Jury hears from best friend in McGuire case Friend testified he saw Weider brand weights in the McGuires' basement BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       John Rice testified last week that he had hoped the body parts that were found in three separate matching suitcases floating down the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia in 2004 were not of his best friend, William McGuire. Through tears, Rice, who resides in Virginia with his wife, Susan, a... More ... In harm's way      JEFF GRANIT staff J.F. Kennedy Memorial High School shortstop Mike Cabonilas leaps over a sliding Dan Fitzpatrick of Bishop Ahr during a game in Iselin on Saturday. For story, see sports. More ... Amy Rosen       Around Town Dr. Spock never mentioned juggling When kids come into our lives, wouldn't it be nice if they brought along an instruction manual? Although there are plenty of books on the subject, each parent has their own style. I suppose we all develop our individua... More ... New resource available for parents of teenagers Millstone resident helps launch monthly online magazine BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       It is an era when parents need to know about cell phones, instant messaging (IM) and "gap" years following high school. More ... ILR landfill Planning Board meeting postponed Concerns continue over unclean fill observed being put on landfill BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - A special Planning Board meeting set to continue a contested application for a 500,000-square-foot warehouse to be built on the ILR landfill was postponed Wednesday. The application is being brought forth by JERC Partners VII, a development company, who has leased the prope... More ... Jury hears testimony about anonymous letters Prosecution alleges McGuire sent letters to attorneys, newspaper BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - A year following William McGuire's death, several anonymous letters were sent to people directly involved with investigating the McGuire case and to the media, according to authorities. One of the charges that Melanie McGuire is accused of is allegedly sending Feder... More ... Business to raise $100K in April for African doctors Learning is an Art to donate all profits to train doctors in Eritrea BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Jennifer Fong, the co-founder of Learning is an Art with her husband, John, has teamed up with Physicians for Peace to raise $100,000 in the month of April for the children of Eritrea. More ... EWA finds carcinogens in Raritan River Group alleges chemical facility is discharging chemicals into river BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - An area environmental group has alleged that a significant amount of the carcinogens benzene and 4-chloroaniline has been discharged into Raritan River near the township boat basin. More ... County ranked eighth in recent child well-being report County hits the center on most criteria, despite few 'bright spots' BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       A new report released last week by the Association for Children of New Jersey puts Middlesex County slightly better than middle of the road when it comes to child well-being. More ...