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October 16, 2008
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Knutsen acquitted of manslaughter of N.B. tot
Defendant is found guilty of one count of child endangerment
BY JENNIFER AMATO & MADELLINE PIZARRO Staff Writers
Robert Knutsen was found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of a 3- year-old North Brunswick boy in state Superior Court, New Brunswick, on Friday. More...

SCOTT FRIEDMAN While in port, Christopher Columbus stopped by North Brunswick to greet the crowds during the annual Columbus Day parade, held by the Italian American Social Club of North Brunswick on Sunday. More...

Escape plan most important aspect of fire safety
N.B. Fire Dept. recognizes Fire Prevention Week
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

North Brunswick recognized Fire Prevention Week with a series of assemblies held at its elementary schools last week. The North Brunswick Fire Marshal's Office, in conjunction with the township Fire Department, taught students fire safety, what to do in the event of a fire and how to prevent dang... More...


Camarota running for re-election in So. Brunswick
BY MADELLINE PIZARRO Staff Writer

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Though much of the nation's focus has centered on the national election, council elections are also occurring this November with incumbent Joseph J. Camarota Jr. running for reelection to the South Brunswick Township Council. More...


S.B. Community Unity Day to celebrate 21st year
BY MADELLINE PIZARRO Staff Writer

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The 21st annual Charlene J. Austin Community Unity Day, sponsored by the Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse, will be held 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Woodlot Park, New Road, in Kendall Park. The Community Unity Day mission is to spread awareness of drug and alcohol abuse ... More...


Turnpike Authority approves toll hike
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

WOODBRIDGE — 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... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Tickets available for SBHS 'Cow Flop'
The South Brunswick High School dance team will hold a "Cow Flop" to support dancers in their effort to maintain 2008 New Jersey State Champion status and promote the growth of the dance program. The "Flop" is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 2, and tickets must be purchased by Oct. 30. Members of the SBHS dan... More...
•Halloween CPR at S.B. school Oct. 18
•LBWP membership dinner meeting Oct. 21
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 Letters
•Chyb, Criqui should be elected to N.B. council
In less than a month, we will cast our votes and elect local, county, state and federal leaders. May Chyb and Rick Criqui, as members of the North Brunswick Township Council, will be your voice in local government and work to freeze North Brunswick taxes so lifelong residents can afford to stay in... More...
•Residents urged to support S.B. Dems
•Students shouldn't feel as if they're still in PJs
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 Greg Bean's Column
•Coda •
The old gal was a woman who was ahead of her time
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
•Red State/ Blue State
The real lowdown on 'low-information voters'
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
•Andrew "Butch" Bodak
Mr. Bodak, 88, of South River, died Sept. 29, 2008, at home. Born in Sayreville, he resided in South River for the past 59 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star Medal and a Silver Star Medal while serving in the Philippines. More...
•Robert B. Pehler
•Jean Mariano Tinsman
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 Sports
•Only the strong survive
The North Brunswick Township High School Raider Robotix team held a Strongman Contest on Saturday. Participants competed in different weightlifting challenges in order to raise money for the team. More...
•S. Brunswick takes out Old Bridge
•Fish On •
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