Woodbridge school budget fails Yuhasz gains board seat; Molnar, Acquisito retained BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Woodbridge Schools Superintendent Vincent Smith expressed disappointment after the budget was rejected by 387 votes last week. "We had good success with the budget over the last six years, and I'm not sure the reason [why the budget was voted down]. … This was a good budget, with new curri... More ... Worlds on asphalt      CHRIS KELLY staff Colonia's Michelle Coraci, 17, participates in the Chalkwalk held at the Woodbridge Town Hall parking lot on April 19. More ... Pope's visit reverberates for local Catholics BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Ed and Jean Lyons, of South Plainfield, said some people might call them "Popeaholics." In the course of 29 years, the couple has traveled to see the late Pope John Paul II in Philadelphia in 1979, in 1995 to Giants Stadiumin East Rutherford, to Rome twice in 1998 and 2004, and now to... More ... Chalk talk      CHRIS KELLY Staff Woodbridge's Jaishri Ramnani, 13, participates in the Woodbridge Chalkwalk held at the Woodbridge Town Hall parking lot on April 19. More ... Zoning OKs expansion of St. John Vianney BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - The Zoning Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved the proposed expansion to St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church in Colonia at a board meeting on April 17. More ... Gas station with convenience store, restaurants approved BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE- AHess Express gas station with a Blimpie, a fast-food sandwich chain, and a Godfather's Pizza, an Italian restaurant chain, will replace the vacant automobile sales showroom and service building in Hopelawn. The Zoning Board ofAdjustment unanimously approved the Hess Corp.'s applicati... More ... Survey to gather info on Jewish population BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent       A local group that supports Jewish humanitarian needs is hoping to garner more information about the area's Jewish population through a telephone survey commencing this June. More ... The Arc is gearing up for benefit walk BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - According to its leaders, The Arc of Middlesex helps people with various disabilities live out their hopes and dreams. "Each person has their own personal goals and objectives," said Shari White, assistant executive director at TheArc concentrating in the service and needs of th... More ... Performers honored for unique dance style Choreographer combines Indian and western styles BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       Arhythmic blend of music teamed with a fusion of traditional Indian dance and western dance styles brought top prizes to Nritya Creations Academy of Dance, directed by Meena Basu Nag, at the Naya Andaz competition held on March 1. More ... Keys to the car show given to a new driver       NORTH BRUNSWICK - The annual Cops & Rodders car show has always been a family affair, but this year the importance of family has become even more significant. North Brunswick Police Officer Joseph Grasso is behind thewheel of the showfor the first time, eight years after his father, Senior Patro... More ... Hopes are growing over Rt. 1 widening BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer       SOUTH BRUNSWICK - The township has been receiving some encouraging news recently regarding the widening of Route 1. The N.J. Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has proposed a 10-year capital plan to look into the widening of the highway. More ...