ANDREW MILLER staff Members of the J.P. Stevens football team arm up prior to a practice on Aug. 23 as they look to the start of a new season under a new head coach. For story, see sports. More ... Stevens alumnus named Edison H.S. principal Sal Mistretta will use his coaching background to 'build a team' at EHS BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       Sal Mistretta is crystal clear about where his loyalties lie. He will bleed red and gold. The former J.P. Stevens graduate and Sayreville High School football coach is taking the helm at Edison High School as principal this fall. More ... County to give $1.5 million for turf fields School district will use money to install turf fields at high schools BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer       EDISON - The school district is poised to accept $1.5 million in county funds to renovate football fields at both township high schools. The district will replace the grass fields at both Edison High School and J.P. More ... Artists find welcoming reception at Arc gallery BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer       Anyone who frequents the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold Township has noticed there are many new and exciting structural changes going on at the mall. Some of those changes go much deeper than the interior and exterior construction projects and actually touch the people of the community on a dif... More ... Riots result in calls for nightclub's closing After two riots in four days, township officials seek permanent closure BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - After two riot incidents within two days of each other last week, township officials have called for the permanent closing of the Studio 9 restaurant and cocktail lounge on King Georges Road. "The burden on the police department is too great," said Mayor John E. McCormac. "We need t... More ... Woodbridge Rangers poised to hit the ice this season Sled hockey team allows kids with disabilities to take to the ice and play BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Two ice hockey sticks, a sled, and a game face are all each member of the United Spinal Youth Rangers sled hockey team needs. The 11 members on the roster, ages 8 to 18, finished their last summer practice on Aug. 25 before their fall season, which runs from the end of September to ... More ... Police say blunt force trauma caused child's death Child's day-care facility closed until further notice BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - An 11-month-old Carteret boy died while in the care of a 64- year-old Iselin woman last week, police said. Police received a 911 call at 12:54 p.m. on Aug. 23 that an infant, Tahir Francis, was unconscious and having difficulty breathing, police said. More ... Teen uses vacations to help world's poorest kids Vishal Jain recalls humanitarian trips to Bangalore, Belize BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Vishal Jain, a 16-year-old East Brunswick High School student, doesn't just have a vision of a better world. He's working to make it a reality. Vishal spent his spring break and part of his summer in two of the poorest sections of the world, volunteering to help children in nee... More ...