Raceway Park tunes up track for coming season Upgrades include special concrete portion of racing surface BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Raceway Park has changed a lot since 1965, when the thenmodest racing venue was realized on a plot of farmland in the middle of nowhere. More than 40 years later, the township landmark is still evolving. "There was nothing there," said Alex Napp, vice president of Raceway Park. "Th... More ... More hearings slated on spiritual group plans Prayer hall, homes proposed at Pension, Englishtown roads BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       The Old Bridge Zoning Board of Adjustment has a long way to go before deciding whether to approve a spiritual center and residences across from Raceway Park. "We are nowhere near [a decision]," board Chairman Kiran Desai said. "I want to keep myself open so I can know all the facts before I decid... More ... 'Bomber' name at issue with new football team School district blocks attempt to circulate fliers in the schools BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       Sayreville residents who are forming a new youth football team are at odds with school officials who say the new team's name will cause confusion and a possible liability. The new football organization, formed as an alternative to Pop Warner, is being called the Sayreville Youth Bombers. More ... Local veterans offer living history exhibit Three share stories of WWII service with Army, Navy       BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent It was a glimpse of World War II history that no textbook could offer. Visitors to the East Brunswick Historical Society Museum on Feb. 10 got to meet veterans Aram "Bob" Bozian, of Old Bridge, and Charles "Chuck" Mickett and Woodrow "Woodie" Tangen, both of East... More ... Live from Old Bridge, it's Classic TV Night Volunteers' staging of 'Honeymooners,' 'SNL' an annual hit BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - Even those who are perpetually glued to the tube may feel compelled to leave their spot on the couch this weekend. The township's Cultural Arts Committee is sponsoring Classic TV Night for its fourth year in the township, bringing popular television from yesteryear to the stage. More ... Collection explores N.J.'s African-American history Project to be unveiled at 6 o'clock tonight at Delta's restaurant BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       NEW BRUNSWICK - When LawrenceWalker got tired of feeling frustration over sub-par television portrayals of African-American history, he decided to do something about it. "It's like someone's not hitting home to the nitty-gritty,"Walker said. "When they tell our story, it's commercialized. More ... Rt. 35 business makes best of 'bad situation' Responds to residents' concerns of garbage, urination, truck noise BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE- Alocal business owner plans to improve his property in response to complaints from neighboring residents. More ... Dance, dance, dance      LUCINDA DOWELL Shannon McColl, of Parlin, (third from right) is among the dancers in the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble. The nonprofit, preprofessional company will hold auditions for its summer intensive on March 9 in the Simon Forum at Drew University, Madison. For information or audition appoi... More ... Police arrest two after report of suspicious car, brief pursuit BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       OLD BRIDGE - A resident's report of a suspicious vehicle parked nearby led to the arrest of two Sayreville men recently. Patrolman Kurt Peins of the Old Bridge Police Department was dispatched to Princeton Road after a resident reported observing two men drinking inside a brown Chevy van, which h... More ... Adopt a Pet       Old Bridge Animal Shelter 1 Old Bridge Plaza off Route 516, near municipal complex (732) 721-5600, ext. 6300 www.oldbridgeanimalshelter.petfinder.org Hours:Mon.& Fri. 10 a.m. to noon & 1 - 3 p.m.; Tues.,Wed. 10 a.m. to noon, 1 - 3 p.m.& 5 - 7 p.m. More ... College student recognized for ongoing charity service       Old Bridge native Wendy Chan has been recognized by the College of William andMary for her service work both locally and abroad in Honduras and Guatemala. Chan, a senior and accounting major, received the fourth annual James Monroe Prize for Civic Engagement at the college's annual Charter Day ce... More ... Middlesex County assesses Hispanic outreach programs BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       EDISON- Areport recently released by Middlesex County states that while there are many public services available to Hispanic residents, accessing themcan be problematic. The report's results were released during a forum on Feb. 8 at Middlesex County College. More ... Crabiel in, Fernicola out for freeholder race Director, 77, says he wants to see projects through to fruition BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       At least two changes are in the works for the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. One longtime Middlesex County freeholder will retire later this year, while another recently resigned so he could be appointed as county administrator.Meanwhile, David B. Crabiel, the longtime freeholder d... More ...