Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Program makes ‘sense’ for seniors and youth
Program makes ‘sense’ for seniors and youth EAST BRUNSWICK — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) recently hosted a graduation for both older adults and graduating seniors at East Brunswick High School who participated in the Senior Sense program. NCADD of Middlesex County partnered with the East Brunswick Department on Aging and…
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JEFF GRANIT Jessica Dweck, valedictorian for East Brunswick High School’s class of 2003, delivers a speech during commencement exercises Friday at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton.
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Board discusses background checks for school volunteers
Correspondent By tara petersen Board discusses background checks for school volunteers MONROE — The Board of Education is considering a policy to require background checks and fingerprinting for all future student teachers and volunteers who work in the schools. At the June 11 meeting, board member Marvin Braverman said he thought the board should consider…
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Ballard leaves Jamesburg for position closer to home
Superintendent says hewill miss the communityhe has served since 1998 By jamie dougherStaff Writer Ballard leaves Jamesburg for position closer to home Superintendent says he will miss the community he has served since 1998 By jamie dougher Staff Writer Amid financial difficulties and the loss of several positions and employees, the Jamesburg school district will…
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Sayreville theater group will stage musical
Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas from July 11-26 at the Step Inn Ballroom, corner of MacArthur and McCutcheon avenues, Sayreville. The show features a book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson and music and lyrics by Carol Hall. Ticket prices range from $8-$20. Group discounts available..…
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Ride raises more than $27K
Some 350 bicyclists from various states helped raise more than $27,000 during the third annual Ride For Autism charity fund-raiser. To date, the event, organized by Andy Abere of Monroe, has raised net proceeds of nearly $70,000 to benefit people with autism. The Ride For Autism, held at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown,…
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Historical re-enactments are set for July Fourth in river towns
Historical re-enactments are set for July Fourth in river towns As part of the Road to Monmouth campaign and to honor the 225th anniversary of George Washington’s visit to the Raritan River communities of Piscataway and New Brunswick, a celebration featuring daylong events on both sides of the Raritan River will begin at 11 a.m.…
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Spotswood woman returns from tour with Navy in Iraq
Twin siblings bothenjoying theircareers in the military By vincent todaroStaff Writer Twin siblings both enjoying their careers in the military By vincent todaro Staff Writer Megan (above) and Corey Bara (below). SPOTSWOOD — You could say Megan and Corey Bara have a lot in common. Both born in Korea, the two were brought up in…
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Arrested county official resigns from his position
By jennifer domeStaff Writer Arrested county official resigns from his position By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Alan W. Haag, who was charged with soliciting sex from a woman and her young daughters last month, has resigned from his position as Middlesex County roads supervisor. His successor is David Campion, now working as the…
