Revised redistricting plan passes board with 8-0 vote Will affect less than 3 percent of students; some opposed changes BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       The Woodbridge Board of Education voted in favor of the new revised school-districting plan last week, though not without some opposition. "It was a tough decision that we knew would affect some parents and their children," said Schools Superintendent Vincent Smith. "We worked hard ... More ...       U.S. Army Specialist Keith White (l) and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Rose admire the flags as they fly during the U.S. Military Rally in Woodbridge on May 23. More ... From Iraq to the Palace, soldiers honored for service Albert's Palace in Fords to make ceremony an annual event BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Sgt. 1st Class Robert Whitsell of the U.S. Army said he could and would write a book about his 18 years of experience in the military. "I've been keeping a journal every day," said Whitsell, who has been deployed to Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan over the years. More ... Five candidates seek council nominations Four incumbents and one newcomer will seek four nods from party BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - The newcomer said he wants a change. Frederick "Fred" T. Fry, 62, Colonia, will vie for the four, four-year, council-at-large terms against Incumbents James Carroll, who has been on the council since 1994, Gregg Ficarra, who replaced former Councilwoman Caroline Ehrlic... More ... Honoring fallen soldiers       (Top) The shadows of soldiers drape over Woodbridge's World War II memorial during the Military Rally on May 23. (Middle) U.S. Army Specialist Keith White salutes the Stars and Stripes. (Bottom) Retired U.S. Marine Norman Bloomfield stands, bugle in hand, near a tripod of rifles at the milita... More ... Final demolition begins at snuff mill Developer expects some housing units occupied in early '08 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       As bricks from a warehouse building of the snuff mill tumbled to the ground, it marked the end of one era, and the beginning of a new one. Mayor Nancy Martin, members of the Helmetta Borough Council and representatives of Kaplan Cos. came together at the mill Tuesday to herald the f... More ... Suspect arrested in kidnapping, robbery Plainfield man, 41, turned himself in; held on $1M bail BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - Five days after the kidnapping and robbery of a 61-year-old Edison resident, police say they have a suspect in custody. Kevin M. Coleman, 48, of Plainfield was charged on May 23 with carjacking, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawfu... More ... Program hits the right notes at cancer center BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - - Patients at the Central Jersey Oncology Center are getting some extra treatment that doesn't come from medicine. Every few weeks, patients are treated to live musical performances in the waiting room and offices from a variety of local artists. The live music has a... More ... EWA withdraws ILR objection with conditions Planning Bd. approved application with agreed upon modifications BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - After months of hearings and several postponed meetings, the Edison Wetlands Association has withrawn its objection to the development of a 570,000-square-foot warehouse on the Industrial Land Reclaiming (ILR) landfill. More ... State debates how to find the green for open space With successful fund about to run out, officials disagree over new source BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       Gov. Jon Corzine's opposition to the use of bonds to refund the Garden State Preservation Trust (GPST) has elicited howls of protest from both legislators and civic groups across the state. More ... Tower Corp. still looking for donations Deadline for matching funds from feds for renovations is June 30 BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - The Edison Memorial Tower Fund is seeking donations for renovation of the Edison Tower. The non-profit organization has spent the better part of the last year trying to raise money for renovations to the Edison Memorial Tower and with the deadline for matching federal fund... More ... 13 minors hospitalized from drinking at concert Assemblywoman calls for revocation of arts center liquor license BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer       HOLMDEL - In response to reports of minors being sent to the hospital from the PNC Bank Arts Center due to excess alcohol consumption at a concert, a local lawmaker has called for the venue's liquor license to be revoked. More ... Bodybuilders arm robot builders with over $2K Competition raises funds for award-winning NBTHS team's travels BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - Quarter turn. Double bicep. Relax. Quarter turn. Lat spread. Relax. Quarter turn. Side chest of your choice. Relax. Quarter turn. Side tricep. Relax. Favorite most muscular position. Pose down music. More ...