Author: Donna Kenyon, Executive Editor
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Hopelawn Fire honors former chief
Members of Hopelawn Engine Co. 1 gathered with friends and families to celebrate ex-Chief Jaime Nieves at the company’s annual banquet at the Armory in Perth Amboy on March 4. Nieves joined the engine company in 1998 and was promoted to first lieutenant in 2004. He was assistant chief in 2005 and 2006. He held…
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Newspaper staff wins several NJ Press Association awards
By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor A photographer, a reporter, and a managing editor were recognized by the New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) for their winning work in Newspaper Media Group’s (NMG) 10 community publications based in Manalapan. NJPA awards also went to two NMG advertising staffers and a former production department employee. Publisher Joe Eisele…
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Same local content – fresh new look We are proud to present the new and improved Sentinel. Sentinel is now part of NMG-Newspaper Media Group. Who are we? We are a group of more than 40 community newspapers serving Central and Southern New Jersey, as well as Philadelphia and its suburbs. We deliver relevant local…
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Christmas Festival slated at Metuchen Reformed Church
The Reformed Church of Metuchen at 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, invites the community to a Christmas Festival and International Potluck Luncheon on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 12:30 p.m. Festivities will include children’s activities and crafts, caroling and lighting of the Christmas tree. For additional information, call the church office at 732-548-2463, email [email protected] or visit…
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Richard ‘Rich’ Lee McClellan
Richard “Rich” Lee McClellan, 61, of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at home. Born in Trenton, Richard was raised in Levittown and graduated from Pennsbury High School in 1972. He received his bachelor’s degree from Rider College. Richard currently served as Chairman of the Mercer County Democratic Committee. He was very active in…
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Nanny’s Cardinals raise funds for breast cancer research
Nanny’s Cardinals, a large team of walkers based in Union Beach, walked for a cure in Point Pleasant on Sunday during the annual Making Strides for Breast Cancer. The team was named in honor of their mother and grandmother, Pauline Pasture, who loved to watched the birds in the later years of her life. Pauline…
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Edison school board race heats up
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent EDISON—The Board of Education race this year has already seen some controversy. Nilesh Dasondi withdrew after facing pushback about his eligibility to run with a criminal record for an immigration fraud scheme. His withdrawal leaves four candidates, Theresa Ward, William Araujo and Richard Brescher, who are running together, and Shannon Peng,…
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Woodmont Metro opens in Metuchen
METUCHEN – Woodmont Properties’ newest rental apartment community, Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station, has officially opened for leasing. Woodmont Metro is a transit-oriented redevelopment spearheaded by Woodmont Properties, developer of the apartments and shops, and Nexus Parking Systems, builder and operator of the parking deck for the Metuchen Municipal Authority. Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station is ideally…
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Century 21 sweeps in satisfaction study
Century 21 About Town Realty in Monroe Township announced that Century 21 Real Estate, franchisor of the iconic Century 21® brand, swept the annual J.D. Power 2016 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study by receiving the “Highest Overall Satisfaction for First-Time Home Sellers, First-Time Home Buyers, Repeat Home Sellers, and Repeat Home Buyers (Tied in 2016) among…