Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Pair arrested after chase
RYAN D. FENSTERMAKER A sport-utility vehicle, whose driver led police on a lengthy chase around East Brunswick after being suspected of shoplifting at the Brunswick Square Mall, ultimately crashed into a police car on Route 18 in front of Bradlees mall. heads wrong way on Rt. 18 Suspected shoplifters pulled over after leaving Brunswick Square…
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Former activities director accused in two thefts
Staff Writer By lynn k. barra Former activities director accused in two thefts MONROE — A former activities director at Monroe Village who was arrested in January when he was accused of taking $7,000 from a 95-year-old resident of the continuing care retirement community, was charged this month with victimizing a second resident. Patrick McGrath,…
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Robeson Jr. tells of father’s courage, defiance of racism
Robeson Jr. tells of father’s courage, defiance of racism Paul Robeson Jr. Hundreds gather for son’s appearance at library in East Brunswick By vincent todaro Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — His father was one of the few people not intimidated when dragged before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in the 1950s. So you’ll excuse…
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Officials remain optimistic about business on Route 18 Vacancy rate low but does not include malls not actively seeking tenants
Staff Writer By vincent todaro Officials remain optimistic about business on Route 18 Vacancy rate low but does not include malls not actively seeking tenants FARRAH MAFFAI Some of the storefronts in the Mid-State Mall sit vacant. EAST BRUNSWICK— Although some shopping malls along Route 18 have a number of vacancies, local officials say the…
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Salaries, insurance, LOSAP cited in tax hike proposal
Salaries, insurance, LOSAP cited in tax hike proposal JERRY WOLKOWITZ Len Piccione, of Monroe, gets some work done while enjoying Tuesday’s weather at Monroe’s Thompson Park. Spotswood municipal tax could rise at least 5.5 cents; depends on state aid By lynn k. barra Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The municipal tax rate would increase under a…
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Skateboarding now banned on S. River school grounds Council holds forum discussing future skate park in borough
Staff Writer By jennifer dome Skateboarding now banned on S. River school grounds Council holds forum discussing future skate park in borough SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council approved an ordinance, which prohibits skateboarding on Board of Education property in a 4-1 vote during Monday’s public council meeting. The ordinance was drafted in response to…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI At the nonprofit Special Strides Therapeutic Riding Center in Monroe, Timmy Cregge of East Brunswick, who will turn 3 in April, gets therapy on horseback with the aid of the center’s Ellen Stein. His mother, Rene, assists them.
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Aiding the body and mind on the strides of a horse Nonprofit group based in Monroe helping people through hippotherapy
Correspondent By lori elkins solomon Aiding the body and mind on the strides of a horse Nonprofit group based in Monroe helping people through hippotherapy PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI On a chilly Tuesday morning in the back of a Federal Road farm in Monroe, young Timmy Cregge of East Brunswick is cheerfully being serenaded as…
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School budgets may see delay due to aid situation E.B. moving ahead with budget process despite lack of aid figures
Staff Writer By vincent todaro School budgets may see delay due to aid situation E.B. moving ahead with budget process despite lack of aid figures EAST BRUNSWICK — After absorbing a 24-cent increase in the school tax rate for the current school year, the township’s school district is awaiting word this year on how much…
