ERIC SUCAR staff Atul Sharma, 7, (r) works on his coloring skills with other children during the "Be Puzzled" program Monday at the Old Bridge Public Library. More ... More fights, injuries reported at Colosseum Mayor says he will call for liquor license to be revoked BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Two months after Sayreville officials placed several conditions on its liquor license, the Colosseum was again the scene of violence last weekend. Police were called to the nightclub on Routes 9/35 at 2:05 a.m. Sunday and found two injured people from two separate fights, according ... More ... Boro gets no state aid; tax hike set at 7 cents Public hearing on revised municipal budget set for Monday BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       The Sayreville Borough Council is expected to vote next week on a municipal budget that will bring an average tax increase of $100. The 2007 budget was finalized after the state announced last week that the borough will not receive any extraordinary aid this year. More ... 'Birdie' lands on Parlin stage tomorrow night       SAYREVILLE - A local cast that includes many who were not yet born when the show opened on Broadway is gearing up to present "Bye Bye Birdie" this weekend. The Main Street Theatre Company, known for bringing dramas, comedies and musicals to life in Sayreville, will present "Bye Bye Bir... More ... Nine cars burglarized in two neighborhoods BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - A series of car burglaries were reported in two borough neighborhoods last weekend. In all cases, the owners had left their vehicles unlocked while parked outside their homes, police said. Two of the car burglaries occurred Friday in the area east of the intersection of ... More ... Cops describe man's home as a hazard BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - A Bayview Drive home was condemned after emergency responders found that it was not properly cared for last week. Police were dispatched to the Laurence Harbor residence at approximately 1 p.m. July 31 for an assistance call after the occupant of the home, a 71-year-old,... More ... Fund-raisers       Aug. 9 • "Community Savings" Book Sale, sponsored by Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Basketball. Discount price: $10 per book, two for $15. Proceeds benefit Bombers basketball programs. More ... Racing hogs to rubber frogs, it's the county fair Middlesex staple kicks off its 69th year, will run through Sunday BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Outside the 69th annual Middlesex County Fair was a large, grassy field swiftly filling up with rows of cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles. While a mass of gray clouds threatened to make life difficult for the hundreds attending the fair's opening day Monday, by abo... More ... 'Modern Millie' to dance into Plays-in-the-Park       Middlesex County's summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will continue its 45th season of musicals with a production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" set for 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 18 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. There will be no performances on Sundays. More ... Live music, fireworks, rides offered on beach Salt Water Day returns to Laurence Harbor Saturday BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - They're havin' a party on the beach Saturday, and all are invited to take in the sights and sounds of the Jersey Shore. Visitors to the annual Salt Water Day celebration can enjoy everything from food vendors and fire safety demonstrations to covers of songs by Jersey ... More ... More free concerts coming to county parks       The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Department of Parks and Recreation is continuing its free summer concert series. The upcoming schedule is as follows: • The Joe Monchek Band - Aug. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. More ... Man could face 18 years for death of O.B. woman BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - A Cliffwood Beach man could face a maximum sentence of 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter, aggravated assault and driving while intoxicated in the death of 21-year-old Samar Seliem. "I'm certainly hopeful that the judge will impose a less... More ... AARP benefit dinner to aid wounded soldiers       East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will sponsor A Benefit for Wounded Soldiers from 5-10 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, entertainment by Bill Lewis, and the history of America in song by Richard Ro... More ...