Fords News

Residence robbed, owner on vacation WOODBRIDGE: A residence on McGuire Street in Menlo Park Terrace was burglarized sometime between Nov. via Home News Tribune - Central Jersey

EVERY HOLIDAY SEASON, St. Joseph's High School in Metuchen unites in a sense of altruism to exhibit their concern for those in need with several activities, including the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive ... via Home News Tribune - Central Jersey

“It was reportedly up to 84 degrees during the race. The start was at 10:30 a.m., so it was run during some of the hottest hours of the day, which worked against us.”

With winter just around the corner, it might seem inappropriate to discuss heat stress and hydration, but there's no telling when temperatures on a fall day can shoot up into the 80s. via Home News Tribune

Mr. and Mrs. John F. English of Fords celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. via Home News Tribune

HOPELAWN ANIMAL Clinic of Fords, 297 New Brunswick Ave., has again received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association. via Home News Tribune - Middlesex County

“I've been in metal now for, God, over three decades. I count my blessings, to actually be here and still be vital after three decades, and with all the fans around the world who want to see you, it's an absolute joy.”

JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'The Fans Are Absolutely The Backbone Of What We Do' - Oct. via BlabberMouth.net

Cynthia and Robert Johnson of West Keansburg have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lauren L. Johnson, to David G. Mirdala, son of Pauline M. Mirdala of Avenel and Thomas G. Mirdala of Fords. via Home News Tribune

NIGHTWISH: New Fanblog Video Available - Oct. 19, 2007 Finnish/Swedish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH has posted a new fanblog video clip featuring footage from the group's recent rehearsal sessions in Finland ... via BlabberMouth.net

Esther Szabo, 86, of Woodbridge died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at her home. She was born in Perth Amboy, was formerly of Carteret, before moving to Woodbridge in 1954. via Home News Tribune

Joseph Costa, 40, of Perth Amboy died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at home. Born on July 4, 1967, in Perth Amboy, he resided in Perth Amboy most of his life. via Home News Tribune

Eric I. Nelson, 49, of Middletown died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick. via Courier News Online

Favorite's at Woodbridge, the first state-owned and operated off-track wagering facility in New Jersey, will open for business Wednesday at 11 a.m. The 23,000-square-foot building at 3 Lafayette Road in Fords ... via Home News Tribune

“If he wrestled with a police officer, I don't know how he got out. He posted bail. He was just a big loser, a known drug addict. How do you let him out?”

Home News Tribune Online 10/12/07 By MARGARET F. BONAFIDE GANNETT NEW JERSEY As the family of Timothy J. Flanagan, an Edison man who died Sunday in a motorcycle crash in Freehold at the age of 41, prepares to ... via Home News Tribune

Petronila Colon, 81, of Perth Amboy died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at home. Born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, she lived in Perth Amboy for 60 years. via Home News Tribune

“I don't think (the North Koreans) can be trusted. We've given them humanitarian aid, and my understanding is it all goes to the military, not the people.”

For area veterans who risked their lives in the Korean War, talks last week of reunification of South Korea and North Korea ring hollow, and will remain so long as North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il remains in ... via Home News Tribune

After years of weathering ruined the walks at the Veterans Memorial in Fords, it's been upgraded thanks to Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac, the Township Council and township workers. via Courier News Online

Luis Luna, below from left, and Chris Higgins, both of Edison, play pool at The Pub last week, while Jennifer Breese of Fords, above from left, and Michele Edwards of Edison enjoy a cold one. via Courier News Online

Mario Leyton of Fords died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy Division. via Home News Tribune

“From a customer perspective, they're going to be upset because they'll have to spend a significant amount of money. But this does give them a way out”

Microsoft this week unveiled a program that allows organizations to turn their illegal or improperly licensed versions of Windows XP into legal ones. via CRN

Fords man had "medical emergency" Home News Tribune Online 10/1/07 By THOMAS CAIAZZA STAFF WRITER A 70-year-old Fords man died after his car crashed into a barrier on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge early ... via Home News Tribune - Central Jersey