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October 15, 2008
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ERIC SUCAR staff Four-year-old Mason Searano of Woodbridge takes a tour of the ladder truck on display at the Avenel Firehouse on Oct. 11. The firehouse held an open house, themed Prevent Home Fires, which included a live fire demonstration along with truck and equipment displays. More photos, page ... More...
New Jersey Turnpike Authority approves toll hike
Tolls will fund transportation projects all over N.J.
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority unanimously voted to raise tolls over the next four years in order to fund several infrastructure projects. Under the new plan, approved Oct. 10, tolls for what the Turnpike Authority says is the "average driver" would increase from $1.20 to $1.70 at the end of ... More...


Club formed upon love for macabre ride
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

The black 21-foot-long hearse has become a familiar sight for residents who live on Cornell Street in Avenel. "People either hate it or love it," said Lisa Schiller, 33, as she stood by the hearse she calls "Hearsula," a 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood. More...


Connecting those in need to what they need
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

The Middlesex County Info-Line developed as a solution to two separate problems: people who needed community assistance didn't always know where to find it, and people who provide community assistance couldn't always reach those who need it. More...


N.B. resident: Anyone can help any soldier
Web site tells how to send packages to troops overseas
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK — For the past two years, township resident Bruce Trattler has sent packages to members of the armed services who are serving overseas. Trattler learned about AnySoldier.com, a program that was started by Sgt. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Colonia H.S. PTO to host harvest festival
The Colonia High School PTO will hold a harvest festival Oct 18, 12-4 p.m. at the high school, 180 East St. The fair will include vendors, pumpkin decorating, homemade pies and more. More...
•Jazz & Sketch Night slated in Woodbridge
•Vendors sought for pre-holiday market
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 Letters
•Tips to keep kids safe on Halloween
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for a child. Everything that is forbidden — staying up late, parading around the neighborhood in freaky costumes, begging for candy from neighbors, and gorging on treats — is expected and encouraged on Halloween. More...
•Domestic violence reaches all classes of society
•WW II Memorial to be dedicated Nov. 11
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 Editorials
•Mom's 'green,' no thanks to the kids
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH
Although I doubt that I'll ever have the time to hug a tree, I have been attempting to make a change or two in order to help the planet. If for nothing else, then for the sake of the children. I've cut back on processed foods and stocked up on organic matter. I exchanged my aerosols for spray pu... More...
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 Greg Bean's Column
•The old gal was a woman who was ahead of her time
Coda • GREG BEAN
My grandmother, who was a competent and rational woman in most regards, had what we thought were some very weird notions about credit and banks. More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•The real lowdown on 'low-information voters'
Red State/ Blue State • DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN
Dear Greg: I have a new policy, Old Pal. When I write my half of this column, I listen to Rush Limbaugh on the radio. That way, my feelings aren't hurt when you're mean to me in your response. More...
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 Obituaries
•Robert B. Pehler
Mr. Pehler, 78, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, died Oct. 8, 2008, at home. He was an ironworker and a member of Ironworkers Local No. 11, Essex County, for 50 years, retiring in 1990. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Pehler. Mr. More...
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 Sports
•Woodbridge fails to outkick the competition
ERIC SUCAR staff Woodbridge High School's Dan Petro (r) tries to knock the ball down during the first half of his team's Oct. 10 game against East Brunswick. The Barrons ended up losing the contest by a score of 3-0. More...
•JFK girls soccer participates in GMC soccer tourney
•Goldsmith qualifies for state tennis tourney
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