Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Man still missing after leaving Raritan Bay Center

    Staff Writer By sue m. morgan George Sharo OLD BRIDGE — Police are searching for an elderly man described as having Alzheimer’s disease who has been missing since Saturday from Raritan Bay Medical Center on Route 18 and Ferry Road. Police reports indicate that George Sharo, 79, disappeared from the hospital at approximately 3:30 p.m.…

  • Former swim club bought by YM-YWHA

    Highland Park-based group looks to expand in E.B. By vincent todaro Staff Writer The YM-YWHA of Raritan Valley has purchased the former East Brunswick Country Swim Club after renting it the past four summers. The YM-YWHA (Young Man, Young Woman Hebrew Association) will use the 10-acre facility as a summer camp for children, as well…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Christine Cox (front) and Christy Fic (right), both 13, carry gifts to be distributed to needy families through the South River Middle School PTA’s Adopt-a-Family program last week.

  • More women on the job in local police departments Some local female police officers dismiss gender as an obstacle

    Staff Writer By jennifer dome More women on the job in local police departments Some local female police officers dismiss gender as an obstacle FILE PHOTO Women represent about 3.1 percent of police officers in Middlesex County. You see them on television. Their hair is tied back into neat braids or ponytails, their makeup is…

  • South River barber glad to lend a hand — and scissors

    Staff Writer By jennifer dome Edward’s Barber Shop opened at 76 Main St. in South River almost 20 years ago and still maintains the air of simplicity for which many male-only barbershops are known. Owner Edward Mack, who goes by "Ed," was born in New Brunswick, but grew up in South River and remembers when…

  • Congressman told of family’s

    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Congressman Rush Holt delivers an American flag to James Samuel during a visit to Samuel’s Jamesburg home on Friday. struggle since Sept. 11 By lynn K. Barra Staff Writer JAMESBURG — James Samuel has finally been able to put his son to rest, but he has yet to find peace. "It’s one nightmare…

  • Where to go when in need

    One of the scenes at the wetlands mitigation bank in Monroe. of wetlands? Try Monroe Maryland-based business sells local wetlands by the acre to developers By lynn K. Barra Staff Writer MONROE — When developers run into wetlands on properties where they want to build homes or businesses, they may need to alter their plans…

  • Secretary of state may seek congressional seat

    Staff Writer By charles w. kim Deforest Soaries Franklin Township pastor and current Secretary of State Deforest Soaries has announced to his congregation his next step in a possible run for U.S. Congress. Soaries, 50, may be the Republican challenger to incumbent Rush Holt (D-12th District) next November. "The 12th District is a new district.…

  • Officials optimistic about fairgrounds E.B. council will continue talks with fair association

    Staff Writer By jennifer dome Officials optimistic about fairgrounds E.B. council will continue talks with fair association The East Brunswick Township Council will soon conclude negotiations with the Middlesex County Fair Association over the use of its 50-plus acre fairgrounds, used by the township’s soccer leagues, officials announced at Monday’s council meeting. After meeting in…