School passes $100K mark in St. Jude funds Sandburg students have been helping children's hospital for 15 years BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      In a mammoth effort, Carl Sandburg Middle School students in Old Bridge have done it again. More ... Controversial busing issue back on the table Sayreville board wants public input as talks begin on 2007-08 budget BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      Want to restore courtesy busing for children in grades six through 12 next year? More ... 'Pawfiles': Every dog's got personality      Lilly is a street urchin at heart. She raids the garbage outside her apartment, chases rodents and pigeons, but has a taste for the high life and filet mignon. Charlie doesn't need any prompting to sing along with bagpipes or the harmonica, but hates the sound of thunder and cell phones. Johnny Walk More ... Board considers retail for Washington Rd. Residential zone may be changed to allow some commercial uses BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer      SAYREVILLE -- Washington Road's status as a residential zone may be changed to allow low-intensity commercial development. More ... Man, 28, recovering from gunshot wound      SAYREVILLE -- A Shrewsbury man was in fair condition earlier this week after being shot outside a borough strip club at 2:50 a.m. last Thursday. More ... From the movie theater to the combat theaters Assemblyman leads DVD collection drive for troops abroad BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - When U. S. troops in Iraq have a chance to relax for short intervals, they can now watch films like "Casablanca," "Jaws," "Star Wars," "The Godfather" and "Do the Right Thing." More ... French posters at center of exhibition      NEW BRUNSWICK - The Zimmerli Art Museum recently opened the largest and most comprehensive exhibition to date dealing with French posters from the early 19th century Romantic period to the Art Nouveau style of nearly a century later. More ... Saving a life      Above, Michael Smith of the Rutgers University EMS Squad teaches peer leaders at Old Bridge High School the proper way of administering CPR yesterday morning. More than 100 seniors were trained during the workshop, sponsored by the American Heart Association. At right, Amanda Siecinski and Jesus Rod... More ... Thompson to offer help with Medicare Part D      Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) will sponsor one-on-one assistance with the Medicare Part D prescription-drug program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 28, Dec. 12 and 19 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The service also will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., More ... Route 9 bus shoulder lanes to open in O.B.      OLD BRIDGE - The recently reconstructed shoulder lanes along two stretches of Route 9 in Old Bridge Township will open on Tuesday, state transportation officials said this week. More ...