Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Catching air

    Ryan Cushman, 12, catches air while tubing in Milltown on Sunday morning. Jeff Huntley

  • South River will long remember year 2000

    Staff Writer By takesha pettus South River will long remember year 2000 SOUTH RIVER — Although the year 2001 ushered its way into South River fairly quietly, it ended in horror. Just days prior to Christmas, the chief of police, Wesley Bomba, and Lt. John Bouthillette were shot several times by June Street resident Edward…

  • Officers upgraded to ‘good condition’ Investigation continues: South River neighborhood still in shock

    Staff Writer By TAKESHA PETTUS Officers upgraded to ‘good condition’ Investigation continues: South River neighborhood still in shock PHOTOS BY JEFF HUNTLEY Police investigate the crime scene after a fatal shooting in South River last week. Not since the 1930s has an officer been shot in South River. But that record came to an end…

  • Church working to rebuild South African parish

    SOUTH RIVER — A local parish is spreading a little cheer and hope for a parish an ocean away. Earlier this month, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Leonardine Avenue, held a Holy Eucharist and cultural thanksgiving service to aid its sister parish in Sierra Leone, South Africa. According to the Rev. Joe Patronik, the Sierra Leone…

  • Popular Bakery

    Customers wait in line recently to purchase baked goods at Mendokers’ Bakery, one of the most popular bakeries in the state. JEFF HUNTLEY

  • J’burg exceeds affordable housing requirements Borough might sell some surplus credits to pay for improvements

    Staff Writer By brian piech J’burg exceeds affordable housing requirements Borough might sell some surplus credits to pay for improvements JAMESBURG — The borough currently has more affordable housing units than the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) requires. Most of the units come from residences that were constructed before the requirements were imposed, and…

  • Spotswood seeking Zoning Board member to replace Saner

    SPOTSWOOD — The Zoning Board of Adjustment is seeking a resident to serve on the board. The position was formerly held by Grace Saner, who died recently. According to Borough Clerk Pat DiStefano, the position is appointed by the Borough Council on a volunteer basis for a term of four years. The board meets on…

  • Retirement community names new director

    Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro EAST BRUNSWICK — Sunrise Assisted Living has named Tanya Walker, 27, its new executive director. Walker has worked for more than seven Sunrise establishments since turning 16 years old, gaining experience in nearly every facet of the company. Most recently, she served as the interim executive director at Sunrise…

  • South River shocked by shooting spree Mayor reaches out to victims and their families

    By TAKESHA PETTUSStaff Writer South River shocked by shooting spree Mayor reaches out to victims and their families PHOTOS BY JEFF HUNTLEY Police, emergency and borough officials swarmed William Street, South River, last week after a borough man allegedly went on a shooting spree, injuring the South River police chief, a lieutenant and two civilians.…