Holder of most records breaks his latest in O.B. Queens man pushes Ford more than 17 miles at local drag strip BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       Pushing a car is one of the last things most people would want to end up doing on a chilly Saturday. But then, Ashrita Furman is not most people. The 53-year-old New Yorker pushed a Ford Festiva more than 17 miles in a little over six hours last week, breaking the Guinness World Record. The prev... More ... SERA director expected to resign; become judge Corman has worked on redevelopment projects for five years BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       As Sayreville's redevelopment agency works towards an agreement on its largest project, it will likely lose its chief administrator. Randy Corman, who became the first executive director of the Sayreville Economic Redevelopment Agency (SERA) five years ago, is expected to leave the position to be... More ... Weekend brings several arrests outside Starland BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE- Policemade several arrests related to alleged drug use and unruly conduct at a borough concert venue during a recent weekend. The arrests were made at the Starland Ballroom between Feb. 29 and March 2, when the Disco Biscuits, a Philadelphiabased jam band, performed at the Jernee Mill... More ... Photos      PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Ashrita Furman, seen pushing the rear of a Ford Festiva March 6 at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, was given the official record last year for having the most current Guinness world records. Furman last week beat another record after pushing the car 17 miles, which took... More ... Attempted carjacking leads to pursuit along Route 35 BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - An attempted carjacking was reported on Route 35 near Old Spye Road last week. An Old Bridge couple in a Honda Civic were stopped at a red light on Route 35 southbound at the intersection of Old Spye Road at 10:07 p.m. March 3. More ... Two arrested after altercation       SAYREVILLE- Two Parlin men were arrested on assault charges after a fight broke out on a cul-de-sac recently. Police charged Noah Gabriel Casiano, 29, with aggravated assault, and James Dickinson, 41, with simple assault at 7:05 a.m. Feb. 28, after police were dispatched to Pebble Place, the scen... More ... New police officers all military veterans Five sworn in to Sayreville P.D. have served U.S. overseas BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Five new members have been welcomed into the police force after enduring several months of training at the Cape May County Police Academy. The newest patrol officers graduated from a 20-plus week training program at the academy on Jan. 24, according to Sayreville Police Chief Edward... More ... Council votes 3-2 along party lines for attorney Mayor opposes Hak's reappointment; calls for review of legal costs BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE - Democrats have approved the appointment of BoroughAttorney Brian Hak, despite Republican opposition. The borough had issued a request for proposals from law firms after Republican Mayor Kennedy O'Brien refused to reappoint Hak to the position in January. More ... One car stolen, four burglarized at residences around Sayreville BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       SAYREVILLE- Severalmotor vehicles were burglarized throughout the borough and one was stolen from the parking lot of an apartment building recently. The burglaries occurred outside residences, sometimes while the car was parked in the property owner's driveway. More ... Construction under way at former Meyer's mall Toys 'R' Us, Babies 'R' Us to be anchor stores at Summerhill Square BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK- For those who'd like to see signs of life at the formerMeyer's shopping center site, construction on a new building has finally begun. Developer Robert Pagano has broken ground on Summerhill Square, a 150,000- square-foot shopping center thatwill consist of three buildings, at Rou... 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 ... Community mourns loss of decorated paratrooper BY MICHAEL ACKER and VINCENT TODARO Staff Writers       EAST BRUNSWICK - Spurred by seeing his brother narrowly avoid becoming a victim of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Steven R. Koch joined the Army out of a desire to fight terrorism and support his country. That he did for two years, being recognized for his courage and conduct with many aw... More ...