SCOTT PILLING staff Margaret Bandora, a graduate of Middlesex County College, snaps a few shots of friends before the commencement ceremony on May 24. More ... EWA withdraws ILR objection with conditions Planning Bd. approved application with modifications BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       After months of hearings and several postponed meetings, the Edison Wetlands Association has withdrawn its objection to the development of a 570,000-square-foot warehouse on the Industrial Land Reclaiming (ILR) landfill. The EWA objected to certain technical aspects of the proposal ... More ... Suspect arrested in kidnapping, robbery Plainfield man, 41, turned himself in; held on $1M bail BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       Five days after the kidnapping and robbery of a 61-year-old Edison resident, police say they have a suspect in custody. Kevin M. Coleman, 48, of Plainfield was charged on May 23 with carjacking, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose,... More ... Sixty-year-old new mother will need strength of spirit       Chrissy G erity 30 Something Else "You're dreaming," I told myself, reaching for the remote to shut off the television. I figured it must be one of those dreams I have when I'm half sleeping, half listening to the nightly news. I have this issue with not wanting to shut the t... More ... 'Bottling it' lets you find the magic over and over Clare Marie Celano Girl Talk       Funny how certain things you remember from a love affair can make you feel as though you are there all over again. I can still hear it - the music those beautiful hands played as they banged out "Thunder Road" on his piano. And, every time I hear Roy Bittan play it on Springstee... More ... Tower Corp. still looking for donations Deadline for matching funds from federal gov't for renovations is June 30 BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - The Edison Memorial Tower Fund is seeking donations for renovation of the Edison Tower. The non-profit organization has spent the better part of the last year trying to raise money for renovations to the Edison Memorial Tower and with the deadline for matching federal fund... More ... Bodybuilders arm robot builders with over $2K Competition raises funds for award-winning NBTHS team's travels BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - Quarter turn. Double bicep. Relax. Quarter turn. Lat spread. Relax. Quarter turn. Side chest of your choice. Relax. Quarter turn. Side tricep. Relax. Favorite most muscular position. Pose down music. More ... From Iraq to the Palace, soldiers honored for service Albert's Palace in Fords to make ceremony an annual event BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Sgt. 1st Class Robert Whitsell of the U.S. Army said he could and would write a book about his 18 years of experience in the military. "I've been keeping a journal every day," said Whitsell, who has been deployed to Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan over the years. More ... Final demolition begins at snuff mill Developer expects some housing units occupied in early '08 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer       As bricks from a warehouse building of the snuff mill tumbled to the ground, it marked the end of one era, and the beginning of a new one. Mayor Nancy Martin, members of the Helmetta Borough Council and representatives of Kaplan Cos. came together at the mill Tuesday to herald the f... More ... State debates how to find the green for open space       With successful fund about to run out, officials disagree over new source BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Gov. Jon Corzine's opposition to the use of bonds to refund the Garden State Preservation Trust (GPST) has elicited howls of protest from both legislators ... More ... Mayoral candidates lay out stances on issues Council members Tim Dacey and Tom Vahalla square off June 5 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       METUCHEN - Two Democratic candidates are vying for the part-time mayor position. On June 5, residents will head to the polls and either choose Timothy Dacey, 44, or Thomas Vahalla, 58, who are looking to replace longtime Mayor Edmund O'Brien, who cited personal reasons for deciding... More ...