Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • People Who Make a Difference

    Sayreville firefighter leads N.J. chiefs BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer People Who Make a Difference MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Rich Kosmoski is president of the New Jersey Volunteer Fire Chiefs Association. Sayreville firefighter leads N.J. chiefs’ group Lifelong volunteer thrives on spontaneity, occasional thanks BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer The job promises interrupted sleep, reheated dinners and…

  • Centenarian shares secrets to a long life

    At 104, Monroe woman has fond memories of husband, dancing BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Centenarian shares secrets to a long life BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer TARA PETERSEN Grace Schaefer, a resident known to be happy and active at Monroe Village, turned 104 this week. MONROE — Lots of vitamins, family support and a positive…

  • Pastor helped church adapt to change

    East Bruns. spiritual leader plans to travelin retirement BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff After 25 years, the Rev. Richard Smith is retiring from Trinity Presbyterian Church on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. East Bruns. spiritual leader plans to travel in retirement BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — He’s seen a lot…

  • Town taking proposals on ‘golden triangle’ site

    Developers have untilMarch 15 to submitplans for Route 18 area BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer Town taking proposals on ‘golden triangle’ site Developers have until March 15 to submit plans for Route 18 area BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Developers have until March 15 to submit proposals to the township in hopes of…

  • Finders mourn death of Christmas seal

    BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer Finders mourn death of Christmas seal BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer DAWN KOCZON A harp seal found at the spillway of Duhernal Lake in Old Bridge on Christmas was photographed as it awaited transit to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. OLD BRIDGE — Billy Mateyka, who assisted in the…

  • Area youths commute to work on NY stage ‘American Girls Revue’ tells story of dolls throughout history

    BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Area youths commute to work on NY stage ‘American Girls Revue’ tells story of dolls throughout history BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Miriam Fried (l-r) of Milltown, Lauren Cipperly of Monroe, and Alexa Burger of Old Bridge enjoy a moment off at the Cipperlys’ home. Don’t let their…

  • Skarzynski named chief of staff at county dept.

    BY TARA PETERSENStaff Writer Skarzynski named chief of staff at county dept. Mike Skarzynski BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A recent reorganization of Middlesex County’s Department of Corrections has amounted to greater responsibilities and an accompanying salary increase for Mike Skarzynski. Also a borough councilman in Milltown, Skarzynski was promoted earlier this month…

  • People Who Make a Difference

    Volunteerism a major part of teacher BY LORI ELKINS SOLOMONCorrespondent People Who Make a Difference Volunteerism a major part of teacher’s lesson Multiple sclerosis is no match for beloved teacher Volunteerism a major part of teacher’s lesson Multiple sclerosis is no match for beloved teacher JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Spotswood High School teacher Frank Yusko devotes countless…

  • People Who Make a Difference

    Infant BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer People Who Make a Difference Infant’s death gives couple unexpected mission Michael’s Feat has became way to let son’s spirit live on BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer Infant’s death gives couple unexpected mission Michael’s Feat has became way to let son’s spirit live on BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE…