pet through the township's Animal Control Division for free during the month of March. Mayor John E. McCormac announced last week at the PetSmart store on St. More ... Irish spring      PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff (Left to right) Irish Woman of the Year, Joan Dias, and her grandaughter Emily Lukach take part in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 11. Grand Marshal James Durek marches down the street. Mike Lukach and his daughter Isabell enjoy the festivities. More ... Colonia H.S. teacher charged with misconduct Charges stem from alleged sexual text messages sent to student BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - A 42-year-old Colonia High School social studies teacher was arrested last week after allegedly sending numerous sexually explicit text messages to a 17-year-old Colonia High School student and a 16-year-old student who does not attend the high school, police said. More ...