Garden is loving tribute to late teacher Patti Jacobson recalled for her passion to teach and work with children BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      In a somber but uplifting ceremony last week, an Old Bridge elementary school dedicated part of its garden to the memory of a teacher who passed away last December. More ... Concerns raised over Horseshoe Road site Environmental group says Horseshoe Road is 'a toxic playground' BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      Human exposure to toxic substances is not under control at the Horseshoe Road Superfund site in Sayreville. More ... Sayreville band 'kissed' by fame, 30 years later Mortimer Snerd officially recognized as first tribute to Kiss BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer      Four costumed guys in black and white makeup made their way to the stage, ready to "rock and roll all night," or at least for the next couple of hours. More ... Permits will be required for parking on 26 roads Council divided along party lines in adopting controversial ordinance BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      SAYREVILLE - Despite concerns from commuters, the Borough Council on Monday adopted an ordinance that will restrict parking on several streets to those who live there. More ... College, hospital partner for new nursing program      Middlesex County College and Raritan Bay Medical Center have developed a new associate degree nursing program that will admit 110 prospective nurses each year. More ... Vandals damage fields outside middle school BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - Vandals with a four-wheel-drive vehicle have been plowing up the athletic fields at Salk Middle School over the past two weekends, prompting police to beef up patrols of the area. More ... Bombers touch down on new $1M turf field BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      SAYREVILLE - A Sept. 29 football game at the War Memorial High School amounted to more than a 21-20 victory over Woodbridge High School. More ... Festival of fall      MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Jarod Bisnar, 7, and mom Ana build a birdhouse at The Home Depot stand More ... O.B. man, 50, dies in crash with cop car BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - A limousine driver died Monday after his vehicle was struck head-on by a police cruiser that had spun out of control and into oncoming traffic. More ... 'Salute to America'      PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Old Bridge High School's Angelina Hamada performs with the marching band Sunday when the Marching Knights hosted "Salute to America," the 12th annual Tournament of Bands competition. Below: Sarah Meliani, 17, performs with the Old Bridge High School Color Gua More ... Wisniewski serves special role in Pulaski Day parade BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      Sayreville resident and state Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski was honored with the title of grand marshal at this year's Pulaski Day Parade in New York City on Oct. 1. More ... Crossway Creek plan now calls for 83 units Residents do not all have to be over 55, but no children BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      SAYREVILLE - An 83-unit upscale townhome community recently got the recommendation of the borough's Planning Board as part of the Crossway Creek Redevelopment Plan. More ... Festival offers window to native life long ago Lenape Nation brings displays, messages to Heritage Festival BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent      MONROE - Sunday marked a kind of homecoming for the Lenape Indians. More ... WCTC AM marks 60th anniversary      WCTC AM 1450, Somerset section of Franklin, celebrated 60 years of excellence in radio broadcasting Oct. 11 with the official rededication of its building in memory of the late Anthony "Tony" Marano. More ...