First responders call for aid after collapse of building $1.1M renovation leaves faithful squad in the red BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      Winnie Hartvigsen is something of an institution.A Dover/Brick Volunteer First Aid Squad member since the late 1960s, Hartvigsen has seen her share of trauma, including a Cedar Bridge Avenue car crash four years ago that ended with Hartvigsen being transported to the hospital in her own ambulance af More ... Woman accused of husband's murder free again on bail Defense attorney calls state's new charges 'laughable' BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      NEW BRUNSWICK - Additional charges have been filed against the 34-year-old woman accused two years ago of killing her husband, chopping up his body and stuffing his remains into three suitcases later found floating in the Chesapeake Bay. More ... N.J. celebrates autumn with an abundance of apples Local orchards offer pick-your-own, cider and other fruity delights BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      Sweet and delicious on their own or even better in sauce, salad, strudel or pie, apples are now ripe for picking at New Jersey orchards. More ... Brick Memorial's Alex Montalto blasts the ball upfield during the Mustangs' state playoff win over Old Bridge on Nov. 2 in Old Bridge. For story, see sports. Read the Story... Property reassessments to be on books by '09 Reassessment of homes begins when state approves contract BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      Brick residents can expect to see reflected in their 2009 tax bills the results of a township-wide revaluation the Township Council approved Monday night. More ... Road rage incident leads to arrests      A man angered by a confused driver on Route 70 wound up later beating him with a painting tool in an early morning road rage incident, police said. More ... Shooter from NYC gets 18 years      A New York City man arrested for shooting a Maple Leaf Park resident in August 2005 was sentenced to 18 years for attempted murder Oct. 27 by state Superior Court Judge Wendell Daniels, said Capt. Jeff Harper of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. More ... Nydam's ex: Jack was a 'good man'      John H. Nydam, the township's former public works director, is scheduled to be sentenced in Ocean County state Superior Court Dec. 18 for official misconduct, theft and witness tampering. More ... Brick grants nonprofits $55,000 BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      BRICK - Twelve of Ocean County's nonprofit organizations divvied up $55,618 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds recently. More ... Relay for Life continues at St. Thomas Academy      Students at St. Thomas Christian Academy waged a fight against cancer Oct. 27 by participating in a mini Relay for Life in the school's parking lot. More ... Christmas gifts sought for children with cancer      The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a non-profit organization in Brick, is seeking individuals, businesses or corporations who are interested in providing a "Christmas Gift" to a child who is suffering from cancer. The foundation is dedicated to bringing hope and help through financial, material and emoti More ...